A journey exploring Japanese performing arts
Yayoi Hirano’s talk at the Nikkei National Museum will discuss her research and experience travelling through Japan to study the Japanese performing arts that came before Kabuki.
Hirano was…
Dance
Featured Articles
-
February 9 2015 Culture -
February 9 2015 Culture Dance for Black History
Samba Fusion dances history.This year, bring your dancing shoes for a special celebration of the Black History Month.
On …
-
December 8 2014 Culture Fighting to the sound of Brazilian Music in Richmond
Philip Gensaya, a pupil of Contra-Mestre Barrãozinho teaches capoeira, a Brazilian martial art, in Richmond. He’s been spreading his teachings throughout the city for about four years. His …
-
November 17 2014 Culture A waking dream: Keeping ballet alive in Vancouver
Coastal City Ballet dancers hard at work in their company class.| All photos by David Cooper.Coastal City Ballet (CCB) will…
More from Dance
-
October 20 2014 Culture Dance and dialogue a marriage of Undivided Colours
Photo courtesy of Co. ERASGAUndivided Colours, a collection of performances by five international Asian artists, showcases …
-
September 22 2014 Culture Polynesian dance preserves traditions and creates resiliency
The graceful movements of Hawaiian dance will be evoking cultural identity and healing the presentation of Aloha Polynesia.
Hawaiian dance teacher, Paddy Kauhane was born in Honolulu, Hawaii with …
-
September 22 2014 Culture Philippine music and dance workshop at Culture Days mirrors past while reflecting present
The Philippine Music and Dance Workshop, hosted by the Multicultural Helping House
Society’s 55+ers outreach in Richmond, is one of the thousands of free interactive activities offered across … -
June 23 2014 Culture Native Girl Syndrome pushes its audience into the shattering stories of the streets
Performer Karian Iraola in Native Girl Syndrome. | Photo by Marc J Chalifoux.Self-destruction and addiction, cultural …
-
May 26 2014 Culture DVOTE performers uncover the intimacies and intricacies of relationships
Photo courtesy of The Cultch
Relationships are never simple. In fact, they are one of the most complicated and challenging … -
February 17 2014 Culture Dancing stirs community spirit: building welcoming neighbourhoods key to engaged communities
Flashmob dancers posing for a photo during practice. | Photo courtesy of Olga ShcherbynaInstead of finding the right words …