Challenging gender stereotypes through dance

By James Keller

Made in Polska inadvertently examines the interaction of Polish contemporary dance with its Canadian counterpart, while engaging in a very deliberate discussion about gender in dance. Choreographed by Polish dancer Wojciech Mochniej, Dancers’ Studio West’s newest production seeks to bring Polish dance to Canadian audiences. According to Mochniej, who has taught at the University of… Continue reading Challenging gender stereotypes through dance

Come to the dark side

By Karoline Czerski

Nightmares consuming your dreams? Dark visions taunting your psyche? You’re not alone. Decidedly Jazz Danceworks’ new live-music production, Velvet, delves into the realm of the subconscious, the mystery of dreams and the darkness of nightmares in a show that shakes the usual, linear structure of performance.“This show will be non-linear in the way that a… Continue reading Come to the dark side