Justin Calvadores (they/them) is a second generation Filipinx, queer freelance contemporary dance artist based in so called “Vancouver” BC, the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. They grew up on Treaty No. 1 territory, so called “Winnipeg”, MB. At the age of 16 they were introduced to dance through a Filipino led hip hop dance community. Justin completed two years of training with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and is a graduate of the Arts Umbrella contemporary dance program. Justin has danced with Ballet BC as an emerging artist under the direction of Emily Molnar and shortly after danced with Ballet Edmonton under the leadership of Karissa Berry and Wen Wei Wang.

As freelance performer Justin has worked and performed with companies and artists such as CoErasga, Daria Mikhaylyuk, Dumb Instrument Dance, Heather Myers, Isak Enquist, Jill Henis, Kelly McInnes, Mascall Dance, Mile Zero Dance, Nicole Von Arx, Normie Corp, Shana Wolfe, and Wen Wei Dance.

This season, Justin is lucky to create and perform works with Action At A Distance, Alyssa Favero, FakeKnot, Inverso Productions, Kinesis Dance Somatheatro, and The Falling Company.

Photo: Cheryll Struss