We’re excited to introduce the two artists Dance Ontario’s Creative Partnerships Program is supporting this fall — premiering brand-new works at DanceWeekend’27!
Cipit by Irma Villafuerte
A contemporary dance and live-music work rooted in Salvadoran mythology. Inspired by the shapeshifting figures of Cipitío, Ciguanaba, and Cadejo, Cipit follows a child-spirit suspended between worlds — memory, myth, and transformation activated live through movement and sound.
Swallow Your Name by Aryana Malekzadeh
An intimate exploration of growing up Iranian in the diaspora, and the quiet ways we learn to hide parts of ourselves to belong. Blending Persian movement, text, and imagery, the piece is also an act of resistance, as dance remains banned in public in Iran today.
Two powerful new voices, two works-in-progress we’re honored to support. Follow along as they build toward the stage.