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Dance visionaries Out Innerspace commissioned to create new work, for 2016 premiere 

10/28/2014

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David Raymond and Tiffany Tregarthen, co-artistic directors of Out Innerspace Dance Theatre (OIS) are the recipients of the CanDance Network’s 2014-15 small-investment Creation Fund commission. Hailed as “theatrically engaging performers and beautiful movers” (The Dance Current, December 2011), the company is creating a new work for 7 dancers, anticipated to premiere in January 2016, which will explore conflicts between the self and the crowd. They ask, “how do we want to be seen, heard, and understood in the world as a group, a generation, a people? What do we protest, what do we promote, and what are we up against?” 

Alongside their exploration with how groups thrive or suffer inside social taboos, the creation process also focuses on technical experimentation with microphones, video projection and camera flashes. Outreach will play a key role in the creative process, as the public is invited to inform their ideas. OIS will work alongside project mentor Crystal Pite, rehearsal director Justine Chambers, and lighting designer James Proudfoot. Presenting partners include Live Art Dance Productions, Dance Victoria, Firehall Arts Centre, L’Agora de la Danse, and the Brian Webb Dance Company.

The CanDance Creation Fund supports Canadian choreographers in their creation and development of new works, culminating in a tour of at least four Canadian cities. This presenter-driven process, which deepens the working relationship among artists and presenters, develops new audiences, and enhances the artistic experience for current audiences. The Creation Fund offers an unprecedented opportunity to Canadian dance creators by giving commissioned dances a longer life and a national audience.


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Member Profile: Get to know Michael Toppings, General Director of Montreal Arts Intercultural (MAI)

10/1/2014

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What is one characteristic that makes MAI a unique presenters in the Canadian dance community?

Our mandate, specific to presenting intercultural arts remains, I believe, one of a kind throughout Canada and possibly North America. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Which Canadian dance artist/company would you love to present, either in the short or long term future?

Because we are a pluridisciplinary presenter, I have a list that spans any number of disciplines (and it keeps growing). Pretty high up on that list at this time are The Dancers of Damelahamid.

What is a success story you have experienced, related to either performance or audience engagement?

I am stoked whenever the artist the MAI has presented gets picked up by another presenter, and/or is given the opportunity to present their work outside of the city or province. It is so important that work be given a life beyond a first run.

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