Dance Victoria

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We asked our team which dance company they’re most looking forward to next season. Here’s what Larissa Sharma, DV Community Engagement Manager, is excited for: ⁠

"As a Winnipeg kid, seeing Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s "Nutcracker" each holiday season was pure magic—and my very first introduction to dance. It left an indelible mark on me. Now, living in Victoria, it feels so special to experience that same beloved tradition with my young daughter, especially with the incredible live music of the Victoria Symphony. Being able to pass that gift of wonder on to her feels truly full circle."

Learn more about the full 2026/27 season at https://dancevictoria.com/dance-at-the-royal-series!

A heartfelt thank you to Dance Victoria Residency Artist Idan Cohen, Artistic Director of Ne.Sans Opera & Dance, dance artists Emma Galvin and Will Jessup, cellist Joanne Jiang, and the local dancers who joined us for the Rough Cut showing of "Bach Dances" last week.

It was a privilege to witness this work-in-progress take shape during Idan’s stay at DV Studios, and to share in the creative process alongside such talented artists.

📸 "Bach Dances" at DV Studios

Matriarchs Uprising festival premieres in Victoria this weekend, from June 18–20.

Join us at our Quadra Village Studios on June 19 + 20 for "Zaagi’idiwin: Our Mothering Heart", a triple-bill by choreographers Samantha Sutherland, Sophie Dow, and Olivia C. Davies. Please note that the Saturday performance will also include a post-show conversation and Q&A with the artists.

Alongside performances, the festival offers community workshops and circle conversations led by Indigenous artists, fostering connection and knowledge-sharing among participants.

Explore the full schedule at https://dancevictoria.com/performances/matriarchs-uprising

📸 "Journals of Adoption" by Sophie Dow. Photo: Chris Randle

Join DV Residency Artist Tara Cheyenne Performance (Vancouver) for a live instalment of "The Talking S**t Show" at DV Studios on June 26 at 12:00 pm.

In this Rough Cut Studio Showing, Artistic Director Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg combines dance-theatre, elements of stand-up comedy, vibes of late-night talk shows, and raucous daytime TV energy. The performance features local community dancers who participated in Cheyenne Friedenberg's Artist Residency at DV Studios.

The project will shine an unconventional spotlight on artists: the ‘sh*t’ we make up, and the ‘sh*t’ we deal with along the way, while nurturing a platform for audience/witnesses and other artists to challenge, confront, rage, and love together in the presence of each other.

Free to attend. RSVP required.

Visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tara-cheyenne-performance-rough-cut-studio-showing-tickets-1991722627996?aff=oddtdtcreator