Alison MacDonald
Articles by Alison MacDonald
Dancing on the Edge – Building connection through dance, artistry and culture
July 10 2023 CultureIn its 35th year and working on building back after the pandemic, the Dancing on the Edge Festival returns with all its creativity, collaboration and innovative choreography from July 6 to July 15. …
A newcomer’s appreciation of Canadian values
April 24 2023 ImmigrationSpeaking with Veronika Kotyk about her recent work, A Nest in the North, revealed the kindness, unexpected support and welcoming hospitality of Canadians to new immigrants, refugees and displaced …
Dancers of Damelahamid - Family, connection, artistry and tradition
March 20 2023 CultureComing full circle from 2003 to 2023, the Dancers of Damelahamid are back at The Dance Centre on March 30th. Their performance of Spirit and Tradition, a sizeable production for family audiences, …
Food, family, friends – Customs and traditions for Nowruz
March 6 2023 CommunityTurning the corner into March and the promise of spring, with the flowers coming up, warmer temperatures and more hours of daylight, another holiday approaches. March 21 is the Afghan New Year, or …
Broken Chord - Dance as history, identity, trauma and healing across borders
February 20 2023 CultureFrom Soweto and Johannesburg and through Belgium, France, Spain, London, Germany, Austria and Hungary, choreographer Gregory Maqoma is bringing Broken Chord to the Vancouver public.
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Finding community
February 6 2023 CommunityCommunity support and economic solidarity are alive in Surrey in a safe, respectful and welcoming space for those committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and challenging traditional concepts …