BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Dance Centre - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thedancecentre.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Dance Centre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323 DTSTAMP:20260604T064313 CREATED:20250110T221820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T222832Z UID:19992-1740873600-1742687999@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:Vancouver International Dance Festival 2025 DESCRIPTION:The 25th annual Vancouver International Dance Festival features performances\, workshops and events with local\, national and international artists at various Vancouver venues. \nThe lineup includes: Charles Koroneho\, Salomé Nieto + Julio Medina\, Hoor Malas\, Lorin Sookool\, Elie-Anne Ross\, Luciana Freire D’Anunciação + Kelly McInnes\, Charlie Khalili Prince\, Sujit Vaidya\, Belle Spirale + Fernando Hernando Magadan and more. URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/vancouver-international-dance-festival-2025/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250304T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250309T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T064313 CREATED:20250206T170124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T164527Z UID:20251-1741075200-1741539600@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:Coastal Dance Festival 2025 DESCRIPTION:The 18th Annual Coastal Dance Festival brings Indigenous artists together to share and support one another in a celebration of lived artistic practices. Guest national and international artists have connected the festival with a global community of Indigenous dance. \nFull schedule. URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/coastal-dance-festival-2025/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250306T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T064313 CREATED:20240620T180458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T180458Z UID:18378-1741291200-1741453200@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:Ballet BC DESCRIPTION:The season continues with an evening featuring a world premiere by the winner of the 2024 Ballet BC Emily Molnar Emerging Choreographer Award\, the return of a masterful work from a renowned creator\, and a new commission from a longtime collaborator. ZENITH brings you a new creation by Andrea Peña\, the return of Johan Inger’s PASSING\, and a world premiere by Fernando Hernando Magadan. URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/ballet-bc-8/ CATEGORIES:Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250314T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250315T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T064313 CREATED:20240905T211620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T211620Z UID:19087-1741980600-1742058000@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:Ballet BC DESCRIPTION:Ballet BC aims to create dance at its most essential: visceral\, powerful\, thought-provoking\, and transformative. Comprising top international talent\, its 20 dancers are a group of open-minded and curious artists\, each bringing their dynamic movement while sharing an intuitive passion for their art form. This mixed program will include PASSING by internationally revered choreographer Johan Inger\, a new creation by the winner of the Ballet BC Emily Molnar Emerging Choreographer Award\, Andrea Peña\, and an exciting commission by long-time Ballet BC collaborator\, Fernando Hernando Magadan. URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/ballet-bc-10/ CATEGORIES:Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250315T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250315T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T064313 CREATED:20250304T173153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T173220Z UID:20427-1742047200-1742052600@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:SINCArts BC DESCRIPTION:A mesmerizing celebration of Indian classical dance\, dedicated to Lord Nataraja on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri.\nJoin us for an unforgettable afternoon as talented local artists and esteemed dance schools present a tribute to the cosmic dancer and experience the: \n\ngrace of Bharatanatyam\nfluid beauty of Mohiniattam\nstorytelling elegance of Kathak\ndynamic spirit of Kuchipudi\nsculptural poetry of Odissi\n\nYour presence makes this event more special. URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/sincarts-bc/ CATEGORIES:Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250320T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T064313 CREATED:20241220T185615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T185743Z UID:19908-1742499000-1742662800@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:Le Patin Libre DESCRIPTION:Unbounded by the terrestrial\, thousands of birds move in synchronous patterns across the sky\, like one enormous organism. The word murmuration is derived from the sound of hundreds of wings in flight\, a thrumming rush that also curiously recalls the scrape and glide of ice-skates. \nFounded by competitive skaters\, Le Patin Libre upended the conventional idea of ice shows to create a radical new form of movement\, infused with speed\, power\, and a dizzying momentum that goes beyond the virtuosic into a new place of unfettered freedom. \nInspired by the aerial choreography of birds\, Le Patin Libre’s Murmuration transposes the swoops\, swirls and configurations of mass flight to the ice. To fully embody this phenomenon\, Le Patin Libre sought out the world’s most highly skilled skaters through a series of international auditions. Complex algorithms\, infused and emboldened with meticulous choreography\, become an aeriform ballet\, embedded with risk\, but mesmerizing in its beauty and razored precision. \nAs the performers mimic the movements of creatures fully in sync\, the line between individuals and the collective blurs\, then disappears. This group of virtuoso performers becomes a living plurality\, moving together with instinctual ease – the very incarnation of grouped flight and epic grace. \n  URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/le-patin-libre/ CATEGORIES:Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250321T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250321T213000 DTSTAMP:20260604T064313 CREATED:20250311T170005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T170005Z UID:20493-1742538600-1742592600@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:St Patricks Day Spring Break Dance DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the St Patricks Day Spring Break Dance! Get ready to celebrate the luck of the Irish and kick off your spring break in style. Join us at the Carnegie Community Centre for a night filled with music\, dancing\, and good vibes. Wear your best green outfit and get ready to dance the night away. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just looking to have a good time\, this event is perfect for everyone. Don’t miss out on the fun – mark your calendar and get ready to party! \n  URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/st-patricks-day-spring-break-dance/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T064313 CREATED:20250318T163404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T163428Z UID:20552-1743100200-1743267600@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:Boombox DESCRIPTION:We are so excited for the wonderful artists sharing their work in the March Mixed Bill Part Two with support from Boombox partnering sponsor Company 605!⁠\n⁠\nOur amazing lineup:⁠\nAiden Cass & Sarah Hutton\nAndrea Cownden & RJ Svelnis\nAlex Mah & Sierra Megas \n  \nAccessibility info:⁠\n– Unfortunately\, Boombox is not wheelchair accessible as the only way into the container is up a set of 4 steps. We apologize for this and are looking into fixing it.⁠\n– No one turned away for lack of funds for tickets. Please message us.⁠\n– Bathrooms accessible in the adjacent venue the Birdhouse.⁠ URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/march-mixed-bill-part-two/ CATEGORIES:Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T064313 CREATED:20250321T203756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T203848Z UID:20604-1743103800-1743267600@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:MascallDance DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of dance\, wine\, and comedy! BLOOM 2025 features works by Anya Saugstad\, Sophie Dow\, Chris Gerrard-Pinker\, and Jennifer Mascall. Each dance is paired with a wine by a sommelier\, who introduces each tasting\, and a comic follows each dance with comic musings about the dance. \nCelebrate over 20 years of this well-loved annual event\, showcasing incredible artists from our community. Your support helps keep BLOOM thriving for years to come. URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/mascalldance-march-2025/ CATEGORIES:Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250328T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T064313 CREATED:20240723T162740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T193047Z UID:18464-1743192000-1743267600@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:Gaurav Bhatti DESCRIPTION:Working at the intersection of the North Indian classical form of Kathak and contemporary dance\, Gaurav Bhatti is known for virtuosic performances which encompass explosive energy\, dramatic complexity\, and eloquent emotion. His new solo is inspired by the life and poetry of the 18th-century Sufi mystic Bulleh Shah\, who spoke out against powerful institutions\, and advocated for tolerance at a time of violent religious strife. \nIntegrating Kathak\, Punjabi folk dances\, and Western movement forms\, Bhatti applies his distinctive contemporary sensibility to reassert Shah’s enduring message of universal love\, and pays homage to the rich artistic heritage of the Punjab. \nPost-show artist talkback March 29. \nPROGRAM URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/gaurav-bhatti/ LOCATION:The Dance Centre\, 677 Davie Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 2G6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thedancecentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Gaurav-Bhatti-photo-Inner-Singh-1-sq.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250329T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T064313 CREATED:20250213T002845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T002904Z UID:20279-1743267600-1743267600@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:Co.ERASGA DESCRIPTION:Our Studio Salon Series returns\, featuring works in progress by three local artists. In-person audience capacity is limited to 40 people. \nOur Studio Salon Series is a recurring series featuring local artists sharing works-in-progress with the community in an informal setting. Co. ERASGA support participating artists with access to studio residency 100- 250 hours yearly\, mentorship\, artist fee\, marketing\, documentation and presentation. URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/co-erasga-spring-salon-2025/ CATEGORIES:Performance END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR