Residency
Dance Curation Working Group 2026
Oct 1, 2026 |
Critical Distance Centre for Curators
CURATOR
Guest Curator Model
“The title ‘curator’ has […] expanded beyond the confines of those who care for collections or stage exhibitions in art museums.”
– Terry Smith in Thinking Contemporary Curating
The 2026-27 Dance Curation Working Group was selected from our annual Call for Curators and includes a wide range of emerging and established independent dance curators.
The Working Group will meet together at various times throughout the year to discuss dance curation, build community and gain skills from dance curators locally, nationally and internationally.
The Working Group will also attend all of the shows, workshops and lectures that Dancemakers will host in the 2026/27 programming year.
cUratOrs
Alyssa Levac
Alyssa Levac is a Toronto-based multidisciplinary artist and researcher creating community-centred, feminist dance works that reawaken curiosity.
Angela Josephine
Angela Josephine is a fusion dancer, choreographer, director, event producer and teacher living in Hamilton, Ontario.
Brianna Maltais
Brianna is a tap dance-based artist whose work explores textural soundscapes, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and fosters opportunities for youth in her hometown of Barrie.
Brigita Gedgaudas
Brigita is a shapeshifting artist exploring the in-betweens of digital, performance, and woven realms through their trans* and diasporic-Lithuanian experience.
Dhvani Ramanujam
Dhvani Ramanujam is a writer and emerging curator currently pursuing a PhD in Cinema and Media Studies at York University
Indigo Dowdie
Indigo Dowdie is an Afro-Caribbean multidisciplinary artist with a focus on cultural anthropology in all his work.
Mark Reinhart
Mark Reinhart (He/him) is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, momentum starter, and idea pilot.
Miranda Liverpool
Miranda is a Toronto-based dancer, singer, producer, choreographer and educator whose work spans African Diasporic, Jazz, and Contemporary dance styles.
Nadine Brown
Nadine Brown is a multidisciplinary artist, actress, dancer, choreographer, educator, and cultural researcher passionate about storytelling and the African Diaspora.
Nima Esmailpour
Nima Esmailpour is a curator, writer, and researcher based in Toronto
Roxanne Fernandes
Roxanne Fernandes is a writer, researcher, curator, and arts worker based in Tkarón:to/Toronto.
Wai Liu
Wai Liu is a Hong Kong-born movement artist based in Toronto.
Yolanda Mercy
Yolanda Mercy is a BAFTA nominated British-Nigerian writer and experienced creative producer, developing ambitious artistic programmes and projects internationally.
Jaber Ramezan
Jaber Ramezan is an Iranian-born writer, director and choreographer based in Toronto.
acCessibilIty
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes, all event spaces are wheelchair accessible.
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?
Audio description can be offered upon request.
otheR eveNts
Wheels That Move
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Online
Oct 30, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Mehfil-e-Kalakaar: Naya Silsila
The Call for Submissions for Mehfil-e-Kalakaar: Naya Silsila is now open. This project is supported through Dancemakers Curators in Community Fund.
Online
Sep 16, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026
Call for Interim Co-Artistic Producer
Dancemakers is searching for an Interim Co-Artistic Producer to cover a 12 month parental leave
Online
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 9, 2026
