Dance West Network SocietyRegistered

Facilitating dissemination of original Canadian dance works to regional areas in British Columbia. Facilitating audience development for contemporary dance through dance-related outreach activities in communities around BC. Professional development for community presenters in contemporary dance extending knowledge and understanding of the art form. Supporting core programs to reach these goals: Mainstage Community Engagement/CDCs DADAO Des arts dehors/Arts Outside. Professional development for dance artists and companies in provincial touring that increases presentation diversity educational and outreach to connect with audiences across the Province plus offering outdoor and digital presentations to increase audience access. International presence for BC dance artists/companies. In particular the annual Recentering/Margins Creative Residency - first launched in 2019 - supports IBPOC emerging dance artists including residences in Vancouver Surrey and in rural/remote BC.