Curatorial Statement

Happy 145th birthday Canada! Over the course of four days we will explore the themes of crossroads and the power of the collective, while highlighting the art of movement through music and performance with Canadian, internationally-renowned artists and choreographers who have influenced the world.

For generations of Canadians, our country symbolizes a crossroad, be it as a place of transition, new choices and/or intersection. It's these infinite cultural collisions and intersections that produce a constant and rich output of creativity and innovation that forever transforms our sense of identity. In many instances, creativity finds its power and inspiration in the collaboration between individuals and groups. This Canada Day, we celebrate the achievements of trailblazers and influential art forms that have left their mark on the Canadian cultural landscape, as well as artists and groups looking to redefine history and blaze a new trail.

This weekend showcases internationally recognized music and art forms, from the bottom-up, which hail from a country where the output and success is completely out of proportion to its population.

Diana Webley, Lead Artistic Associate
Rodrigo Fritz, Lead Artistic Associate
Dalton Higgins, Artistic Associate, Music