By Kristen Lawson Betsy Wetzig has been interested in patterns of movement since she was very young. She began studying with Estelle Dennis in Baltimore at the age of 6, joining her dance company as their youngest member at 11, and creating her first choreography for them at 16. During this time, Dennis brought in
By Imogen Aujla Freelancers — self-employed individuals who are paid by the hour, day, or job — often juggle a combination of roles within a multifaceted portfolio career. According to recent estimates, artists across all art forms in North America are 3.6 times more likely to be self-employed than other workers, and 81 percent of
By Rebecca Karpus The Arts Umbrella Senior Dance Company is in rehearsal. The dancers are masked, spaced, and do not touch one another. Despite these safety protocols, the studios on Vancouver’s Granville Island hum with excitement, hope, and tenacity. There is a captivating dualism of difficulty and opportunity in the air, which poses the question: How