Dance International

Whether the music is the initial inspiration for choreography, or composed after a storyline is established; learn how dance and music have an intimate relationship in the works of this accomplished quartet of dancemakers: Hans van Manen, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Mark Morris and Marie Chouinard. #danceinternational #dance #choreography #ballet #moderndance #contemporarydance.

Dance Camera West: A roundup of favourites from the Best of the Fest. Dance Camera West, a screen dance festival founded in the United States in 2001, presented a hybrid program online and in-person in Los Angeles from January 7-31. #dance #dancer #dancelife #instadance #dancereviews #festivalreviews #dancecamerawest #danceinternational #ballet #balletdancer #contemporarydance #contemporary

Black Ballerina: Syreeta Hector's memoir in motion: ...I think that for a lot of my life I avoided my identity, Hector says. But it’s not just me it’s the way that systemic racism happens." Syreeta Hector Feature includes links for the free streaming of Black Ballerina starting February 14th.... https://danceinternational.org/black-ballerina-syreeta-hec/ Canada's National Ballet School Harbourfront Centre Citadel + Compagnie #blackhistorymonth

For newcomers who are often in survival mode, constantly worrying about the future, these opportunities to dance together in a supportive environment offer the mind, body and spirit a chance to be in the moment. Read full feature: http://bit.ly/36WOQFo #dance #dancer #dancelife #inspiration #community #immigration #chachacha #ballroom #salsa #socialdancing #partnerdance #bachata #lauranix #walkrunchacha #ballroomandcountrydancestudio... @ballroomcountrydancestudio @Co.ERASGA Alvin Erasga Tolentino @thedancecentre

Move Beyond Words: Helping #dancers with #dyslexia to #thrive. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2Lpr0ec Dance is a space where no-one can tell me whether I’m right or wrong; it’s my true way of expressing myself. Elizabeth Arifien... Photo: Louis Headlam #dance #dancersofinstagram #dance #choreography #contemporarydance See more

Happy Valentines Day ( in advance ) from Aviva: A fresh take on relationships told through dance and film. By Jenn Edwards A new gender bending dance movie from Boaz Yakin starring @zinazzz, @t2thephillips, @bobbijenesmith, & @or_schraiber. ... Photo credit: Film still courtesy of Outsider Pictures Buy or rent: Aviva Movie Blu-ray: bit.ly/aviva-bluray Amazon Prime: bit.ly/aviva-amazonprime iTunes: bit.ly/aviva-itunes #AvivaMovie #OutsiderPictures #ArtHouseFilm #arthousecinema #ArtHouseFilm #ContemporaryDance #DanceFilm #VirtualCinema #PerformingArts #indiefilmmakers #indiefilmmaking #PerformingArts #juilliard #juilliardschool #genderbend #LGBTQIAfilm #LGBTQIApride #gagadancers #gagadance

How much does where you live matter? Artists in all disciplines are starting to flee expensive cities

Suddenly, Digital: The National Arts Centre’s Newest Stage. What's new in Canada's digital dance scene?!

WCD is thrilled to offer a new Guest Artist in Residence opportunity! We invite artists who work in contemporary dance to submit expressions of interest by November 22, 2020. $5,000 Artist Fee. Travel stipend available.... More info: http://www.winnipegscontemporarydancers.ca/news/

Thank you The National Ballet of Canada for providing wonderful entertainment in celebration of #worldballetday! We look forward to celebrating together with our dance community. "Celebrate #WorldBalletDay on Thursday, October 29! The National Ballet will present a special viewing of #ExpansiveDancesNBC, a triptych of solos created in isolation by Choreographic Associates Guillaume Côté, Alysa Pires and Robert Binet. Join us on Facebook on October 29, 2020 at 9:30 am ET. For the full schedule of participating dance companies including The Australia Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet and The Royal Ballet, visit worldballetday.com." by Karolina Kuras

Who choreographed dance back into opera? That would be the talented Marshall Pynkoski and Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg, founders of Toronto’s Opera Atelier. Click on the feature below to learn more about their exciting, upcoming season. #Opera #dance #ballet #contemporary #operaatelier

"When the coronavirus pandemic hit North America in March, Bin Chicken, Alyssa Martin’s first commission for Toronto Dance Theatre, was fully choreographed and about to go into technical rehearsals"... Read more: https://bit.ly/3om4HEX

Learn what creative mediums London companies are using to bring dance to eager audiences! A 2020 review by Sanjoy Roy: http://ow.ly/OZKp50BWWVo

Zaraspe is often asked what he taught Fonteyn and Nureyev during their classes... Click image to learn more! By Gabriela Estrada

Part four in Dance International’s series featuring the personal photo card collection of New York correspondent Robert Greskovic. Here, he compares images from the imperial and soviet eras of Russian ballet. #dance #contemporary #dancelife #dancer #choreography #ballet #russianballet

Historical Reckoning: Two Japanese Canadians who are dancing their heritage: https://bit.ly/3dbyeM9 A must read featuring exceptional choreography by Kunji Mark Ikeda& Mayumi Lashbrookk expressing: cultural heritage, history, humour, pain, pleasure, belonging, toxic masculinity and more! https://bit.ly/3dbyeM9 By Debra Spark Photo: Jess Bullock... #dance #contemporary #dancelife #dancer #choreography

Learn how the dancers of NAfro Dance Productions emerge from Earth instead of Zoom this fall! https://bit.ly/3lhJWI8 Nhussi makes a rare appearance with his final climactic solo underscoring the entire work with deep integrity during: Matope (mud translated from Swahili), choreographed by artistic director Casimiro Nhussi. . #dance #contemporary #dancelife #dancer #choreography

The documentary on the choreographer’s life and art Maguy Marin: Time to Act by her son, David Mambouch, has been doing the festival circuit since it was released in 2019, and for good reason. Full review: https://bit.ly/2HypELP Maguy Marin: A Time to Act is available for home screening throughout BC from Sept. 24 to Oct. 7 as part of the VIFF Connect series. @viffest @maguymarin #DavidMambouch #dance #contemporary #dancelife #dancelife #dancefilm #dancer #choreography #V...IFF Photo: Laurence Daniere

Learn how Singapore gets creative while navigating dance in 2020 by Malcolm Tay: https://bit.ly/2ExxnbI Photo Courtesy of T.H.E Dance Company #dance #contemporary #dancelife #singapore #singaporearts #dancelife #dancefilm #dancer #choreography

Learn how Carlos Acosta is leading the Birmingham Royal Ballet through these pandemic times: https://bit.ly/3hRc8iH Carlos’ recent accomplishments include: BBC broadcasts, new commissions, hiring new dancers and planning live; socially-distanced performances! #dance #choreography #dancelife #ballet

Current events seem to demand creative action. Learn how Lorelei Williams, Gurdeep Pandher and Ziyian Kwan are raising awareness and healing through dance: https://bit.ly/2FIBu5a Photo: Joy Maurer