This season, we are thrilled to present five student matinees, with an eclectic collection of dance styles. From contemporary to South African and Kathak dance, DanceWorks will present exciting works from a diverse group of artists. Check out out the full list of matinee performances and dates.
STUDENT MATINEES 2014 – 2015

elsewhere (contemporary, 5 dancers)
elsewhere is a piece about what has happened and how it leaves a trace on our bodies, our gestures, and the space between us. It is the uncomfortable point where the inevitability of our responses becomes visible; where control, strength and empathy are temporary. A work for five remarkable dancers, elsewhere speaks to resilience in the face of unknowing.
Here is a sneak peek video teaser (password is ‘download’)
Choreographer: Heidi Strauss / adelheid dance
Date: Friday, September 26, 2014 at 12:30pm
Location: Harbourfront Centre Theatre (formerly Enwave Theatre) 231 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Tickets: $10.00 for students and FREE for teachers.
Contact: Contact Catherine Romano, Education & Outreach Manager, at education@danceworks.ca or call 416-204-1082.
SPECIAL WORKSHOP AVAILABLE! DanceWorks is pleased to offer an in-school Workshop led by Heidi Strauss. The workshop focuses on collaboration and the development of trust between dancers. Improvisational tasks and structures will be used to examine ways to communicate, test boundaries, and enter into pacts together. Students will discover aspects of the creation process involved in the development of elsewhere. (Additional fee applies)
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NTU and Skwatta (contemporary / South African dance, 1 dancer)
The unique language and approach to dance making of South African artist Vincent Mantsoe has captivated audiences around the world. With a dance practice that integrates traditional and contemporary forms, Mantsoe’s electric performances, workshops and master classes have left a lasting impression in our community.
Choreographer: Vincent Mantsoe
Date: Friday, January 30, 2015 at 12:30pm
Location: Harbourfront Centre Theatre (formerly Enwave Theatre) 231 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Tickets: $10.00 for students and FREE for teachers.
Contact: Contact Catherine Romano, Education & Outreach Manager, at education@danceworks.ca or call 416-204-1082.
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Ce n’est pas la fin du monde / It’s not the end of the world (contemporary, 7 dancers) Renowned for his striking works featuring male dancers, Québec’s award-winning choreographer, Sylvain Émard, plunges seven dancers into the hurly-burly of a contemporary world undergoing massive change. Their only language is movement, the music of bodies electrified by a shared feeling of urgency.
Choreographer: Sylvain Émard
Date: Friday, February 27, 2015 at 12:30pm
Location: Fleck Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Tickets: $10.00 for students and FREE for teachers.
Contact: Contact Catherine Romano, Education & Outreach Manager, at education@danceworks.ca or call 416-204-1082.
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Scars Are All The Rage and what goes between (contemporary, 4 dancers)
This double bill features the work of creators Marie France Forcier and Tracey Norman, whose choreography is aesthetically different enough to be complimentary, astutely crafted and rich in compelling imagery. Forcier’s Scars are All the Rage and Norman’s what goes between explore the impact of loss and transformation, promising a balanced program of satisfying new dance works.
Choreographers: Marie France Forcier and Tracey Norman
Date: Friday, March 13, 2015 at 12:30pm
Location: Harbourfront Centre Theatre (formerly Enwave Theatre) 231 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Tickets: $10.00 for students and FREE for teachers.
Contact: Contact Catherine Romano, Education & Outreach Manager, at education@danceworks.ca or call 416-204-1082.
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Paratopia (Kathak, 1 dancer)
Paratopia is a selection of works exploring the parameters of Kathak dance and Indian classical dance aesthetics in the 21st century. Choreographed by award-winning artist Bageshree Vaze, the works highlight signature qualities of Kathak dance: complex footwork, sparkling pirouettes, intricate facial and hand gestural language, and dynamic movements.
Choreographer: Bageshree Vaze
Date: Friday, April 24, 2015 at 12:30pm
Location: Harbourfront Centre Theatre (formerly Enwave Theatre) 231 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Tickets: $10.00 for students and FREE for teachers.
Contact: Contact Catherine Romano, Education & Outreach Manager, at education@danceworks.ca or call 416-204-1082.
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