We see a dance-shaped hole in discourse around modes of work, communication and politics in the dance arts. We also see potential for change. In creating DANCE HOLE we wonder how statistics, strategies, science and politics garnered from a broader scope of culture can help dance artists navigate our roles in society and empower us as artists.
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...is a dancer and writer based in Vancouver, British Columbia, unceded Coast Salish Territory. She currently works as a performer for choreographers and companies including Deanna Peters, Rob Kitsos, the response., Emmalena Fredriksson and Katie Devries. Her writing has been published in journals including ISSUE Magazine, Westcoast Line, Room Magazine and The Dance Current. As a maker, Alexa works with movement, writing, curation, and discussion to investigate expanded notions of dance: alexasolveigmardon.com
...creates, performs, teaches and produces for stage, screen, specific sites and beyond. As a designer, she also creates for print and web. Upcoming projects include "solo" and META. It’s all dance: mutablesubject.ca
DANCE HOLE was initiated with the support of the Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists/West Chapter, a membership of artists and supporters working together to raise professional standards in dance: cadawest.org