By Victor Swoboda The death of Juan Carlos Copes on January 16, 2021, at the age of 89, focused well-deserved international attention on the Argentine dancer/choreographer — over his career, Copes not only sparked worldwide interest in the Argentine tango, but revealed its potential as an art form of depth and variety. With directors Claudio
By Mia Lyndon Audition processes that have existed for decades at dance schools have been redefined due to COVID-19. Over the past year, auditions have moved online, meaning homes have transformed into makeshift studios and applicants have performed to webcams. Many applicants for 2021’s summer intensives and fall semesters will be asked to film themselves
By Robin J. Miller Ask anyone who saw A Conversation at its premiere in April 2004, at the McPherson Playhouse in Victoria, BC, and I guarantee they will remember it. Not every detail, of course, after so many years, but at least a few indelible images: a silver teapot, china teacups, oddly sized wooden tables,