November 24 • 12:30 PM
Rediscover the joy of movement in this welcoming, one-hour contemporary dance workshop led by Kayla Henry of Noble Riot Dance Theatre, as part of Dance Victoria's Artist Residency program. Whether you are an older dancer returning to the studio or a younger dancer expanding your style, this approachable, one-time session focuses on expression, technique, and exploration. Kayla will guide the group through a warm-up, technique exercises, and a brief, choreographic routine. It is a wonderful, low-pressure opportunity to challenge your movement, connect with a vibrant community, and enjoy dance in a supportive space.
Level: Intermediate
Pre-registration required. (Please arrive 15 min. early)
November 24 • 12:30 PM
Dance Victoria Studios
Kayla Henry is a mother, award-winning choreographer, performer, and movement educator based on the unceded Coast Salish Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ nations, in Victoria, British Columbia. Independently, Kayla has been choreographing since she was 8 years old, professionally since 2013. Kayla has performed in hundreds of professional works across Canada, USA, and Europe. Choreographers include Christina Medina (Austria), Rachel Browne (Winnipeg), Sasha Ivanochko (Toronto), Paras Terezakis (Vancouver), and Menaka Thakkar (Toronto), to name a few. Kayla graduated from The School of Contemporary Dancers (Winnipeg MB), where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts. Upon graduating in 2011, Kayla joined Canada’s longest-running contemporary dance company, Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers, where she danced for three seasons. Kayla is the Founder and Artistic Director of Noble Riot Dance Theatre in Victoria, BC (2021).
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