The Dance Centre Podcast

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Welcome to The Dance Centre Podcast, a monthly podcast from The Dance Centre. Join our host Claire French as she talks to artists, choreographers and other members of the dance world here on the West Coast to find out more about their work as creative practitioners and what it means to be a dance professional today.

  1. 10 juin

    Harmanie Rose: Episode 54

    This month on The Dance Centre Podcast Claire welcomes back dance artist, facilitator, and choreographer Harmanie Rose.     Together they talk about how Harmaine came into dance and how she adapts her dance to the changes in her body. They also discuss the work Harmanie is doing in disability-led arts and movement, the preconceptions found in dance and her work to foster inclusive art practices and accessible spaces.   Harmanie also chats about her residency this season with The Dance Centre and her upcoming studio showing to showcase her new work in progress in collaboration with access artists Kelsie Acton and Colin van Uchelen.   Show Notes: -Website: harmanierose.com Instagram: @harmanierose Studio Showing, July 2, 2026: thedancecentre.ca/event/harmanie-rose Listen to Harmaine and Naomi Brand talk to Claire in March 2022: thedancecentrepodcast.podbean.com/e/all-bodies-dance-project

    53 min

  2. 13 mai

    Ralph Escamillan: Episode 53

    This month on The Dance Centre Podcast Claire welcomes back dance artist and choreographer Ralph Escamillan (aka Kiki Legend OA Mother Posh Gvasalia and Canadian Mother Posh Basquiat). Together they discuss his journey in ballroom, his new work My House, how it celebrates Ballroom Culture and the structures within it.    Ralph also talks about his evolution in choreography and shares his plans for the future.   My House is presented in partnership with Queer Arts Festival   Show Notes: See the premiere of My House: https://thedancecentre.ca/event/fakeknot-2026/ FakeKnot Learning Series: https://www.ralphescamillan.com/fakeknot/my-house Listen to Ralph's first podcast episode from April 2023: https://thedancecentrepodcast.podbean.com/e/ralph-escamillan-episode-19/

    54 min

  3. 15 avr.

    Rachel Helten: Episode 52

    Welcome back to The Dance Centre Podcast. This month Claire is joined by Rachel Helten: dance artist, choreographer and Artistic Director of soma anima arts.   Together they discuss Rachel's dance career, her collaborations, her journey to becoming the Artistic Director of soma anima arts and the evolution of the company.   Plus Rachel talks about her creation process and her upcoming studio showing at The Dance Centre as part of her DanceLab this season.   https://thedancecentre.ca/event/international-dance-day-2026/ https://www.rachelhelten.com/ https://kinesisdance.org/

    49 min

  4. 11 févr.

    Idan Cohen: Episode 51

    Welcome back to The Dance Centre Podcast. This month Claire welcomes choreographer and Artistic Director of Ne. Sans Opera & Dance, Idan Cohen.   Together they talk about Idan's journey through dance, opera and music including his training in dance and his move into choreography. They also discuss the overlap dance and opera in his work as well as the observation, practice and creation, that goes into the process of dance making.   Plus, Idan shares details about his new work in development, Bach Dances, excerpts of which will be featured at his Discover Dance! showing on March 5 at the Scotiabank Dance Centre.   Show Notes: -nesans.net -thedancecentre.ca/event/idan-cohen-ne-sans-opera-dance

    49 min

  5. 14 janv.

    Justine A. Chambers: Episode 50

    Welcome back to The Dance Centre Podcast. This month, for our 50th episode, Claire welcomes back dance artist, educator and choreographer Justine A. Chambers.    Together they discuss teaching, fashion, scores, working with galleries, and the origins and family ties in Justine's work, The Brutal Joy. Plus: her time as Association Artist at The Dance Centre and what's to come.   -justineachambers.com -thedancecentre.ca/event/justine-a-chambers

    1 h 3 min

  6. 12/11/2025

    Eric Cheung: Episode 49

    Welcome back to The Dance Centre Podcast. This month Claire welcomes dance artist and choreographer Eric Cheung. Together they discuss his start in dance, his work and relationship with street dance, how he combines technology and movement, and his work with OURO Collective.   Eric also talks about his new piece, Contra, and his journey of creation. Contra premieres November 28 and 29 at Scotiabank Dance Centre.   Contra: thedancecentre.ca/event/eric-cheung Eric's Website: cheung-eric.com

    44 min

  7. 08/10/2025

    Sujit Vaidya: Episode 48

    Welcome back to the Dance Centre Podcast. This month Claire welcomes Bharatanatyam dance artist Sujit Vaidya.   Sujit and Claire discuss Sujit's dance journey, starting with discovering Bharatanatyam at a young age, his other career choices and finally finding Bharatanatyam again in Vancouver and taking his first dance class in his 30s.   Sujit also shares thoughts on immersing yourself in a dance form, and his artistic choices as a queer artist of colour working in an art form rooted in tradition. Show Notes: -Discover Dance! with Sujit Vaidya: https://thedancecentre.ca/event/sujit-vaidya-discover-dance/ -Anusha Fernando on The Dance Centre Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/anusha-fernando-episode-36/id1585222079?i=1000669133460

    52 min

  8. 10/09/2025

    Alvin Tolentino: Episode 47

    This month on The Dance Centre Podcast, Claire welcomes back dance artist and founder of Co.ERASGA, Alvin Tolentino. In this episode, Alvin shares the motivations behind creating his company, and the journey he and the company have taken over the past 25 years. Plus a look towards the future as a dance artist, choreographer, mentor and founder.   Claire and Alvin also chat about Alvin's new work, Eternal Gestures and his collaboration with three female Indigenous choreographers to bring the piece to life.   Show Notes: Listen to Alvin's first podcast episode from November 2023: https://thedancecentrepodcast.podbean.com/e/alvin-tolentino-episode-26/ See Eternal Gestures at Scotiabank Dance Centre October 9-10, 2025: https://thedancecentre.ca/event/co-erasga-2025/ Learn more about Alvin and Co.ERASGA: https://www.companyerasgadance.ca/

    55 min
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Welcome to The Dance Centre Podcast, a monthly podcast from The Dance Centre. Join our host Claire French as she talks to artists, choreographers and other members of the dance world here on the West Coast to find out more about their work as creative practitioners and what it means to be a dance professional today.

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  • Création
    The Dance Centre
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    55
  • Classification
    Tous publics
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