re:research is a two-week professional development platform for self-identifying emerging dance artists interested in choreographic research, collaboration and non-product based exploration.
It’s a space to work on how you work, experiment, engage in creation-based discussions, and learn about YOUR process. re:research is open to choreographers, dance artists, movement makers, and collectives from any style of dance, movement practice, and/or background.
It’s a space to work on how you work, experiment, engage in creation-based discussions, and learn about YOUR process. re:research is open to choreographers, dance artists, movement makers, and collectives from any style of dance, movement practice, and/or background.
2021
re:research 2021 runs virtually May 10-21 & features:
Celia Green w/collaborators: Sophie Dow, Jake Poloz & Katherine Semchuk
Peter Kelly w/collaborators: Phylicia Browne-Charles & Evan Webb
Nico Contreras w/collaborators: Kendra Epik, Jessica Mak, Mary Patsiatzis & Mio Sakamoto
Artistic facilitators: Seika Boye, Jess Dobkin, Brendan Healy & Heidi Strauss
Producer: Jane-Alison McKinney
Dramaturg Intern: Dedra McDermott
Celia Green w/collaborators: Sophie Dow, Jake Poloz & Katherine Semchuk
Peter Kelly w/collaborators: Phylicia Browne-Charles & Evan Webb
Nico Contreras w/collaborators: Kendra Epik, Jessica Mak, Mary Patsiatzis & Mio Sakamoto
Artistic facilitators: Seika Boye, Jess Dobkin, Brendan Healy & Heidi Strauss
Producer: Jane-Alison McKinney
Dramaturg Intern: Dedra McDermott
re:research + design
A collaboration with Arts Orillia that connects emerging dance artists who identify as Indigenous, Black or People of Colour, with a residency opportunity, resources, and design mentorship to explore production elements that can contribute to their creative practice.
re:research audio
A podcast series developed, curated and hosted by re:research producers Dedra McDermott and Jane-Alison McKinney. Featured artists include: Roshanak Jaberi, Amanda Acorn, Vivine Scarlett, Irma Villafuerte & Alejandro Ronceria, Esie Mensah, and Heidi Strauss.
Sponsors: Thank you to our sponsors adelheid dance projects, Canada Council for the Arts, The Metcalf Foundation, RBC Emerging Artists Program and all generous donors.
2019
Facilitation: Seika Boye & Heidi Strauss
Producer: Jane-Alison McKinney
Producer: Jane-Alison McKinney
"re:research was a pivotal experience where
I gained priceless knowledge about the way
I work as well as what I need in order to
create work with myself and others."
Jesse Garon, 2019
I gained priceless knowledge about the way
I work as well as what I need in order to
create work with myself and others."
Jesse Garon, 2019
"re:research is a dive into the deep end
with a dream team of life guards cheering
you on. It is a safe space to work in an
extremely focused way while being encouraged
to ask all the questions that litter your
journals and keep you up at night.”
Alyssa Martin, 2018
with a dream team of life guards cheering
you on. It is a safe space to work in an
extremely focused way while being encouraged
to ask all the questions that litter your
journals and keep you up at night.”
Alyssa Martin, 2018
LLINKS and INFORMATION:
2020 info, details & FAQ
2020 choreographers
re:research cohorts
2019 participating artist testimonials
2018 participating artist testimonials
ON SOFTENING STRUCTURE, by Emma Kerson (a reflection on re:research 2019)
2020 info, details & FAQ
2020 choreographers
re:research cohorts
2019 participating artist testimonials
2018 participating artist testimonials
ON SOFTENING STRUCTURE, by Emma Kerson (a reflection on re:research 2019)
Thanks to RBC Foundation and 918 BATHURST for their support of re:research.
2019
Jessie Garon • Benjamin Landsberg • Jamie Robinson • Mikaela Orford • Jake Poloz • Emily Spearing • Dedra McDermott • Caryn Chappell • Tessa Kuz • Bethany Litner • Kyana Lyne • Kendra Epik • Miyeko Ferguson • Gavin Law • Kirsten Sullivan • Michaëla St. Pierre • Meryem Alaoui • Lukas Malkowksi • *Emma Kerson (writer)
Jessie Garon • Benjamin Landsberg • Jamie Robinson • Mikaela Orford • Jake Poloz • Emily Spearing • Dedra McDermott • Caryn Chappell • Tessa Kuz • Bethany Litner • Kyana Lyne • Kendra Epik • Miyeko Ferguson • Gavin Law • Kirsten Sullivan • Michaëla St. Pierre • Meryem Alaoui • Lukas Malkowksi • *Emma Kerson (writer)
photos re:research 2019: Jeremy Mimnagh
2018
Emma Kerson • Alyssa Martin • Jane-Alison McKinney • Zachary Cardwell • Jessica Germano •Amelia Jakasa • Vicki Machin • Drew Berry • Sierra Chin Sawdy • Rachel Markun • Chenise Mitchell • Krista Newey • Bethany Litner • *Elizabeth Edmond-Stevenson (writer)
Emma Kerson • Alyssa Martin • Jane-Alison McKinney • Zachary Cardwell • Jessica Germano •Amelia Jakasa • Vicki Machin • Drew Berry • Sierra Chin Sawdy • Rachel Markun • Chenise Mitchell • Krista Newey • Bethany Litner • *Elizabeth Edmond-Stevenson (writer)
photos re:research 2018: Francesca Chudnoff