As we begin our 56th season, we are committed to delivering programming and performances within government recommendations, including creating and presenting work with physical distancing. We are excited to offer a three show subscription series, new creations, and a return to live performances.
This month we are thrilled to participate in events with Culture Days, Nuit Blanche, and Cinematheque.
Dancer: Carol-Ann Bohrn Photo: Leif Norman
Join us for WCD’s Season Launch
Be the first to hear about WCD’s 2020-2021 season!
Join us on the opening day of Culture Days, Friday, September 25, 7:30pm at The Rachel Browne Theatre. This is a free event; more information can be found HERE.
Physical distancing measures will be in place; seating is limited. Due to COVID-19, attendance at this event is by advance reservation only. For those who cannot attend in person, we will share our season launch online and in our October newsletter.
Reservations open two weeks prior to event with more details to be announced.
Dancer: Warren McClelland
Photo: Leif Norman
Nuit Blanche
WCD will present a video installation at Nuit Blanche on Saturday, September 26th.
WCD’s video will be projected on WCD’s window facing Old Market Square; look up to our neon signs and you will see our video!
The video can be viewed with physical distancing and from Old Market Square from 7:30 - 10:30pm. Your closest viewing point is from the McKim Building parking lot.
This is a free event; more information can be found HERE.
Cunningham 3D
WCD is thrilled to participate as a partner with Cinematheque for Cunningham 3D!
“Magic of 3D... jarringly beautiful” – Marina Harrs, The New Yorker
“Thrilling...beautiful” – Brian Siebert, The New York Times
Merce Cunningham is profiled in Alla Kovgan’s 3D documentary, featuring signature works and archival footage of Cunningham, John Cage, and Robert Rauschenberg.
Physical distancing measures and COVID-19 precautions will be in place. Cinematheque is operating at reduced capacity. Please review Cinematheque’s Safety Precautions HERE.
Stabilization Grant and COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund
WCD gratefully acknowledges support from the Stabilization Grant program from The Winnipeg Foundation. The Stabilization Grant program was created in response to the unprecedented challenges not-for-profit organizations are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you to the community of donors and donor advisors who support the grant programs offered by The Winnipeg Foundation.
WCD gratefully acknowledges support from the COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund from The Canada Council for the Arts. The Government of Canada set aside funds for The Canada Council for the Arts to support arts organizations facing revenue loss as a result of COVID-19.
Dancer: Jolene Bailie
Photo: Leif Norman
The Rachel Browne Theatre
Over the summer, and while we were closed due to COVID-19, we completed some painting inside the theatre. We now have a freshly painted wall and door.
Photo: Jolene Bailie
Support Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers
WCD exists to serve Winnipeg and beyond through the creation and presentation of contemporary dance. Our work gathers people together to share, appreciate, and contribute to the development of contemporary dance in Winnipeg, often challenging societal norms and presenting diverse perspectives.
Donations with tax receipts can be made in mere seconds online through Canada Helps HERE.
Dancer: Shawn Maclaine
Photo: Leif Norman
THANK YOU TO OUR 2020-2021 SEASON DONORS:
CREATORS $1000+
The Asper Foundation
Gail Asper, O.C., O.M., LL.D. and Michael Paterson
IMPROVISORS $250+
Leo and Patricia Waisberg
SUPPORTERS $100+
Calvin Hawley
Mary J Sharrif
Anonymous
ENTHUSIASTS under $100
Anonymous
Please consider donating to WCD;
we are happy to accept donations in any amount.
With the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Manitoba Arts Council, the Winnipeg Arts Council, and the Winnipeg Foundation!
