By Jeannette Andersen Every choreographic work is an intricate amalgam of many elements combined to evoke feelings and thoughts, perhaps telling stories, perhaps abstract. The choreographer and the set, costume and lighting designers work with forms and lines in space and time, choosing their material with care; for the choreographer, that means the dancers, with
By Rachel Silver Maddock Social media became a lifeline for many dance artists during the pandemic, giving them a virtual stage to keep their work alive and to connect with their communities. Now more than ever, establishing an online presence is key to staying active in the global dance community. But what makes a dancer
By Rachel Silver Maddock Vancouver’s OURO Collective is a truly collaborative venture. Each dancer (there are currently five) inputs expertise from their main styles, which include hip-hop, waacking, breaking, popping and contemporary dance, to create group choreography. The result is visually arresting movement in which the viewer’s eye is guided from one formation to the