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Join the 2024 Re-Centering/Margins creative residency artists on October 10 and 12 as they share their work developed ov...
09/19/2024

Join the 2024 Re-Centering/Margins creative residency artists on October 10 and 12 as they share their work developed over the eight-month residency!

Three Vancouver-based artists - Ysadora Dias, Shahir Qrishnaswamy and Perelandra Waddle - and an inaugural 2023-24 artist cohort in Surrey - Isabella, Punit Singh and Tegvaran Sooch invite you to THREE SHOWS!

OCT 10 - Surrey Artists, in collaboration with Surrey Civic Theatres
Isabella, Punti Singh and Tegvaran Sooch

OCT 12 - TWO SHOWS, in collaboration with MORROW Dance Studio
MATINEE with Vancouver & Surrey Residency Artists:
Ysadora Dias, Shahir Qrishnaswamy, Punti Singh, Tegvaran Sooch, Perelandra Waddle
EVENING: Vancouver Artists
Ysadora Dias, Shahir Qrishnaswamy and Perelandra Waddle

For more info and to reserve seats for the show(s) www.dancewest.net
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Happening THIS WEEKEND at the Dance Centre - a new full length live dance and music creation by Sophie Dow, Laura Reznek...
09/19/2024

Happening THIS WEEKEND at the Dance Centre - a new full length live dance and music creation by Sophie Dow, Laura Reznek

Friday is SOLD OUT but Still some tickets for Saturday !

Join the 2024 Re-Centering/Margins creative residency artists on October 10 and 12 as they share their work developed ov...
09/19/2024

Join the 2024 Re-Centering/Margins creative residency artists on October 10 and 12 as they share their work developed over the eight-month residency!

Three Vancouver-based artists - Ysadora Dias, Shahir Qrishnaswamy and Perelandra Waddle - and an inaugural 2023-24 artist cohort in Surrey - Isabella, Punit Singh and Tegvaran Sooch invite you to THREE SHOWS!

OCT 10 - Surrey Artists, in collaboration with Surrey Civic Theatres
Isabella, Punti Singh and Tegvaran Sooch

OCT 12 - TWO SHOWS, in collaboration with MORROW Dance Studio
MATINEE with Vancouver & Surrey Residency Artists:
Ysadora Dias, Shahir Qrishnaswamy, Punti Singh, Tegvaran Sooch, Perelandra Waddle
EVENING: Vancouver Artists
Ysadora Dias, Shahir Qrishnaswamy and Perelandra Waddle

For more info and to reserve seats for the show(s) www.dancewest.net
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Perelandra Waddle
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Building on the BC Youth Dance Project begun in 2022, Artists Simran Sachar, Sophia Sosa and Severin Emnacen-Boyd will b...
09/17/2024

Building on the BC Youth Dance Project begun in 2022, Artists Simran Sachar, Sophia Sosa and Severin Emnacen-Boyd will be visiting the lands of the Sinixt, Secwepemc (Secwepemcul’ewc), Syilx, and the Ktunaxa (Revelstoke) in a collaboration with The Studio Dance & Wellness: Youth Program. On Friday September 20, Simran will offer a dance workshop titled, Waacking with Simran! Simran's classes offer a heavy emphasis on one's unique self expression in the dance and so dancers of all ages and experience are invited to come out and dance!

In addition, on Saturday, September 21, Simran will present her work Act Twenty Five at the Luna Festival, a three-day arts festival of music, installation art and interactive performances.

Thanks to the BCAC Arts Impact for their support of these events

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The Vancouver International Flamenco Festival starts TOMORROW, Sept 12-22!https://vancouverflamencofestival.org/The Fest...
09/11/2024

The Vancouver International Flamenco Festival starts TOMORROW, Sept 12-22!

https://vancouverflamencofestival.org/

The Festival is offering a special DISCOUNT CODE to Dance West Network for this great show - don't miss it!

Èbe La Sporee/Sarah Bronsard (Montreal)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 8 pm
The Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island.

Èbe offers a contemplative and sensorial experience shared through different rhythms that live in us and around us. This exciting contemporary work involves flamenco and accordion-robots!

Use this EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE: DWN24

Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/viff-ebe-sara-bronsard/

The Dance Centre presents the West Coast premiere of choreographer Sophie Dow and composer/multi-instrumentalist Laura R...
09/09/2024

The Dance Centre presents the West Coast premiere of choreographer Sophie Dow and composer/multi-instrumentalist Laura Reznek’s striking multidisciplinary work, Agrimony. Co-created by Dow and Reznek, Agrimony walks the edge between evocative live concert and embodied contemporary dance, and examines our desperate search for authenticity within a society that forces us to mask our truest selves.

Friday September 20th, 2024 | 8pm
Saturday September 21st, 2024 | 2pm + 8pm
Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver
Info and tickets: arts

The Vancouver International Flamenco Festival is just around the corner: Sept 12-22! https://vancouverflamencofestival.o...
08/14/2024

The Vancouver International Flamenco Festival is just around the corner: Sept 12-22!
https://vancouverflamencofestival.org/

The Festival is offering a special DISCOUNT CODE to Dance West Network for this great show:

Èbe La Sporee/Sarah Bronsard (Montreal)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 8 pm
The Waterfront Theatre, Granville Island.

Èbe offers a contemplative and sensorial experience shared through different rhythms that live in us and around us. This exciting contemporary work involves flamenco and accordion-robots!

Use this EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT CODE: DWN24

Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/viff-ebe-sara-bronsard/

08/07/2024
DEADLINE COMING UP, Tuesday August 6!!
08/03/2024

DEADLINE COMING UP, Tuesday August 6!!

MAINSTAGE touring Program CALL FOR ARTISTS!  DEADLINE TUESDAY, AUGUST 6Dance West Network invites all BC dance artists w...
07/22/2024

MAINSTAGE touring Program CALL FOR ARTISTS! DEADLINE TUESDAY, AUGUST 6

Dance West Network invites all BC dance artists with tour-ready work to apply to our MAINSTAGE ONLINE SHOWCASE. What is this you may ask - read more below!

Dance West Network connects BC-based dance artists with presenters in the province, the country and, increasingly, around the world.

The MainStage touring program is inclusive of dance from all traditions that speak to the present time (i.e. contemporary dance). Practitioners - artists, collectives, companies - of all dance forms are encouraged to apply.

Guidelines and application www.dancewest.net

Costume Day for Perelandra Waddle - artist in Re-Centering/Margins Vancouver cohort. Can't wait to see what Perelandra d...
07/19/2024

Costume Day for Perelandra Waddle - artist in Re-Centering/Margins Vancouver cohort. Can't wait to see what Perelandra does with this in her final creation!

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DEADLINE EXTENDED! DEADLINE EXTENDED! DEADLINE EXTENDED!The deadline for Des Arts Dehors/Arts Outside (DADAO) has been e...
07/12/2024

DEADLINE EXTENDED! DEADLINE EXTENDED! DEADLINE EXTENDED!

The deadline for Des Arts Dehors/Arts Outside (DADAO) has been extended UNTIL JULY 17, 11:59 PM! FREE to apply!

Applicants must be based in British Columbia, Alberta, or the Yukon. (NEW this year!)

Have you been creating works to present in outdoor settings, and are looking to take this to the next level?

Interested in touring in BC?

You are welcome to apply to this professional development opportunity to develop your work for in situ / outdoor / alternative settings and learn about touring in British Columbia.

For more information on the DADAO program and application guidelines (in both French and English: https://dancewest.net/dadao-2024-25

Application: https://airtable.com/appvAkA6j1NeJqggK/shriEzo5mGgruaxLN

Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EfxRctLhkT0k99cTqPAEbJvTNDMgR_oCGekVS-ZDz4Y/edit?usp=sharing

What a whirlwind of a weekend and what a tour! Audiences on Salt Spring Island got to experience the beauty of the work ...
07/09/2024

What a whirlwind of a weekend and what a tour! Audiences on Salt Spring Island got to experience the beauty of the work of the Re-Centering/Margins 2024 Dance Artists, well as that of Jullianna Oke and Severin Emnancen Boyd, and the dancers experienced the beauty of SSI and Vancouver Island, and the wonderful audience that came to see them dance!

Thank you to and to Dance Victoria for presenting these artists, for providing them with food and beds and all that you offered!

Shahir Qrishnaswamy,

CALL FOR ARTISTS!Dance West Network invites applications from dance/movement artists to collaborate with Des Arts Dehors...
07/03/2024

CALL FOR ARTISTS!

Dance West Network invites applications from dance/movement artists to collaborate with Des Arts Dehors/Arts Outside (DADAO), a program that has proven successful in supporting the development and touring of new site-specific projects in BC communities. We welcome francophone and non-francophone artists to apply.

APPLICATION DUE: MONDAY, JULY 15th, 2024
FREE to apply!
Applicants must be based in British Columbia, Alberta, or the Yukon. (NEW this year!)

"The guidance, support, and inspiration from mentors and fellow artists in the DADAO program have truly enriched our artistic practice. Throughout the year, Dance West Network offered many opportunities for the development of our work, including mentorships, workshops, residencies, and meaningful connections among peers. We feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to be part of this program, and feel very grateful for their huge generosity and support" - Carla Alcantara & Kaili Che, (DADAO 2023-24 Artists)

For more information on the DADAO program and application guidelines (in both French and English: https://dancewest.net/dadao-2024-25

Victoria - look who is coming to town! Re-Centering/Margins Creative Residency Dance Artists are on the road, and they w...
07/03/2024

Victoria - look who is coming to town! Re-Centering/Margins Creative Residency Dance Artists are on the road, and they will be with you on SATURDAY, JULY 6!

For the second year, Dance West Network is so happy to work with to share the work of the Re-Centering/Margins 2024 Residency Artists! On Saturday, join Residency Artists , Punit Singh, , , and with special guest Artists Severin Emnancen Boyd and Julliana Oke!

Saturday, July 6, 3pm
Dance Victoria Studios
2750 Quadra St.
FREE!

To register, scan the QR Code on the photo!

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Salt Spring Islanders - look who is coming to town! Re-Centering/Margins Creative Residency Dance Artists are on the roa...
07/02/2024

Salt Spring Islanders - look who is coming to town! Re-Centering/Margins Creative Residency Dance Artists are on the road!

For the second year, Dance West Network is so happy to work with to share the work of the Re-Centering/Margins 2024 Residency Artists! Tomorrow, FRIDAY JULY 5, join Residency Artists , Shahir Qrishnaswamy, Punit Singh, , , and with special guest Artists Severin Emnancen Boyd and Julliana Oke!

Friday, July 5, 4pm
Antler Ridge Dance Studio
211 Horel Rd

To reserve: 250 537 6537

Jullianna Oke .heritage

We are excited to share news of this wonderful dance residency happening at , with Artists Lindsay Delaronde, Natu Bearw...
06/14/2024

We are excited to share news of this wonderful dance residency happening at , with Artists Lindsay Delaronde, Natu Bearwolf, Robin Lough and Katie Wertz!

Dancing the Medicine, Dancing the Land

June 22 and June 23, 11am-3:30pm each day (lunch provided)
Witset campground/Centennial Hall
Please pre-register!

Workshops are FREE and designed for participants to attend one or both. No prior experience necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move in and bring a water bottle. Ages 12 - 99 encouraged to attend!

How to Register: https://forms.gle/1RiuUwbnmTcWa5QQ9

For more info / questions: Katie: [email protected] or Kayla: [email protected]

Thanks to .heritage for their support of this project

Artist  is packing their bags, ready to head out to Galiano Island for a dance residency, offering beautiful workshops w...
06/13/2024

Artist is packing their bags, ready to head out to Galiano Island for a dance residency, offering beautiful workshops with movement and calligraphy! Thank you to for hosting this residency, and thanks to .heritage for the support!

Introducing our 6th (and last!) Re-Centering/Margins Creative Residency artist - SHAHIR QRISHNASWAY(Vancouver)!Shahir is...
06/10/2024

Introducing our 6th (and last!) Re-Centering/Margins Creative Residency artist - SHAHIR QRISHNASWAY(Vancouver)!

Shahir is a transdisciplinary artist, holistic educator, meditation facilitator, trauma-informed yoga teacher and somatic counsellor with a masterʼs degree in Contemplative Education from SFU and a bachelorʼs degree in Film and Cultural Studies from McGill. They turn to performance art as their main creative medium to help communicate cosmic complexities and nuanced truths that are often diminished when spoken in the colonizerʼs tongue. Their artwork hopes to activate a
transcendent state of consciousness fostered by unconditional love and a relentless
commitment to spiritual enlightenment.

We are looking forward to learn more about Shahir's work over these coming months!

Photo credits: Photo 1 (c) Vitantonio Spinelli, 2024 and Photo 2

Join us this coming SATURDAY, JUNE 8 at 1 pm when DADAO artists will share an informal showing of work from their  2 day...
06/04/2024

Join us this coming SATURDAY, JUNE 8 at 1 pm when DADAO artists will share an informal showing of work from their 2 day residency at Smem̓chús/Smamḵw'ch | David Lam Park!

Artists participating in the residency are Deviani Andrea, Kaili Che & Carla Alcantara, Isaac Gasangwa, Fiana Kawane, Carol Mendes, Jhoely Triana, Sarah Hin Ching U

During the residency, the artists will reflect on how to present work outdoors while honouring the land we are dancing on. You are invited to join us!

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 at 1 pm
Smem̓chús/Smamḵw'ch | David Lam Park!
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Introducing ISABELLA, the third Re-Centering/Margins Creative Residency Artist from the Surrey residency!Isabella has tr...
06/03/2024

Introducing ISABELLA, the third Re-Centering/Margins Creative Residency Artist from the Surrey residency!

Isabella has trained extensively in various dance styles, including ballet, contemporary, lyrical, jazz, hip-hop, musical theatre, and more. She continues to evolve her style to explore new niche sub-genres; currently focusing on experimentation with metal and hard rock contemporary and jazz choreography.

We can't wait to share more of Isabella's work over the next few months!

Photo credit: (c) Vitantonio Spinelli, 2024

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TONIGHT, 5pm !Djavad Mowafaghian World Art Centre  located on the 2rd floor of Goldcorp Centre for the Arts (GCA).149 We...
06/01/2024

TONIGHT, 5pm !

Djavad Mowafaghian World Art Centre
located on the 2rd floor of Goldcorp Centre for the Arts (GCA).

149 West Hastings St
Downtown Vancouver SFU

Introducing TEGVARAN SOOCH, Re-Centering/Margins Creative Residency Artist Tegvaran Sooch is a versatile artist from Sur...
05/31/2024

Introducing TEGVARAN SOOCH, Re-Centering/Margins Creative Residency Artist

Tegvaran Sooch is a versatile artist from Surrey, BC, training in styles like Hip-Hop and KRUMP. Representing the “illest illusionz” crew, Teg has had the opportunity to compete in various local and out-of-town street dance tournaments, spanning cities such as Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, and Seattle. For Teg, dance is a way of storytelling and emotional expression. He draws inspiration from the energy of the people around him, movie characters, and anime.
We are excited to learn more about Tegvaran's work over the coming months!

Photo credits: Photo 1 (c) Vitantonio Spinelli, 2024 and Photo 2 Shawn Kim
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