By Holly Harris When she took over the reins last season as Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers’ artistic director, Jolene Bailie could never have imagined in her wildest dreams that her inaugural major production for the 56-year-old company would be forged in the crucible of a global pandemic. The dancers had to rehearse while wearing face masks
By Jenn Edwards Between cancelled gigs, shifting performance models and uncertainty about the future of the arts in general, dancers have been proving their resilience this year. And while many companies are resuming some form of their usual activities this fall, daily routines are going to look quite different. Five dancers working in Canada shared
by Holly Harris The Winnipeg Fringe Festival, the second largest of its kind in North America, has provided an invaluable showcase for both local and touring dance artists, while introducing new audiences to the art form itself, throughout its 31-year history. This year’s 12-day event in July featured three different dance productions as well as