By Holly Harris Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers began its 55th season this fall by welcoming new artistic director Jolene Bailie. The Winnipeg-born-and-raised dance artist and graduate of the Professional Program of the School of Contemporary Dancers was appointed last February, following a nearly yearlong international search, with Bailie taking over from Brent Lott, who led the
by Holly Harris Q Dance’s latest mixed bill was its first comprised exclusively of world premieres, all choreographed by artistic director Peter Quanz. The Ontario-born dance artist is continuing to carve out his career in Canada as well as China, where he has worked extensively for the last five years. In August, Wuxi Song and
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