Dancing on the Edge
Need to Know, Need to Go: July 5–11
July 4, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Indian Summer Festival | Online | June 17–July 17 | $0–50 This year’s Indian Summer Festival (ISF) will be taking place virtually. Featuring various musicians, comedians, and authors, ISF 2021 is based on the theme of shapeshifting. The program and tickets are available on their website, as well as accessibility information. The ISF is also accepting donations through their website to increase their programming. Canoe Cultures: Building a Legacy | Vancouver Maritime Museum | June 17–August 2 | $11 for students The Vancouver Maritime Museum and master carver Mike Billy Sr. present Canoe Cultures: Building…
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Oath-Midnight Rain, Best of F-O-R-M, and Logarian Rhapsody: Dancing on the Edge 2017
August 29, 2017By Tessa Perkins Oath-Midnight Rain | Beijing Modern Dance Company A bird, a fish, a mosquito, a blade of grass, and a flower make their way into the audience. One woman is in tears; she has been so moved by…
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Dancing on the Edge is back with the best of contemporary dance
July 17, 2017By: Tessa Perkins Always celebrating the best in local and Canadian contemporary dance, Dancing on the Edge returns for a 29th year to present a unique program of innovative works from near and far. The festival predominantly features Canadian artists,…
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CENTRE STAGE: Dancing on the Edge wraps up an impressive 28th year
August 1, 2016This year’s festival was as dynamic as ever, with more of a focus on local choreographers along with a few visitors from elsewhere. Jennifer Mascall, who has been involved in the festival almost every year since it began, presented her…
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CENTRE STAGE: Dancing on the Edge returns with a packed line-up of contemporary dance
July 13, 2016As the longest running contemporary dance festival in Canada, Dancing on the Edge knows how to present a variety of local, national, and international dance artists with something for all tastes. From outdoor works, to mixed bills and premieres, July…
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Inspiring movement at Dancing on the Edge
July 15, 2015For 27 years, Dancing on the Edge has presented both up-and-coming and established choreographers showcasing current contemporary dance, as well as allowing artists the perfect platform to present their work. This year was full of inspiring, daring, and original works…
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Rachel Browne documentary screens at Dancing on the Edge
July 6, 2015The mother of modern dance in Canada is honoured in Danielle Sturk’s insightful documentary, A Good Madness. Rachel Browne founded the first modern dance company in Canada in 1964, Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers, and served as artistic director, choreographer and teacher…
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