Engaging with Dance in March

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:

Odd Times

March 24th, 8:00pm EST

Livestream watch partywith members of Nagata Shachu. Interact members of Nagata Shachu to view together a pre-recorded performance of its latest concert “Odd Times” (a reference to the odd times we live in, as well as some of the odd meters of songs performed in this concert!). This concert will be available on demand for five days following the premiere to all ticket holders.

NExT: The Future of Art Exhibition 3.0

March 16th - 30th

NExT: The Future of Art Exhibition 3.0 is a celebration of the works by artists participating in VIBE Arts’ 2021-2022 Black Youth Mentorship Program. The Future of Art Exhibition 3.0 will run online and in the Gallery at the Meridian Arts Centre (5040 Yonge St, North York), in accordance with local COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.

Kakwitè:ne nikahá:wi

March 19th – 26th , Every night from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm EST

Kakwitè:ne nikahá:wi: A Call and Response to Spring is a tribute to the season featuring eight artistic performances. Ranging from music to dance to fashion, the performances are shown in a 29-minute film that’s projected outdoors on the west side of Meridian Hall in a free event that invites everyone to see, listen, and respond. Conceived and directed by multidisciplinary artist Santee Smith, the film uses the call-and-response format to welcome the awakening of Iethi'nisténha Ohóntsa/Mother Earth and share ideas about rejuvenation, renewal, and growth.