Please note the schedule is subject to change.

Classes are drop-in (pre-registration not required) and suitable for all levels, including beginners.

12-1PM CLASS, Marcuse Studio, Level 7
Flamenco with Flamenco Rosario
An exciting introduction to flamenco led by a member of Vancouver’s renowned Flamenco Rosario.

12-1PM CLASS, Birmingham Studio, Level 3
Introduction to Tai Chi with Alex Litvinoff, Performance Clinic
Learn the basic moves and ideas of Chen Style Taijiquan, an ancient Chinese martial art. Participants will practice slow, calming movements mixed with quick, powerful ones, helping to build strength, flexibility, and balance while finding inner peace and focus. No experience is needed – just an open mind and a desire to explore the art of Taijiquan.

1-1.30PM STUDIO SHOWING, Jarislowsky Studio, Level 3
Good Bully with Adam Grant Warren (# 1: repeats 2-2.30pm)
In Good Bully, performer and wheelchair-user Adam Grant Warren combines his practices as a movement artist, writer, and theatre-maker to explore the tension – and the humour – between disability, masculinity, and the “dominance of the upright body.” Good Bully combines movement and text to take audiences from the hallways of Warren’s high-school in Newfoundland to his current home in Vancouver, where the echoes of an old desire to belong still surface – every time he falls over. This work-in-progress showing will also include a talkback.
Limited capacity.
Advisory: this work includes strong language and mature content.

1-2.30PM WORKSHOP, Birmingham Studio, Level 3
Expanding creativity: Image. Movement. Word. with Alina Sotskova, Voirelia Dance Hub
This workshop explores different avenues to access inspiration to move and dance. A fun mix of activities drawn from contemporary dance, writing, and imagery will invite participants to try out new ways of being creative in a supportive, guided environment. The activities will include improvised, choose-your-own adventure experiences within a proposed creative framework, connecting visual art imagery with movement and creative writing exercises. This workshop offers many creative practices to integrate in both daily life and in dance, using a variety of improvisational and contemporary dance ideas to tap into moving from joy and finding a mindful connection with dance.
Suitable for youth 16+ and adults, including individuals with physical limitations and/or disabilities or who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices. Wear comfortable clothing and bring pen and paper.

1-2PM CLASS, Kraul & Strate Studio, Level 4
Open Level Ballet Technique with SJ Dance Productions
An accessible ballet class for people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience. This inclusive class is focused on creating a positive space for learning technique and choreography. Perfect for anyone who loves to dance.

2-2.30PM STUDIO SHOWING, Jarislowsky Studio, Level 3
Good Bully with Adam Grant Warren (#2)
See above for details.

2-3PM CLASS, Marcuse Studio, Level 7
Introduction to Ballet Folklorico with Lourdes Ruiz, Mexican Dance Ensemble Vancouver
Ballet folklorico or folk dance is a combination of movements that represents Mexico’s myths, legends, tales, and traditions. It is rooted in the 1800s and was established as a sense of nationality after the Mexican Revolution. It is considered an essential part of Mexico’s identity and practiced around the world, as a beautiful art, full of energy, history and resilience.

2-3PM CLASS, Kraul & Strate Studio, Level 4
AfroBeats with Isaac Gasangwa, AfroBeats Van
A high-energy fusion of African and hip hop dance.

3-4PM CLASS, Jandali Studio, Level 4
Introduction to Vogue Femme with Posh Gvasalia Basquiat, Van Vogue Jam
Ralph Escamillan, aka Posh Gvasalia Basquiat, will break down the basic elements of Vogue Femme – a style that comes from the Femme Queens (Trans Women) of Ballroom – in an accessible and inviting learning experience.

3-4PM STUDIO SHOWING, Birmingham Studio, Level 3
Sky Dancers with Anusha Fernando/Shakti Dance
Conceived and directed by Anusha Fernando, Sky Dancers is a new work which emerged from a year-long gathering of six Bharata Natyam dance artists. The artists will share excerpts and talk about the creative process. The full work premieres October 4-6 at Scotiabank Dance Centre.

4-5PM SHOWING/CLASS, Marcuse Studio, Level 7
Flamenco with Lili Flamenco/Liat Har Lev
Liat Har Lev gives a flamenco demonstration and introductory workshop, with live percussion.

4-5PM WORKSHOP, Jarislowsky Studio, Level 3
Flowing Verse: Dance, Breath + Poetry with Rachel Helten, Soma Anima Arts (aka Kinesis Dance)
Explore the wisdom of the body and imagination through gentle breathwork, poetry, and guided dance improvisation. The workshop will begin with grounding breath to calm the nervous system, allowing participants to become fully present. Brief free writing will foster unfiltered self-expression and deepen connection to oneself. Using poetic imagery, we will generate movement that explores facets of who we are in the moment, nurturing creative flow and igniting the imagination. This class aims to connect participants to their inner muse, offering a sense of freedom while exploring both inner and outer realms. All bodies, identities, and experience levels are welcome. The space is inclusive and adaptable to individual needs. Please bring comfortable clothing to move in, and a pen and journal/paper.

4.30-5PM STUDIO SHOWING, Faris Family Studio, Level 1
Agrimony with Sophie Dow + Laura Reznek
Sophie Dow and Laura Reznek’s radiant dance/music collaboration Agrimony examines our desperate search for authenticity within a society that forces us to mask our truest selves. This is a sneak peek at excerpts of the work, which has its West Coast premiere September 20-21 at Scotiabank Dance Centre.

Photos: Mexican Dance Ensemble/Tom Gould; VanVogueJam/Matt Korinek; Voirelia Dance Hub/Gemma Crowe