New Works and Made in BC held three free online events designed to support dance and multidisciplinary artists in developing their site specific/outdoor dance practices and presentation planning. This event was open to creators of all levels of experience with working out-of-doors. See below for audio recordings and partial transcripts in English for all three events.
Producing Work Outdoors: A Case Study
Anya Saugstad (20-21 MiBC DADAO Des Arts Dehors/Arts Outside dance artist) discusses her ongoing process to produce outdoor work in Kelowna.
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In Conversation with the Land: Land Acknowledgements from a Kanienkehaka worldview
Facilitator: Lindsay Katsitsakatste Delaronde, Kanienkehaka from Kahnawake (MiBC 20-21 DADAO Des Arts Dehors/Arts Outside dance artist). Acknowledging the spiritual, political, and social responsibilities in land acknowledgements is an embodied action that mobilizes Indigenous governance, and asserts Indigenous peoples rightful stewardship of Turtle Island. Moving through the era of reconciliation we are all learning to embrace and value Indigenous ways of conduct that supports wellness in all nation-to-nation building. Please join the circle with deep attentiveness, and full presence to share with one another about our deep love for Mother Earth. This workshop involved meditation and writing.
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How to move performance work from stage to outdoors: Production Considerations and Accessibility for Site Specific Work
Speakers: Marie Lopes (Coordinator – ACE Team, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation), Kay Slater (Accessibility Consultant), Christie Watson (Managing Director, Rumble Theatre). Panel moderator: Heather Lamoureux (Executive Director, Vines Art Festival).
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