The Dancing on the Edge Festival Returns for its 34^th Year

Festival of Contemporary Dance takes centre stage July 7 to 16

at the Firehall Arts Centre (280 E. Cordova), Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie Street)

and various off-site locations in Vancouver

Single Tickets and EDGE Passes on Sale June 13!

Tickets and Info: https://tickets.firehallartscentre.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0

pay-what-you-wish from $15 to $35  and offsite outdoor FREE performances

One of the most eagerly anticipated events in British Columbia’s contemporary dance scene, the 34^th annual Dancing on the Edge Festival will kick off on July 7^th.  Festival Producer, Donna Spencer, is delighted that Canada’s oldest and longest running contemporary dance festival, will host live performances both indoor and outdoor for eagerly awaiting audiences.  This year’s DOTE will once again deliver high calibre, challenging and gorgeous dance delivering innovative and spell-binding works featuring World Premieres, North American and Western Canadian debuts, and works-in-progress from some of the most sought-after contemporary choreographers.

In celebration of our 34^thAnnual DOTE, the festival will include a presentation of over thirty extraordinary dance productions featuring both online and live stage performances showcasing artists from across Canada. On offer will be premieres of dance films, dance discussions, in studio performance at the Firehall Studio, theatre performances at the Firehall Arts Centre Theatre and Scotiabank Dance Centre and off-site performances at various Vancouver locations.

DOTE will bring dance in all shapes and forms to Vancouver audiences. The festival will present works from acclaimed Canadian artists including:  Zab Maboungou/Compagnie Danse NYATA NYATA (Montreal) Alexandra ‘Spicey’ Landé/Ebnflōh Dance Company (Montreal), and some of Vancouver’s most acclaimed companies including: Olivia C Davies/O.Dela Arts/Peppers Ghost New Media Collective, Vanessa Goodman/Action at a Distance, Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg/Tara Cheyenne Performance, Michelle Olson & Starr Muranko/Raven Spirit Dance, Alvin Erasga Tolentino/Co.ERASGA, James Gnam/Plastic Orchid Factory, Calder White, Rebecca Margolick, Kate Franklin & Jeremy O’Neill, an in studio presentation feat. Isak Enquist, and in partnership with The Dance Centre, a mixed bill presentation featuring works by Alexa Mardon, Francesca Frewer & Erika Mitsuhashi in various locations throughout the Scotiabank Dance Centre (theatre, studio and patio).

Please mark your calendars for July 7 – 16 and watch out for the full festival schedule announcement later in June!

SINGLE TICKETS available through the Firehall Arts Centre Box Office at 604.689.0926 or online.