By Karen Kurnaedy Sisters Magda and Gertrud Hanova came to Vancouver in 1957 and opened the first modern dance school in the city. Although they were nearing 60, they energetically embraced Vancouver as a new horizon for their innovative blend of dance arts, which had grown out of their wide-ranging life experiences. Born in pre-World
By Barb Clausen My career in dance was spent in support of performing artists and in the production of live shows, primarily for three key Vancouver organizations: The Dance Centre, a resource centre for professionals and the public; New Works, which presents and supports local artists; and DanceHouse, which presents mid-size internationally recognized companies. Recently,
By Moira Walker Tchaikovsky’s music pours forth from my laptop. Standing in the middle of my kitchen, I curve my arms around my face. Fifth en haut. With my glasses on, I can see the rest of the class — we’re all seniors, I’m 68 — who appear in a frieze of frames. Centre screen,