Anne Dion, Author at The Dance Current

Chaban Ukrainian Dance Regina Celebrates a Milestone Anniversary

The Saskatchewan company, established in 1973, looks back on 50 years of dance and community

By Ryan Bradshaw

The International Annual Blacks in Dance Conference and Festival

Hosted in Toronto, this year's event highlights the histories and futures of Black dance forms

By Serena Lopez

Cecchetti Canada Celebrates 50 Years of Examinations in Newfoundland and Labrador

A Q & A With Mary Ross, chair of Cecchetti Canada

By Donna Ball

How Atlantic Ballet Atlantique Canada is Bringing Virtual Reality Into the Dance Studio

After launching an app in 2021 for cross-border collaboration, the company is now working on integrating augmented reality technology to better serve a digital creative process, including life-size holograms

By Donna Ball

Living Skies Irish Dance and West of Mabou Spread Holiday Cheer With Celtic Christmas

The Saskatchewan-based artists celebrate their Celtic roots with an evening of dance and music.

By Ryan Bradshaw

The Brigadoon Express Arrives With More Than 50 Dancers

Nanaimo, B.C.’s Brigadoon Dance Academy has made Highland dance synonymous with the holiday season for more than 25 years

By Ryan Bradshaw

Ballet Edmonton to Perform in Ottawa’s Southam Hall, a Big Achievement for a Small Company

Led by artistic director Wen Wei Wang, the company’s 2023 tour takes the Albertan company to B.C. and Ont.

By Jenna Shummoogum

Installation-Turned Dance Party at Winnipeg’s Culture Days

How infectious beats and tongue-twisting rhymes got Winnipeggers boogying at In the Dark

By Haley Pauls

Whitehorse’s Velvet Antler Productions Takes the Austerity Out of Ballet

With the offer of No Bun Ballet classes and mirror-free rooms, the studio allows adults of all abilities to learn ballet in a low-pressure environment

By Ryan Bradshaw

New Children’s Dance Book Brings New Access to Creative Movement Lessons

We Dance High, Low, Fast & Slow was conceived by Lynn Panting with the goal of providing a low-entry cost option into dance for children

By Candice Pike

How Oshun Dance Is Creating Spaces to Diversify Dance Performances in Canada’s Smallest Province

Reequal Smith on building dance opportunities as a new resident

By Donna Ball

One-off Lieutenant Governor Awards Recognize Excellence in Visual Arts, Music and Performance in B.C.

Ballet Kelowna and Dancers of Damelahamid were selected for their provincial reach, social equity and inclusion initiatives

By Rachel Silver Maddock

How Will Calgary’s Arts Commons Expansion Effect Dance in the City?

Does more theatre space necessarily mean more diversity in performance?

By Jenna Shummoogum

Invigorate Features More Than Two Dozen Performers from Across Saskatchewan

306 Elite Dance Company connects dancers from different studios

By Ryan Bradshaw

Little Red River Traditional Pow-Wow Honours Knowledge Keepers

The annual celebration welcomes everyone to witness First Nations traditions

By Ryan Bradshaw

Dance Performers Across Canada Eligible for $2,500 for Living Expenses

Performers based in the Maritimes, the Prairies and the North are especially encouraged to apply

By Candice Pike

Come Home Year: Kittiwake Dance Theatre Creates Opportunities for Professional Dancers in Newfoundland

The company, supported by the province’s Come Home Year initiative, offered free outdoor shows in regions where performances are rare

By Candice Pike

New Support Line for Artists Facing Career Uncertainty Launches in Quebec

Parise Mongrain, the director of Confluence – Créateur de vocations, said the free and confidential conversations are there to help artists who feel shame about career changes

By Lucy Fandel

How this Winnipeg Performance Went Almost Completely Carbon Neutral

Bike and Circuses, presented by Green Kids Inc., addressed climate change not only in performance content but also in its creation process

By Haley Pauls

Rhythm Jewellery Creates Jewellery Inspired by Dance

The Saskatoon-based company fills a void in the market

By Ryan Bradshaw

Team Canada Heads to Dance World Cup Finals in Spain

From June 24 to July 2, 40 Canadian dancers are competing on the world stage

By Valérie Herdes

Stream of Dance Festival Brings Together More Than 30 Prairie Artists

By Ryan Bradshaw

Children Prove to Be Essential Audience Members in Red Hot Tears’ Experimental Dance Lab

The lab benefited from the uninhibited atmosphere galvanized by its all-ages participants

By Haley Pauls

Sandra Laronde and Aria Evans Awarded 2021 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes

The Johanna Metcalf Foundation recognizes Ontario artists for creating a positive impact within the arts

By Serena Lopez