The class starts slowly, warming-up with some basic exercises and ideas to find coordination, balance, articulation and grounded weight. Through sensation-based improvisational tasks we will play with rhythms, space and connections. Welcoming all curious movers. *Open to all to adapt according to comfort and experience.  Workshop is for all ages/all abilities led by 2023/24 resident artist […]

Resident artist Lesley Telford is teaching a short warm-up and some of her choreographic work, including a phrase from a recent piece and her approach to improvisation. Local professional dancers, emerging artists, and serious students are invited. Lesley has created for Ballet BC, Netherlands Dans Theatre, Les Grands Ballets and many more. Don’t miss it […]

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 […]