Dance News
Results from the National Arts and Culture Impact Survey (NACIS), conducted in November 2020, are now available. In total, 2,001 individuals and organizations from across Canada completed the survey.
On January 20, 2021 the Globe and Mail reported that The Canada Revenue Agency is backtracking on its message to artists that grants cannot be used as income in the calculation of eligibility for emergency coronavirus benefits.
Due to circumstances related to the ongoing pandemic we have made the decision to postpone Dance Weekend'21 until spring of this year. Dance Ontario is committed to bringing you an exciting weekend jam-packed full of unique dance performances, films and workshops. We are delaying this flagship event to ensure that all of the amazing talent and activities planned for the two-day showcase can be presented safely. We look forward to hosting our first ever fully virtual Dance Weekend and invite you to come dance with us in just a few months.
COME DANCE WITH US!
Dance Ontario invites our members to join us in a special digital film project, choreographed by Alysa Pires, filmed and performed by you!
All you need is a camera on your phone or laptop, and some space to move. Your living room or even backyard could make for a great backdrop! Some dance experience required.
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is extending most orders currently in force under the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act, 2020 (ROA) for another 30 days.
Full press release
List of orders https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/20r17
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) welcomes Heather Alinsangan as she begins her new role as Director of Research and Evaluation. Heather steps into the position following the December retirement of her predecessor, Kathryn Townshend.
Heather Alinsangan has more than 15 years of experience leading and implementing quantitative and qualitative research initiatives as well as strategic planning, performance measurement, policy development and advocacy.
For the past 22 years, Jennifer Watkins has been the administrative backbone of the Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company (EESDC). An experienced programmer, producer, and consultant, Jennifer has facilitated the creative work of the company by securing operating funds from all three levels of government, increasing the company’s presence by developing programming and workshops, developing budgets, and managing the intricacies of the day-to-day operations at EESDC.
Province Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Reduce Mobility
DanceWeekend goes Digital in 2021
A full weekend of dance films, documentaries, new digital dance creations workshops and more!
Featuring wolrd premieres from Rodney Diverlus and Matthew Cuff.
Stay tuned for more info.