Looking Back, Dancing Forward

In 2024 Dancemakers is 50 years old.

This is a time of crucial and critical looking back for Dancemakers. As a way to commemorate this anniversary, we worked with Artist Researchers to read “against the grain” of our archive, which is housed at Dance Collection Danse (DCD) located at 2 Carlton St Unit 1303 in Tkaranto.

Each artist researcher was given a one-week (paid) Writing Residency at Dance Collection Danse (or remotely using DCD’s digital archives) with the intention to produce content that will permanently live on our website.

Inspiration for this includes:

Artists

Carol Anderson

Carol Anderson was a founding member of Dancemakers in 1974 and she performed with the company for 15 years.

Four Scythe

Four is an Educator, SFX Artist, Product Designer, currently an Expressive Arts Therapist in training.

Katie Adams Gossage

Katie Adams Gossage is a dance artist originally from Montreal, now collaborating, creating, performing, and leading in Toronto.

Lucy Rupert

Lucy is a dancer, choreographer, art-science researcher, and writer.

Roxy Menzies

Roxy Menzies seamlessly weaves the disciplines of dance, writing, and healing arts.

Raymundo Moreno

Raymundo Moreno is a Mexican, passionate dancer, and choreographer dedicated to exploring the transformative power of the Dance and Theatre.

Tamara Jones

Tamara Jones’ practice uses experimental video and site-specific performance to explore bureaucratic architecture, urban choreography, and the politics of public space.

Mairéad Filgate

Mairéad Filgate (Montreal/Toronto) is a Dora Mavor Moore Award winning performer (Ensemble – Public Recordings) and choreographer (with Throwdown Collective), and a K.M. Hunter and Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prize nominee.

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

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Shoe Dreams Performance Lecture

Step into the world of tap dance with Rumi Jeraj and Travis Knights as they take you on an engaging journey through the history, artistry, and innovation of tap shoes.

Bata Shoe Museum
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Dance&Care

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Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre (PARC)
Feb 22, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026