Welcome! The Dance Centre was established in 1986 as a resource centre for dance in British Columbia. We seek to support the development of dance in BC through programs and resources for artists, and public performances and events; we also manage Scotiabank Dance Centre, Canada's flagship dance facility, and promote BC dance. Whether you're a local resident or visiting from further afield, we hope you will find this information of interest.
Our membership comprises 250 professional artists and companies working in all styles of dance, ranging from ballet and contemporary to flamenco, classical East Indian, bellydance, classical Chinese, salsa, tap and much more! To view a list of our members and their profiles, click here.
Where to see dance: We list over 200 BC dance performances a year on our online calendar: click here to find out what's coming up.
Where to learn: to see a listing of classes and workshops taught by Dance Centre members, click here.
Scotiabank Dance Centre: our main lobby hosts an exhibit of dance photographs by Chris Randle through to the end of March. You can also view video excerpts of work by some of our members, and pick up information about classes and performances. If you would like to book a tour of the facility, please contact us.
Photo by Chris Randle: Chris Wright in MACHiNENOiSY's The Open Spaces Project
Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 February 2010
Global Dance Connections: Aszure Barton & Artists
Known for riotously complex dance works that are at once vulnerable, feisty and witty, Canadian-born Aszure Barton is one of the world's hottest contemporary choreographers. She founded Aszure Barton & Artists in 2002 and has performed and created all over the globe: this season she has been commissioned by both American Ballet Theatre and the National Ballet of Canada. Barton is currently Artist-In-Residence at the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York, where she has created work for (and performs with) Baryshnikov's new company Hell's Kitchen Dance. Barton brings her company of nine superlative dancers to Vancouver for a glorious evening of works from her repertoire.
The brilliant New York-based Barton produces delectable works that are quirky, deep, cheeky, and poignant. Her quicksilver, unpredictable movement always astonishes the eye. The Globe and Mail
Click here to watch video clips of Aszure Barton's work.
Tuesday March 16 at 7pm; Wednesday March 17 at 9pm, at the Norman Rothstein Theatre, 950 West 41 Ave (at Oak), Vancouver. Co-presented with the Chutzpah! Festival. Post-show artist talkback March 16.
The Dance Centre is partnering with the Contemporary Art Gallery and the Vancouver International Film Centre for DAFFT: Dance Art Film Field Trip, a multi-venue walking tour of Vancouver's art district for school groups.
Now accepting bookings for K-12 classes for the 2009-2010 school year.
Our popular Discover Dance! noon hour series takes a break over the winter but we're back in March with Flamenco Rosario. The brilliant footwork and breathtaking virtuosity of flamenco come to life in this exhilarating performance. Led by celebrated Artistic Director Rosario Ancer and Musical Director Victor Kolstee, company dancers and graduating students of the Flamenco Rosario professional training program perform a special edition of the popular Cuadro Flamenco series, featuring traditional flamenco with live music and singing. www.flamencorosario.org
Thursday March 25 at 12 noon at Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver. Tickets $10/$7 students, seniors, children and Dance Centre members from Tickets Tonight 604.684.2787 Click here to book online.
We have three offices available for rent on the seventh floor of Scotiabank Dance Centre, from April 1, 2010. Click here to read full details: all business sectors are welcome, however priority will be given to dance and not-for-profit arts organizations.
The deadline for expressions of interest is February 28, 2010.
Welcome! The Dance Centre was established in 1986 as a resource centre for dance in British Columbia. We seek to support the development of dance in BC through programs and resources for artists, and public performances and events; we also manage Scotiabank Dance Centre, Canada's flagship dance facility, and promote BC dance. Whether you're a local resident or visiting from further afield, we hope you will find this information of interest.
Known for riotously complex dance works that are at once vulnerable, feisty and witty, Canadian-born Aszure Barton is one of the world's hottest contemporary choreographers. She founded Aszure Barton & Artists in 2002 and has performed and created all over the globe: this season she has been commissioned by both American Ballet Theatre and the National Ballet of Canada. Barton is currently Artist-In-Residence at the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York, where she has created work for (and performs with) Baryshnikov's new company Hell's Kitchen Dance. Barton brings her company of nine superlative dancers to Vancouver for a glorious evening of works from her repertoire.
The Dance Centre is partnering with the Contemporary Art Gallery and the Vancouver International Film Centre for DAFFT: Dance Art Film Field Trip, a multi-venue walking tour of Vancouver's art district for school groups.
Our popular Discover Dance! noon hour series takes a break over the winter but we're back in March with Flamenco Rosario. The brilliant footwork and breathtaking virtuosity of flamenco come to life in this exhilarating performance. Led by celebrated Artistic Director Rosario Ancer and Musical Director Victor Kolstee, company dancers and graduating students of the Flamenco Rosario professional training program perform a special edition of the popular Cuadro Flamenco series, featuring traditional flamenco with live music and singing.