Vancouver International Vertical Dance Summit (VIVDS) takes dance to new heights and dimensions from June 9 – 15th.
Vertical dance is an emerging form of dance that uses rock climbing equipment to suspend dancers off the ground on a range of vertical surfaces. The ability to incorporate vertical as well as horizontal paths, allows for innovations in choreography and enables exploration of space and movement in three dimensions.
Produced by Aeriosa, a Vancouver-based vertical dance company, VIVDS hosts artistic performers from around the world to take part and learn more about the artform, during the 7 days of choreographic labs, workshops, summit events and performances to celebrate held at VanDusen Botanical Gardens and Simon Fraser University Woodwards. Open to the public, workshop presentations take place each evening on the outside of the iconic Guinness Tower in Downtown Vancouver.
Aeriosa’s Founding Director and award-winning Choreographer, Julia Taffe is joined by visiting choreographers from six other countries to bring the vibrant form of dance and athleticism to Vancouver. For bios on each of the choreographers plus a schedule of all Summit events visit aeriosa.com