Empty Space | Empty Time with Worlds Within was an expressionistic meeting of dance and music, blending cello and choreography, space and energy.
This week in the Future of Ottawa series, we’re taking a deep dive into Ottawa’s dance communiter—what it’s like now and where it’s headed. Read on for a guest post by Yvonne Coutts on the future of professional dance in Ottawa.
Up to 15 dancers will perform in the live stream event put on by Compagnie ODD (Ottawa Dance Directive).
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La danse d’une heure a été créée par Sylvie Desrosiers, chorégraphe primée de Gatineau.
The one-hour dance piece was created by Sylvie Desrosiers, an award-winning choreographer based in Gatineau.
Since being founded in 2010, the Ottawa Dance Directive (ODD) has provided a vital space for local artists working in contemporary dance. One of the key roles that ODD plays is providing a home to their resident dance company Compagnie ODD, which begins this evening a two-day run at Arts Court as part of Ontario […]
Contemporary dance is both a combination of and separate from all other forms of dance. When watching a performance, the thoughts and emotions one has in response to what they see are their own, explored through the movement of the piece. Similar to abstract art, in that it isn’t clearly laid out in front of […]
Since opening its doors at Arts Court in September 2010, the Ottawa Dance Directive (ODD) has been an important local force for modern dance. Founded by four local artists, the not-for-profit organization acts on numerous fronts, including performing contemporary dance shows, offering residency programs, providing professional development, and allowing its downtown space to be rented by the community. “The […]
