2014 will mark the 26th anniversary of the Dancing on the Edge Festival;
one of Canada’s longest running contemporary dance festivals!
HOSTED BY TARA CHEYENNE FRIEDENBERG
Performed by Zhenya Cerneacov, Mairéad Filgate, Brodie Stevenson.
Throwdown Collective returns with their third
and most daring piece yet. This time the dynamic trio combines
their signature high-paced and energetic physicality with a vaguely vintage car.
Come see the trio re-invent the classic afternoon drive.
First premiered at Dusk Dances 2013.
Performed by Meghan Goodman, Julia Carr and Susan Kania
In a salute to the majestic tree, be graceful in the wind
celebrates the spirit, magic and mystery of the West Coast rainforest.
This enchanting trio features original music composed by
Phil Thomson and costume design by Maggie Winston.
Premieres in Dusk Dances 2014.
“Set against the natural landscape of your neighbourhood park, Dusk Dances takes you from the highly physical, to the gently magical, and the charmingly fun. Your journey is accompanied by a host who leads you to selected dance pieces located in different areas throughout the park. Featuring some of Canada’s most innovative dancers and choreographers, and now in its 18th season, Dusk Dances continues to be a delight for audiences of all ages.”
Sylvie Bouchard, Festival Director
Dusk Dances rarely cancels a show in advance of the start time due to poor weather. All of our artists and volunteers are present at the park (even if it's pouring), and should the clouds part, the sun start to shine, and it's safe to perform, they are ready to go. An announcement is generally made at the park between 7pm and 7:30pm if the show has been cancelled.
A good rule of thumb to assess whether or not to attend a Dusk Dances performance when the weather looks bad: if it's raining where you are when you need to leave to come to the park, perhaps think about coming on a different night.
Catch-up Performances/Rain Matinees:
If Dusk Dances loses two or more performances to rain in one week, we will endeavour to have a catch-up performance on the Sunday of that week at 2pm, weather permitting. This performance would be in addition to the scheduled Sunday 7pm performance. If a catch-up performance looks likely, we will leave a message to this effect on the info-line 416.504.6429 x41, and we will also post an announcement about it on your park's web page.
- August 8th: Outdoor dance festival celebrates its 20th season with magical new work
(Source: CREW Magazine, crewmagazine.com)
- August 5th: Dusk Dances’ roving dance feast under the sky is intoxicatingly charming: review
(Source: Michael Crabb, Toronto Star, thestar.com)
- August 5th: Le parc Withrow devient l’écrin de six ballets de danse (Source: Marion Vagner, L'Express, lexpress.to)
- August 4th: Interview with Sylvie Bouchard on CBC Metro Morning (Source: Morgan Passi, CBC, cbc.ca)
- August 2nd: Interview with Sylvie Bouchard on Radio Canada 'Un après-midi d'été' (Source: Francine Ravel, Radio Canada, radio-canada.ca)
- August: Dusk Dances celebrates 20 Years!
(Source: Alex Wright, SNAP Beaches, snapbeaches.com)
- July 31st: Dusk Dances still twinkling in its 20th season (Source: Michael Crabb, Toronto Star, thestar.com)
- July 28th: Two Decades of Dusk Dances (Source: Christopher Jones, livewithculture.ca)
- July 19th: Interview with Sylvie Bouchard on EviDance Radio (Source: Ted Fox, CIUT FM 89.5 EviDance - evidanceradio.com)
- May 29th: Hot Summer Guide: Find the magic of movement in dance (Source: Glenn Sumi, NOW MAgazine, nowtoronto.com)
Sylvie Bouchard in Unquiet Winds Photo:Joseph Michael Photography
7:00 PM - Band starts
7:30 PM - Dances start
PWYC - $10 suggested minimum donation
Portside Park is located on E Waterfront Rd and Main street.
More info: 604-689-0691