by Holly Harris Out of the crucible of the Russian Revolution sprang sweeping political change, social upheaval and rebellion — and Isadora Duncan’s Marche Slav. The iconic solo, which marks its centenary this year, was first performed by Duncan to celebrate Nicholas II’s abdication in 1917, an act that ultimately led to the rise
by Rebecca Karpus Chinese immigration to British Columbia began in the late 1700s and has influenced Vancouver’s culture, including dance, ever since. Although there is scarce documentation of Chinese performance around the time of the city’s 1886 founding, there is evidence that the Chinese-Canadian community contributed substantially to Vancouver’s early performing arts scene. By at least