The sixth edition of Matriarchs Uprising Festival, presented by O.Dela Arts, in partnership with The Dance Centre, is a celebration of contemporary dance by Indigenous women artists. Offering live performances, conversations, masterclasses, workshops and an online dance film series at The Dance Centre, Morrow and online February 19th to 25th. Curated by Olivia C. Davies,…
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Dancing on the Edge Festival Celebrates its 35th Anniversary
Dancing on the Edge Festival (DOTE), Canada’s oldest and longest running contemporary dance festival, kicks up its heals from July 6th to 15th in venues around Vancouver. Festival Producer, Donna Spencer, is delighted that the festival returns for its 35th anniversary with a host of live performances both indoor and outdoor for eagerly awaiting audiences….
The Dance Centre Celebrates International Dance Day
April 29th is International Dance Day! The day has been celebrated with dance events across Canada and around the world since it was created by UNESCO in 1982, International Dance Day to commemorate the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), regarded as the founder of modern ballet. The Dance Centre is collaborating to present a full…
The Dance Centre 2022-2023 Season Kicks Up Its Heals
As the Scotiabank Dance Centre’s Open House on September 17th brings a day filled with dance and activities, it also kicks off the Dance Centre’s 2022-2023 season. This season’s program is once again filled with performances and events by artists from a wide range of genres. The Global Dance Connections contemporary dance series features Canadian and international…
Picks of the Week – June 9, 2021
As we head toward mid-June we look to sunnier skies ahead, and more entertainment to keep our summer picks filled with fun. Doors: Continuing until June 12th, the 14thDoors Open Richmond, presented by The Richmond Museum, is a virtual event, featuring online tours of more than 30 sites representing Richmond’s cultural diversity and heritage. Dance: The Dance Centre’s…
Picks of the Week – June 2, 2021
The year is moving swiftly on to the midway point as we start June cautiously optimistic that our summer may find more easing of pandemic restrictions, allowing even more entertaining picks to add to our calendar. Concert: Tonight, after 18 virtual concerts, Early Music Vancouver (EMV) brings its Digital Concert Hall to a close with Concerti Virtuosi…
Dance Centre wraps Discover Dance! Series with Goh Ballet
The Dance Centre’s 2020-2021 Discover Dance! Series comes to a close this week with the internationally-renowned Goh Ballet. Streaming from June 3rd to 17th, the digital June edition of the Discover Dance! Series features members of the Goh Ballet Youth Company and Goh Ballet Academy’s Senior Professional Division. The repertoire features a selection of award-winning…