Various
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
Do You Call Yourself a "Dancer"?
Artists from across the country share whether they call themselves dancersFor many performers and movers, calling themselves dancers is a personal decision based on disciplinary, financial and emotional factors. The Dance Current asked artists from across the country why or why not they relate the title.
Posted February 5, 2020
Open Stage Edition #1
Performance | Spectacle
Vancouver BC
February 11 février 2020
Various
Healthy Dancer
Big Little Secrets: Part II
By Jo-Anne La FlècheUnderstanding abuse and trauma in dance
Posted December 21, 2019
Suspendu au sol + Pythagore mon corps
Performance | Spectacle
Montréal QC
February 6-9 février 2020
Various
instruMENTAL + Ça prend un village
Performance | Spectacle
QC
January 30-2 février 2020
Various
2020 Dance Collection Danse Hall of Fame
Fundraiser | Levée de fonds
Toronto National
March 29 mars 2020
Various
Political Bodies
Dance and/as Protest By Elan Marchinko, Rodney DiverlusPublic protest on the land now called Canada often disrupts the rhythms of everyday life. Dance, when used in and as protest, entails the work of remembrance and caring for difficult histories, memories and stories. Elan Marchinko explores four performative works that engage in protest: The Holomodor Project, Meridian, Bearing and Blackout. Included are Rodney Diverlus’s choreographer’s notes.
Posted November 20, 2019
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