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…
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The 34th Annual Festival du Bois packs Maillardville with music & fun this weekend!
The 34th annual Festival du Bois is returning to Maillardville in Coquitlam this weekend, March 24-26, with a brilliant line-up of artists and performers under the tents at Mackin Park. Rooted in the French-Canadian community and heritage of the Maillardville area in Coquitlam, Festival du Bois is the largest and most popular celebration of francophone…
DanceHouse brings the BC premiere of IN MY BODY to stage
The BC premiere of Bboyizm’s award-winning work In My Body, presented by DanceHouse comes to the Vancouver Playhouse stage, March 17 and 18. In My Body is conceived and created by renowned street dancer and choreographer Yvon “Crazy Smooth” Soglo, taking a profound examination of the effects of aging in a dance genre known…
Dancers of Damelahamid’s 16th Coastal Dance Festival returns March 2-5
The 16th annual Coastal Dance Festival, hosted by Dancers of Damelahamid, returns March 2-5 at the Anvil Centre. The festival honours Indigenous stories, song, and dance from the Northwest Coast, Canada and around the world. In celebration of reciprocity between global Indigenous communities, this year’s festival will support a cultural exchange with New Zealand, featuring…
Ballet Jörgen’s Cinderella coming to Massey Theatre
The Massey Theatre is preparing to welcome a stunning visual experience for audiences of all ages, Ballet Jörgen’s Cinderella. Taking the stage Saturday February 18th, Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen’s Cinderella is a mesmerizing and innovative take on the classic fairy tale. Toronto-based Ballet Jörgen’s choreography balances the fairy tale elements of the story with a…
Mixed Nuts showcases Arts Umbrella School of Dance
The Arts Umbrella School of Dance presented its annual showcase, Mixed Nuts, at the Vancouver Playhouse this past weekend. Mixed Nuts adds a contemporary twist to Tchaikovsky’s timeless classic, The Nutcracker. The Mixed Nuts show is updated each year, with a new crop of Arts Umbrella School of Dance students, local choreographers and emerging dancers…
DanceHouse Launches 15th Anniversary Season with a Double Murder
DanceHouse launched its 15th season with the Canadian premiere of Hofesh Shechter Company’s hypnotic and high-energy double bill Double Murder. On stage October 21st and 22nd, at the Vancouver Playhouse, Double Murder is created by internationally celebrated choreographer/composer Hofesh Shechter (OBE). The work is a thrilling exploration of the chaotic and oppressive forces present within…