February 4, 2023 @ 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm Dance and Embrace Your Body: Connecting Through Movement Vancouver, B.C. This movement workshop invites us to connect with our inner selves and the world around us. Mexican dancer Carla Alcántara will guide us in awakening our senses from the inside out, warming up our bodies, and welcoming an environment for self-discovery. Get ready to explore playful exercises that support our human connection. We’ll use rhythm […]
May 17, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm Re:Location Free Online Premiere Episode 5 – Rosario Ancer Vancouver, B.C. https://youtu.be/kLjmvrUfToU Mexican Flamenco dancer, dance coach, artistic director and bailadora, Rosario Ancer found herself a home in Vancouver, where she grew her family, a dance academy, and a well-known international Flamenco Festival creating a lasting flamenco legacy. Starting in Mexico, going to Spain and landing in Canada, Rosario's journey began following a call, a […]
October 28, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm “Día de Muertos” | Interdisciplinary Embodiment Workshop Vancouver, B.C. FREE Event for people 16+ Join us for "Día de Muertos" | Interdisciplinary Embodiment Workshop, a unique celebration of Mexican culture and a heartfelt tribute to our departed loved ones. Guided by the talented facilitators Carla Alcántara and Marco Esccer, this event invites you to engage in the art of crafting as we create an […]
November 18, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm “Samba Experience” | Dance workshop with Carine Fortunato Vancouver, B.C. Embark on an exhilarating journey into the heart of Samba with the guidance of Carine Fortunato, the visionary director of Samba Fusion. With pulsating rhythms and rich cultural fusion of the foundational steps of "samba no pé," immerse yourself in the vibrant history and significance of this Afro-Brazilian dance that arose from the spirited favelas […]
February 3, 2024 @ 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm Dance and Embrace Your Body: Connecting Through Movement Canuck Family Education Centre 1655 William Street, Vancouver, B.C. This movement workshop invites us to connect with our inner selves and the world around us. Mexican dancer Carla Alcántara will guide us in awakening our senses from the inside out, warming up our bodies, and welcoming an environment for self-discovery. Get ready to explore playful exercises that support our human connection. We’ll be using […]
February 15, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm February is BLACK HISTORY MONTH! Britannia Community Centre - Art Gallery and +55 Centre 1661 Napier St, Vancouver, B.C. Join us as we celebrate and learn about Black communities on unceded Coast Salish territories! In celebration of Black History Month, we invite you to an exciting, diverse programming at Britannia Britannia Community Services Centre on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 5:30 pm. We will first screen the selections from the 2023 Vancouver Black Film Festival, Canada’s […]
March 18, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm SOLD OUT – Explore Latin American Culture – Spring Break Camp Britannia Community Centre - Rink Mezzanine Room 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, B.C. For kids with age at least 6 years but less than 10 years In partnership with the Britannia Community Centre and Words in Motion Spanish Language, we're excited to present a Latin American-inspired Spring Break Camp from March 18th to 22nd. During the week, participants will explore music, language, arts & crafts, dance, and food […]
April 6, 2024 @ 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm Flamenco’s Latin American Connections – The Ida y Vuelta Song Forms Vancouver, B.C. A lecture, dance class and movement exploration workshop All Ages/ Abilities Join us in this vibrant fusion of cultures on Saturday, April 6 at 2:15 pm at New Works Q7 Studios for our workshop exploring the Latin American connections in Flamenco. This class is tailored for anyone who wants to know more about the Flamenco's […]
October 6, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm “Nepantla: Magia Ancestral” Studio Showing with Salome Nieto and Julio Medina The Nest 1398 Cartwright St, Vancouver, B.C. Discover the magical world of Mexican folklore with Nepantla: Magia Ancestral. This studio showing takes you on a journey through ancient traditions and the mystical stories passed down through generations. Through this work, artists Julio Medina and Salome Nieto share a metaphysical world rooted in tradition and popular culture as they unveil embodied memories through the power of performance. After […]
October 26, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring Event Social Tango with Agustina Videla Social Tango with Agustina Videla Vancouver, B.C. Join us for three unforgettable evenings of tango with Agustina Videla, celebrated choreographer and Artistic Director of the Social Tango Project. Enjoy its fascinating rhythms and rich history, brought to life with live music and stunning visuals. Experience an evening in which passionate artistry is expressed in every gesture. Dates: October 24, 25, 26, […]
January 31 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm BOGOTÁ | Andrea Peña & Artists at PuSh Festival Vancouver Playhouse 600 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, B.C. BOGOTÁ | Andrea Peña & Artists – Push Festival: Presented by New Works in partnership with VLACC Experience BOGOTÁ, a visceral and magnetic performance by Andrea Peña & Artists, as part of the PuSh Festival. Inspired by Colombia’s political and spiritual heritage, this bold work constructs a brutalist landscape through choreography, where nine performers embody […]
March 5 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm NEPANTLA: Magia Ancestral | Salomé Nieto & Julio Medina Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, B.C. Experience the mesmerizing world premiere of this powerful duet by Butoh and autoethnographic dance artists Salomé Nieto and Julio Medina, who explore their shared Mexican heritage and the complexities of living in the diaspora. This unique collaboration was first presented as a studio showing during VLACC’s Latin Expressions series last October and now debuts in its final form at […]
