The World's Best Dance
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Essence Following sold-out Dance Victoria performances of Dance Me to music by Leonard Cohen, Ballets Jazz Montréal (BJM) returns with a program by all-female choreographers: Ten Duets on a Theme of Rescue by Crystal Pite; We Can’t Forget What’s His Name, a new creation by Ausia Jones; and Les Chambres des Jacques by Aszure Barton. […]
Led by Ballets Jazz Montréal’s esteemed principal artist, Yosmell Calderon Mejias, this 90-minute free masterclass promises dancers an intimate opportunity to be challenged and nurtured under the guidance of a distinguished member of the Ballets Jazz Montréal artistic team. For Intermediate + Advanced dancers. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Register at Eventbrite beginning April […]
Essence Following sold-out Dance Victoria performances of Dance Me to music by Leonard Cohen, Ballets Jazz Montréal (BJM) returns with a program by all-female choreographers: Ten Duets on a Theme of Rescue by Crystal Pite; We Can’t Forget What’s His Name, a new creation by Ausia Jones; and Les Chambres des Jacques by Aszure Barton. […]
As part of their artist residency at Dance Victoria Studios, Eowynn Enquist and Isak Enquist have been developing their new work Creature Comfort, which they look forward to sharing with our dance community. This intimate Rough Cut showing will take place in our studios and will include a 30-minute excerpt of Creature Comfort followed by a Q&A with the artists. Limited […]
Amber Downie-Back (she/they) is an interdisciplinary movement artist interested in creating immersive and process-inspired performances. As part of their residency at Dance Victoria, they will continue to develop the performance/installation titled on the nature of… in collaboration with dancer and creator Emilie van der Waals (Utrecht, Netherlands) and sound and video designer Angus Gaffney (Victoria, BC). The project […]
Join Residency Artist Cora Kozaris for a FREE contemporary dance workshop and learn a part of the choreography she is developing at DV Studios for her upcoming short film. This workshop will include a gentle warm-up and a breakdown of the excerpt. Emotive in nature, the choreography will act as a template while offering individuals […]
DV Residency Artist The Falling Company is a nonprofit dance company based in Vancouver, BC. As part of their residency at Dance Victoria Studios, Artistic Director Marissa Wong with collaborators Jared Davis and Jamie Bradbury will be working on an interactive and multidisciplinary installation that combines movement, sound, and visual projections. The installation performance explores […]
Dance Victoria is pleased to host Children's Ensemble auditions for its presentation of Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Nutcracker accompanied by Victoria Symphony from Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2024 at the Royal Theatre. Audition day schedule: 10:00 – 11:30 am – Check in for ALL DANCERS 11:30 – 11:45 am – Break (15 min) 11:45 – […]
Dance Victoria's Annual General Meeting will be online via Zoom on Sunday, October 27 at 6:30 pm. As a member in good standing, you are invited to join us as we reflect on Dance Victoria’s 2023/24 season and greet Dance Victoria Board Members. If you have donated $10 or more to Dance Victoria Society since our […]
