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.
Body & Light
This month we are thrilled to share new images from Body and Light!
We are really excited about this show, the first full-length work for WCD by our new Artistic Director, Jolene Bailie.
“Body and Light are themes that have come back to me daily during the Covid-19 pandemic. With so many questions encircling me every day, two things became constant. We cannot escape the body and we need light. Whether that light is the light that is inside us, or it is experiencing a sunrise or a sunset, or it is finding light when there is darkness, or it is simply a concept that can assist to move forward.” - Bailie
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WCD is unable to present this show in April.
We are working to reschedule Body & Light to May; all tickets will be carried over for the new dates.
Thank you for your patience as we navigate these unprecedented times.
Dancers: Carol-Ann Bohrn and Warren McClelland
Choreography and Photo: Jolene Bailie
Lighting: Hugh Conacher
Costume Collaboration: Wanda Farian and Jolene Bailie
Meet the Artists!
Body and Light features a spectacular team of Winnipeg-based artists!
Photo and Lighting: Hugh Conacher Dancer: Shawn Maclaine
Choreography: Jolene Bailie
Costume Collaboration: Wanda Farian and Jolene Bailie
WCD: Class at Home 2
Free! Online and on-demand!
WCD has created a second free online class! WCD’s online class is made possible with a Safe at Home grant from the Government of Manitoba. Geared towards advanced and professional level dancers, the class is created as an option for dancers to train at home during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Two versions of the class are available.
One version (ABOVE) has a breakdown and teaching of each setting.
The second version (BELOW) moves at a much quicker pace, offering the option to run class.
Open for Rentals
We have returned to taking rentals at The Rachel Browne Theatre!
All rentals must follow government recommendations and public health orders.
If you are looking for space right away, we have rental space available some evenings, weekends, and weekdays throughout April and May. Our space is also available for rehearsals and with no tech. Minimum booking of three consecutive hours is required.
Photo and Lighting: Hugh Conacher Dancer: Warren McClelland
Choreography: Jolene Bailie
Costume Collaboration: Wanda Farian and Jolene Bailie
New: Program Sound!
Our Venue Technician, Evan Wohlgemut, has installed Program Sound to the dressing rooms at The Rachel Browne Theatre! Now performers in the dressing rooms can hear what is happening on stage during performances and events!
Support Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers
It is because of supporters like you that we are able to create and present new works of contemporary dance, employ artists during the Covid-19 pandemic, and provide important development opportunities for artists at all stages of their careers, including emerging, mid-career and senior artists.
Here are some examples of how your donation can assist WCD:
$20 - one hour of labour for costumes alterations/repairs
$75 – one time professional cleaning of dressing rooms and lobby
$125 - Photographer to shoot rehearsal photos for social media use
$150 - one 4-hour crew call for two people for general maintenance at The Rachel Browne Theatre
$300 - Second Camera operator for one day of filming
$1500 - assist us to film and edit a digital presentation during Covid-19
Please consider donating to WCD; every amount helps!
CREATORS $1000+
The Asper Foundation
Gail Asper, O.C., O.M., LL.D. and Michael Paterson
Isaac Diamond
PERFORMERS $500+
Annette and Miriam Browne, and Ruth Asper, in memory of Rachel Browne, C.M.
Blair Philpott
Marcel Van Woensel
Wawanesa Insurance
IMPROVISORS $250+
Douglas Arrell
Lisa Stiver
Leo and Patricia Waisberg
Robert and Ina Abra Family Fund
SUPPORTERS $100+
Claire Cram
Calvin Hawley
Carman Johnston
Chuck McEwen
Hilary Druxman Design
Mary Reid
Mary J Sharrif
Lindsay Stewart Glor
Danielle Sturk
Lorne Sunley
Anonymous
ENTHUSIASTS under $100
L.N. De Lisle
Laura Lindeblom
Kristen Wachniak
Tannis Zimmer
Anonymous
Sponsor:
We gratefully acknowledge and appreciate the support of our community, including patrons, season ticket holders, donors, funders, sponsors, and volunteers.
Photo and Lighting: Hugh Conacher Dancer: Carol-Ann Bohrn
Choreography: Jolene Bailie
Costume Collaboration: Wanda Farian and Jolene Bailie
With the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Manitoba Arts Council, the Winnipeg Arts Council,
and the Winnipeg Foundation!
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