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Events Description
One of the most eagerly anticipated events in British Columbia’s contemporary dance scene, the 34th annual Dancing on the Edge Festival will kick off on July 7th. Festival Producer, Donna Spencer, is delighted that Canada’s oldest and longest running contemporary dance festival, will host live performances both indoor and outdoor for eagerly awaiting audiences. This year’s DOTE will once again deliver high calibre, challenging and gorgeous dance delivering innovative and spell-binding works featuring World Premieres, North American and Western Canadian debuts, and works-in-progress from some of the most sought-after contemporary choreographers.
In celebration of our 34 th Annual DOTE, the festival will include a presentation of over thirty extraordinary dance productions featuring both online and live stage performances showcasing artists from across Canada. On offer will be premieres of dance films, dance discussions, outdoor live performances in the Firehall’s Courtyard and theatre performances at the Firehall Arts Centre Theatre.
DOTE will bring dance in all shapes and forms to Vancouver audiences. The festival will present works from acclaimed Canadian artists including: Zab Maboungou/Compagnie Danse NYATA NYATA (Montreal) Alexandra Spicey’ Landé/Ebnflōh Dance Company (Montreal), Olivia C Davies/Maamawi Collective (Ontario), and some of Vancouver’s most acclaimed companies including: Vanessa Goodman/Action at a Distance, Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg/Tara Cheyenne Performance, Michelle Olson & Starr Muranko/Raven Spirit Dance, Alvin Erasga Tolentino/Co.ERASGA, James Gnam/Plastic Orchid Factory, Calder White, and many more.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
pay-what-you-wish from $15 to $35 and offsite outdoor FREE performances
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
July 6 to 17, 2022
Venue:
Firehall Arts Centre (280 E. Cordova), Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie Street)
and various off-site locations in Vancouver
Paid Parking
Public Transit Accessible
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