How can we ever truly perceive others' experiences without confronting our own biases? DanceWorks presents IN-WARD, a unique dance experience depicting the complex, contradictory nature of human emotions through a performance interweaving two seemingly contradictory styles of dance: hip-hop and contemporary. Created by Alexandra ‘Spicey’ Landé and Ebnflōh Dance Company,...
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COC Noon Hour Concert with Indigenous Enterprise
Indigenous Liberation, created and performed by new dance collective Indigenous Enterprise, features champion dancers and singers ranging from various parts of Canada and the US, performing traditional and cultural dances. Audiences are introduced to dances such as the Native American Flute, Men’s Chicken Dance, Women’s Fancy Shawl, Women’s Jingle Dress,...
Sneak Peek! Human Body Expression’s But Then Again
But Then Again documents the journey of a dance project and its struggle for survival during a historical, trying time. Through constant cancellations and a transition from live performance to film, But Then Again explores transformation through artists' work, and adapting to ongoing change. Featured is an intergenerational cast of...
Summer Reel 2022
After a successful first year, DanceWorks is back with Summer Reel 2022! Summer Reel is part of the Moving Online series launched in 2020 to provide a platform for dance artists working in the digital realm. We invite you to watch a selection of films that reflect the unique creativity, resilience...
Human Body Expression’s But Then Again
How do we navigate change, grief and acceptance in times of uncertainty? DanceWorks presents But Then Again, Human Body Expression’s documentary film work, featuring choreography by Hanna Kiel, and dancing from Canadian artists: Ryan Lee, Bonnie Kim, Darryl C. Tracy, Susie Burpee, Pulga Muchochoma, Oriah Wiersma, Kendra Epik, and 11-year-old dancer...
Summer Reel 2022
After a successful first year, DanceWorks is back with Summer Reel 2022! Summer Reel is part of the Moving Online series which was launched in 2020 to provide a platform for creativity and inspiration of dance artists working in the digital realm.DanceWorks invites proposals from dance film-makers whose films highlight...