June 18, 2019
I was born on the land referred to as Treaty 4 territory, in Regina, Saskatchewan, which are the original lands of the Cree, Ojibwe, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis, among many other Nations. My ancestry is mostly German, but, like, “off-brand” German in that, on my father’s side they were …
Read More Read more about Field Notes from Jackie HoffartMay 09, 2019
I am fresh from the mountains and If I close my eyes I can still evoke an image of the stunning snow-capped mountains of Alberta. The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is nestled mid-way up Tunnel Mountain on Treaty 7 Territory — the sacred and traditional lands for the Stoney Nakoda, Blackfoot, and Tsuut’ina Nations.
Read More Read more about Field Notes from Nicole EbertApril 12, 2019
It’s been about three weeks since I returned from the Digital Arts Services Symposium 2019 in Toronto and I’ve already lost the notebook in which I scribbled quotes and questions that came up over the three-day discussion on how to digitally transform our sector.
Read More Read more about Field Notes from Jackie HoffartMarch 13, 2019
It’s been just over a month since the closing of the 15th edition of PuSh! I’m writing from Melbourne where I’m attending Dance Massive …
Read More Read more about Field Notes from Joyce RosarioFebruary 26, 2019
Vancouver, BC – Following an extensive national search, PuSh International Performing Arts Festival’s (PuSh) Board of Directors announce the appointment of Franco Boni as Artistic and Executive Director. Boni will assume the role on June […]
Read More Read more about Franco Boni Appointed Artistic and Executive Director of PuSh International Performing Arts FestivalJanuary 22, 2019
By The Dance Centre Published on January 22, 2019 Australian dance artist Victoria Hunt’s powerful solo Copper Promises: Hinemihi Haka continues our Global Dance Connections series January 31-February 2. Our Executive Director Mirna Zagar talks […]
Read More Read more about The Fascinating Multimedia Solo Dance Performance that is Copper Promises: Hinemihi HakaJanuary 15, 2019
By The Dance Centre Published on January 15, 2019 Taiwanese choreographer Liu Kuan-Hsiang brings his distinctive work to Vancouver as part of our Global Dance Connections series January 24–26. Our Executive Director Mirna Zagar talks […]
Read More Read more about On the Canadian Premiere of Liu Kuan-Hsiang’s Kids – An interview with Mirna ZagarJanuary 09, 2019
By The Dance Centre Published on January 8, 2019 Company 605 has a major Dance Centre residency this season which includes artistic dialogues and community-building initiatives as well as the premiere of a new work […]
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