Kounfetaga (Wandering)
Compagnie Tamadia
Burkina Faso
Ages 12+
May 16 / 4:30pm
May 17 / 4:30pm
May 18 / 4:30pm
Studio Theatre30 min
Kounfetaga means wandering in the Bambara, Dioula and Mandinka languages. Based on a simple question, What is the worst thing that ever happened to you?, the choreographer draws on his personal experience of grief – the passing of his child – and embodies it in a choreographic piece.
Kounfetaga is a choreographed reflection on the human spirit and the strength it takes to get through the hardest moments in our lives.
Presented in English
Performance advisory: Subject matter includes grief.
Limited capacity – registration recommended.
Choreographer and performer Aguibou Bougobali SANOU was the Fulbright artist in residency at Naugatuck Valley Community College where he taught history and appreciation of world dance as well African contemporary dance. He developed the African Dances Curriculum at Naugatuck Valley Community College in Connecticut. Beside dance Aguibou is a storyteller and works with kids. Aguibou Bougobali SANOU founded a dance program in his native city’s civil prison where he helps youth detainees to re-enter the society. In the past 10 years, Aguibou has taught and performed in 38 countries in 4 continents.
Dolphin
Rock Bottom Movement
Toronto
All Ages
May 16 / 11:30am / 2:30pm
May 17 / 11:30am / 2:30pm
May 18 / 11:30am / 2:30pm
Natrel Pond30 min
In a contemporary dance-romp through a faux-spiritual aquatic Neverland, the characters hilariously attempt to find themselves through dream ballet, cold-pressed juices and romantic scandal.
“Dolphin protect me. Dolphin guide me. I don’t need to be saved. I need to be found.”
Presented in English
Choreographer: Alyssa Martin
CAST
Jenny Humphrey: Drew Berry
Blair Waldorf: Samantha Grist
Chuck Bass: Krista Newey
Serena Van Der Woodsen: Brayden Cairns
Nate Archibald: Natasha Poon Woo
Dolphin: Sebastian Biasucci
what remains
Theatre Direct
Toronto
Ages 8+
May 16 / 3pm
May 17 / 3pm
May 18 / 3pm
Lakeside Terrace60 min
what remains is a fun, participatory performance that uses movement, sound, personal histories and sidewalk chalk to explore the interconnectedness between performers and audiences.
Inside a microcosm of community, three performers join forces with an audience to ask the questions:
Who is here?
What are we together?
How can we show this?
Immerse yourself in a unique collective experience where no two shows are alike.
Presented in English
Limited capacity – registration recommended.
CAST & CREATORS
Meredith Thompson
Molly Johnson
Tina Fushell
THEATRE DIRECT
Now, in its 43rd season, Theatre Direct Canada is one of the country’s leading theatres for young audiences whose award-winning productions have reached audiences in schools and theatres across Canada and the world.
ÖHÉ
L'Aubergine
Quebec
All ages
May 16 / 12:30pm / 2pm / 6:30pm
May 17 / 12:30pm / 2pm / 3:30pm
May 18 / 12:30pm / 2pm / 3:30pm
Site Wide30 min
Like boats drifting aimlessly at sea, these stilt walkers plot random courses, but always against the flow. They roam among the crowds of onlookers in a maritime world of their own. ÖHÉ is a journey into a singular world where impromptu events are commonplace!
Presented in
CAST
Guillaume Berger-Sidwell
Flávia Nascimento
Tommy Bélanger
Joannie Hébert
Anyone Can Dance Demo Series: Japanese Yosakoi
Sakuramai Toronto
Toronto
All ages
May 16 / 4:30pm
Stage in the Round60 min
Be prepared to have some fun during this energetic Japanese Yosakoi-style dance performance and workshop demo presented by Sakuramai Toronto. Feel the energy as you watch, take part and come together.
Presented in English
Anyone Can Dance Demo Series: First Fire
Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre
Toronto
All ages
May 18 / 4:30pm
Stage in the Round60 min
Join us for an exciting dance demo as the First Fire Dance team proudly showcases Indigenous identities through contemporary and hoop dancing. Join this amazing team of young, emerging dancers as they demonstrate their holistic approach to dance, focused on all components of the Medicine Wheel to help foster healthy lifestyle choices and confidence in everyday life.
Presented in English
Anyone Can Dance Demo Series: Bollywood
Broken Dance Performing Arts
Toronto
All ages
May 17 / 4:30pm
Stage in the Round60 min
After their resounding success last year, Broken Dance is back at Junior this year with their infectious Bollywood-style dance demo. Join in the fun of watching and learning a few moves from this company that fuses South Asian and Western styles—and that was a finalist on Canada’s Got Talent.
Presented in English
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