Founded in 2005, by its present Artistic Director, Josh Beamish, MOVE: the company is a contemporary dance company committed to the creation and performance of original choreographic works by both emerging and established artists, while also paying tribute to creations of the past.
 
Consisting of a rotating core group of dance artists, the company's principal focus is the development of the contemporary dance artists in Vancouver and British Columbia. The company also aims to include collaborators from other arts forms, such as video, music, spoken word and theatre, through involvement in the creative process. Mixing traditional creative practices with atypical collaborative works, MOVE: the company aims to encourage today's audiences to take an interest in the dance of today, while simultaneously promoting appreciation for the foundation of Canadian dance history.
 
MOVE: the company is dedicated to the presentation of new, challenging and exciting works and promises to provide a performance experience the audience won't soon forget.
 
For photos, videos and detailed descriptions of our touring programs, please visit www.movethecompany.com.
 
Current Touring Programs Include:
 
The BC Legacy Project (to debut Feb 4th, 2010)
Celebrating the history of dance in our thriving province, this program features the works of three BC choreographers, Harvey Meller, Olivia Thorvaldson and Cornelius Fischer-Credo, each of whom have transitioned into new careers outside of dance. None of these legacy works have graced the stage for more than 12 years and they will be paired with a new mid-length creation for 4 men by Artistic Director, Josh Beamish. This program for 10 dancers is made possible by the generous support of the Dance Centre, the Norman Rosthein Theatre and the Canada Council for the Arts.
 
"Sold Doubt" - Our New Creation for 2009
PREMIERED NOV 5-7th at the ROMP! Festival in Victoria, BC 
Set to instrumental re-interpretations of the rock group No Doubt's Greatest Hits, this work blends highly physical dance with a witty sense of theatricality and features 7 dancers.
 
"The Cell" - 2009
An anthology of collaborative creations on a common theme featuring 13 dancers. This work was created by Josh Beamish in collaboration with Alison Denham, Rachael Poirier, David Raymond, Amber Funk Barton, Crystal Wills, Heather Dotto and Simone Orlando.
 
"Trap Door Party" - 2007
An abstract narrative work for 6 dancers that has toured the Made in BC Dance on Tour network as well as to New York, Toronto, Edmonton and Victoria. This work will next tour to China in Fall 2010.
 
"RAGE" - 2008
A dance theatre work for 5 performers exploring the infestation of anger and its affect on the body's movement. Created through the support of the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts' Artist-in Residence Program.

Home Base: British Columbia

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