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.
Read MoreGive the gift of local art, apparel, and crafts this holiday season while supporting Indigenous Artisans and strengthening representation within the Toronto arts community!
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read MoreJoshua Gallina, the creative director behind Bloody Nails Cinema and A Fake Cowboy, discusses new short film “The Greatest Shame”, telling a compelling story without dialogue, and using art to explore and express identity.
Read MoreToronto artist, Ben Maclean, just released his new double singles “Elixir” and “Dragonfruit”, and we’re here to give you the inside scoop behind the process and inspiration for them.
Read MoreBorn 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.
Read MoreGirl Gang Cabarets is an unboxed variety show at The Painted Lady. Featuring Canadian artists from various disciplines, Girl Gang Cabarets provides a space in Toronto to celebrate feminism and new art.
Read More“In honour of the philosophically filled film's 40th year in existence, we got to talking with Giulio after the screening all about Lynch, Eraserhead, and Lynch's differentiating film techniques.”
Read More“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!”
Read More“Our favourite part of Fried Records is the all ages shows that we put on. We want those gigs to keep getting bigger and bigger. Safety’s our top priority, and we want to create a music scene that’s free of assault and discrimination.”
Read More“As a dancer, this made me think of all of the stereotypes my competitive team and I have had to deal with throughout our careers, and how predominantly untrue or inaccurate they have proved to be.”
Read More"Being Flawless is the act of willingly accepting the hardships that life brings you and making the most of this beautiful life we have - which is the only one we will ever know."Read More
