If you're a community dancer, a dance artist, an arts presenter, or someone who cares about building community through the arts, sign up and take part in this active forum. registration@madeinbc.org
Thursday, September 13th, 2012 (Roundhouse)
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Workshop: We are the 25%! (Your Dance Practice meets Community Engagement 101) - Wondering how to ace the Community Engagement section worth 25% of your total mark on your BCAC grant? Are you looking for ways to use your artistic practice to create meaningful relationships and experiences for communities? Do you want presenters to be excited to bring you to their communities and their audiences? Join us on Thursday Sept 13 as we find innovative ways to work with community members both locally and on tour without stepping outside of your passion.
This workshop is for dance artists.
*Pre-registration is required. registration@madeinbc.org
Friday, Sept.14th, 2012 (Roundhouse)
9:30 to 11:00 am WORKSHOP: Community Dance Blitz - How does dance help build community relationships? Come and find out! Join us for a morning of dancing, movement and exploration. Shake out the cobwebs, shake off the shyness and experience for yourself how dance gets communities engaged. There will be lots of moving, dancing and learning so please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. No dance experience necessary.
This is a public event.
Maximum 40 people.
* Pre-registration is recommended. registration@madeinbc.org
11:15 am to 12:15 pm DISCUSSION: Community Engagement Rocks the House - Professional artists and community dancers explore the ways in which community engagement is vital to both communities and artists. Dance artists, community members, presenters and outreach coordinators come together to discuss their ideas and explore new possibilities.
This is a public event.
* Pre-registration is recommended. registration@madeinbc.org
12:15 to 1:30 pm Catered Lunch for forum participants
*Pre-registration at 9:30 and 11:15 am events is required.
1:30 to 2:30 pm ARIST TALK: Karen Jamieson - The Karen Jamieson Dance Company has been collaborating with communities and community groups for many years, creating and producing work in dialogue with First Nations artists and cultural practitioners. Come hear Karen speak about her past and current community-engaged projects. Be prepared to move as well as listen!
This is a public event.
2:45 - 4:30 pm WORKSHOP: (Re)discovering your Community: Applied Practice of Community Engagement with Touring Artists - Each community is different and has different needs. Knowing what those needs are is crucial to creating vibrant and engaging programming. During this workshop we will learn how to map a community's resources, demographics, challenges and opportunities for public engagement. We will then work with a touring artist on a case study to plan community engagement activities which correspond to the needs of a specific community.
This workshop is for select artists and MiBC presenters / community-based practitioners
*Pre-registration is required. registration@madeinbc.org
Saturday, Sept. 15th, 2012 (The Dance Centre)
9:00 to 10:00 am AGM: Made in BC – Dance On Tour Society Annual General Meeting- MiBC members meet to review Made in BC’s past year and discuss future directions.
This meeting is for MiBC Society members only.
*Members RSVP on or before Sept 7
10:30 to 11:30 am WORKSHOP: Foolish Operations - Dancing the Parenting - Dance artist Julie Lebel and members of the ensemble invite parents and their young children from 0-5 years old to join them in their practice of open improvisation. Children and parents get inspired on fun ways to cultivate focus on the joy of movement.
This is a public event. (Observers welcomed).
3:00 to 3:50 pm DISCUSSION: Law of Proximity - Artists and youth engaged in MACHiNENOiSY / Queer Arts Festival project the Law of Proximity, in which youth created a contemporary dance show with the help of internationally respected dance artists Delia Brett and Daelik, are joined by QAF Artistic Director Shaira Holman. One month after their last performance, they reflect on their experiences. This is an opportunity to learn about the impact of community engaged dance through personal experiences.
This is a public event.
5:00to 5:50pm WORKSHOP: Critical Response - Dance Presenters are invited to join DanceHouse Comunity Engagement Director Barb Clausen for a Critical Repsonse Workshop in the Board Room. Food provided. RSVP to registration@madeinbc.org Note: You must attend the 4pm Barbara Bourget Solo Chorepgraphy Project to participate in this workshop.
This workshop is for professional dance presenters. Advance registration required: registration@madeinbc.org
8:00 to 9:00pm NETWORKING: Absolutely NO Shop Talk speed-dating - Dance Artists and Presenters are invited to participate in an Absolutely NO Shop Talk speed-dating session in the Dance Centre Lounge (Judith Marcuse Studio, 7th floor). This is a unique opportunity to get to know other people in the sector without the pressure of talking shop.
This networking event is for Professioanal Dance Artists, Presenters, and MiBC Community Engagement Facilitators.
