Vancouver’s contemporary dance scene takes centre stage in Dance In Vancouver, November 18-22. This biennial event provides a unique opportunity to experience the energy and innovation of contemporary dance generated by local artists. The 2015 edition features some of the West Coast’s most exciting companies, including Shay Kuebler Radical System Art, Ziyian Kwan | dumb instrument Dance, MascallDance, MACHiNENOiSY and Marta Marta Productions, emerging creative voices such as Starr Muranko and Vanessa Goodman, and battery opera productions in a reboot of their innovative M/Hotel. Organized every two years by The Dance Centre, Dance In Vancouver is unique for its concentrated focus on promoting the province’s contemporary dance talent, not only to local audiences, but also to dance promoters and scouts who come from across Canada and around the world to sample West Coast dance. The event also includes free studio showings and events.

Executive Director Mirna Zagar explains: “Dance In Vancouver works on many levels. It’s a great opportunity for local audiences to experience the diversity of work taking place here, and it’s a chance for the artists and dance professionals to build national and international connections, and discuss issues relevant to the status of dance today. Over the last decade we have seen significant growth in touring activity and BC dance is now enjoying enhanced visibility on the world stage. Dance In Vancouver provides an opportunity for presenters to become more informed on BC’s increasingly dynamic and diverse contemporary dance scene, and on developments in dance in general here on the Pacific Rim.” This edition has been programmed by guest curator Pirjetta Mulari of Dance Info Finland, and presenters are booked to attend from around BC, Canada, the US, Mexico, Asia and Africa.

Performances take place at Scotiabank Dance Centre except for battery opera’s M/Hotel.
Wed-Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm