You are invited to the official opening of the UVic Dance Archives Collection, housed and managed by UVic Libraries Special Collections and University Archives. This special event is co-presented by Dance Victoria and UVic Libraries.‍

The South Vancouver Island Dance Archives (SVIDA) were previously housed at Dance Victoria Studios. Beginning in 2012, this collection of photographs, stories, and media spotlighted the region’s vibrant dance history. SVIDA was brought to life by a dedicated volunteer Archives Committee and generous contribution from the bequest of Betty Wilkinson. Instrumental in SVIDA’s development were Vivian Love, long-time local dance studio owner, teacher, and volunteer; and Stephen White, former Executive Producer at Dance Victoria.