BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Dance Centre - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Dance Centre 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:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240402T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240406T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T072609 CREATED:20240315T175115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T214153Z UID:17749-1712084400-1712422800@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:Kokoro Dance DESCRIPTION:Suddenly\, we are old. Like Kazuo Ishiguro’s Beatrice and Axl in The Buried Giant we wait anxiously for a boatman to take us to the island of eternity.\nWe fell in love\, we had sex\, and now . . . ? LSD is an acronym for Love Sex and Death (as well as lysergic acid diethylamide) It is not macabre\, but maybe a little psychedelic. It is not a linear narrative. It is the culmination of our forty-five-year journey in dance with each other\, a journey shared with many outstanding artists. URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/kokoro-dance/ CATEGORIES:Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240419T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T072609 CREATED:20230523T200758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T200758Z UID:15758-1713556800-1713632400@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:Dorrance Dance DESCRIPTION:Summoning thunder and lightning through the soles of their feet\, Dorrance Dance honours the past and the future of tap in SOUNDspace. \nCreated originally as a site-specific piece for St. Marks Church in New York City\, incorporating the materiality and acoustics of the place\, SOUNDspace puts the vocabulary of tap fully and astoundingly on display. Channeling the great tap masters of the past\, from Bill “Bojangles” Robinson to John Bubbles\, the members of the company pay homage to the rich lineage and history of this truly American art form. \nWhether it’s the glissando slide of socks\, the slap of bare feet or the almighty roar of heels\, the tonal variations and dynamic range create an accompanying score that moves from silence to all-out cacophony. \nShot through with spiky rhythms\, quick stepping prowess and the oceanic rush of bodies moving in concert\, SOUNDspace vaults tap into an entirely new arena. As the virtuoso display of articulate feet and full-body percussion gives rise to a wall of sound\, the performers unite\, building a syncopated conflagration that will burn down the house. URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/dorrance-dance-2/ CATEGORIES:Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240419T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T072609 CREATED:20230803T182620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T223638Z UID:16389-1713556800-1713643200@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:The Falling Company DESCRIPTION:Family Room is a poignant dance theatre piece choreographed by Marissa Wong which explores immigrant life and cultural identity – and the complexities of her Chinese-Canadian upbringing and navigating her parents’ divorce. The innovative set design transforms the stage into a living room\, each piece of furniture symbolizing familial connection and a foundation for interactions told through movement and text. Performed by three versatile dancers\, Family Room is a deeply personal and intimate work\, which touches on universal themes including frustration\, belonging\, and love. \nEach show will be followed by a discussion facilitated by a counsellor\, providing a supportive environment for audience members to share their reflections. \nPROGRAM URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/the-falling-company/ 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/2023/08/Family-Room_Photo-by-Lula-Belle-Jedynak_Dancer-Justin-Calvadores-and-Marissa-Wong-scaled-e1706901924584.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T072609 CREATED:20240326T211746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T211746Z UID:17805-1713641400-1713641400@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:Belle Spirale Dance Projects DESCRIPTION:World Premiere of this new\, full evening solo performance highlights Alexis’ rigorous and virtuosic contemporary movement language\, as well as her reflective\, personal insights into the human experience. Evocative musical scores by Sigur Rós and Dustin O’Halloran set the tone for this contemplative evening of contemporary dance. \nIn assemble\, we follow the solo performer\, described as “honed and intensely expressive” by Stir Magazine\, through rich and theatrical stage environments created by visual designer and filmmaker Sylvain Senez\, and lighting designer Victoria Bell. \nThis 55 minute performance is a poetic work focused on how the sharing of our individual\, personal stories can and should encourage others to reflect on their own. assemble weaves together layers of text – written and spoken primarily by Fletcher herself – with Senez’s multifaceted set design and projected films\, which transform the stage atmosphere continuously throughout the performance. assemble explores memory\, loss\, and the capacity of human beings to voyage inward; finding in themselves reserves of hope\, joy\, and personal growth even within times of struggle. URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/belle-spirale-dance-projects/ CATEGORIES:Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T072609 CREATED:20230718T185417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T223617Z UID:16088-1714032000-1714050000@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:Dance//Novella DESCRIPTION:Dance//Novella was founded by former Ballet BC artists Racheal Prince and Brandon Lee Alley\, and in a few short years has gained a reputation for bold and inspiring creations which blend superlative dancing\, and rich theatricality. Night is the Mother\, the company’s newest work\, is inspired by dreams and follows six characters as they band together and try to survive in a fantastical landscape of shifting realities. \nRecommended for ages 8+ URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/discover-dance-dance-novella/ 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/2023/07/Dance-Novella-Night-is-the-Mother-photo-David-Cooper.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T072609 CREATED:20240312T203017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T203529Z UID:17728-1714069800-1714071600@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:Sujit Vaidya DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty and depth of one of India’s most profound dance forms – Bharatanatyam – presented by one of BC’s leading practitioners of the art\, Sujit Vaidya. Bharatanatyam was born in the courts and temples of South India and was performed and developed by female-led hereditary communities of experts in the art form. It evolved to adapt to the stage\, with an emphasis on devotional themes (at the expense of the erotic)\, while still allowing for the expression of emotions through music\, acting\, hand gestures\, and intricate rhythmic compositions. The performance will be enhanced by the presence of a live ensemble of musicians\, featuring Ramya Kapadia (vocal)\, Raman Kalyan (flute)\, Curtis Andrews (mridangam) and special guest from India\, Vaidya’s guru/teacher A. Lakshman performing the role of the nattuvanar (conductor of the ensemble and recitation of rhythmic dance compositions). \nThis is a rare opportunity for Vancouver audiences to witness Bharatanatyam dance accompanied by live music. Don’t miss it! \nA moderated post-show talkback with the artists and moderated by Vancouver-based dance artist Anusha Fernando\, will occur onstage immediately following the performance. URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/sujit-vaidya-april-2024/ CATEGORIES:Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240426T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T213000 DTSTAMP:20260604T072609 CREATED:20240326T220040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T220040Z UID:17807-1714159800-1714253400@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:Lamondance DESCRIPTION:Lamondance Presents “Triple Bill”: A Dynamic Fusion of Dance Voices Uniting Anya Saugstad\, Vanessa Goodman\, and Artistic Director Davi Rodrigues. \nIn a remarkable display of creativity and collaboration\, “Triple Bill” brings together three different choreographers\, each with their distinct style and artistic viewpoint. \n\nAnya Saugstad is often inspired by the world she dreams about\, which is removed\, intimate\, empty\, chaotic\, or exhausting.\nVanessa Goodman\, a visionary in contemporary dance\, captivates audiences with her thought-provoking work.\nArtistic Director Davi Rodrigues returns with “Before Dawn\,” a remounted piece that promises to transport viewers through its mesmerizing choreography and captivating narrative. URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/lamondance-apr-2024/ CATEGORIES:Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240428T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T072609 CREATED:20240328T193538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T193826Z UID:17817-1714237200-1714323600@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:Co.ERASGA Dance Society DESCRIPTION:Our Studio Salon Series returns\, featuring works in progress by four local artists. \nIn-person audience capacity is limited to 30 people. \nWe will also be holding our Annual General Meeting on Sunday\, April 28th before the showcase! Join us for pizza and refreshments afterwards. \nSaturday\, April 27\nStarr Muranko\nRaven Grenier \nSunday\, April 28\nNick Miami Benz\nJuolin Lee URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/co-erasga-dance-society/ CATEGORIES:Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T072609 CREATED:20240326T210120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T214247Z UID:17803-1714248000-1714248000@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:Flamenco Rosario DESCRIPTION:Featuring Carmen Young Pérez (Spain)\, with Yurie Kaneko\, and Katia Flores. “Por Derecho” is a flamenco expression that translates to “in my own right”. This year we present artists who are making flamenco their own and have earned the right to stand on stage and be recognized for their experience\, passion and knowledge. \nThey are joined by Gareth Owen (guitar)\, Davide Sampaolo (percussion)\, Alvaro Echanove (vocals). URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/flamenco-rosario-apr-2024/ CATEGORIES:Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240429T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240429T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T072609 CREATED:20230620T220014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T215954Z UID:15876-1714377600-1714410000@thedancecentre.ca SUMMARY:International Dance Day 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a program of events celebrating the art of dance for International Dance Day! \n1.30-3pm: Free workshops at 800 Robson Plaza with OURO Collective\, VanVogueJam and Hustle at RS Dance Society. \n6pm: Premiere of a new work by Action at a Distance\, Soft Currents\, at Scotiabank Dance Centre. Tickets $0-$20: BOOK HERE. \nScroll down for full details. \nNote: In the event of heavy rain the workshops will take place downstairs in the Robson Plaza ice rink space. \nInitiated in 1982 by UNESCO\, International Dance Day is marked annually on April 29 with events across Canada and around the world. The date commemorates the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810)\, regarded as the founder of modern ballet. \nPhotos: Action at a Distance/David Cooper URL:https://thedancecentre.ca/event/international-dance-day-2024/ CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://thedancecentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Action-at-a-Distance-photo-David-Cooper-sq.gif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR