2023-24 Season
Speaking truth. Embodying change. Facilitating togetherness.
Founding Dance Curator Mimi Beck’s final season of programming.
Withrow Park | July 30 - August 6, 2023
Moving Parts
Excerpts of Denise Fujiwara’s Moving Parts, a stunning, dynamic, and high-spirited work for 6 dancers, a live band, and a moving choir were presented at Dusk Dances in 2019, and at the DanceWorks 40th anniversary event in 2017. We are delighted to bring a 30-minute version to Dusk Dances 2023. Moving Parts is presented alongside works by Rumi Jeraj, Michael Mortley, and Lisa Odjig / River Christie-White and co-presented with Dusk Dances. Photo by David Wong.
Harbourfront Centre | November 16-18, 2023
CHAMPIONESS
CHAMPIONESS is an electrifying performance by SaMel Tanz that combines boxing and contemporary, street, and Latin dance to explore notions of identity and mental health. Choreographers Sam Schleese and Mel Hart reflect on the power of solidarity amongst women as they face fears and navigate life-changing experiences, challenging society’s perceptions of winners and losers. Photo by Francesca Chudnoff.
Harbourfront Centre | February 8-10, 2024
Deciphers
A unique dance event, co-performers and choreographers Naishi Wang and Jean Abreu fuse Mandarin and Brazilian-Portuguese spoken word with body expression for an arresting and emotional contemporary performance. The work explores the complexities of communication through the lens of understanding and misunderstanding. Co-presented with Harbourfront Centre. Photo by Maya Yoncali.
The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance | April 2 - 14, 2024
Citadel Spring Mix
A new joint initiative between Citadel + Compagnie and The National Ballet of Canada’s CreativAction Programme, Citadel Spring Mix brings together works by Toronto-based and Montreal-based artists. Photo by Pierre Manning, Audrée Desnoyers, Shootstudio.
Berkeley Street Theatre | April 18 - 20, 2024
NOMADA
NOMADA by Diana Lopez Soto is inspired by personal stories of displacement and dances from the P’urepecha and Otomi nations of Michoacan. Co-presented with Canadian Stage. Photo by Chris Lagesten.
Our 2023-24 Season was made possible through collaboration with the following partners:
