Engaging with Dance in the Lockdown
As we enter yet another year in the pandemic, we recognize now more than ever the importance of staying engaged with dance and the joy that art sparks, even when we cannot gather. Throughout the pandemic, artists have done what they do best, found creative solutions to build community and further their artistic practices online. From classes to online festivals to discussions, art has continued to inspire hope in our community.
If you are craving a connection to dance in this lockdown, we have compiled a list of events, classes, conversations and more offered by artists close to the Nova Dance community.
Move to the Music
Parkdale Golden Age Foundation is offering free movement classes for seniors. Join instructor Christy Stoeten from Swansea School of Dance online for this adaptable movement class every Friday at 10am EST.
DanceWorks Education Program
DanceWorks is beginning the new year with the launch of their Virtual Education Programs! They offer film screenings, workshops, study guides, and artist interviews.
https://www.danceworks.ca/education/
Open Studio Programme
The National Ballet of Canada’s Open Space programme provides over 1,000 hours of free studio space each year at The Walter Carsen Centre to dance artists in Toronto. By sharing the National Ballet’s studios with the local dance community for one to two-week periods, Open Space aims to support a wide variety of dance genres and disciplines. Dance artists at any place in their career working on movement research, a new creation or further developing an existing work are all encouraged to apply. We encourage applications from IBPOC and LGBTQ+ artists.
https://national.ballet.ca/Explore/CreativAction/Open-Space
JAE will also be hosting the Banboche Marketplace on Instagram Live for the first time ever on Jan 20 and 21.
Moving Meditation
Denise Fujiwara's Moving Meditation classes are back! Join Denise and take up the notion of the Tao; the path, a way of being that follows the flow of nature and reality. Fujiwara dance shares, “In dance, we love flow. The flow of a dancer belies the effort and skill it takes to create it. Flow can be difficult to achieve and sustain in tumult. It takes openness, attention to detail and a light playfulness both in our activities and in life. In this series of Moving Meditation, we will explore flow.” Join the class Sundays at 10:30am!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/moving-meditation-with-denise-fujiwara-tickets-240444996457
Dancing the New Year
Moonhorse Dance Theatre share a series of dance classes from January 11th to February 16th. The classes will feature 2 teachers in each 6-week series, on Tuedays and Wednesdays. Classes will build on specific themes and dances as chosen by the instructors. For more information and to register: