EVENTS
Family Room - The Falling Company
New Works and The Dance Centre presents
Family Room is a poignant dance theatre piece choreographed by Marissa Wong which explores immigrant life and cultural identity – and the complexities of her Chinese-Canadian upbringing and navigating her parents' divorce. The innovative set design transforms the stage into a living room, each piece of furniture symbolizing familial connection and a foundation for interactions told through movement and text. Performed by three versatile dancers, Family Room is a deeply personal and intimate work, which touches on universal themes including frustration, belonging, and love.
Each show will be followed by a discussion facilitated by a counsellor, providing a supportive environment for audience members to share their reflections.
(Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St., Apr. 19 - 20, 8:00 p.m)
DanceHouse presents the Canadian premiere of Dorrance Dance’s SOUNDspace, April 19 and 20, 2024
DanceHouse, in partnership with Vancouver Tap Dance Society, presents the Canadian premiere of Dorrance Dance’s electrifying SOUNDspace, on stage April 19 and 20, 2024 at 8pm at the Vancouver Playhouse. Originally choreographed for New York City’s St. Mark’s Church, the work is a high-spirited and wildly innovative exploration of the relationship between sound and movement – from the hypnotic slide of socks, and slap of bare feet, to the percussive and thrilling roar of fast-tapping heels. SOUNDspace is a breathtaking meeting of past traditions and contemporary techniques. As the virtuoso display of physical percussion gives rise to a wall of sound, the performers unite, building a syncopated conflagration that will burn down the house. For tickets and further information, visit: dancehouse.ca
(Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton Street, Apr. 19 - 20)
assemble
Step into the soul-stirring world of assemble, a full-length solo performance that transcends the boundaries of contemporary dance. Formerly a principal artist with Ballet BC, choreographer Alexis Fletcher invites you to a profound exploration of intergenerational memory, loss, and the resilient capacity of the human spirit to voyage inward.
(Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, Apr. 20, 7:30 p.m)
The Dance Centre presents Dance//Novella
The Dance Centre’s Discover Dance! noon series features an exciting new dance theatre work by Dance//Novella. Founded by former Ballet BC artists Racheal Prince and Brandon Lee Alley, the company has quickly gained a reputation for bold and theatrical creations. Night is the Mother is inspired by dreams: it follows six characters as they band together and try to survive in a fantastical landscape of shifting realities. There will be an artist talkback after the show.
(Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver, Apr. 25, 12:00 p.m)
International Dance Day events
The Dance Centre presents a program of events celebrating the art of dance for International Dance Day. Free afternoon events at 800 Robson Plaza feature workshops with OURO Collective, VanVogueJam and Hustle at RS Dance Society. In the evening, Action at a Distance premieres an innovative new work, Soft Currents, at Scotiabank Dance Centre.
(800 Robson Plaza + Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver, Apr. 29)
DanceHouse announces 2024/25 season, October 2024 - April 2025
DanceHouse announces its 2024/25 season of electrifying, boundary-breaking performances from around the globe – on Vancouver stages from October 2024 through April 2025. Six diverse companies and choreographers bring an eclectic mix of experiences whose scope includes contemporary dance, tango, circus, ice skating, live music, and more. The 17th season includes the North American premiere of Duck Pond from Australia’s Circa - a DanceHouse audience favourite; Colombia’s Sankofa Danzafro presents the Canadian premiere of The City of Others (La Ciudad de los Otros) and Belgium’s Peeping Tom presents the Canadian premiere of Diptych (The Missing Door and The Lost Room). The season also includes three BC premieres from Argentina’s Agustina Videla with Social Tango Project, from Montreal’s Compagnie Catherine Gaudet with The Pretty Things (Les jolies choses), and from Montreal’s Le Patin Libre with Murmuration. This season also boasts the addition of matinee performances, offering further accessibility, as well as new season ticket pricing for youth and families. Subscriptions are on sale April 19, single tickets are on sale May 28. To purchase tickets and for further information, visit: dancehouse.ca
(Various venues across Vancouver, Oct. 2024 - Apr. 2025)
