Dance Fachin on Fusing Climate Science and Dance to Revolutionize and Inspire

Under the direction of Emma Bartolomucci, Toronto based dance company Dance Fachin creates narrative driven works that make dance theatre accessible and engaging. In their newest piece, The Fourth R, Dance Fachin fuses climate science, dance, and video projections into an energizing presentation that addresses global warming. We chatted with Emma about The Fourth R and its mission to inspire young people to become climate advocates for the planet.

DanceChiara LucchettaJune 7, 2022dance, toronto dance, toronto dancer, dance company, dance theatre, theatreComment

Getting Behind the Camera with Aidan Tooth

Aidan Tooth is a Toronto-based dance artist; however, she wears more than one hat. She is also a self-taught photographer, currently making waves in the Toronto art-dance-photography scene. Keep reading to hear about Aidan’s story and how she followed her passions, leading her to where she is today.

DanceJulia MakMarch 9, 2022toronto dance, toronto dancer, toronto photography, toronto photographer

Space Lost and Space Gained

While studios and schools remain closed, moving around furniture has become the typical warm up for many dancers as space at home is scarce. Yet, The Playground Project has found a way to create and cherish space in a time when it is lacking.

Dance, Most PopularChiara LucchettaApril 21, 2021dance, toronto dance, contemporary dance, contemporary dance torontoComment

Sadie Segriff - Life and Art in Isolation

“Isolation has really changed the way I see dance now. I have been reflecting on how much I do it for myself and how much I do it for others.”

Toronto Dance Collective Off Course Footing Uses Public Spaces in the City to Their Advantage

Born out of a desire to promote artistic practices and make art accessible, Off Course Footing is a Toronto-based dance collective creating and performing work in public spaces in the city. Founded by Dawson Lloyd, Sadie Segriff, and Barbara Simms - all students of Ryerson University’s Performance Dance Program - Off Course Footing was started this summer with the idea that you can perform and create anywhere.

Toronto Arts Events You Have to Go to This December

Here's a list of arts events Purple Glow Mag recommends going to when you're tired of being held prisoner by the wind and snow.

"Timeless" - An Interview with Dark Dance Company Director Lineen Doung

“I started DARK Dance because I felt that the industry at the time needed a company to help dancers grow and become professionals. The initial spark was from the partnership with ABS Break Crew, but has now grown to become so much more. It started out as a professional company, and is now a training base for many dancers across Ontario!”

An Interview with Rock Bottom Movement Founder Alyssa Martin

“Ultimately, we want to give people little surprise performance treats as we gather our audiences together to escape into new worlds and adventures. We hope people will use our work as a little brain vacation to lighten up, ask questions, maybe laugh, maybe sing and leave with a new little dumpling of inspiration for their own creative lives, however that manifests for them!“

DanceOlivia HsuenJuly 26, 2017toronto dance, rock bottom movement, contemporary dance toronto, summerworksComment