Training + Workshops

Cristina Bucci is a dance artist who was born in Malta and is a first-generation Italian immigrant to Canada; she currently lives and works on the unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mes(Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, also known as Vancouver. Cristina is the Managing/Co-Director of OURO Collective and has worked on numerous project that has taken her around the globe. Some examples include International Dance Seminar in Brazil, Yarita Yu Ballet Company in Tokyo, Dancing on the Edge, Vancouver International Dance Festival, CypheFest Dance Festival (Yukon), Guelph Dance Festival (Ontario), Seattle International Dance Festival (US), and Avant Garde Dance (UK). Cristina has also danced works by Tentacle Tribe, Alexandra Spiceya Landé, and RubberLegz. She has worked on film and TV projects, such as Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Riverdale, CBC Arts, Lululemon, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies and worked with music artists Jayda G, Destroyer and JJ Adrian. // Photo by: Abhishek Joshi

"Balla" This class explores the various styles that choreographer Cristina Bucci has trained and explored throughout her vast career as a dance artist. The course will introduce you to different movement techniques, from contemporary to street dance styles, such as hip-hop and locking. We will start in the center for warm-up, gain more energy as we move across the floor, then end with some grooving, moving through each other and using the whole space, culminating in a dance party! Class is appropriate for ages 13 and up; no previous experience is necessary. Wear whatever you feel dancing in, clean indoor shoes or socks and bring a water bottle.