Dance
Dance events taking place week of October 22
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Discover Dance! Danny Nielsen + Friends
A dynamic program of tap dance led by rising tap star Danny Nielsen. • Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St. • Oct. 22, noon • $14/$12, ticketstonight.ca, 604-606-6400, thedancecentre.ca
Mixed Bag
Rainbow Dance Theatre fuses three individual choreographic works into an eclectic, thought-provoking snapshot of modern dance. • Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St. • Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. • $30-$35, 604-391-7469, chilliwackculturalcentre.ca
Modus Operandi
A mixed program of contemporary dance featuring works performed by and created in collaboration with members of the Modus Operandi training program. • Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews • Oct. 25, 2 p.m. • $15/$5, eventbrite.ca, newperformanceworks.org
Solitudes Solo
A series of impossible and sublime solos choreographed by iconoclast Daniel Léveillé. Five dancers explore solitude as virgin territory that reveals the depths of being. • Firehall Centre for the Arts, 280 E. Cordova St. • Oct. 28-31, 8 p.m. • $28/$23, 604-689-0926, firehallartscentre.ca
The Dog Days Are Over
The work of Belgian/Dutch choreographer Jan Martens comes to Vancouver for the first time in an ensemble work where eight dancers surrender to one act: the jump. For 70 minutes they bounce, hop and leap through choreographic patterns in a bruising battle that demands stamina, coordination and concentration. • Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St. • Oct. 29-31, 8 p.m. • $30/$22, ticketstonight.ca, thedancecentre.ca
Dances for a Small Stage
Kicking convention to the curb, Dances for a Small Stage turns 32 with an eclectic and exciting mix of original contemporary creations by some of the city’s dance-greats. • Anza Club, 3 W. 8th Ave. • Until Oct. 23, 8 p.m. • $20/show, $30/show & dessert, $45/dinner, show & dessert, smallstage32.eventbrite.ca, smallstage.ca
Ballet Victoria: Ballet Rocks
Three international choreographers present a vibrant and stunning dance performance with awesome music in this ballet rock show that is both dramatic and full of grace. • Centennial Theatre, 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Van • Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. • $15-$35, 604-984-4484, centennialtheatre.com
Ballet B.C.: Program 1
Three works by choreographers who are reshaping contemporary ballet: A World Premiere by Belgian-born, choreographer Stijn Celis, the Canadian premiere of Solo Echo by Vancouver-based choreographer Crystal Pite, and the return of Twenty Eight Thousand Waves by Resident Choreographer Cayetano Soto. The performance will also feature 40 male singers from Vancouver’s Chor Leoni vocal ensemble. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St. • Nov. 5-7, 8 p.m. • $30-$90, ticketmaster.ca, 1-855-985-2787, balletbc.com
Sunya
A celebratory and spiritual journey merging contemporary dance, music of Persian inspiration and interactive real time video. Guided by Indo-Armenian dancer and choreographer, Roger Sinha, and Iranian-born musician, Kiya Tabassian, four dancers, three musicians, a sound designer, and a video artist break boundaries to create a unique artistic experience. • The Cultch Historic Theatre, 1895 Venables St. • Nov. 10-14 • From $20, 604-251-1363, thecultch.com
Hofesh Shechter Company: barbarians
Internationally renowned U.K.-based troupe returns to Vancouver with a trilogy of captivating new works: the barbarians in love, tHE bAD and Two completely different angles of the same f--king thing. • Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St. • Nov. 13 and Nov. 14, 8 p.m., pre-show talk 7:15 p.m. • $35, 604-801-6225, dancehouse.ca
Dance In Vancouver
This showcase of B.C.’s contemporary dance scene provides a unique opportunity to experience the innovation of contemporary dance generated by local artists. Includes performances by Shay Kuebler Radical System Art, Ziyian Kwan | dumb instrument Dance, MascallDance, MACHiNENOiSY and Marta Marta Productions. • Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St. • Nov. 18-22 • $30/$22, ticketstonight.ca, 604-606-6400, thedancecentre.ca
Book of Love
Vancouver-based company Kokoro Dance celebrates its 30th season with a new work entitled Book of Love, a rich experience of music, light, and dance with live music performed by the Standing Wave music ensemble. • Nov. 25-28 | Dec. 2-4, plus an anniversary dinner performance on Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. • Roundhouse Performance Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews • Nov. 25 Dec. 4, 8 p.m. • $30/$25, 604-662-4966, kokoro.ca
So You Think You Can Dance: Live on Tour
The 13-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning show is live on tour featuring the top 10 finalists. • Jan. 8, 8 p.m.: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, $55-$75, ticketmaster.ca | Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m.: Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Centre, $45-$69.50, ticketmaster.ca • Jan. 8 and Jan. 9 • fox.com/dance
The Holy Body Tattoo
Vancouver’s legendary dance company returns after a 10-year hiatus, accompanied live by Canada’s post-rock giants, Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Part of the 2016 PuSh Festival. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St. • Jan. 28, 8 p.m. • $45+ at ticketfly.com, on sale October 2
Going Home Star - Truth and Reconciliation
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents a transformative tale of hope and understanding. This production honours the many stories experienced by First Nations Residential School survivors and their families. • Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St. • April 7-9, 8 p.m. • $29-$89, ticketmaster.ca, rwb.org