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DANCE CANVAS
INTRODUCING THE NEXT GENERATION
Streaming October 4th - 31st
Featuring the work of our 2020 Choreographers: Kaila Carter, Catherine Messina, Vanessa Zabari & Mary Beth Stinson, and a solo choreographed by Dance Canvas, Artistic Director, Angela Harris.
This performance hosts a cast of 20 Atlanta based professional dancers, spoken word artist, Abyss, and Musician/Composer, Chris Gravely, and highlights the work that was paused due to Covid-19 shutdowns. Watch to see the perseverance of the artists who waited and worked during the pandemic to have their pieces come to stage 12-months later.
Filmed by Pandako Media, this streamed event allows audiences to be in the theater with us from the comfort of home!
1-Month Stream access link: $15.00
October 24th (*See below for class times)
Come join us for our 1st Artist-to-Artist class of the 2021-22 Season, as we welcome Ailey Master Teacher, Nasha Thomas.
The workshops are presented as part of The City of Atlanta’s ELEVATE and are FREE and open to the entire Atlanta community. The classes are split by level (Pre-registration required):
2:00 - 3:00 pm - Community - All levels
3:15 - 4:45 pm - Professional - Int./Adv.*
(*Dancers must be at least 16 years of age to participate in the Professional workshop.)
Up Next:
ANNOUNCING DANCE CANVAS’ 2021-22 CHOREOGRAPHERS:
Choreographer Career Development Initiative (CCDI):
- Atarius Armstrong (ATL)
- Dara Nicole Capley (Boston, MA)
- Monica Hogan Thysell (NYC/ATL)
- Enrique Villacreses (Miami)
- Thulani Vereen (ATL)
- Dorinda & Zach Walker (Nashville/ATL)
- Patsy Collins (ATL)
Dance Canvas: On Film
- Chantené Doss
- Dana Sokolowski
We are so excited to work with these talented artists this season! Stay tuned as we introduce you to them and their work…Plus, it’s not too early to save the date for their performances and film screenings on March 24th-26th 2022 at the Ferst Center for the Arts!
CHOREO CHAT
Get to know the Dance Canvas artists
SEASON I:
Dance Canvas Artistic Director, Angela Harris, catches up with some of the talented choreographers from seasons past! We learn about each choreographers' path to becoming a professional choreographer. We also check-in on how each choreographer is fairing during the beginning of the quarantine. Then, we throw it back to past performances with excerpts from their acclaimed work.
FEATURED ARTISTS: Dana Woodruff, Juel D. Lane, Lonnie Davis, Gierre Godley, Braeden Barnes, Annalee Traylor, Britt Fishel, & Angela Harris
SEASON II:
FEATURED ARTISTS: Catherine Messina, Kaila Carter, The Tap Rebels,
Terelyn Jones & Thulani Vereen
DANCE CANVAS' mission is to provide opportunities and venues to increase the awareness of professional dance in the metro Atlanta area!
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We support emerging professional choreographers through our Choreographer Career Development Initiative, providing resources for choreographers to develop, create and produce new work!
We engage the community in dance related workshops and experiences. Through our Artist-to-Artist (FREE Series), our annual Performance Series, and our FREE Community events, we interact with audiences and present World Premiere dance to Atlanta!
We expose students and young adults to the world of professional dance through outreach programs, National partnerships and our 4-week DC NEXT program!
JOIN US AS WE MOVE YOU!
Youth Programs & Outreach
Introducing the Next Generation...EXPOSURE
Dance Canvas' Youth Programs range from outreach for elementary school students to intensive dance training for students seeking careers in dance. We pride ourselves on our local and national partnerships which expand our students' access and networks!
Our partners:
“Dance is music made visible!”
- George Balanchine
Become a Partner
Make a donation...Volunteer...Join us!
We couldn't do what we do without the generosity and support of our Supporting Partners and Volunteer Partners. There are fun, art-filled benefits for all Dance Canvas partners - All Season Long!
We would love for you to join us this season!
Contact Us
INFO@DANCECANVAS.COM / TEL: 404-384-7140
We look forward to you joining us for our 14th Season and Beyond!
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