Engaging with Dance in April

Following the latest public health update from the Government of Ontario, art venues, spaces and companies have begun to re-open their doors for more in-person experiences around the city of Toronto! Here are a few to check out this month both online and in-person:

westside movement sessions

April 17th, 18th, 20th, 26th, 27th

12:00pm – 1:30pm

westside movement sessions are back at The Railpath Arts Centre! westside movement sessions is a responsive platform for artists to exercise their skill sets in sharing their dance and movement-based practices with the community. Each session will be unique as they will focus on the individual interests, questions and physical practices of the facilitator leading them and the participants who are present. Don’t miss the last two sessions in the series with Mateo Galido Torres and Rumi Jeraj. For more information and to register for the classes, fill out the google form here.

Face to Face

April 20th – 30th, 8:00pm EDT

Citadel + Compagnie’s Bright Nights presents Naishi Wang’s Face to Face. Face to Face is a conceptual dance/body theatre duet. This project explores the complexity of human emotions in real space by looking at Emoji characters in the cyber reality to find connections of the nonverbal forms of communication.

Wul A Medz

May 13th, 8:00pm EDT

Have a poem or talent you want to share? Head to Clinton’s for Wul A Medz Poetry Night & Talent Show. Bring a friend, a poem or any art form/talent you have under your belt. The event is a safe space for all creative and identities. Limited tickets are available here.

Toronto Biennial of Art

Now until June 5th

The Toronto Biennial of Art is Canada’s leading visual arts event focused exclusively on contemporary art from around the world. For 10 weeks every two years, local, national, and international Biennial artists transform Toronto and its partner regions with free exhibitions, performances, and learning opportunities. Check out this year’s events and programs here!