
Le cri des méduses Is a Sensorial Feast
Alan Lake Factorie draws inspiration from Géricault’s famous painting The Raft of the Medusa to create a surreal, shocking theatrical world.

Red Sky’s Miigis: Underwater Panther Captures the Scale of History and Prophesy in a Skillful and Intimate Epic
The performance premiered in Toronto before beginning its tour of Canada and the United States

Circa’s Sacre Enthralls but Falls Short of the Score
The Australian circus-dance company’s take on The Rite of Spring nails spectacle but just misses sensitivity

National Ballet’s MADDADDAM Takes an Inventive Approach to Margaret Atwood’s Dystopian Trilogy. But Is It Too Much?
The production, a world premiere choreographed by Wayne McGregor, runs until Nov 30

Liz Kinoshita’s Double Bill Holds Power and Potential
5 Standards and You Can’t Take It With You combine in contrasting ways

The Case of the Murder Mystery Dance Show
Votive Dance takes a creative risk with WHODUNIT?, using an unconventional format

ILL-ABILITIES’s Dis-Connect Will Have You Doing Things Your Own Way
The international breakdance crew proves the importance of differently abled movers on and offstage

Human Measure Is a Moving Kaleidoscope of Precious Vulnerability
Cassils’ debut dance piece features a cast of trans and non-binary dancers who interrogate existence in a society intent on denying theirs

Project InTandem’s Latest Works Present a Creative Albeit Mixed Bag
The double bill starts softly but ends with ferocity

Hofesh Shechter Plays Audiences by the Heartstrings in His Immersive Worlds
Double Murder addresses violence and isolation in a double bill for a post-COVID world

FFDN’s Signature Programme Reminds Us of the Joy of Union
This year’s mixed program included work from Dianne Montgomery, Kaleo Trinidad, Jera Wolfe and Michael Greyeyes

Ballet Jörgen Adds a Charming and Warm-Spirited Instantiation to the Anne of Green Gables Legacy
The ballet company’s adaptation of the Canadian children’s book tours the country

In-Ward Explodes with Raw Force in Vancouver, Touching Deftly on Social Issues
Choreography by Quebec hip hop icon ‘Spicey’ exposes humanity’s need for connection yet desire for independence

Femmillennial Presents Grit, Struggle and Support for Today’s Audiences
The show premiered at Toronto Fringe Festival

Porch View Dances: Discovery Walk Answers a Key Question About Live Performance
The guided tour took audience members through a hybrid series of performances in Toronto’s Seaton Village

Short&Sweet Showcases Live Performance At Its Most Daring
Presented by Toronto Dance Theatre, the smorgasbord of performances extend far beyond dance

Jean Grand-Maitre’s Farewell Show Wields Simplicity With Exquisite Power
The Memory Room, choreographed by the outgoing artistic director of Alberta Ballet, showcases an intimate grace in its world premiere

Family of Jazz Promises a Storm of Vibrant Flavour, but How Long Can It Last?
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks presents a tour of jazz forms for its first full performance since the start of the pandemic

Bleu Néon Offers Renewal Through a Clear and Powerful Expression
Building on body memories, Kim-Sanh Châu’s solo performance explores the idea of homeland

Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities is Full of Showstopping Performances
Inside the grand marquee, time has diverged into a steampunk-inspired retro-future
