Thanks so much to everyone who attended our Season Launch!

Our 2020-2021 programming includes a commissioned work by Jera Wolfe, a new Guest Artist in Residence opportunity, new work by Jolene Bailie, WCD’s Emerging Artist Initiative, new virtual content, an evening of self-created solos by Guest Artists, Linnea Swan and Sara Porter, and more. We look forward to collaborating with these artists, their collaborators, and the dancers.

For those who could not attend in person, and to see a solo performance by Shawn Maclaine, please join us online. 

Our online launch will be available to view online, and at no cost, until October 25, 2020. 

WCD was thrilled to host its first live event in over six months! Our season launch included solo performances by dancers, Carol-Ann Bohrn and Shawn Maclaine, in the solos, Altered Aspects and Covid Sonata, choreography by Jolene Bailie. 

Subscriptions are now on sale!

Purchase your subscription HERE.

We are thrilled to offer a three show subscription series. Our 2020-2021 subscription series includes new works by Jera Wolfe and Jolene Bailie, and an evening of self-created solos by Linnea Swan and Sara Porter, with performances running in December, April, and May.


The health and safety of patrons, staff, and artists is important to us. We are committed to delivering programming and performances within government recommendations and with physical distancing. Most of our events will host a maximum of 25 patrons. Guarantee your seat by subscribing today!

Graphic Design: Urban Ink

We are delighted to present live performances November 4th to 7th at The Rachel Browne Theatre! 

Choreography: Jolene Bailie
Dancers: Julious Gambalan, Shayla Rudd, Justine Erickson, Andres Felipe Jimenez Mejia, Sophie Milord

November 4th - 1:00pm
November 5th - 1:00pm
November 6th - 8:00pm
November 7th - 4:00pm & 8:00pm

Physical distancing measures will be in place, seating is limited to a maximum of 25 patrons per performance.

Due to COVID-19, tickets must be purchased in advance (no walk ups please). Patrons are requested to wear masks. Tickets are $15. Purchase tickets HERE.

Link to WCD’s safety protocols HERE.

WCD’s Emerging Artist Initiative is in partnership with The School of Contemporary Dancers.

Photo: Leif Norman
Dancer: Shayla Rudd

WCD gratefully acknowledges the support from The Manitoba Arts Council’s Strengthen Grant program. WCD received $4 062 to support website re-development.



Photo: Mark Dela Cruz
From Season Launch, in photo:  Evan Wohlgemut (Venue Technician), Carol-Ann Bohrn (Dancer), Jolene Bailie (Artistic Director), Shawn Maclaine (Dancer), Ian Mozdzen (Host), Paige Lewis (Stage Manager)  

We recently added new signage at WCD. We are delighted with our new window decals!



Photo: Jolene Bailie

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.  



Please consider donating to WCD. We are happy to accept donations in any amount. 

Donations with tax receipts can be made in mere seconds online through Canada Helps HERE.

Photo: Mark Dela Cruz

THANK YOU TO OUR 2020-2021 SEASON DONORS:
 

CREATORS $1000+
The Asper Foundation
Gail Asper, O.C., O.M., LL.D. and Michael Paterson

PERFORMERS $500+
Blair Philpott

IMPROVISORS $250+
Leo and Patricia Waisberg

SUPPORTERS $100+
Calvin Hawley
Mary J Sharrif
Anonymous

ENTHUSIASTS under $100
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