DANCE WEST NETWORK, originally founded in 2006, is dedicated to creating pathways that support access to dance. We accomplish this through three main programs:
MAINSTAGE, creates connections between established and up-and-coming artists with a network of theatre presenters in the province.
DES ARTS DEHORS/ARTS OUTSIDE, supports French and English-speaking artists who create work for the outdoors/alternative sites beyond the theatre.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, events focused on dance which are offered in multiple BC communities through the work of dynamic Community Dance Connectors (local “dance champions”) located throughout the province.
PLUS:
RE-CENTERING/MARGINS RESIDENCY, an annual creative residency project began in 2019 to support emerging IBPOC dance artists and also writers.
ALUMNI RE-CENTERING/MARGINS RESIDENCY, featuring an online artist showcase, alumni residencies in BC, an artist exchange with emerging dance artists in The Bronx, NY, digital project of artists conversations, among other projects.
In addition, we also collaborate with artists, presenters, and CDCs on various special projects, which often centre IBPOC dance artists and equity-seeking communities, as funding permits.
Welcome to
DANCE WEST NETWORK:
Connecting Artists and Communities in Motion
Topography of Dance in Canada with Sophie Dow & Audrey Gaussiran
Topography of Dance in Canada, an online conversation. April 19, 11 am.
Responding to reflections from rural/remote dance artists in BC, we are again offering this conversation specifically for dance artists working outside Vancouver.
In this workshop/conversation, dance artists will learn how to align their work with resources that are available to support them and will have an increased understanding of what steps to take to move forward and get their careers even more in motion.
Specifically, the conversation includes:
*Knowing your local areas/”Field Advantage”
*Places to pitch
*Planning a tour
Registration is limited to 12 spots.*
*If there is no availability and all the spots are reserved, please reach out and send an email to jane@dancewest.net. We are open to speaking about alternative possibilities.