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Understanding a Centre Between Ground and Sky: Reflections on Aikido and Dance

2011-12-20T13:31:00.003-05:00

By Colleen SnellBefore my first Aikido class began, I sat in seiza, my lower legs bent beneath me. I felt vulnerable and uncertain. I felt vaguely as if I were trespassing, bearing witness to a powerful and enigmatic ritual. Dressed in a white practice keikogi, I was ready to fall, to stand, to focus. I was ready to look like a complete fool. More...Clean calm blue, quiet. Clean, calm blue.We

Feature: Latin Nights: Salsa and Samba Sensations in Montréal

2011-12-13T11:27:00.010-05:00

Article by Lys StevensSummary | SommaireCaroline Paré and "Mambo D" Delille Thomas at ¡ Vacilón ! by BIYA Productions / Photo by Marie-José HainsMontréal writer Lys Stevens explores the vibrant culture of Latin dance and discovers that Samba, the dance she is currently developing a passion for, is one of the few forms that is not a partner dance.La rédactrice montréalaise Lys Stevens explore la

In Conversation: Zab Maboungou

2011-12-13T11:23:00.009-05:00

In Conversation with Philip SzporerSummary | SommaireZab Maboungou / Photo by Cindy Diane RhéaultZab Maboungou has always moved well in the world. The dancer, choreographer, artistic director of Zab Maboungou/Compagnie Nyata Nyata, and a teacher of philosophy at Collège Montmorency in Laval, is a self-described “child of colonization”.Zab Maboungou a toujours bien mené son mouvement dans le monde

Profile: Out Innerspace Dance Theatre

2011-12-13T11:18:00.011-05:00

Juxtapositions, specificity and urban coolArticle by Kate StashkoSummary | SommaireTiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond / Photo by Wendy D PhotographyThere’s a newly energized duo in Vancouver these days. Although their company, Out Innerspace Dance Theatre, has been based on the West Coast since 2007, Tiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond are now on the cusp of an exciting shift in their

Report: Can you copyright a dance?

2011-12-13T11:16:00.010-05:00

An Interim ReportBy Chris DupuisSummary | SommaireCan you copyright a dance? In the grand scheme of things, the answer seems to be a resounding “not really”. Le droit d’auteur s’applique-t-il à la danse ? Globalement, la réponse « pas vraiment » semble retentir. More...Can you copyright a dance? In the grand scheme of things, the answer seems to be a resounding “not really”. Rip-offs abound in

ASTUCES POUR PROFESSEURS: TIPS FOR TEACHERS

2011-12-13T10:47:00.005-05:00

La relâche hivernalede Katharine Harris de l’École nationale de ballet du CanadaTerril Maguire at Seven Seeds Yoga / Photo by Sheila CullenLa motivation n’est pas toujours au rendez-vous pendant les longs mois d’hiver, sous le soleil timide et dans le froid pénétrant. Professeurs comme élèves souffrent facilement de surmenage pendant cette période de l’année. Vous avez franchi le premier grand

What Do Dancers Know?

2011-10-31T14:18:00.001-04:00

On life, movement and brain elasticityBy Sheila HetiSeveral years ago, I performed in a ballet. I played the part of the “non-dancer”, although I danced.More...Four women danced with me – all members of The National Ballet of Canada. I loved seeing them stretching all the time, eating hummus and carrot sticks, and talking on their phones to their boyfriends, who did not dance.Late one afternoon,

Feature: Ballet Gloom or Bloom?: A Meditation on the State of the Art

2011-10-31T14:08:00.004-04:00

Article by Michael CrabbSummary | SommaireAleksander Antonijevic and Bridgett Zehr in Chroma by Wayne McGregor for the National Ballet of Canada / Photo by Cylla von TiedemannThere’s nothing like controversy to boost book sales and, when it comes to stirring a hornet’s nest, American dance critic Jennifer Homans has done her publisher proud with Apollo’s Angels.La controverse alimente

In Conversation: Marie Chouinard

2011-10-31T13:58:00.007-04:00

Interview by Catherine BushSummary | SommaireMarie Chinouard / Photo by Karine PatryAll dance is about being in the body but in Marie Chouinard’s extraordinary work, the corporeality of the body is front and centre.Toute danse porte sur le corps, mais dans l’œuvre extraordinaire de Marie Chouinard, la corporéité est à l’avant-plan.More...All dance is about being in the body but in Marie Chouinard

Profile: Jordan Clarke

2011-10-31T13:46:00.005-04:00

Canada's Favorite DancerArticle by Kathleen SmithSummary | SommaireJordan Clark with So You Think You Can Dance Canada's Season 4 Top 22 Finalists / Photo courtesy of CTVAs the competition gets stiffer and stiffer each season on hugely popular television dance shows such as So You Think You Can Dance, more and more spectacular dance talent is being unleashed on the viewing public. Sadly, in

Report: Master Plans

2011-10-31T13:39:00.003-04:00

Charting Canadian DanceSummary | Sommaire Three major policy and research projects around dance are currently being rolled out across the country.Actuellement, au pays, trois grands projets de politiques et de recherche en danse se déploient.More...Three major policy and research projects around dance are currently being rolled out across the country. The Regroupement québécois de la danse (RQD)

ASTUCES POUR PROFESSEURS: TIPS FOR TEACHERS

2011-10-28T09:00:00.000-04:00

Confort et sécurité par temps froidde Katharine Harris de l’École nationale de ballet du CanadaLe Canada étant une nation de temps froid, les Canadiens savent comment affronter le froid. Cela dit, alors que les journées raccourcissent et que les températures commencent à chuter, c’est toujours une bonne idée de rappeler à vos élèves les meilleures façons de prévenir les blessures et de danser en

The “Culture War” | La « guerre culturelle »

2011-08-26T11:02:00.001-04:00

Tools for artists and arts lovers | Outils pour les artistes et les amoureux des arts By/de Louis Laberge-Côté “War” has been declared in Canada. | La « guerre » est déclarée au Canada. The Canadian “Culture War”, as Stéphane Baillargeon (Le Devoir) named it, seems to have on one side the cultural sector, and on the other, the multi-billion dollar communication corporation Quebecor. In the

ASTUCES POUR PROFESSEURS: TIPS FOR TEACHERS

2011-08-26T10:50:00.004-04:00

La juste mesure de Katharine Harris de l’École nationale de ballet du Canada Susanna Hood with students of The School of Toronto Dance Theatre’s Professional Training Program / Photo by Andréa de Keijzer for the School of TDT Après le répit de l’été, septembre annonce un retour à la normale avec la reprise de l’école, des classes de danse et d’autres activités parascolaires. Que vos élèves aient

Feature: Micro/Macro: Dimensions of Dance on Film and Video

2011-08-24T12:33:00.004-04:00

Article by Kathleen Smith Summary | Sommaire Members of Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch in a still from the film Pina directed by Wim Wenders / Photo by Donata Wenders, courtesy of Neue Road Movies GmbH Dance for the screen seems to be simultaneously shrinking and expanding in ways we don’t yet fully understand. But one thing is clear – micro or macro – it is more ubiquitous than ever. La

In Conversation: Noémie Lafrance

2011-08-24T12:01:00.004-04:00

Interview by Ben Portis Summary | Sommaire Film still of Jeffrey Lyon and Cory Harrower in Noémie Lafrance's film Rapture / Photo courtesy of Lafrance Brooklyn-based Canadian choreographer and director Noémie Lafrance has made her reputation for boldly conceived works set in unlikely locations. Canadienne établit à Brooklyn, l’artiste et réalisatrice Noémie Lafrance s’est fait connaître par

Profile: Michael Greyeyes: Hitting His Mark

2011-08-24T11:52:00.003-04:00

Article by Chris Dupuis Summary | Sommaire Santee Smith and Michael Greyeyes in their own work The Threshing Floor, produced by Ka:hawi Dance Theatre (2006) / Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann If it wasn’t for the Russian national hockey team, Michael Greyeyes might never have gotten serious about dance. Sans l’équipe nationale de hockey de la Russie, Michael Greyeyes ne se serait peut-être jamais

Report: Fighting a ‘Culture War’?

2011-08-24T11:31:00.009-04:00

Louis Laberge-Côté takes on SunTV Summary | Sommaire Louis Laberge-Côté / Photo by Bruce Zinger In his open letter, distributed on Facebook on June 8th, 2011, Toronto-based dance artist Louis Laberge-Côté responded eloquently to the June 1st SunTV interview with Canadian dance icon Margie Gillis ... Louis Laberge-Côté, artiste de danse basé à Toronto, publie une lettre ouverte sur Facebook le

An Ambitious Course: Master Plan for Dance in Québec

2011-06-27T21:00:00.004-04:00

By Philip SzporerIn a policy document spanning 134 pages, Le Regroupement québécois de la danse (RQD) has launched its Master Plan for Professional Dance in Québec 2011–2021. The document is the result of two years of preparation following the second États généraux de la danse in April 2009. The ten-year implementation plans are key to the development and professionalization of dance in Québec,

Diving into Dance: A Critic’s Manifesto

2011-05-23T21:57:00.002-04:00

By Kaija PepperAs a critic, I tend not to reflect on my work: I guess I’m too busy pondering the dance I write about. But after two decades engaged in the usual bread-and-butter assignments for newspapers and magazines, more substantial reviews at thedancecurrent.com, several essays in anthologies and journals, as well as a few books, I feel the need to step back and take a close look at this

Train of Thought: Candid Reflections from Publisher/Founding Editor Megan Andrews

2011-04-29T16:51:00.002-04:00

Interview by “The Dance Current” TeamMegan Andrews / Photo by Ken CunninghamReflecting on the experience of the past thirteen years creating and running “The Dance Current” is honestly overwhelming. It was for a while like pushing a freight train up a hill; now it’s like running madly in front of that train laying tracks as fast as possible. As I conclude my tenure as editor, I asked the current

IN THE STUDIO | EN STUDIO: Susie Burpee

2011-04-29T15:44:00.013-04:00

The Contours of CharacterInterview by/de Megan AndrewsSusie Burpee in her own work The Spinster’s Almanac / Photo by Deborah HickeySusie Burpee creates “fully human characters, struggling for connection” (The Toronto Star). Her work has received Dora Mavor Moore Awards for Outstanding Choreography and Performance, and she is a recipient of the K.M. Hunter Artist Award for Dance. More...Burpee’s

Feature: Weight Shifts & Balancing Acts

2011-04-29T15:32:00.005-04:00

Reflections on Dance in CanadaSummary | SommaireIn her last regular issue of The Dance Current, Founding Editor Megan Andrews reflects on the evolution of the magazine and on the shifting landscape of the Canadian dance sector. Dans sa dernière édition régulière du Dance Current, la directrice de rédaction fondatrice Megan Andrews se penche sur l’évolution du magazine et le paysage mouvant du

Profile: Tara Birtwhistle: Exits the Stage

2011-04-29T15:21:00.003-04:00

Summary | SommaireTara Birtwhistle, Principal Dancer with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet / Photo by David CooperFor Tara Birtwhistle, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) is not just the company where she has performed for twenty years; it’s also home.Pour Tara Birtwhistle, le Royal Winnipeg Ballet du Canada (RWB), c’est non seulement la compagnie avec laquelle elle a dansé pendant vingt ans ; c’est

ASTUCES POUR PROFESSEURS : TIPS FOR TEACHERS

2011-04-29T15:00:00.000-04:00

La relation entre enseignant et musicienDe Katharine Harris, l’École nationale de ballet du CanadaTraduction de Marie Claire FortéUne classe de danse est-elle meilleure qu’une autre parce qu’un musicien joue live ?More...Pas forcément. Toute classe de danse peut être une bonne occasion d’apprentissage et de croissance pour l’élève ; il n’y a pas de « meilleure » dans ce cas-là. Toutefois,

HEALTHY DANCER: Beginning with Raw Food

2011-04-29T14:36:00.013-04:00

By Nathan PaynePhoto by Valerie WilcoxRaw food diets are predominantly or exclusively made up of uncooked and unprocessed raw food. Fruits, nuts, seeds and sprouted grains and beans make up the bulk of the diet, which may also include raw meat and fish. More...Raw food diets typically have higher levels of non-digestible ingredients that act as prebiotics, promoting a healthy colon by feeding the

Job Posting: Editor

2011-04-08T16:35:00.000-04:00

Job Posting: Editor (Publishing/Not-for-Profit)Position Type: Contract, Part-timeJob Region: ON – Metro Toronto; Location: The Distillery DistrictMore...The Dance Current is a not-for-profit dance media organization publishing a flagship print magazine and a variety of online content extensions through our web presence at www.thedancecurrent.com. More than a magazine, the organization positions

Job Posting: Publisher

2011-04-08T16:30:00.000-04:00

Job Posting: Publisher (Publishing/Not-for-Profit)Position Type: Permanent, Part-timeJob Region: ON – Metro Toronto; Location: The Distillery DistrictMore...The Dance Current is a not-for-profit dance media organization publishing a flagship print magazine and a variety of online content extensions through our web presence at www.thedancecurrent.com. More than a magazine, the organization

IN THE STUDIO | EN STUDIO: Kaeja d’Dance

2011-03-30T09:42:00.000-04:00

Past Future: Kaeja d'Dance at 20 yearsInterview by Megan AndrewsAllen and Karen Kaeja (2006) / Photo by Ella CooperMore...Over the last twenty years, you have established your company as a force on the Canadian scene. You have also managed to maintain a family life, as a couple and as parents of two daughters. I know that your company office is located in the lower level of your home. How have

Profile: The Extraordinary Presence of Louise Lecavalier

2011-03-30T09:41:00.001-04:00

Summary | SommaireLouise Lecavalier and Patrick Lamothe in Children by Nigel Charnock / Photo by André CornellierBetween life and art, work and dance, gesture and narrative stands former La La La Human Steps principal dancer Louise Lecavalier, whose presence is legend and instructive. Entre vie et art, travail et danse, geste et récit se trouve l’ancienne première danseuse de La La La Human

Feature: It Never Stopped! - Blackfoot Dancing in Canada

2011-03-30T09:40:00.002-04:00

Summary | SommaireHorn society dance c. 1940s / Glenbow Archives NA 2563-3 Lisa Doolittle and Anne Flynn are professors of dance and dance researchers at the University of Lethbridge and the University of Calgary, respectively. Lisa Doolittle et Anne Flynn sont professeures et chercheuses de danse aux universités de Lethbridge et de Calgary, respectivement. More...Lisa Doolittle and Anne Flynn

ASTUCES POUR PROFESSEURS : TIPS FOR TEACHERS

2011-03-30T09:39:00.000-04:00

Apprendre la danse dans InternetDe Katharine Harris, l’École nationale de ballet du CanadaTraduction de Marie Claire FortéAvec l’omniprésence d’Internet aujourd’hui, il n’est pas surprenant que nombre de jeunes danseuses s’en servent pour apprendre sur la danse.More...Parmi les professeures, les réactions à Internet varient. Certaines sont heureuses d’intégrer les nouvelles technologies à leur

Feature: The Bellybutton Revolution

2011-03-01T23:04:00.007-05:00

Feminism and BellydanceBy Yasmina RamzyEditor’s Note: This article was originally published online at www.gildedserpent.com. It is republished here by permission of the author.My mother was a devout participant in the feminist revolution. She burned her bra at marches and generally wreaked havoc for my father and our neighbours. I was instilled with the ideas of such famous activists and authors

Feature: South Asian Dance

2011-02-28T10:02:00.005-05:00

From the Margins to Many Centres &Tradition and TransformationSummary | SommaireEnakshi Das Sinha / Photo by Ashok DuttaThe category of South Asian dance is a broad one. It is a term that only takes on meaning in diaspora, as dance forms are known within the Indian subcontinent by genre names. La danse sud-asiatique est une catégorie vaste. Le sens du terme se manifeste seulement lorsqu’on le

Dance Collection Danse: Saving the Past for the Future

2011-02-28T09:52:00.004-05:00

Summary | SommaireCostume design by Kay Ambrose for David Adams’ performance in Le Spectre de la Rose for the Toronto Theatre Ballet (1952) / Courtesy of Jim Bolsby Portfolio, Dance Collection Danse For the past twenty-five years, Lawrence and Miriam Adams and, more recently Miriam and research director Amy Bowring and a contract team of advisors, researchers, writers and assistants have been

ASTUCES POUR PROFESSEURS : TIPS FOR TEACHERS

2011-02-28T09:39:00.006-05:00

Les résultats d’examen et de compétition : comment les recevoir ?De Katharine Harris, l’École nationale de ballet du CanadaTraduction de Marie Claire FortéAlors que le printemps se pointe à l’horizon, mars est un bon moment pour préparer les examens et les compétitions. More...Une bonne préparation est essentielle, tout autant que l’est l’interprétation des résultats après l’événement. Que votre

HEALTHY DANCER: Preserves: Flavour & Nutrition

2011-02-28T09:31:00.005-05:00

By Nathan PayneWe can all appreciate those memorable moments throughout the year when we are delighted with the arrival of local produce, recently picked, full of flavour and ready to be eaten. Depending on your growing seasons and access to healthy and locally grown food, you may have already adjusted your meals to reflect the season. More...Preserving is a traditional and tested practice of

Feature: Stuck in the Middle

2011-01-31T15:43:00.001-05:00

A Story About 14 Mid-Career Independent Dance Artists in TorontoIn December 2009, a group of eight mid-career independent dance creators came together to discuss the challenges they were facing as artists living and working in Toronto and to explore new ways of working collaboratively. In April 2010, their exchanges were formally organized as the Alliance of Independent Mid-Career Dance Creators

IN THE STUDIO | EN STUDIO: Jacinte Giroux & Jo Leslie

2011-01-31T15:41:00.002-05:00

Jacinte Giroux / Photos by/de David Gaubiac, agencepictus.comInterview by/de Megan AndrewsJacinte: “I am making dances to put disabled people on stage to destroy stereotypes, and for the dancers to experience how dance can transform them and change their self image. In this way we can share our human commonality. Dancing for me is a way to say thank you to life. Thank you that I am still alive.”

Feature: Contemporary Dance Class

2011-01-31T15:39:00.000-05:00

Proposals & PerspectivesSummary SommaireShannon Cooney / Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann Over time, our collective knowledge of dance and the body broadens, as does the curiosity of creators, the range of abilities of interpreters and the span of a professional career. And naturally, professional training and dance class embrace this evolution. Au fil du temps, notre connaissance collective de la

Lorita Leung & Jessica Jone: Passing the Fan

2011-01-31T15:37:00.000-05:00

Summary | Sommaire Lorita Leung Dance Company in Rainy Alley (2010) by Ying Zhi Qi and Wu Ning/ Photo by Jacee TanStretching in Jessica Jone’s ancestral past are thousands of years of rich Chinese dance tradition, and beckoning her into the future are the infinite possibilities of a diverse, contemporary dance practice in the global art world. S’étirent dans le passé ancestral de Jessica Jone des

ASTUCES POUR PROFESSEURS : TIPS FOR TEACHERS

2011-01-31T15:36:00.001-05:00

Les bienfaits de la leçon privéeDe Katharine Harris de l’École nationale de ballet du CanadaTraduction de Marie Claire FortéBien qu’elle soit souvent réservée aux périodes de préparation d’examen ou de compétition, la leçon privée offre de nombreux bienfaits et à vous et à vos élèves, peu importe le moment de l’année. More...Une expérience en tête à tête permet à l’élève de développer un lien

IN THE STUDIO | EN STUDIO: Alison Denham

2010-12-01T12:58:00.002-05:00

playing in space | espace de jeuPhotos by/de Peter Eastwood and/et Chris RandleInterview by/de Megan Andrews“It is the role of the interpreter that deeply resonates with me and where I focus my attention. I’m continually working on my body and my technical abilities while also looking outside those boundaries into what other aspects of my life I can draw upon to make something work – to make it

Feature: The Benefit of Striving

2010-12-01T12:40:00.003-05:00

Kids’ Health and DanceSummary SommaireOut and About (2007) by Robert Glumbeck for Canadian Children's Dance Theatre (2008) / Photo by David HouHumans are born striving – nobody works harder than a baby, learning to rock, flip, crawl, stand and walk. Very soon after that instinctive push to mobilize, children need sustained guidance in healthy levels of activity, which are developmentally

Ofilio and Apolonia: A High-Octane Partnership

2010-12-01T11:11:00.002-05:00

Boom, pop, boom, ba da boom pop pow!Summary | Sommaire Ofilio Portillo and Apolonia Velasquez / Photo by Jesse Milns“We’d like to have people go see street dance the same way they would go see a ballet or Cirque du Soleil.” Ofilio Portillo and Apolonia Velasquez are commercially successful performers and advocates for the street dance styles they love...« On aimerait que les gens aillent voir la

ASTUCES POUR PROFESSEURS : TIPS FOR TEACHERS

2010-12-01T10:47:00.001-05:00

Enseignement : recherche et préparationDe Katharine Harris de l’École nationale de ballet du CanadaTraduction de Marie Claire FortéAujourd’hui, il y a de fortes chances que le professeur de danse compose avec plusieurs charges de cours, parfois à plusieurs studios de danse. Ajoutez à cela les exigences quotidiennes de la vie et il peut être un défi de planifier du temps pour réviser votre plan de

HEALTHY DANCER: Ingredients for the Ultimate Snack

2010-12-01T10:20:00.002-05:00

By Nathan PayneAt any point, you could be caught in the middle of the day, hungry and desperate for a snack. Before that happens, stock a handful of staple ingredients and build an arsenal of energy-dense snacks that are ready to go when you are.More...To incorporate flavour and nutrition, purchase the following ingredients: dried fruit, nuts and seeds, gluten-free flours, natural sweeteners and

Top 10 Conference Takeaways

2010-11-02T09:12:00.002-04:00

Reflections on the CDA National ConferenceBy Ronald HolgersonCounting down …More...10. Incredible time management and resource challenges faced by the Canadian dance community generally, and independent choreographers/dancers in particular, can be overcome in part by the support of friends and colleagues, but constantly require superior effort, resilience and courage.9. Enhancing and enriching

Not Your Average Dance Conference

2010-11-01T22:12:00.007-04:00

CDA National Conference Sept. 23-25, 2010By Kate CornellIt was no coincidence that the Canadian Dance Assembly’s (CDA) conference happened at the National Ballet School in Toronto during Culture Days. The dance community’s contribution to Canadian culture was very much one of the topics of discussion. The conference began with the much-anticipated introduction of the CDA’s new executive director,

IN THE STUDIO | EN STUDIO: Sasha Ivanochko

2010-11-01T19:50:00.000-04:00

resilience & love | résilience et amourSasha Ivanochko and Brendan Wyatt / Photos by/de Joseph Michael PhotographyInterview by/de Megan Andrews“My process is based in a combination of rigorous in-studio explorations of the psyche soma connection, voice work and character study. Both the abstract and the non-linear narrative are represented in my choreography, which is tightly crafted and embraces

Reconsidering Public Space:

2010-11-01T19:49:00.025-04:00

The Complete Artist InterviewsBy Brittany DugganEmily Law and Masuyo Higashide of cube 3 in Yamagi, Ghost Tree for DIMBY (2010) / Photo by Andréa de KeijzerMore...Eroca NicolsProducer of Dance in my Backyard (DIMBY), TorontoYou have created a number of works for public spaces in the last several years or more. For our readers, can you simply list a few examples of spaces in which you’ve performed

Dance in Public Space: Videos

2010-11-01T19:48:00.000-04:00

By Julye HugginsFrom DancePassport.caMore...Ziyian Kwan: what i am dancing Sundayshttp://dancepassport.ca/?q=node/975ARTV: Voulez-vous danser? http://dancepassport.ca/?q=node/974Elizabeth Chitty: Drophttp://dancepassport.ca/?q=node/942Projet In Situ: Tu vois ce que je veux dire? http://dancepassport.ca/?q=node/939Dance Projects: Flash Mob http://dancepassport.ca/?q=node/932Vancouver Flash Mob:

ASTUCES POUR PROFESSEURS : TIPS FOR TEACHERS

2010-10-31T13:42:00.001-04:00

Commencer le travail de pointesBy/de Katharine Harris of Canada’s National Ballet SchoolTraduction de Marie Claire FortéLa transition vers le travail de pointes en est une importante pour la danseuse de ballet ; elle requiert une préparation ainsi que l’engagement du professeur, de l’élève et des parents. Alors que certaines jeunes danseuses imaginent une transition instantanée vers les pointes,

Feature: Reconsidering Public Space

2010-10-31T09:22:00.009-04:00

Summary | SommaireCorps anonyms by Katya Montaignac / Photo by Christian SemaanLa danse dans la sphère publique se pointe partout. D’une part et d’autre de la nation (et du globe), des artistes se penchent sur l’effet d’un espace sur ses habitants et, semblablement, l’effet des habitants sur leur espace...Dance in public space is cropping up everywhere. Across the nation (and the globe) artists

Profile: Dena Davida

2010-10-31T08:44:00.013-04:00

Summary | Sommaire Dena Davida in Not exactly with difficulty but with effort by Paula Ravitz (1979) / Photo by Robert EtcheverryQuand le rédacteur Christopher Willes songe à la signification d’habiter dans une ville, il pense immédiatement au lieu : l’espace qu’occupe une ville et l’espace que la ville crée ou circonscrit. Dena Davida, fondatrice et directrice artistique de Tangente, un lieu de

Canadian Tap Dance: On Stage & Screen

2010-09-28T11:51:00.007-04:00

By Lys Stevens“When I slid out onto the stage, my body could feel the sound waves of the 65,000 people screaming.” At that moment on February 12th, choreographer and soloist Brock Jellison joined 120 volunteer tap dancers performing at Vancouver’s BC Place for the 2010 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies. A few minutes later the “hero” tap dancers, some of Canada’s hottest tappers, were added to

IN THE STUDIO | EN STUDIO: Tedd Robinson

2010-09-28T11:45:00.011-04:00

beauty, art, retreat, nature | beauté, art, retraite, naturePhotos by/de Rod MacIvor, Tedd Robinson, Alana Kraaijeveld, Chris Randle and Pascal TesteInterview by/de Megan Andrews, www.thedancecurrent.comTedd Robinson took up residence in the Pontiac, Québec, in 2005 and has been presenting dance in his barn since the summer of 2007. Robinson first rose to prominence as artistic director of

Feature: Taking the Pulse, Tap Dance in Canada

2010-09-28T11:44:00.006-04:00

Summary | SommaireClose to four billion people worldwide were watching the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies in February 2010, in which some of Canada’s hottest tap dancers performed for the screaming crowd. Tap is on the rise in this country...En février 2010, près de quatre milliards de spectateurs regardent la cérémonie d’ouverture des Jeux olympiques d’hiver, alors que quelques-uns des

Profile: George Stamos

2010-09-28T11:33:00.009-04:00

Summary | SommaireMontréal choreographer George Stamos talks about his new piece, Cloak, a duet that reflects on the identities we wear like costumes in our lives. The dancers alternately don and doff costume layers, facial coverings and accessories including large balloon breasts and bunny ears...Chorégraphe établi à Montréal, George Stamos parle de sa nouvelle création, Cloak, un duo sur les

ASTUCES POUR PROFESSEURS : TIPS FOR TEACHERS

2010-09-28T10:52:00.005-04:00

Les options de formation postsecondaireDe Katharine Harris de l’École nationale de ballet du CanadaTraduction de Marie Claire FortéComme professeur de danse, vous tissez souvent des liens étroits avec vos élèves, surtout ceux qui étudient avec vous année après année. S’orienter vers une carrière en danse pour l’élève qui termine ses études au secondaire peut poser un défi. Outillez-le avec toute

HEALTHY DANCER: Reconsidering Red Meat

2010-09-28T10:42:00.006-04:00

By Nathan PayneGrowing evidence suggests that not all red meat is created equal. A mounting body of research reveals the benefits of traditional pasture-raised animals, versus confinement-based, grain-fed ones. From a nutritional perspective, the meat from pasture-raised cattle is lower in total fat and also typically has higher levels of conjugated linoleic acids (CLA), Omega-3 Fatty Acids (ALA

Feature: Dancing in School, Public Education Curricula

2010-08-28T22:14:00.004-04:00

Summary | SommaireIn August 2009, the Ontario Ministry of Education released its revised arts curriculum. This document directs teachers of grades one through eight on what they are expected to cover in dance, drama, music and visual art over the course of a school year …En août 2009, le ministère de l’Éducation de l’Ontario publie son programme d’éducation artistique révisé. Le document explique

Profile: Heather Ogden & Guillaume Côté

2010-08-28T22:01:00.015-04:00

Summary | SommaireLong before they fell in love and decided to marry, National Ballet of Canada (NBoC) principal dancers Heather Ogden and Guillaume Côté were a ballet match made in heaven … Longtemps avant qu’ils tombent amoureux et décident de se marier, les premiers danseurs du National Ballet of Canada (NBoC) Heather Ogden et Guillaume Côté étaient un couple mythique en ballet …More...Long

ASTUCES POUR PROFESSEURS : TIPS FOR TEACHERS

2010-08-28T21:45:00.004-04:00

Les assistants en studioDe Katharine Harris de l’École nationale de ballet du CanadaTraduction de Marie Claire FortéAvec la reprise des classes et des activités parascolaires, septembre lance une vague d’enthousiasme. En tant que professeur de danse, vous gérez l’arrivée d’élèves et les exigences administratives de début de session. Sachant que vous aurez besoin d’aide pour bien réussir, profitez

Dance in Public Schools: A Study (excerpt)

2010-08-28T21:28:00.007-04:00

Finding the Key To Dance in Elementary Schools:A study of the current status of dance education in one Ontario school board By Mark RichardThe following is an excerpt from the concluding chapter of Mark Richard’s MA thesis, titledFinding the key to dance in elementary schools: A study of the current status of dance education in one Ontario school board.Richard conducted qualitative research

IN THE STUDIO | EN STUDIO: Louise Moyes

2010-08-27T10:45:00.055-04:00

St. John’s Women & other docudances | et autres docudansesInterview by/de Megan AndrewsLouise Moyes in “St. John’s Women” / Photo by Justin Hall“I call my own work ‘docudance’; it tells my own and others’ life stories/oral histories in a multidisciplinary form that draws from dance foremost, as well as theatre, video and performance. My process involves gathering stories through video and audio

Calling all teachers - we want your input!

2010-06-28T14:22:00.001-04:00

This past season The Dance Current partnered with Canada's National Ballet School to bring you a regular column Tips for Teachers.We are looking for your input on the topics we have covered and suggestions for next season.The link below will take you to a five question survey.http://tiny.cc/zbp7yPlease forward or share this email with anyone you feel may have suggestions for this column