UPCOMING EVENTS
Photo: Idan Glikzelig. Dancer: Tamar Sonn
Hourglass
November 5-6, 2022 at 8pm
Chutzpah Festival
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre, Vancouver, Canada.
A dance performance and concert creation set to the complete Piano Études of the celebrated Jewish composer Philip Glass, one of the most innovative and influential composers of the late 20th century, and choreographed by Israeli director Idan Cohen. This series of miniature études comprises 20 spectacular gems hidden within Glass’ body of work, performed live by award-winning pianist Leslie Dala.
Philip Glass' ability to reflect an abstraction of time, to tell a story without narrative, while showcasing a minimalistic, crystallized approach to rhythm, is enticingly relevant. Hourglass explores the passage of time with an ensemble of dancers of ages ranging from their 20s to late 60s, with a variety of body types and backgrounds. They represent a wealth of knowledge that needs to be seen, both as a response to current times and as a compelling elucidation of Glass’ intent.
This World Premiere of Hourglass was developed through an artistic residency at the Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre.
Supported by: Canada Council for the Arts, Deux Mille Foundation, City of Vancouver, Metro Vancouver's Regional Cultural Project Grants program.
Take This Waltz
Celebrating the Music of Leonard Cohen
Pacific Opera Victoria
Wednesday Nov 23, 7:30pm
Thursday Nov 24, 4:00pm
Friday Nov 25, 7:30pm
Saturday Nov 26, 7:30pm
Sunday Nov 27, 4:00pm
This world premiere evening of music, dance and stunning visuals, staged by Idan Cohen, celebrates the Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. Performers featured are Canadian bass-baritone Daniel Okulitch, described as “flat-out brilliant” by Opera News, dancer/musician Ted Littlemore and a classical chamber ensemble of Cello, violin, and accordion.
Georgia Straight:
https://www.straight.com/arts/music-of-leonard-cohen-inspires-idan-cohens-choreography-in-take-this-waltz?fbclid=IwAR0er5mlEsJny_VqE1Rmvn4Fr-SGEtlfgkcqDRtBQBzok9Oqi6eTF45hycQ
Jewish Independent:
https://www.jewishindependent.ca/celebrating-leonard-cohen/?fbclid=IwAR3ZP7XrraG1s_ZweSOVVthhVgMxZQmchta9PJ4HlBfr8RMn2M3W-Nq6Saw
Photos (In Order): Lior Noyman, Sydney Dance Company PPY- Daniel Boud, Ted Littlemore, Margalit Benari
Music & Dance Project
2020-2021 Selected Artists
We are excited to announce our first 2 groups of artists for the 2020-2021 season:
Restless Productions: Claire French (Dance) and James Maxwell (Music)
Kate Franklin (Dance) and Jeremy O'Neill (Music)
Ne. Sans in collaboration with The Dance Centre’s Special Projects and Partnerships, is launching a new project, supporting collaboration between classical musicians and dance artists. The project offers 3 dance artists and 3 musicians (individuals and groups) the opportunity to collaborate on the creation of short, approximately 20 min pieces. Selected projects receive a fully subsidized studio space of 80 hours in total, technical support, and compensation for a sharing/presentation at the end of the process (September 2021).
Established in 2017 by Artistic Director Idan Cohen in Vancouver, Canada Ne. Sans is re-imagining and reconnecting Opera & Dance.
Directing opera through contemporary dance opens a whole new world of collaborative opportunities: an environment that involves working with singers, dancers, musicians, visual artists, and designers.
By experimenting and constantly expanding our knowledge of multi-disciplinary art forms, we are forging what we see as a natural hybridization of the Arts. Our ambition is to create exciting, thought-provoking, artistically challenging art- and to strengthen and inspire our community.
Selected applicants were invited to a two-day seminar on February 8 &9th, 2020.
Performances are planned to September, 2021 at TDC.
Supported by The City of Vancouver, Cultural grants.
For more details: ne.sansopera@gmail.com
Photos (In Order): Theo Bell, Flick Harrison. Performers: Leslie Dala (Piano), Racheal Prince, Brandon Lee Alley.
Archive
2022
Nov 23, 7:30pm, Nov 24, 4:00pm, Nov 25, 7:30pm, Nov 26, 7:30pm, Nov 27, 4:00pm
TAKE THIS WALTZ
Pacific Opera victoria, Baumann Centre
November 5-6, 2022 at 8pm
HOURGLASS
Chutzpah Festival
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre, Vancouver, Canada.
September 10 & 11, 8:00 PM PST
TAKE THIS WALTZ
Celebrating the Music of Leonard Cohen, The Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre, Vancouver, BC
Jan 27, 12:00 Noon
DISCOVER DANCE!
The Scotiabank Dance Centre 677 Davie St, Vancouver, BC
2021
December 4, 7:30 PM & December 5, 2:00 PM
ORFEO ED EURIDICE
The Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
November 16 & 18 at 7pm
SOLO FOR ORPHEUS
Chutzpah! Festival, The Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre, 950 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC