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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 
 
Body & Light will be presented online from June 3rd to June 20th!
 

Body & Light is a new creation by critically acclaimed, Jolene Bailie, Artistic Director for Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers. This is Bailie’s first full-length work since joining WCD in 2019. Known for her visual and complex work, Bailie creates abstract works that are personal, potent, and reflective.


Purchase tickets to the online presentation
HERE.

 
Yes/This is My Math Presentation

Online Presentation June 24th to July 4th; purchase tickets HERE.
 
We are delighted to introduce the artists!

Click HERE to read the full artist bios.



Linnea Swan, creator/performer of Yes
Photo by Tim Nguyen

A manifesto for the post-cynical, YES comes to WCD with a history of acclaimed success across the country. Known for her fearless approach to controversial issues, Calgary-based Performer/Creator, Linnea Swan rigorously integrates dance, theatre, and bouffon to address Yvonne Rainer’s 1965 No Manifesto.




Sara Porter, creator/performer of This is my Math Dance
Photo by Marie Caloz

WCD is thrilled to introduce Toronto-based artist, Sara Porter, to Winnipeg audiences. Navigating identity, queerness, and the tender flesh of one’s physical self, critically acclaimed Porter is known for her intelligent, humorous, and charismatically sharp work. 
Capsule

We are thrilled to share that our video for Begin Again was selected to be presented by Capsule!

Begin Again is available to view on the National Arts Centre’s website until August 31st.


Click HERE to view Begin Again on Capsule!


Capsule celebrates Canadian dance artists who have created videos during the Covid pandemic. Capsule is a partnership with Dumb Instrument Dance, F-O-R-M, and the National Arts Centre.

Begin Again is a new work by Toronto-based choreographer, Jera Wolfe, featuring dancers Carol-Ann Bohrn, Allison Brooks, Mark Dela Cruz, and Kira Hofmann; Lighting by Hugh Conacher; and Video by Landon Lake. 
 

Photo of Begin Again by Leif Norman
Choreography: Jera Wolfe
Dancers: Carol-Ann Bohrn, Mark Dela Cruz, Kira Hofmann, Allison Brooks
Lighting: Hugh Conacher
Feature Article in International Dance Magazine

WCD was featured in Dance International Magazine; click the image below to read the article!
 
Safer Spaces Workshop
WCD participated in Safer Spaces Training with Red Tent on June 4th, 2021.
Support Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers

Thank you for being a part of WCD’s community!

It’s because of people like you that we’ve been able to create and produce contemporary dance in Winnipeg since 1964. 

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


 

Donations can be made in mere seconds HERE.
 


2020/21 has required us to navigate the realities of Covid-19 and be nimble as we create new work, maintain employment for artists and deliver shows online.

Although this season has not turned out as we originally anticipated, WCD remains committed to engaging a broad range of artists and supporting new creation during the Covid pandemic.

Your tax-deductible donation supports our programming and helps us maintain our beloved home in the heart of the Exchange District. Our home, The Rachel Browne Theatre, is our studio and our performance space, and also serves as a venue that many local artists and organizations use to present work, contributing to the city’s distinct cultural scene.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2020-2021 SEASON DONORS:

 

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
Mary Reid
Mary J Sharrif
Lindsay Stewart Glor
Danielle Sturk
Lorne Sunley
Hilary Druxman Design
Anonymous
 

ENTHUSIASTS under $100

L.N. De Lisle
Laura Lindeblom
Kristen Wachniak
Tannis Zimmer
Anonymous


We gratefully acknowledge and appreciate the support of our community, including patrons, season ticket holders, donors, funders and volunteers.


Sponsor:


 

Photo and Lighting: Hugh Conacher
Dancer: Warren McClelland
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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