UPCOMING

 

DABKEH WORKSHOP #5 with Canadabkeh

April 27, 12-3 pm
Goldsaucer Studio, 207 West Hastings St, “Vancouver”
Register here.
 

Join us for an open level 3-hour dabkeh workshop led by local group, Canadabkeh! We will learn the fundamentals of dabkeh footwork and a short choreographic phrase.This workshop is co-organized by a group of local dance artists in solidarity with Palestinian liberation and interested in learning more about Palestinian cultural resistance through dabkeh. All in solidarity with the Palestinian cause are welcome!

 

ACCESS: 

Mask mandatory for participants. There will be an air purifier present. 

The studio is on the 2nd floor of the Dominion Building at Cambie and Hastings. The space is accessed via three stairs to the main entrance, and there is an elevator or stairs to the 2nd floor. There is one non-gendered washroom in the hallway close to the studio. The washroom is not wheelchair accessible.

 

DANCING AS REMEMBERING with WePress

May 9, May 30, June 27 / 12:30-3 pm
MacLean Park Fieldhouse, 710 Keefer St, “Vancouver”
Free! Register here.
 

Dancing as Remembering is a multidisciplinary workshop exploring the body’s relationship to memory. In the first half, we will dance in the park, connecting to each other and the land through guided improvisation tasks. In the second half, we will craft postcards, recording our movement experiences through embodied writing and visual art exercises.

 

ACCESS: 

We will have access to indoor space with HVAC Filters, and outdoor space under a tent. The workshops will take place rain or shine, so please dress for your needs according to the weather!

ASL, Cantonese/Mandarin Interpretation will be provided for all workshops. Please confirm if you will be using these services!

KN95 Masks will be mandatory at these workshops and will be provided the day in place. We know that ASL grammar relies on mouth shapes, and we’re happy to navigate conflicting access needs, but we aim to prioritize COVID safety at these workshops.