Choreographer Fouad Boussouf’s Näss mesmerizes and confounds
“This performance seamlessly blends the fluid movements of urban hip-hop, street, and breakdance styles with contemporary and traditional North African dance.” Review of Näss
Dance & Musical Theatre
Beyond the Barre: Celebrating Diversity with Cassa Pancho and Ballet Black
“The fact that people involved are from different backgrounds, and that the company is called ‘Ballet Black’ forces people to ask why.” Cassa Pancho, AD and Founder of Ballet Black
Reflections: Appreciating the unique & immersive dance: made in canada / fait au canada
“Delicately interconnected, the festival’s many performances came together to tell a powerful universal story.” Emilia Voudouris reflects on the 7th d: mic/fac Festival
Oshini Wanigasekera’s “Brown People Can’t Be Ballerinas” is set to challenge presumptions
“This genre-bending show is comedy, dance, drama and a little squirm-in-your-seat truth telling.” Interview with Oshini Wanigasekera
In conversation with Yvonne Ng, Artistic Director of the 2023 dance: made in canada Festival
“There was a gap of performance opportunities for mid-level artists. I wanted to pay forward the opportunities that I had received in my career.” Interview with Yvonne Ng, d: mac/fac Festival
Tahirih Vejdani is the iconic Audrey in the classic “Little Shop of Horrors”
“What has surprised me the most about working on this musical is just how funny, dark, and absurdly good it is.” Interview with Tahirih Vejdani
In the heart of Withrow Park, Dusk Dances’ 30th Festival enchants audiences anew
“Amidst its trees lies Dusk Dances’ 30th festival, a week of magic evenings curated by Sylvie Bouchard.”
The Sacrifice: Dada Masilo’s electrifying African spin on The Rite of Spring
“With roots firmly in the Tswana dance of her background, Masilo reshapes the original piece to create something entirely new…” Review of Dada Masilo’s The Sacrifice
“The Ballad of Stompin’ Tom” – you’ll be singing all the way back home
“See a marvelous ensemble at the height of their powers tell a compelling story.” Review of “The Ballad of Stompin’ Tom”
Spotlight on Eva Foote: Inside the world premiere of musical ‘Kelly v. Kelly”
“Come see this brand-new musical, and embark on a transformative journey.” Eva Foote on the world premiere production, “Kelly v. Kelly”