PROSPECTS: an evening of dance and discussion
Oct
20
7:00 PM19:00

PROSPECTS: an evening of dance and discussion

Form CDT is proud to share its third edition of an exciting new series of events dedicated to cultivating creative dialogue and connections for local dance and art enthusiasts.  PROSPECTS: an evening of dance and discussion is an informal evening for choreographers and audience members to connect and discuss the inspiration and evolution of works related to a chosen theme.

Choreographers with diverse dance practices and cultural backgrounds have been invited to present new and in-progress works surrounding the event's theme, “IDENTITY: How do we define ourselves? How does  our cultural background define us?”. Each piece will be followed by a Q&A with the audience, and there will also be an opportunity to submit written feedback. PROSPECTS is an exciting and rare opportunity for local enthusiasts of art and dance to engage with choreographers from the local, regional and international dance community.

Featured guest choreographers include Angela Deiseach, Peter Kelly, Jillian Pever and Sasha Speed

Advanced online Early Bird Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite:

General Admission - $20.00

Or at the door (cash only - price increase). Box office opens at 6:15pm. Cash Bar.


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PROSPECTS: an evening of drinks, dance and discussion
Jul
7
7:00 PM19:00

PROSPECTS: an evening of drinks, dance and discussion

PROSPECTS opens a space for choreographers to present short works, excerpts, or works in progress around a specific theme, and invites the audience to give their feedback while enjoying multiple glasses of wine! 

The theme for the July PROSPECTS is SOCIAL JUSTICE: What are the ways in which human rights are manifested in the everyday lives at every level of society?

Work by Form CDT artist Lisa Ann Emmons and Mayumi Lashbrook. 
Featuring guest choreographers Nicola Adilman, Nyda Kwasowsky and Jamee Valin.

Come enjoy an evening of discussion, art & dance!

Photo Credit:  Francesca Chudnoff Choreographer and Dance Artist: Nyda Kwasowsky  

Photo Credit: Francesca Chudnoff

Choreographer and Dance Artist: Nyda Kwasowsky

 

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Dancing at Redchurch: Hamilton Arts Week
Jun
7
7:00 PM19:00

Dancing at Redchurch: Hamilton Arts Week

Lisa Emmons shares three new solo works:

Benediction for Everyday Losses
A letter from Martha Graham to Amy Winehouse two days too late
Golden Slumbers
Tickets are available at the door. The event is pay-what-you-can with a suggested ticket price of $20.00. 

We will dance, we will sing, look at some art and sip some tea. Hope you can come!

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Hamilton Arts Awards: Luminous Beings
Jun
6
5:30 PM17:30

Hamilton Arts Awards: Luminous Beings

OPTICKS (John Smith, Andrew O’Connor, Lee Skinner, Troy Witherow, Aaron Campbell) and Form Contemporary Dance Theatre (Lisa Emmons and Josh Taylor) collaborate on an immersive dance and video installation.  Encounter space and time through a world composed of radiant physicality, ambient audioscapes, and experimental projections.

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PROSPECTS: an evening of drinks, dance and discussion
Apr
14
7:30 PM19:30

PROSPECTS: an evening of drinks, dance and discussion

Form CDT is proud to produce PROSPECTS: an evening of drinks, dance and discussion at the Burlington Student Theatre. PROSPECTS opens a space for choreographers to present short works, excerpts, or works in progress around a specific theme, and invites the audience to give their feedback while enjoying multiple glasses of wine! 

The theme for the April PROSPECTS is RELATIONSHIP AND CONNECTION: How do we relate to what is around us?

Work by Form CDT Artistic Directors Mayumi Lashbrook and Mateo Galindo Torres. With special performance by transFORM contemporary dance students.

Featuring guest choreographers Mikaela Demers, Sofi Gudino and Sarah Koekoek!

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Nov
17
7:00 PM19:00

Cascade (at Art Forms)

CASCADE celebrates 10 of Hamilton’s Waterfalls, their beauty and majesty, through the dissection and reflection of their flow interpreted and applied into choreography. 

What is it about the Hamilton waterfalls that compels onlookers? 

PWYC Admittance ($15 suggestion)

 

Choreography: Lisa Emmons

Performance: Mayumi Lashbrook, Mateo Galindo Torres, and Lisa Emmons

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RE(Variations)
Feb
4
8:00 PM20:00

RE(Variations)

RE(Variations) is selection of three different works exploring exquisite beauty, brute strength and thrilling darkness.   l:Variations, (Parentheses) and Revel  combine extremes in emotional content and vulnerability paired with dynamic physicality. All three works will be seen for the first time in Toronto.  

 “Form Contemporary Dance Theatre ignites a radiant rebellion on stage”  Veronica Appia, Editor-in-chief, The Theatre Reader.

Please follow this link to the DanceWorks CoWorks Series. 

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RE(Variations)
Feb
3
8:00 PM20:00

RE(Variations)

RE(Variations) is selection of three different works exploring exquisite beauty, brute strength and thrilling darkness.   l:Variations, (Parentheses) and Revel  combine extremes in emotional content and vulnerability paired with dynamic physicality. All three works will be seen for the first time in Toronto.  

 “Form Contemporary Dance Theatre ignites a radiant rebellion on stage”  Veronica Appia, Editor-in-chief, The Theatre Reader.

Please follow this link to the DanceWorks CoWorks Series. 

 

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RE(Variations)
Feb
2
8:00 PM20:00

RE(Variations)

RE(Variations) is selection of three different works exploring exquisite beauty, brute strength and thrilling darkness.   l:Variations, (Parentheses) and Revel  combine extremes in emotional content and vulnerability paired with dynamic physicality. All three works will be seen for the first time in Toronto.  

 “Form Contemporary Dance Theatre ignites a radiant rebellion on stage”  Veronica Appia, Editor-in-chief, The Theatre Reader.

Please follow this link to the DanceWorks CoWorks Series. 

 

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Variations of Silence
Jan
14
7:30 PM19:30

Variations of Silence

  • The Burlington Performing Arts Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Variations of Silence takes the audience on an intoxicating journey through three separate and distinct dance works: I:Variations, Revel, and Storm and Silence. Storm and Silence hit the stage 2014 to rave reviews and will resurface, as per request in this 2017 presentation with new life and deeper meaning. Revel, will be a premiere for the company, featuring and choreographed by the three Form CDT Artistic Directors. This playful piece will explore what it is to 'revel' and the facets happiness plays in our lives. I:Variations will also be a premiere work combining dance with live visual art. In its exploration of the conscious and subconscious, it will pose the question of what comes first?

“Storm & Silence by Form Contemporary Dance Theatre is beautiful, lyrical, sophisticated, and a pleasure to watch” - View Magazine

To purchase tickets, please follow the link. 

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Variations of Silence
Jan
14
2:00 PM14:00

Variations of Silence

  • The Burlington Performing Arts Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Variations of Silence takes the audience on an intoxicating journey through three separate and distinct dance works: I:Variations, Revel, and Storm and Silence. Storm and Silence hit the stage 2014 to rave reviews and will resurface, as per request in this 2017 presentation with new life and deeper meaning. Revel, will be a premiere for the company, featuring and choreographed by the three Form CDT Artistic Directors. This playful piece will explore what it is to 'revel' and the facets happiness plays in our lives. I:Variations will also be a premiere work combining dance with live visual art. In its exploration of the conscious and subconscious, it will pose the question of what comes first?

“Storm & Silence by Form Contemporary Dance Theatre is beautiful, lyrical, sophisticated, and a pleasure to watch” - View Magazine

To purchase tickets, please follow the link. 

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TRANSFORM: SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE
Aug
22
to Aug 26
DANCE, SUMMER INTENSIVE, WORKSHOP

TRANSFORM: SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE

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In collaboration with The Burlington Performing Arts Centre

Monday August 22‐ Friday August 26|10:00 am – 4:00 pm | The Burlington Performing Arts Centre | $200.00 + HST

A one‐week contemporary dance and movement intensive for dance artists to explore training, performance, dynamic movement and choreography. The week will conclude with an informal in‐studio performance. This 5 day intensive is intended for emerging professional dancers, professional dancers, and dance students who are interested in contemporary dance and Form CDT. We request that dancers are 14 years or older and have had a minimum of 3 years technical dance training. The day will begin with a morning contemporary technique class and lead into improvisation, exploring dynamic stage presence and exciting physicality. The afternoons will be spent exploring and learning a new collaborative choreography created by Form CDT artists.

Participants that commit to the full week will be given priority. Space for enrollment is limited in order to offer the best experience.

To register please email info@formcdt.ca with your your name, age, contact information, a very short statement of interest (150‐500 words), fun video link (youtube, vimeo, etc.) or photo (be creative). We will get back to you quickly!

OPTIONS and FEES


OPTION A: Full Workshop Including Technique Class, Improvisation and Afternoon Choreography Session

10:00‐4:00pm= $200.00 + HST

OPTION B: Full Week of Technique Class for the week 10:00‐11:30am = $80.00 + HST


OPTION C: For all ages and abilities: Improvisation for the week 11:45‐1:00pm = $60.00 + HST

OPTION D: Drop‐in rate for morning technique classes/improvisation open to professional and pre‐professional dancer artist = $20.00 + HST per class

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(Parentheses) at the Hamilton Fringe Festival
Jul
13
to Jul 24

(Parentheses) at the Hamilton Fringe Festival

(Parentheses) is a contemporary dance duet which explores darkness, beauty and longing. By definition, ‘parentheses’ delineate explanatory thoughts. The work explores the idea of ‘parentheses’ as personal elements of conversations that are often unspoken. The gallery setting cultivates the intimacy of the work. Be ready for a stimulating journey into movement.

 

DATES:

Friday July 15th @6:30-6:50pm

Saturday July 16th @7:30-7:50pm

Sunday July 17th @7:30-7:50pm

Friday July 22nd @8:30-8:50pm

Saturday July 23rd @1:30-1:50pm & 6:30-6:50pm

Sunday July 24th @ 6:30-6:50pm

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(un)boxed at the Toronto Fringe Festival
Jun
30
to Jul 10

(un)boxed at the Toronto Fringe Festival

Form CDT is appearing a guest artist in Jay9's TFF production (un)boxed

I:Solo - choreographed by Mateo Galindo Torres, performed by Lisa Emmons will appear in the mixed program.

I:Solo explores our insatiable need for expression, within the confines of our humanity, and the constant work of breaking through these rules: the everlasting work of attempting to break pre-conceived social behaviours and norms. 

DATES AND TIMES:

Thursday June 30th @6:30-7:30pm

Friday July 1st @ 10:00-11:00pm

Sunday July 3rd @4:30-5:30pm

Tuesday July 5th @ 6:15-7:15pm

Thursday July 7th @5:15-6:15pm

Saturday July 9th @9:15-10:15pm

Sunday July 10th @ 12:00-1:00pm 

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Naked Feet Salsa
May
15
5:00 PM17:00

Naked Feet Salsa

Come out and salsa with us! Move those hips, laugh a lot and support a great cause. Whether you're learning for the first time, or an experienced pro, this night is guaranteed fun! There will be food, drinks and merchandise for purchase, as well as silent auction items. All proceeds from the night will go towards supporting us, Form CDT, in our upcoming 2016/17 season. 
NO shoes required! (Cause let's be real, they hurt)
 

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT

By Invitation Only!  

Please contact us info@formcdt.ca for an invitation - because we really want to invite you - and if you didn't receive an invitation it is because well, we don't have your email address!
RVSP REQUIRED

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Duende: Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival
May
1
3:00 PM15:00

Duende: Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival

Please join us on May 1st to enjoy the evocative and stunning photography by Chris Lashbrook and see performances by Form CDT.

"Do you have room to reflect, respond, relish, relax?
Room for Duende? To evoke - passion, praise, potential, art?
Room to breathe?
Passionately, Freely, Spontaneously, Deeply, Lightly?
Hold your breath!
Close your eyes!
Dream!
Think!"

Curated by Kiyomi & Mayumi Lashbrook

Contact the exhibitor:
http://www.chrislashbrookphotography.ca/
chris@webbandlashbrook.ca

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Reflective/Vulnerable
Oct
9
to Oct 10

Reflective/Vulnerable

  • Burlington Perfroming Arts Center Studio Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

 

Form Contemporary Dance Theatre is proud to present Reflective/Vulnerable. The choreography guides, pushes, and pulls audience members through physically raw movements and emotional extremes. Reflective/Vulnerable is a mixed program that opens with an interactive video installation from guest artists from The Burlington Wholeshebang. From there, each work explores different worlds filled with joyful and quirky movement; wandering rambling thoughts of the mind; and intense explorations of control, power and the people who follow and then overthrow.

Tickets on sale NOW! Joins us for an unforgettable show at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Studio Theatre

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Reflective/Vulnerable PWYC Toronto Showing
Oct
6
8:00 PM20:00

Reflective/Vulnerable PWYC Toronto Showing

 

Form Contemporary Dance Theatre is proud to present Reflective/Vulnerable. The choreography guides, pushes, and pulls audience members through physically raw movements and emotional extremes. Reflective/Vulnerable is a mixed program that opens with an interactive video installation from guest artists from The Burlington Wholeshebang. From there, each work explores different worlds filled with joyful and quirky movement; wandering rambling thoughts of the mind; and intense explorations of control, power and the people who follow and then overthrow.

Join us for our PWYC Toronto Showing! 

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Hamilton Fringe Festival
Jul
16
to Jul 26

Hamilton Fringe Festival

Form and Fixation is a mixture of spoken word, video installation, performance art and contemporary dance. The show is comprised of two works: Blue, a politically charged work commenting on the roles of leader, follower and individual; and Reverie, which explores automatism and the natural meanderings of the mind. Form and Fixation will inspire you to reflect upon our complex realities as individuals and society.

 

We aim to create art that resonates with our audience during and after the performance. While our show is child friendly (there is no nudity or coarse language) our work is geared towards mature audiences who want to be challenged, questioned and inspired. We believe our work has plenty of entertaining moments but our target audience are those with active and curious minds who are looking for a challenging work to wrestle and engage with even after the performance is over.  Vulnerability is one of our most precious tools during our creation process. We seek to expose our truths (fears, weakness, happiness, etc.) within the work we create. As Gary Smith from the Hamilton Spectator said when writing about Form: “Think cutting-edge. Think New Wave European dance. Think the sort of contemporary vision Americans like to call Eurotrash. Why? Because they just don't get it. It challenges notions of what dance ought to be.”  We would love for you to join us in our creative journey. We are always honoured to welcome and introduce new audiences to our work.   Before our show we will have a short talk about what we do and please stay after for a Q&A session.

 

Show Dates and Times:

Friday July 17th 5:30pm

Saturday July 18th 3:30pm 

Sunday July 19th 9:00pm

Wednesday July 22nd 9:30pm

Thursday July 23th 8:00pm

Friday July 24th 8:00pm

Saturday July 25th 11:00pm 

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Big Dances, Little Stage
Apr
29
8:00 PM20:00

Big Dances, Little Stage

Wednesday & Thursday April 29 & 30, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer and dancer Learie Mc Nicolls curates and hosts the next edition of his on-going series “Big Dance, Little Stage”, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small stage. Line-up for April 29-30, so far:
Learie Mc Nicolls dance, choreography and text,
Lisa Emmons, choreographer/performer, of Form Contemporary Dance Theatre www.formcdt.ca in Burlington (Wed eve only)
Tanya Langille, dancer, choreography by Learie Mc Nicolls
Tanis Sydney Macarthur, dancer, aerialist, choreographer, (photo right Nov 20 2014 BDLS)
Pearl Lall, dancer Bollywood-style (Wed eve only)
Megan English dance/improv choreography and Dale Morningstar live music,
Live visuals by Judith Sandiford

Learie, who has had a lengthy career in Toronto, is now based in Hamilton. In 2014, he performed his one-man show Resurrection at The Pearl Company. He was choreographer on Artword Theatre’s production of their musical play “James Street” in May 2014. Most recently his new work, “Transformation: A Journey of the Soul’s Healing”, an Artword Theatre Production, written, choreographed and performed by Learie McNicolls, directed by Ronald Weihs, was performed at Artword March 25-26, 2015.

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