Thrust

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Like a thrust extension added to a stage, thrust podcast pulls you into closer proximity with the driving forces behind the Canadian dance industry. Learn what motivates a choreographer to create, follow what’s trending across the sector, or tune in to be reminded of the transformational power of moving our bodies. thrust invites you to be more present to our embodied experiences and the momentous force of Canada’s dance industry. thrust airs annually between July and August, alongside the biennial dance made in canada: fait au canada festival (https://dancemadeincanada.ca) Hosted by Aria Evans Produced by dance made in canada: fait au canada Creative Producer Mayumi Lashbrook with Taylor Zalik-Young Editor and composer Jamar Powell Sound engineer Chris Dupuis at 1990 Studios Cover Art Marlowe Porter

Episodes

  1. Crazy Smooth

    AUG 24

    Crazy Smooth

    Paving the way for street dance to enliven theatrical spaces, Crazy Smooth is now at the helm of two organizations with aligned and yet, disparate goals. Crazy Smooth shares his hopes for finding his way through this unexpectedly quick shift with openness and curiosity, steered by the guiding hand of his late mentor.

  2. Natasha Powell

    AUG 19 · VIDEO

    Natasha Powell

    Natasha’s ongoing study of jazz dance informs her ability to choreograph and imbue jazz culture within her work in this successive form. Knowing its co-opted history and complex relationship to music, we get insights into the challenges Natasha faces in keeping true to this form.

  3. Olivia Shaffer + Peter Bingham

    AUG 13

    Olivia Shaffer + Peter Bingham

    Take a peek into a three year transition plan where the evolution of the dance form, contact improvisation, acts as one of the biggest teachers. After Parkinson shifts his physical abilities, witness Peter Bingham’s succession plan in action as he imparts his knowledge and details of his life’s work to incoming director Olivia Shaffer.

  4. Penny Couchie

    AUG 6

    Penny Couchie

    The consideration of legacy from an intergenerational and deeply cultural lens serves as the foundation for Penny’s creation of Big Medicine Studio. Penny’s practice of storyweaving, learned from her mentor, brings together diverse individuals across age, gender, race and ability to see their shared experiences and connectedness.

  5. Victor Vân Tran + Deanna Peters

    JUL 30

    Victor Vân Tran + Deanna Peters

    Leadership models are constantly in flux – witness a shift from one leadership team to another in Vancouver International Dance Festival’s 2025 season. Learn how Deanna Peters and Victor Tran are placing their grassroots ideas and values at the centre of what could be seen as a local institution.

  6. Alyssa Martin

    JUL 23 · VIDEO

    Alyssa Martin

    Built from the ground up, Alyssa has been forming Rock Bottom Movement to house her unique signature style of sharp wit and biting musicality. As an emergent standout creator, Alyssa divulges some of the ways she’s working to cultivate a shared legacy.

  7. SEASON 5 TRAILER

    Thrust Season 5 Trailer

    The dance made in canada podcast is back with a brand new name and a lineup of leaders in Canadian dance going through extraordinary transitions. Our season 5 theme of legacy and succession looks at sole proprietors, co-leadership, quick flips and longer term mentorships as ways of passing the artistic flame from generation to generation.…

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Like a thrust extension added to a stage, thrust podcast pulls you into closer proximity with the driving forces behind the Canadian dance industry. Learn what motivates a choreographer to create, follow what’s trending across the sector, or tune in to be reminded of the transformational power of moving our bodies. thrust invites you to be more present to our embodied experiences and the momentous force of Canada’s dance industry. thrust airs annually between July and August, alongside the biennial dance made in canada: fait au canada festival (https://dancemadeincanada.ca) Hosted by Aria Evans Produced by dance made in canada: fait au canada Creative Producer Mayumi Lashbrook with Taylor Zalik-Young Editor and composer Jamar Powell Sound engineer Chris Dupuis at 1990 Studios Cover Art Marlowe Porter

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  • Creator
    dance: made in canada/fait au canada
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 dance: made in canada | fait au canada
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    Thrust