Various
On the Ground
In the Political Theatre
By Kallee LinsOn Sept. 20, Canada went to the polls following a five-week snap election campaign. Despite the brevity and the ongoing pandemic, candidates poured themselves into appealing to voters in their communities. One of those candidates was Sarah Lochhead, the founder of Simcoe Contemporary Dancers, a dance instructor, researcher and administrator who has worked with a number of organizations including The Dance Current. She seized the opportunity to defend the value of artists holding political roles.
Posted October 5, 2021
On the Ground
Arts to Politics and Back Again
By Philip SzporerPhilip Szporer and Nadine Medawar, the new director of the Regroupement québécois de la danse, talk about the future of the organization and how it will tackle social issues and connect with the rest of Canada.
Posted October 1, 2021
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Posted September 16, 2021
On the Ground
Research Spotlight: Checking In With the Mental Health of Performing Artists
A little more than a year into the pandemic that closed down performance venues, various organizations are looking into the mental health and well-being of the nation’s artists. Unsurprisingly, we’re not scoring high.
Posted July 21, 2021
International Dance Day Online Events
Broadcast | Diffusion
Vancouver BC
April 29 avril 2021
Various
Made in BC Celebrates 15 Years With an Interactive Virtual History
The website shows dance hoops, a sweatshirt, a soup can and a hodgepodge of other items tumbling from the trunk of a hatchback on a B.C. highway. Click on any one of them and you’ll be whisked into a story about a dance artist who has toured the province through Made in BC – Dance on Tour or one of the community programs it has supported.
Posted February 3, 2021
When Dancing Is a Total Nightmare
Fear of Dancing follows filmmaker Michael Allcock, whose fear of dancing keeps him on the sidelines By Philip SzporerThe Toronto-based filmmaker Michael Allcock is terrified of dancing. In his feature documentary Fear of Dancing, Allcock is front and centre, detailing his views on dancing, which he sees as an affliction.
Posted December 8, 2020
Which Election Issues Are Top of Mind for BC Artists?
As British Columbians head to the polls tomorrow, many artists across the province are looking for more support as they experience job losses and instability further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted October 23, 2020
Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House: Virtual Edition
Broadcast | Diffusion
Vancouver BC
September 9-12 septembre 2020
Various
BC
September 5-6 septembre 2020
8:00 | 20:00
Various
On the Ground
Konversations on Colour: A Report
By Collette MurrayWhile anticipating a new decade of growth and possibilities, the dance community came to an unprecedented halt in March 2020. But under COVID-19 restrictions, an even greater emergence impacts the emotional well-being, spirits, safety and livelihoods of Black people: Anti-Black racism.
Posted July 9, 2020
Canada’s Drag Race Premieres During an Important Time
Tonight, the inaugural season of Canada’s Drag Race premieres during an important time in history: Just after Pride month, during a global pandemic and amid calls for justice and more representation of marginalized voices from the Black Lives Matter movement.
Posted July 2, 2020
Toronto’s Dora Mavor Moore Award Winners Announced
Like so many other events, the forty-first annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards found themselves right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted June 29, 2020
Provocations
A Calling In
By Aria EvansAs a mixed white and Afro-Indigenous body myself, I know the dance community has a lot of work to do inside of systemic racism and solidarity. I have personally experienced violence and injustice from the dance community, and I question the ways that the performing arts sector continues to perpetuate this brutality.
Posted June 5, 2020
Down the TikTok Rabbit Hole
TikTok offers people a way to move while isolated during COVID-19, but the popular app also comes with concerns By Emily LatimerAs a platform, TikTok is home to viral dances that are available to all users. The accessibility and sense of accomplishment from mastering the moves have people flocking to the app. But while there’s joy to be found, especially during COVID-19, there are also problems lurking beneath the surface.
Posted May 28, 2020
Social Dis-dancing!
Competition | Compétition
International
April 27-1 septembre 2020
Various
Kitchen Dances
Workshop | Classe
All
April 23-31 décembre 2020
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00-7:30pm | 19:00-19:30 (EST)
Various
National Arts Centre and Facebook Canada to Provide $100,000 to Support Online Performances
Funding for online performances between now and March 31
Posted March 19, 2020
Toronto premiere of contemporary dance odyssey Les corps avalés
Exhibit | Exposition
Toronto ON
April 3-4 avril 2020
Various
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