Our DanceWeekend’24 Artist Feature is Dawson Lloyd of Impetus Movement as apart of our online film screenings!

Friday, January 26th, 2024 at 7pm VIRTUALLY.

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/dawsonlloyddance/

About Impetus Movement:

Impetus Movement is a Toronto Based dance company that consist of 10 dancer and 3 apprentices. Along with our dance company we offer training courses for dancers to grow and flourish in a welcoming environment. Contemporary film series was created to give dancers the opportunity to train in film setting and what it is like to work behind the camera while being in a creative process.

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself/your company?

My name is Dawson Lloyd and I am a dancer, choreographer and teacher working in Toronto. I have had the opportunity to create works for shows over the past couple years, as well as teach around the city at various drop in centres and Workshops. I have founded my own dance company called Impetus Movement which is a contemporary dance company that consists of 10 company dancers and 3 assistants. We are excited to be working on a live show for 2024.

What will you be sharing at DanceWeekend’24?

I will be sharing a film that was made part of a training course called 17. This worked was created over the course of 8 weeks with 17 fabulous dancers and artist, then was taken to a film studio. This work represents a time in my life where something began and the journey it has taken me on to overcome. This is a work about trauma and the path you go on in order to overcome and work through challenges in your life.

How has the pandemic shifted your work as a professional dance artist?

Over the course of the pandemic I have realized how much technology has advanced and how it was a way for everyone to stay in touch. See loved ones, share art and keep a connection with the world. The pandemic has opened my eyes to the world of film making and how this art form can bring ideas to life live stage cannot.

Please share what you are most looking forward to at DanceWeekend?

I am really looking forward to seeing all these incredible artist showcase their work and get to experience the workshop being offered.

Do you have any up-coming performances/workshops/events you would like to share?

My dance company Impetus movement is currently working on a live production for the spring of 2024 and im excited to share those details when they become available. follow our instagram to stay up to date on that!

In 1 or 2 sentences, what does dance mean to you?

Dance to me means passion, release and breathe. Without it I dont know where I would be it is complete freedom to me.

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Stay Up to Date with Dawson Lloyd & Impetus Movement at their social media links below:

Instagram – Dawson Lloyd

Instagram – Impetus Movement