Cinq à Sept (reception)
Please join us for mocktails and some real talk!

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.

If you have access needs, please be in touch and we would be glad to see what’s possible together. 

Friday July 7 from 5pm-7pm
In person at the Citadel - 304 Parliament St in Toronto

Air purifiers will be in use. Masks are very welcome. If possible, rapid testing at home is appreciated.