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SUMMARY:The Firehall Arts Centre Presents Empty-Handed
DESCRIPTION:Post Show Talkback:  October 3 \n\n\n\nPhotos & Trailer:  https://shorturl.at/cfOTs“You are excrement. You can change yourself into gold.” – Alejandro Jodorowsky(Vancouver\, B.C.) – The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to open its 42nd season with the world premiere of The Biting School’s Empty-Handed from Wednesday\, October 2 to Saturday\, October 5. \n\n\n\nEmpty-Handed is a contemporary dance piece that explores the journeys of five cosmic characters through themes of darkness\, deception\, and greed. \n\n\n\nAudience members are invited to leave behind something from their past\, which becomes part of the show. Through expressive movement\, choreography and storytelling\, the dancers create a world that transcends time and culture. Each character guides the viewer through an emotional arc that honours the essence of their personal revolution. \n\n\n\nThe vibrant colour palette\, transformational costumes\, provocative props\, and theatrical lighting reinforce the characters’ metamorphosis. Multi-layered original music composition and imaginative projection design amplify our satirical commentary on the haunting subject matter. \n\n\n\n“We are sitting in the madness of the human experience”\, says co-artistic director and choreographer Arash Khakpour. “Forgetting we are the guests that the daffodils invited in a long time ago. We are sitting in stillness and finding the trails. The trails that will eventually take us home.” \n\n\n\nFirehall Arts Centre’s Artistic Producer Donna Spencer adds\, “It is exciting to open our 2024-2025 season with this newest work from The Biting School. This piece reflects our ongoing commitment to bring up-and-coming dance artists to the stage while ensuring thematic content addresses current societal issues.” \n\n\n\nCredits for Empty-Handed: \n\n\n\nCo-Artistic Director/Choreographer:  Arash KhakpourPerformers:  Juolin Lee\, Marisa Gold\, Hayley Gawthrop\, Antonio Somera Jr.\, and Arash KhakpourCreative Consultant:  Heather LamoureuxDramaturg:  Raïna von WaldenburgProps & Set Designer:  Hamidreza JadidCostume Designer:  Elika MojtabaeiProjection Designer:  Candelario Andrade GutierrezComposer:  Alex MahLighting/Tech Designer:  Dan O’SheaPhotographer/Videographer:  Luciana Freire D’Anunciação Outside Eye:  Anne CooperCo-Producer:  Aryo KhakpourFor more information on The Firehall\, please visit the following platforms: \n\n\n\nWebsite:         www.firehallartscentre.caFacebook:        www.facebook.com/firehallarts Instagram:       www.instagram.com/firehall.arts/ Twitter (X):      twitter.com/firehallarts
URL:https://thedancecurrent.com/listing/the-firehall-arts-centre-presents-empty-handed-2/2024-10-05/
LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Firehall Arts Centre Presents Empty-Handed
DESCRIPTION:Post Show Talkback:  October 3 \n\n\n\nPhotos & Trailer:  https://shorturl.at/cfOTs“You are excrement. You can change yourself into gold.” – Alejandro Jodorowsky(Vancouver\, B.C.) – The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to open its 42nd season with the world premiere of The Biting School’s Empty-Handed from Wednesday\, October 2 to Saturday\, October 5. \n\n\n\nEmpty-Handed is a contemporary dance piece that explores the journeys of five cosmic characters through themes of darkness\, deception\, and greed. \n\n\n\nAudience members are invited to leave behind something from their past\, which becomes part of the show. Through expressive movement\, choreography and storytelling\, the dancers create a world that transcends time and culture. Each character guides the viewer through an emotional arc that honours the essence of their personal revolution. \n\n\n\nThe vibrant colour palette\, transformational costumes\, provocative props\, and theatrical lighting reinforce the characters’ metamorphosis. Multi-layered original music composition and imaginative projection design amplify our satirical commentary on the haunting subject matter. \n\n\n\n“We are sitting in the madness of the human experience”\, says co-artistic director and choreographer Arash Khakpour. “Forgetting we are the guests that the daffodils invited in a long time ago. We are sitting in stillness and finding the trails. The trails that will eventually take us home.” \n\n\n\nFirehall Arts Centre’s Artistic Producer Donna Spencer adds\, “It is exciting to open our 2024-2025 season with this newest work from The Biting School. This piece reflects our ongoing commitment to bring up-and-coming dance artists to the stage while ensuring thematic content addresses current societal issues.” \n\n\n\nCredits for Empty-Handed: \n\n\n\nCo-Artistic Director/Choreographer:  Arash KhakpourPerformers:  Juolin Lee\, Marisa Gold\, Hayley Gawthrop\, Antonio Somera Jr.\, and Arash KhakpourCreative Consultant:  Heather LamoureuxDramaturg:  Raïna von WaldenburgProps & Set Designer:  Hamidreza JadidCostume Designer:  Elika MojtabaeiProjection Designer:  Candelario Andrade GutierrezComposer:  Alex MahLighting/Tech Designer:  Dan O’SheaPhotographer/Videographer:  Luciana Freire D’Anunciação Outside Eye:  Anne CooperCo-Producer:  Aryo KhakpourFor more information on The Firehall\, please visit the following platforms: \n\n\n\nWebsite:         www.firehallartscentre.caFacebook:        www.facebook.com/firehallarts Instagram:       www.instagram.com/firehall.arts/ Twitter (X):      twitter.com/firehallarts
URL:https://thedancecurrent.com/listing/the-firehall-arts-centre-presents-empty-handed-2/2024-10-04/
LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Firehall Arts Centre Presents Empty-Handed
DESCRIPTION:Post Show Talkback:  October 3 \n\n\n\nPhotos & Trailer:  https://shorturl.at/cfOTs“You are excrement. You can change yourself into gold.” – Alejandro Jodorowsky(Vancouver\, B.C.) – The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to open its 42nd season with the world premiere of The Biting School’s Empty-Handed from Wednesday\, October 2 to Saturday\, October 5. \n\n\n\nEmpty-Handed is a contemporary dance piece that explores the journeys of five cosmic characters through themes of darkness\, deception\, and greed. \n\n\n\nAudience members are invited to leave behind something from their past\, which becomes part of the show. Through expressive movement\, choreography and storytelling\, the dancers create a world that transcends time and culture. Each character guides the viewer through an emotional arc that honours the essence of their personal revolution. \n\n\n\nThe vibrant colour palette\, transformational costumes\, provocative props\, and theatrical lighting reinforce the characters’ metamorphosis. Multi-layered original music composition and imaginative projection design amplify our satirical commentary on the haunting subject matter. \n\n\n\n“We are sitting in the madness of the human experience”\, says co-artistic director and choreographer Arash Khakpour. “Forgetting we are the guests that the daffodils invited in a long time ago. We are sitting in stillness and finding the trails. The trails that will eventually take us home.” \n\n\n\nFirehall Arts Centre’s Artistic Producer Donna Spencer adds\, “It is exciting to open our 2024-2025 season with this newest work from The Biting School. This piece reflects our ongoing commitment to bring up-and-coming dance artists to the stage while ensuring thematic content addresses current societal issues.” \n\n\n\nCredits for Empty-Handed: \n\n\n\nCo-Artistic Director/Choreographer:  Arash KhakpourPerformers:  Juolin Lee\, Marisa Gold\, Hayley Gawthrop\, Antonio Somera Jr.\, and Arash KhakpourCreative Consultant:  Heather LamoureuxDramaturg:  Raïna von WaldenburgProps & Set Designer:  Hamidreza JadidCostume Designer:  Elika MojtabaeiProjection Designer:  Candelario Andrade GutierrezComposer:  Alex MahLighting/Tech Designer:  Dan O’SheaPhotographer/Videographer:  Luciana Freire D’Anunciação Outside Eye:  Anne CooperCo-Producer:  Aryo KhakpourFor more information on The Firehall\, please visit the following platforms: \n\n\n\nWebsite:         www.firehallartscentre.caFacebook:        www.facebook.com/firehallarts Instagram:       www.instagram.com/firehall.arts/ Twitter (X):      twitter.com/firehallarts
URL:https://thedancecurrent.com/listing/the-firehall-arts-centre-presents-empty-handed-2/2024-10-03/
LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Firehall Arts Centre Presents Empty-Handed
DESCRIPTION:Post Show Talkback:  October 3 \n\n\n\nPhotos & Trailer:  https://shorturl.at/cfOTs“You are excrement. You can change yourself into gold.” – Alejandro Jodorowsky(Vancouver\, B.C.) – The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to open its 42nd season with the world premiere of The Biting School’s Empty-Handed from Wednesday\, October 2 to Saturday\, October 5. \n\n\n\nEmpty-Handed is a contemporary dance piece that explores the journeys of five cosmic characters through themes of darkness\, deception\, and greed. \n\n\n\nAudience members are invited to leave behind something from their past\, which becomes part of the show. Through expressive movement\, choreography and storytelling\, the dancers create a world that transcends time and culture. Each character guides the viewer through an emotional arc that honours the essence of their personal revolution. \n\n\n\nThe vibrant colour palette\, transformational costumes\, provocative props\, and theatrical lighting reinforce the characters’ metamorphosis. Multi-layered original music composition and imaginative projection design amplify our satirical commentary on the haunting subject matter. \n\n\n\n“We are sitting in the madness of the human experience”\, says co-artistic director and choreographer Arash Khakpour. “Forgetting we are the guests that the daffodils invited in a long time ago. We are sitting in stillness and finding the trails. The trails that will eventually take us home.” \n\n\n\nFirehall Arts Centre’s Artistic Producer Donna Spencer adds\, “It is exciting to open our 2024-2025 season with this newest work from The Biting School. This piece reflects our ongoing commitment to bring up-and-coming dance artists to the stage while ensuring thematic content addresses current societal issues.” \n\n\n\nCredits for Empty-Handed: \n\n\n\nCo-Artistic Director/Choreographer:  Arash KhakpourPerformers:  Juolin Lee\, Marisa Gold\, Hayley Gawthrop\, Antonio Somera Jr.\, and Arash KhakpourCreative Consultant:  Heather LamoureuxDramaturg:  Raïna von WaldenburgProps & Set Designer:  Hamidreza JadidCostume Designer:  Elika MojtabaeiProjection Designer:  Candelario Andrade GutierrezComposer:  Alex MahLighting/Tech Designer:  Dan O’SheaPhotographer/Videographer:  Luciana Freire D’Anunciação Outside Eye:  Anne CooperCo-Producer:  Aryo KhakpourFor more information on The Firehall\, please visit the following platforms: \n\n\n\nWebsite:         www.firehallartscentre.caFacebook:        www.facebook.com/firehallarts Instagram:       www.instagram.com/firehall.arts/ Twitter (X):      twitter.com/firehallarts
URL:https://thedancecurrent.com/listing/the-firehall-arts-centre-presents-empty-handed-2/2024-10-02/
LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Eunoia
DESCRIPTION:Eunoia is a dance-theatre production and adaptation of Christian Bök’s award-winning book of poetry of the same name. It is a conceptual book written in the form of a lipogram where each of its five chapters is constrained to the use of one vowel. It is much lauded as a work\, won the 2002 Griffin Poetry Prize\, and became a bestseller in Canada and the UK.
URL:https://thedancecurrent.com/listing/eunoia-2/2024-05-11/
LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Eunoia
DESCRIPTION:Eunoia is a dance-theatre production and adaptation of Christian Bök’s award-winning book of poetry of the same name. It is a conceptual book written in the form of a lipogram where each of its five chapters is constrained to the use of one vowel. It is much lauded as a work\, won the 2002 Griffin Poetry Prize\, and became a bestseller in Canada and the UK.
URL:https://thedancecurrent.com/listing/eunoia-2/2024-05-10/
LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Eunoia
DESCRIPTION:Eunoia is a dance-theatre production and adaptation of Christian Bök’s award-winning book of poetry of the same name. It is a conceptual book written in the form of a lipogram where each of its five chapters is constrained to the use of one vowel. It is much lauded as a work\, won the 2002 Griffin Poetry Prize\, and became a bestseller in Canada and the UK.
URL:https://thedancecurrent.com/listing/eunoia-2/2024-05-09/
LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Eunoia
DESCRIPTION:Eunoia is a dance-theatre production and adaptation of Christian Bök’s award-winning book of poetry of the same name. It is a conceptual book written in the form of a lipogram where each of its five chapters is constrained to the use of one vowel. It is much lauded as a work\, won the 2002 Griffin Poetry Prize\, and became a bestseller in Canada and the UK.
URL:https://thedancecurrent.com/listing/eunoia-2/2024-05-08/
LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:MOI - Momentum of Isolation
DESCRIPTION:MOI – Momentum of Isolation bases its themes around loneliness and isolation to reveal how social bonds and connections are essential to our humanity. The performance explores the objective and subjective experiences through the individual\, the group\, and modern society — a society with shifting values and an ever-advancing digital way of life. 
URL:https://thedancecurrent.com/listing/moi-momentum-of-isolation/
LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:34th Annual Dancing on the Edge Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 34th annual Dancing on the Edge Festival will kick off on July 7. This year’s DOTE will feature world premieres\, North American and Western Canadian debuts\, and works-in-progress. The festival will include a presentation of over thirty dance productions featuring both online and live stage performances showcasing artists from across Canada.  On offer will be premieres of dance films\, dance discussions\, outdoor and indoor live performances.
URL:https://thedancecurrent.com/listing/34th-annual-dancing-on-the-edge-festival/
LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:John
DESCRIPTION:The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to open 2022 with Helen Walkley’s powerful dance/theatre piece\, John\, from Wednesday\, January 12 to Saturday\, January 15.  \n\n\n\nChoreographed by Helen Walkley and performed by Josh Martin and Billy Marchenski\, John premiered in a sold-out run at the 2019 Dancing on the Edge Festival. Following these performances at the Firehall Arts Centre\, John will be presented in Victoria\, Edmonton\, and Regina.  \n\n\n\n“John is a memoir of my oldest brother who disappeared from Vancouver in May of 1969\, never to be heard from again. I sourced from an archive of family letters dating from 1959–2010\, which document the years leading up to his disappearance\, his medical history\, and the subsequent tracking my parents did of his disappearance. He was twenty-three at the time and I was thirteen.” – Helen Walkley. 
URL:https://thedancecurrent.com/listing/john/
LOCATION:Firehall Arts Centre\, 280 East Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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