New Works creates responsive, artist-centred programs shaped by the ever-evolving needs of diverse dance communities.
All Over The Map
July 24 & 26 and August 14 & 16 | Celebrate with us at All Over the Map, a free series of outdoor dance performances celebrating diverse artists from across cultures and styles. This year’s program features eight artists and groups showcasing street dance, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, juggling, contemporary dance, and more. The series runs over two weekends with captivating shows at two locations: Vancouver Public Library, Central Library and at the Picnic Pavilion at Granville Island.
In Practice | Charcha - A Community Gathering
May 31, 2026 | Charcha, meaning both discussion and practice in Sanskrit, is a gathering for South Asian dance and music artists to come together, share experiences, and explore collective approaches to the needs and possibilities within our community. Facilitated by Arno Kamolika, Raneeta Gopal & Vidya Kotamraju.
NWXR Summer Residency
Call for Applications
NWXR Summer Residency - Apply by June 5th | Presented in partnership with Chimerik 似不像, this residency is envisioned as an opportunity for an emerging embodied and new technology artist (or artists) to push the boundaries of their practice, take creative risks, and dive into the process of development with New Works.
Summer Studio Artists in Residence
Welcome our Summer Studio Artists in Residence | New Works is pleased to introduce Dr T'uy't'tanat-Cease Wyss and Salomé Nieto & elika mojtabaei as our Summer Artists in Residence. This intensive period allows artists space to focus in on their craft with no pressure to pressure to show or share a final product.
Congratulations to the Cohort Program!
Congratulations to our 10 artists for the Cohort Program 2026 | After 5 months of mentorship and learning about the business side of dance, our artists have completed their program and are ready to tackle the world. These artists have expanded their networks while gaining insights from leading performing arts professionals with expertise in fundraising, producing, organizational management, communications, career planning, and finance. We are excited to see what their endeavours will bring to the community!