Discussion
Re-imagining An Institution: Cinq A Sept
Jul 7, 2023 | 5:00PM
The Citadel
Beyond lip service to diversity and outreach, what does a liberatory Dancemakers look like and how does it function?
How can a dance institution’s year-to-year activities be actively situated in the calendars of diverse communities? How can a dance institution be artistically empowering, equitable and safe(r) for BIPOC and working class artists? What are the structural changes that Dancemakers is putting into place to work more equitably with independent practitioners and diverse dance artists? What kinds of tools and understandings do we need to cultivate to navigate relationships in professional practice with more ease?
Helen Yung of the Laboratory for Artistic Intelligence introduces the artist-researchers that have been in-residence with Dancemakers and in dialogue with Dancemaker’s guest curators. An overview of the research and recommendations will be shared for reflection and discussion. This will also be a chance to celebrate the season’s ending with guest curators, artist-researchers and Artist Producer Cara Spooner.
Inspiration for this includes:
Artists
acCessibilIty
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible including ramps into the building, elevators and wheelchair accessible washrooms.
Will the event be ASL Interpreted?
All live events will offer ASL interpretation (upon request). Please contact us to request ASL Interpretation.
Will the event be described for Blind and low vision audiences?
This performance does not include audio description.
otheR eveNts
The First 16 Years
A description of the first 16 years of Dancemakers for the 50th Anniversary Archive Project.
Jul 17, 1974 - Jul 17, 1990
10 Interviews
Mairéad Filgate interviewed 10 dancers from the early years of Dancemakers.
Nov 14, 1974 - Nov 14, 1974
Behind The Scenes with Mark Hammond
An interview with Mark Hammond, the Dancemakers' administrator during the early collective.
Nov 14, 1974 - Nov 14, 1977