By Michael Crabb The Toronto dance scene has sprung back to a close approximation of pre-pandemic normality with a welcome stampede of live performances by local and visiting artists. Dancer-choreographer Nova Bhattacharya was first out of the gate in September with the premiere of Svāhā!, a joyful work for an all-female 22-dancer cast. The title comes
By Rachel Silver Maddock In 1997, at the age of 42, Mary-Louise Albert had spent two decades dancing professionally and was ready to move on to the next stage of her life. As a final curtain call, the Vancouver dancer commissioned a series of solos from choreographers across Canada. Three of those solos will be
By Kathleen Smith Here we are in August, and art hasn’t disappeared despite pandemic lockdown. But much has changed, including the rules of engagement. As normal cultural activity largely ceased mid-March, many artists went along with the pause, taking an overdue break from the constant motion required by professional dance practices today. Early spring seemed