Event Series Compagnie Hervé KOUBI

Compagnie Hervé KOUBI

Royal Theatre 805 Broughton St, Victoria, British Columbia

The Barbarian Nights (or The First Dawns of the World) After virtual performances during our pandemic seasons, we knew we had to find a way to bring this incredible company to Victoria! Thirteen street dancers from Algeria, Morocco, France and Burkina Faso perform with breathtaking energy. Wearing headgear inspired by Swarovski, the dancers evoke the […]

Contemporary Masterclass with Compagnie Hervé KOUBI

Passion & Performance Arts Inc. #202 - 3301 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Canada

As part of Compagnie Hervé KOUBI’s visit to Victoria on February 2 and 3, co-founder, Guillaume Gabriel will be facilitating an urban/contemporary dance masterclass for intermediate and/or advanced dancers. Guillaume will lead participants through the vocabulary and aesthetic of Koubi’s work, covering fundamental principles of urban and contemporary dance. Dancers will practice their quality of […]

Event Series Compagnie Hervé KOUBI

Compagnie Hervé KOUBI

Royal Theatre 805 Broughton St, Victoria, British Columbia

The Barbarian Nights (or The First Dawns of the World) After virtual performances during our pandemic seasons, we knew we had to find a way to bring this incredible company to Victoria! Thirteen street dancers from Algeria, Morocco, France and Burkina Faso perform with breathtaking energy. Wearing headgear inspired by Swarovski, the dancers evoke the […]

Event Series Residuals

Residuals | Co-Presented with OUTstages

Metro Studio Theatre 1411 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC, Canada

Created and performed by Shion Skye Carter “Calligraphy is meant to be a pure expression of our souls and spirit, and in a way that is difficult to articulate in words, manages to show us complex inner layers of herself—without ever being literal.” – Stir Magazine Residuals (住み・墨) draws visual, sonic, and physical influences from […]

Shion Skye Carter’s Movement + Calligraphy Workshop

Dance Victoria Studios 111-2750 Quadra Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Shion Skye Carter's Movement + Calligraphy Workshop brings together the traditional art form of Japanese calligraphy with improvised dance, where participants embody the brushstrokes of a calligraphy piece they create. Derived from Shion’s own choreographic practice integrating calligraphy, this open-level workshop provides a fun, welcoming learning experience that generates community connection, taking intentional time to […]

FREE – Youth Acrobatic Masterclass – with Circa Contemporary Circus

Island Circus Space 625 Hillside Ave #3, Victoria, BC, Canada

This masterclass is led by members of the Circa ensemble who will be zooming in on a particular scene and movement language from their show, Humans 2.0. Participants will learn new circus skills and movement languages specific to the show. These performance components are then integrated to create a sequence or scene accompanied by the Humans 2.0 musical […]

FREE – Adult Acrobatic Masterclass – with Circa Contemporary Circus

Island Circus Space 625 Hillside Ave #3, Victoria, BC, Canada

This masterclass is led by members of the Circa ensemble who will be zooming in on a particular scene and movement language from their show, Humans 2.0. Participants will learn new circus skills and movement languages specific to the show. These performance components are then integrated to create a sequence or scene accompanied by the Humans 2.0 musical […]

Event Series Residuals

Residuals | Co-Presented with OUTstages

Metro Studio Theatre 1411 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC, Canada

Created and performed by Shion Skye Carter “Calligraphy is meant to be a pure expression of our souls and spirit, and in a way that is difficult to articulate in words, manages to show us complex inner layers of herself—without ever being literal.” – Stir Magazine Residuals (住み・墨) draws visual, sonic, and physical influences from […]

Circa

Royal Theatre 805 Broughton St, Victoria, British Columbia

Humans 2.0 Ten bodies appear in a flash of light. They move in harmony for a fleeting moment and then descend into a sinuous trance. Towers grow and decay, bodies leap and are caught, as physical limits are pushed to their extreme. Circa’s internationally acclaimed Humans 2.0 is a symphony of acrobatics, pulsing with music […]

Event Series Nrityagram Dance Ensemble

Nrityagram Dance Ensemble

Royal Theatre 805 Broughton St, Victoria, British Columbia

KHANKANĀ: the sound of dancing feet  The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble, India’s foremost Odissi dance company, invites audiences to journey across time to witness KHANKANĀ, the sound of dancing feet. This North American premiere, never performed outside of India, features highly acclaimed pieces created over the last three decades by choreographer and internationally renowned Odissi artist Surupa Sen, showcasing […]

Event Series Nrityagram Dance Ensemble

Nrityagram Dance Ensemble

Royal Theatre 805 Broughton St, Victoria, British Columbia

KHANKANĀ: the sound of dancing feet  The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble, India’s foremost Odissi dance company, invites audiences to journey across time to witness KHANKANĀ, the sound of dancing feet. This North American premiere, never performed outside of India, features highly acclaimed pieces created over the last three decades by choreographer and internationally renowned Odissi artist Surupa Sen, showcasing […]

FREE Masterclass with Ōkāreka Dance Company

Dance Victoria Studios 111-2750 Quadra Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

As part of the New Zealand-based Ōkāreka Dance Company’s visit, Artistic Director Taiaroa Royal will facilitate a free dance masterclass open to beginner and intermediate dancers. You can expect an eclectic mix of ballet, contemporary dance, and powerful explosive techniques while travelling through space with a sense of purpose and direction. Tai's classes often start […]

Ōkāreka Dance Company

McPherson Playhouse 3 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC, Canada

Mana Wahine Mana Wahine is an all-female work that explores the strength, spirit, and beauty of women. Inspired by the true story of a young Māori heroine and informed by stories from the dancers’ families, Mana Wahine incorporates bold projections, chant, original music, Māori costumes, cultural traditions and history, creating a contemporary work that celebrates […]