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Gabrielle Narsted

Artistic Modus Operandi: Priming the next generation of dance artists

Vancouver International Dance Festival (VIDF) has a reputation for bringing together some of the world’s leading names in dance. But what about those names that haven’t yet gained notoriety?
Vancouver International Dance Festival, Goh Ballet Academy, Walpurgisnacht

Spotlighting Canadian Talent through International Relationships: Successful Collaboration at VIDF

Emboldened by the integrated support of GMDC dancers, the classically trained Goh Ballet students held their own in Liu Qi’s much anticipated Mustard Seed.
Chutzpah!, ImPerfect Dancers, The Unseen Garden

ImPerfect Dancers World Premier of The Unseen Garden: An embodiment of the human condition

I had to remind myself to breathe as I was completely drawn into the raw emotion and energy of the Italian troupe, ImPerfect Dancers, who performed the world premier of The Unseen Garden.
Peter Chu, Dances for a Small Stage; Photo by: Levi Walker

Dances for a Small Stage brings together another varied line-up of contemporary choreography

Happy hearts (and stomachs) abound at the special Valentine’s edition of Dances for a Small Stage 30 at the Ukrainian Centre on Main Street.