Announcing TDT’s 2021/22 Season
If there’s one thing we know about TDT is that it is never fixed and always evolving. That is why we are thrilled to announce not only the artistic programming for the 2021/22 Season, but also the company’s fresh new visual identity!
This marks the first season fully programmed by Andrew Tay, featuring more opportunities for independent artists than ever before, more choreographers coming in to work with the TDT ensemble, and more collaborations across different disciplines while also in dialogue with the diverse spectrum of current dance practices in Toronto.
“I’ve been thinking a lot about the Toronto dance scene, especially its independent artists who have been particularly affected by the pandemic and have experienced increased isolation compared to colleagues in other cities. In response, I’ve dedicated a large part of our programming to independent artists, including initiatives designed to stimulate connections between local dance practitioners and artists across Canada and Internationally. New for TDT this season is the addition of unique concept events, which will bring together audiences and artists through performance experiences outside of typical stage productions. It’s an exciting counterpart to the incredible ensemble work that will be happening and I’m truly looking forward to having face-to-face interactions with the TDT public for the first time!” — Andrew Tay, Artistic Director
Season highlights include:
- Premiere of a full-length creation by multi-hyphenate artist and artivist Rodney Diverlus with the TDT ensemble
- Performance Clash, an event where ten artists outside of dance will be paired with ensemble members to create short works
- The first live Toronto edition of Andrew Tay and Sasha Kleinplatz’s popular event Short&Sweet
- A culinary and dance fusion event The Disko Piknik, turning the traditional picnic lunch on its head
While launching this exhilarating new season, we have also unveiled our new logo and visual identity, designed to redefine TDT in the present moment while making space for what’s to come. A more symbolic look, the ‘T’s in the logo are transformed to represent a performance space, with dance taking centre stage. Developed with Trajectory Brands Inc., this visual identity is meant to spark curiosity and offer new expressive possibilities that mirrors the creative potential of the company as a dance provocateur and artistic hub.
Watch the 2021/22 Season Reveal Here
Whether it’s online or in person, we hope you can join us throughout the year to connect with others, feed your creative curiosity, and see what awaits in dance this season!