Ballet Creole presents the holiday classic, Soulful Messiah this December 17-18, 2022 as part of York University AMPD’s “Year of the Arts” Series. This Canadian-grown holiday tradition is rooted in music and movements from the African Diaspora, integrating traditional and contemporary vocabulary created by Caribbean-born, Artistic Director, Patrick Parson and inspired by the powerful musical […]
Dance Innovations 2022: Escalate features the new choreographic works of 23 fourth year BFA majors performed by students engaged in all levels of York’s programs in Dance. As we collectively find ourselves in an unusual moment moving toward a post-pandemic existence, the choreographers are investigating what this means for their creative work. Escalate examines the […]
York University Department of Dance faculty member Syreeta Hector will present new choreography entitled Beast A la Mode at the Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre between Nov 2-5th as part of the ProArteDance Fall Season. Beast A La Mode by Syreeta Hector examines the powerful influence the environment has over identity, aspects of ourselves that […]
A cinematic exploration of how the art of screendance and storytelling continues to evolve post-pandemic. FFDN is thrilled to make our silver screen debut with the newest addition to our festival’s mainstage programming 8-Count: Delightful moments of dance cinema. Join us for two live cinema screenings at the Betty Oliphant Theatre (Sep 23, 7:30 PM), […]
How is the quality of your self-care during exam season? Still have some exams/finals to get through? We are cheering you on as we wrap up the winter semester. You’re so close! Come take a break with us and celebrate your successes through mindfulness practice. We have two practices for folks to try out. One […]
Three immersive dance pieces live streamed in 360° video. The York Dance Ensemble and Digital Media Students in Collaborate Performance Project I and II have worked collaboratively to create pieces where the audience sits, virtually, in the centre of the space. Performers/Creators: Digital Media students in DATT 3931/4931 Collaborative Performance Project I and II, and students […]
The Department of Dance presents York Dances 2022: coordinates – series x & series y York Dances 2022: coordinates features the new choreographic works of 31 third year BFA majors performed by students engaged in all levels of York’s programs in Dance. This will be the Department’s first live performance in over two years and […]
The Department of Dance presents Intersections – a virtual dance performance of new choreography by MFA student choreographers featuring the York Dance Ensemble (YDE). Intersections features new choreographic works by four Department of Dance MFA students, performed by the department’s resident student company, the York Dance Ensemble. In this time of transition, understanding how we […]