Guelph Dance

Posted @withregram @gdintensive Meet all 13 of our Intensive leaders. Starting tomorrow we will be announcing two new incredible people every week who will be featured at our 2021 Intensive. Stay tuned!

Super excited about the Guelph Dance Emerging Artist intensive new to the festival this year! Posted @withregram @gdintensive Repertoire!!! . This year Intensive participants will get to work with Laura Arend, a choreographer from France to learn her newest piece. . The repertoire session will be the third session of the day and will give dancers the opportunity to practice picking up choreography in an audition like setting.

Our first ever Virtual Spring Arts Explosion Camp begins tomorrow! We can't wait for the campers to experience all the amazing activities planned. Hopefully by the end of the week we will all have made some new and unexpected connections! #artscampathome #unexpectedconnections #creativityathome #dance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance #guelplhdance

Special porch delivery of our amazing camp kit for next week’s Virtual Arts Explosion!! There are still a few kit available might be the perfect thing for a rainy spring break! Registration info here! https://guelphdance.ca/camps/camp-registration/ #artscampathome #unexpectedconnections #creativityathome #dance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance #guelplhdance

Our second rehearsal for Imprint - a Community Dance Project is tomorrow but you still have time to join ! Especially because the new lockdown may have changed your plans slightly. Imprint is being presented as part of the Guelph Dance Festival 2021 Season and we are looking for an intergenerational cast of up to 40 movers, ages 8 years and older. ... By shifting our ways of working and exploring what is possible on digital platforms, we have come up with a plan that is safe and adaptable for these ever-changing times. It will be an amazing way to stay connected with people and your self as we head into another lockdown. You can find all the details here and in our BIO http://ow.ly/W7Vo50EfDgs from our last community workshop

Virtual Spring Explosion Camp Starts Monday! Here is a sneak peak of the camp kits your camper will get. We can't wait for them to see all the amazing things inside the kits! There is still time to sign your camper up and get one. Register your camper now at https://guelphdance.ca/march-break-camp/ #artscampathome #unexpectedconnections #creativityathome #dance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance #guelplhdance

Oh this is fun!!

This looks like an really interesting workshop!

Virtual Groove with Guelph Groove this Saturday!!

This is the mantra for 2021!!

Weeee!! #hillsideinside2021 coming soon!!

This is an excellent read! "What is dance? It is the physical expression through movement and rhythm of relationships, feelings and ideas. Nobody invented dance. It is deep in the heart of every culture throughout history; dance is part of the pulse of humanity. It embraces multiple genres, styles and traditions and is constantly evolving. Its roles range from recreational to sacred and cover every form of social purpose."

A drop of sunshine and goodness from @georgia.simms . Posted @withregram @georgia.simms another improvisation... enjoying movement research, being in practice and process toward composition... and some sunlight. #improvisedmovement #guelphdance

An interesting opportunity!

We are so grateful to our community. Your support means we can invest in our local artists, continue to deliver rich programming, digitally and in person, and offer accessible arts experiences to our community. Our hearts are full and hopeful heading into to 2021 #gratitude

While we (like so many arts organizations) have had many disappointments in 2020 there have been some absolutely wonderful things that have come from it! One has been creating our more robust local Artistic Residency. Here are some thoughts from one of the Artists. "I am so blessed to be working with Guelph Dance through an Artistic Residency. My relationship with Guelph Dance for me has been incredibly fulfilling. I have a place where I can heal, where I can move, where I... can create, where I can be me - judgement free. I love that Guelph Dance promotes diversity and this mindset of intersectionality and bordening ou awareness of the dance industry. I am honoured and proud to be living in colour. Thank you Guelph Dance for trusting in my process." Tell us why you think Guelph Dance is important in our community? "Guelph Dance is about more than just Dance. It is about all that encompasses being a human. Kindness, generosity, opportunity, education, motivation - truly I hear feedback from so many parents and kids who tell me what an amazing experience Guelph Dance is. Putting aside competition and using conversation to empower their students and those who work with them. I love that it is just about being. There doesn't need to be anything extra - but if there is, there is purpose, a choice, an idea behind that motivation. Allowing stories to be pushed and explored in a different way. It has allowed a space for me - as a Black woman - to feel safe and secure, in an industry that has not always made me feel that way. We need this space, this concept and this energy to continue growing into the dance industry. " ~ Kween Kay So with those powerful words, here is to 2020 and the extraordinary challenges and lessons that have come from it. Our hearts are full and hopeful as we head towards 2021. #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance

"For the last three years, since retiring, I have sat on the board of Guelph Dance. Previously over the last 20 years I have attended performances and I’ve volunteered, when I was able to schedule my work close to home in May or June. I feel committed to GD because the alternative arts festivals are a reflection of how Guelph is a different sort of community. With one of the first recycling programs, a Green MPP and a way out there jazz festival, it is only fitting that Guel...ph has a serious contemporary dance festival that has brought courageous national and international dance performances to Guelph. " ~ Nichola It is the extraodinary commitment of people like Nichola, our board of directors, committee members, our camp volunteers and festival volunteers that help bring our programming to the community every year. 2020 may have looked a little different for our volunteers but their continued commitment (many many many video meetings ) through the pandemic was instrumental in pivoting our programming. They believe like we do, that the Arts are essential for our well-being as individuals and as a community. So as we head towards 2021 we walk with our hearts full and hopeful! https://guelphdance.ca/support/ #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance

Rather than highlighting the past year In our mini countdown to the end of 2020, we are looking forward. If COVID has taught us anything, it is that the Arts are essential for our well-being as individuals and as a community. We may not know what will come but we promise to be innovative, to support our local artists and provide accessible opportunities to our whole community! ... Here are a few thoughts from one local artist. "Guelph Dance has supported me in many ways- performance opportunities, providing studio space to work and create, and much morale support in growing and expanding my creative voice. This community benefits from the artistic offerings of some of the amazing dancers and choreographers that Guelph Dance promotes and presents each year. In these strange current times we need the artists’ voices more than ever to record our reality, to offer perspective and to inspire hope." Our hearts are full and hopeful as we head towards 2021. Photo -2019 GDF - Roundtable Discussion- Dean Palmer #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance

Oh how we miss this space!!

Another super story about amazing people going amazing things in Guelph!! Way to go!!

Don’t forget!!

Check your inboxes! Our November newsletter went out today! If you didn't get it you can subscribe here. https://guelphdance.ca Just scroll to the bottom of the page! #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance

One of our favorite camp instructors is offering zoom yoga classes!!

As we head towards the end of the year we normally take a moment to look back at the past year and share some of our highlights. 2020 is a tough one because much of our originally planned programming was cancelled... however we took that time and pivoted like so many arts organizations. So instead of looking back, we are looking forward. We may not know what 2021 will look like but we can promise is that we will find creative ways to connect, grow and support artists no ma...tter what challenges our circumstance might bring. If COVID has taught us anything, it is that the Arts are essential for our well-being as individuals and as a community. "I am a 2020/21 Artist in residence with Guelph Dance and instructor for Guelph Youth Dance" Tell us why you think Guelph Dance is important in our community? "It has been amazing to see our community connect and come together through the incredible efforts of Guelph Dance. I am so grateful and inspired by my fellow Artist’s in residence and my students. Thank you Guelph Dance for your consistent support and passion to keep the arts thriving! " Our hearts are full and hopeful as we head towards 2021. Drew Berry Bloom Media

Show some local love with your giving this year!!

This Friday we are super excited to share the next instalment from our video series featuring our 2020/21 Artists In Residence.Friday's video will feature @drewberry15 but you get a little peek at the other artist too, as this was filmed when the artists met to dance together and meet in person for the first time! @bloommediavideography #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance #artistinresidence21

Another amazing story from GuelphToday.com about an organization dear to our hearts. Guelph's Rotary clubs (Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium and Rotary Club of Guelph) do so much for and support so many people and organizations in our community. Specifically at Guelph Dance we a deeply gratuful for the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium who have supported our Arts Explosion Camps by contributing to our subsidy program. The Rotarian philosophy of "service above self" resonates even more as we head into 2021.

Sneak peak of our next video from our In the Studio with Guelph Dancers series. This series features Guelph and area dance artists over the year. Thanks to funding from Regional Tourism Organization 4 (RTO4) we are excited to keep you connected to these amazing artists when live performance is so challenging!! Bloom Media #canadanice #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #supportdance #inthestudiowithguelphdancers

Don’t miss out!!

What an incredible story about our city! We are so lucky to have such an incredible community, downtown and Downtown Guelph business association.

Check out this amazing online class being offered by our long time Sponsor Guelph Youth Dance Training Program

Something to brighten this grey day. We want to share another video from The Welcome Project: Sharing Stories presented by a beautiful partnership with Dreamwalker Dance Company and Guelph Dance | Danielle Denichaud Missisauga, Canada English French The Welcome Project : Sharing Stories brings together individuals from diverse populations to participate in an empowering creative process through movement -- awakening bodies, hearts, voices, imaginations, and perceptions --... to co-create deeply personal stories while promoting mental health and wellbeing, social inclusion, and positive inter-group communication. The Sharing Stories edition of The Welcome Project takes place in a virtual setting to inspire individuals from already isolated populations to meet, connect, and experience inclusivity, creativity and self-expression during a time when other arts-based activities have been suspended and physical distancing must be upheld. The Welcome Project: Sharing Stories video collection introduces each individual with a glimpse into their personal experience within the shared movement and memory process that connected everyone to the theme of home. Joshua "Classic Roots" DePerry has composed a unique music track inspired by each individual’s heartbeat vocalizations and the videos were edited by Aria Evans. #dreamwalkerdancecompany #thewelcomeproject #guelphdance #ontarioculturedays #guelph #ontario #dancecommunity

A day to remember and honor and one of deep gratitude. #lestweforget

Dancers!! Check this great opportunity from Toronto Dance Theatre!

Once again Pilates in Guelph has options to keep you moving through lockdown!!

New video from our "In The Studio with Guelph Dancers" series. The November 2020 featured artist is Haley Dimeck. This is a video series running from October 2020 to September 2021 in which the work of local dance artists are highlighted. Join us every month as we introduce a new artist.... These project has been made possible thanks to the support from Regional Tourism Organization 4 Inc. https://youtu.be/tHzO9CVJ1S #canadanice #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #supportdance #inthestudiowithguelphdancers Bloom Media

We love this so much!! Way to go Shannon Kingsbury Adam Bowman Music Tyler, Thomas and kids!! ( you might see some former campers and counselors in the mix! Woohoo way to go. )

Check your inboxes! Our December newsletter went out yesterday! If you didn't get it you can subscribe here. https://guelphdance.ca Just scroll to the bottom of the page! #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance

New video from our "In The Studio with Guelph Dancers" series. The December 2020 featured artist is Katie Ewald. In the dark days of winter and as we continue to navigate the pandemic the work Katie is exploring is so relevant... "I started feeling and practicing the joy of dancing, it's about raising the vibe, calling in the love and making yourself feel better and that rippling out into the world...I want to share that..."... This is a video series running from October 2020 to September 2021 in which the work of local dance artists are highlighted. Join us every month as we introduce a new artist. These project has been made possible thanks to the support from Regional Tourism Organization 4 Inc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsleSn-_NpY #canadanice #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #supportdance #inthestudiowithguelphdancers Bloom Media

Lots of questions out there about CERB.

We are super excited to share another video from our series featuring the Guelph Dance 2020/2021 Artists In Residence. This is the second in the series featuring Kween Kay. In this video Kween reflects on many things... one that really stands out is: ...the residency thus far has been a journey. How can you inspire stories? Where does that raw genuine piece come from? And how do you continue that into your dance life? But also our regular life? ...that genuine spirit, th...at’s healing that’s growing, that is willing to be wrong and willing to be better... we can do that. We hope you appreciate as much as we do, the gift of taking a peak into Kween’s journey and those of the other residents as well. Bloom Media #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance #artistinresidence21

Today we have another video from The Welcome Project: Sharing Stories this Is Foufou. This incredible project is in partnership with Dreamwalker Dance Company and features many amazing individuals from Guelph though our project partners, Immigration Services Guelph Wellington, Kidsability and Guelph Youth Dance.

We have another sneak peek from our Artists in Residence! Friday's video will feature Kween Kay, and gives us another little glimpse into their shared studio session. Bloom Media #dance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance #artistinresidence21

Today we are sharing another video in our series featuring the Guelph Dance 2020/2021 Artists in Residence, this is Georgia Simms in her second instalment. While these artists are all working independently they thought it would be nice to try and connect. In Georgia's words... "it's lonely to work in isolation. There is something about full sharing, where we bring all of ourselves to an interaction... a co-creation, and that is magic." This is just another reminder of the p...ower of moving together and human connection. We feel so much gratitude to have a little window into this special day. Bloom MediaMedia #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance #artistinresidence21

#dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance #guelphgives #guelphshops #supportlocal #GivingTuesdayCa

Happy Thursday!! We are happy to share this video from our partnership with Dreamwalker Dance Company for The Welcome Project: Sharing Stories. Jaqueline’s story is full of love and gratitude. The Welcome Project: Sharing Stories presented by Dreamwalker Dance Company and @guelphdance | Jaqueline Dubon Guatemala City, Guatemala Spanish, English ... #dreamwalkerdancecompany #thewelcomeproject #guelphdance #ontarioculturedays #guelph #ontario #dancecommunity

It is Giving Tuesday and TODAY only CanadaHelps will add $2 to every one-time donation of $20 or more, up to a maximum of $30,000 for all participating charities through Canada helps. http://ow.ly/krVx50CyvRR This Giving Season we encourage you to #ThinkLocal. Shop, give, support, volunteer and donate Local! #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance #guelphgives #guelphshops #supportlocal #GivingTuesdayCa

It’s on right now!!

Guess what?? We have another sneaky peek from our Artists in Residence! Friday's video will feature Georgia Simms giving another little window into a shared studio session with the other artists. Bloom Media #communityarts #guelph #gratitude #supportdance #artistinresidence21

Giving Tuesday is December 1st and is a day dedicated to giving. Tell us what you plan to do to support your favourite charity (Maybe it's us ) and give them a chance to win a $5,000 donation from CanadaHelps! 6109 Canadians (and counting!) have entered their favourite charity for a chance to WIN!. Each donor entry is a chance for your charity to win! Hurry! This contest closes on November 30th, 2020. #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance #guelphgives #guelphshops #supportlocal #GivingTuesdayCa http://ow.ly/Yrtx50CwDaY

Do you care about the arts? It's not too late to let city council know before the budget vote on Tuesday Dec 1. You can tell them the arts sector needs continue...d emergency funding (budget item 713) as it continues to adapt to closed or reduced venues and cancelled events. You could also write about the tourism sector (budget item 840) reminding council that now is the time to invest in and support culture and tourism, such as the festivals that are so important to our city. You can write to [email protected] and [email protected] More details on the budget sections here https://guelph.ca//c/2021-budget/budget-request-operating/

An important message from two of our favourite humans! Join them in thinking local this giving season by shopping and supporting the community wherever possible. Don't forget you also have a chance to win a local gift card or a donation to a local organization, just by supporting local and tagging Guelph Gives #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance #guelphgives #guelphshops #supportlocal #GivingTuesdayCa #ThinkLocal

CAMP SURVEY Parents/Guardians of Arts Explosion campers we are requesting you fill out the following survey regarding our camp programming for 2021. Your feedback will ensure we deliver the kind of programming you are hoping for, while we continue to navigate the restrictions due to the pandemic. http://ow.ly/yxcO50CvWeM

#thinklocal this season! Shop Local, give local, volunteer local and donate local!

Amazing class by an amazing local teacher and dancer!! And it’s on zoom so you can join from anywhere!!

Happy Tuesday everyone! Ontario Culture Days may be over, but we still have some videos from The Welcome Project - Chapter One of #sharingstories to share with you! This is an amazing project we have with Dreamwalker Dance Company. You can find more beautiful stories from this project here...https://guelphdance.ca//the-welcome-project-sharing-stori/ #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance #dreamwalkerdancecompany #thewelcomeproject #guelphdance #ontarioculturedays #guelph #ontario #dancecommunity

Calling all performers!! Guelph Arts Council has a great new initiative!

Today we are sharing the third in our video series featuring the Guelph Dance 2020/2021 Artists in Residence, this Kween Kay "I think that dance brings healing, no matter your size, your weight, your background, your history..... and no matter what you are feeling bring that into the studio because that is where creativity comes and beautiful things happen...." We cannot wait to see how Kween’s journey unfolds.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeBwm_RiLQk Bloom Media #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance #artistinresidence21

Dancers! Look at this...

This Friday November 6th! So many amazing Dance artists!!

If you feel that you need a little love, hope, kindness or authenticity in your day today, may we recommend taking a moment to revisit The Welcome Project: Sharing Stories. This beautiful project in partnership with and conceived by Dreamwalker Dance Company brings individuals from diverse populations to participate in a series of online workshops to to co-create deeply personal stories while promoting mental health and wellbeing, social inclusion, and positive inter-group ...communication. This video collection is chapter one. Some of these videos feature some wonderful people from our community and we are so grateful to our community partners, Immigration Services Guelph-Wellington, Guelph Youth Dance Training Program and Kidsability, for connecting us with these amazing humans! https://guelphdance.ca//the-welcome-project-sharing-stori/ #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance #dreamwalkerdancecompany #thewelcomeproject #guelphdance #ontarioculturedays #guelph #ontario #dancecommunity See more

Here is a little sneak peek of the third video in our video series featuring the Guelph Dance 2020/2021 Artists in Residence, this is Kween Kay. We can't wait to share the full video with you later this week! #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #gratitude #supportdance #artistinresidence2021 Bloom Media

Oh this is fun!! Remember back in 2019 when we could watch live theatre together, and we had the great privilege of watching Fujiwara Dance Inventions amazing work Eunoia as part of The On The Stage Series?? Look at the great event on today with The Toronto International Festival of Authors!!

Hey this is pretty great!! Both Natalia and Manuel are part of Series we have been featuring all month called The Welcone Project: Sharing Stories!!

Love this... "the power of dance for inward healing and thoughts on creating and engaging with audiences in a pandemic ...." Kevin Ormsby is incredibly thoughtful artist.

Hey hey Guelph!! Remember to shop local this week!!

Last Friday we shared the first in our "In the Studio Series with Guelph Dancers" featuring Michele Green and Suzette Sherman. https://guelphdance.ca/i/in-the-studio-with-guelph-dancers/ Michele and Suzette in collaboration with Dancetheatre David Earl are thrilled to offer several mini-presentations of Passionate Heart - Women’s Stories through Dance... Each mini-showing will feature five pieces from our repertoire, including at least two of the new works. October 25 - open to the public (program A) Sold Out November 01 - open to the public (program B) 4 seats left November 08 - open to the public (program B) 5 seats left All times are Sunday, 2:00 pm at Guelph Youth Dance studio, 3rd floor. Showings will last approximately 45-50 minutes. Masks are required for all audience members. Chairs will be distanced and hand sanitizer made available. Cash donations will be gratefully accepted at the door. **Seats must be booked in advance with a maximum of 10 in the audience.** Email - [email protected] to book. David Earle #canadanice ##dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #supportdance #inthestudiowithguelphdancers

Today’s video from the The Welcome Project : Sharing Stories. This is Masoumeh... the most beautiful gestures and incredibly wise words

Saba’s story from The Welcome Project: Sharing Stories. This video series is the culmination of embodied workshops exploring the idea of home. We are immensely grateful to Dreamwalker Dance Company for this work and thrilled that we have been able to bring it to Guelph.

The sky can teach us to be generous what a beautiful image, thank you Tahereh . Today’s video from The Welcome Project: Sharing Stories and our partnership with Dreamwalker Dance Company

It’s the last day to register for this event!!!

Today we are super excited to launch another brand new series called "In The Studio with Guelph Dancers" This is a video series running from October 2020 to September 2021 in which the work of local dance artists are highlighted. Join us every month as we introduce a new artist. These project has been made possible thanks to the support from Regional Tourism Organization 4 Inc. The October 2020 featured artists are Michele Green and Suzette Sherman. https://www.youtube.com/wa...tch?v=VIve8kuqtAg #canadanice #dance #contemporarydance #communityarts #lovetomove #guelph #guelphlove #supportdance #inthestudiowithguelphdancers Bloom Media See more

Another day and another AMAZING story from The Welcome Project: Sharing Stories. This is Joshua Classic Roots DePerry, he is also the magical human behind all The Welcome Project : Sharing Stories tracks... each participants video has a unique track of music created by Joshua Classic Roots, inspired by their vocalization of their heartbeat. We are bursting with gratitude for our partnership with Dreamwalker Dance Company and all the amazing people who have shared their stories.

Today’s story from The Welcome Project : Sharing Stories with Dreamwalker Dance Company. Here is Sandra Olaya Sandra has been our assistant stage manager in our In the Park series the last two years... we are over the moon to see her in the spotlight and so grateful for her story.

Ooh this is pretty fun!!

Here is todays video from The Welcome Project : Sharing stories. This is Natalia. We got to know Natalia through Guelph Youth Dance Training Program. Natalia has danced in the festival and volunteered at our Arts Explosion camps and we are over the moon that she had the opportunity to participate in this project with Dreamwalker Dance Company.