In 2008, David Danzon resigned as Co Artistic Director and Sylvie Bouchard was made Festival Director of Dusk Dances Inc.
June 26-29, 2008. Chatham, Tecumseh Park.
Co-produced with the Kiwanis Theatre.
Hosted by Madame Beaucoup/Lisa Anne Ross. Opening Act: Sylvie Bouchard / David Danzon - Les Moutons.
William Yong / Zata Omm Dance Projects, with Tenterhooks
Kate Franklin, with Automaton Theatre
Nova Bhattacharya and Louis Laberge-Côté, with Romeo and Juliet before parting
Sylvie Bouchard, with La gigue en souvenirs
Jamie Johnston, with Chaordic
July 3- 6, 2008. Jane/Wilson Toronto, Chalkfarm Park.
Co-produced with the Doorsteps Neighbourhood Services.
Hosted by Blakka Ellis. Opening Band: Pan Fantasy.
William Yong / Zata Omm Dance Projects, with Tenterhooks
Sylvie Bouchard, with La Gigue en Souvenirs
Nylda "Lady Noyz" Gallardo-Lopez, with BREAKING BARRERAS
Menaka Thakkar, with Thillana
Brandon Roach, with Top Rated Masterpiece
July 9 - July 12, 2008. Vancouver, Stanley Park.
Presented by the Dancing on the Edge Festival.
Hosted by Madame Beaucoup/Lisa Anne Ross. Opening Act: Sylvie Bouchard / David Danzon - Les Moutons.
William Yong / Zata Omm Dance Projects, with Tenterhooks
Kate Franklin, with Automaton Theatre
Nova Bhattacharya and Louis Laberge-Côté, with Romeo and Juliet before parting
Sylvie Bouchard, with La gigue en souvenirs
Sarah Coffin
July 17 - 20, 2008. Haliburton, Head Lake Park.
Co-produced with the Haliburton Sculpture Forest.
Hosted by Madame Beaucoup/Lisa Anne Ross. Opening Act: Sylvie Bouchard / David Danzon - Les Moutons.
William Yong / Zata Omm Dance Projects, with Tenterhooks
Kate Franklin, with Automaton Theatre
Nova Bhattacharya and Louis Laberge-Côté, with Romeo and Juliet before parting
Sylvie Bouchard, with La gigue en souvenirs
Terri Matthews and Carrie Oke, with The Campire
July 24 - 27, 2008. Kingston, City Park.
Co-produced with Rising Sun Productions.
Hosted by Madame Beaucoup/Lisa Anne Ross. Opening Act: Sylvie Bouchard / David Danzon - Les Moutons.
William Yong / Zata Omm Dance Projects, with Tenterhooks
Kate Franklin, with Automaton Theatre
Nova Bhattacharya and Louis Laberge-Côté, with Romeo and Juliet before parting
Sylvie Bouchard, with La gigue en souvenirs
Aida Sulcs, with Just Play
July 31 - August 3, 2008. Deep River, Bill Rounding Park.
Co-produced with Summerfest.
Hosted by Madame Beaucoup/Lisa Anne Ross. Opening Act: Sylvie Bouchard / David Danzon - Les Moutons.
William Yong / Zata Omm Dance Projects, with Tenterhooks
Kate Franklin, with Automaton Theatre
Nova Bhattacharya and Louis Laberge-Côté, with Romeo and Juliet before parting
Sylvie Bouchard, with La gigue en souvenirs
Valerie Croy, with Friends, Dragonflies
August 2 - 5, 2008. Manitoulin Island, Old School Park (Downtown Mindemoya).
Co-produced with Manitoulin Family Resources.
Hosted by Madame Beaucoup/Lisa Anne Ross. Opening Act: Sylvie Bouchard / David Danzon - Les Moutons.
William Yong / Zata Omm Dance Projects, with Tenterhooks
Kate Franklin, with Automaton Theatre
Nova Bhattacharya and Louis Laberge-Côté, with Romeo and Juliet before parting
Sylvie Bouchard, with La gigue en souvenirs
Tini Pel
August 21 - 17, 2008. Toronto, Withrow Park.
Hosted by Madame Beaucoup/Lisa Anne Ross. Opening Band: The Goodtimes.
Sashar Zarif, with The Wishing Tree
Santee Smith, with Kaha:wi (excerpt)
Karen Kaeja, with Wedding Threads (premiere)
Louis-Martin Charest, with Blanche (excerpts)
Kate Franklin and Meredith Thompson, with Get On Board (premiere)
