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Category Archives: Dance
Clic-Clac: Flamenco dance and song, Sat Sept 21
Saturday September 21, 2019, at 8 pm, $15. To reserve tickets and seating, call 905-543-8512 or Book online Flamenco ensemble, Clic-Clac: Angela Deiseach (dance), Shirley ‘la Pili’ Pincay (vocals), Amilia Cervantes (violin), and Juan D Toledo (guitar). Rooted in traditional … Continue reading
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Dance: Fairy Tale, new work by Learie Mc Nicolls, Wed&Thur Mar 7&8
Wednesday & Thursday March 7 & 8, 2018, at 8 pm, $10-15 pwyc. Artword Theatre presents Fairy Tale: sketches for a new dance-poetry work, written, choreographed and performed by Learie Mc Nicolls, with participation by dancer Tanis Macarthur. A sequence … Continue reading
CANCELLED Dance showcase, Wed-Thur, Nov 29-30
CANCELLED Wed & Thurs, November 29 & 30, 2017, 8 pm, $10. The Dance Showcase is not able to go ahead as planned.
closed Nov 15,16 & 18: Learie performing Harbourfront Nov 16-18
Artword Artbar will be closed on Wed & Thurs Nov 15 & 16 and Sat Nov 18. Why? Dancer/choreographer Learie Mc Nicolls has been invited by Artistic Director Mimi Beck to be part of the DanceWorks 40th Anniversary Celebration at the … Continue reading
Artword Theatre: Seven Duets +Night Journey by Learie Mc Nicolls, June 21-23
Wednesday to Friday, June 21 to 23, 2017, at 8 pm, $10 advance (call 905-543-8512) / $15 at door. Artword Theatre presents a Contemporary Dance Showcase, curated by dancer-choreographer Learie Mc Nicolls. The program will be repeated for three evenings. … Continue reading
DANCE: Night Journey, Learie Mc Nicolls, Wed-Thurs, Feb 22-23
Wednesday February 22 and Thursday February 23, 2017, at 8 pm, $10. Artword Theatre presents a Dance Showcase, featuring a new work called Night Journey, by dancer/choreographer Learie Mc Nicolls, choreographed to selected recorded music by solo bassist Wilbert De Joode. … Continue reading
Big Dance Little Stage, Wed & Thurs Oct 5 & 6, 8 pm
Wednesday and Thursday, October 5 & 6, 2016, 8 pm, $10. The next edition of Big Dance Little Stage, our ongoing contemporary dance showcase series hosted by choreographer Learie Mc Nicolls. The BDLS showcases are an exciting opportunity for dancers … Continue reading
Trinite, Roots en Route events at Artword, Mon Sept 26
Roots en Route Festival of World Music, Dance, Spoken Word, presented by Matapa in multiple venues. http://www.matapa.org/ and http://rootsenroutefest.com/new-events/ Events at Artword Artbar: Monday, September 26, 2016, 8:30 pm. $20 (advance reserve 905-543-8512), $25 door. Trinite dance trio: Nickeshia Garrick ,(Canada); … Continue reading
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Dance: Learie Mc Nicolls, Roots en Route at Artword, Sun Sept 25
Roots en Route Festival of World Music, Dance, Spoken Word, presented by Matapa in multiple venues. http://www.matapa.org/ and http://rootsenroutefest.com/new-events/ Events at Artword Artbar: Sunday, September 25, 2016, 8 pm, $20 (advance reserve 905-543-8512), $25 door. Artword Theatre presents a dance … Continue reading
“the best thing you see at the Fringe this year” review by Amos Crawley
Once I Lived in the Box Review by Amos Crawley, Published July 20, 2016 https://raisethehammer.org/fringe/2988/once_i_lived_in_the_box Once I Lived In The Box is a dire warning. It’s a tired and nearly, nearly defeated voice crying out in the middle of … Continue reading
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“Visceral, raw strength…” “passionately and creatively written and performed”
Once I Lived in the Box Review in View Magazine July 21 2016 by Heather Baer Visceral, raw strength are words which came to mind while watching Once I Lived in the Box, a full-length dance work passionately and creatively … Continue reading
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Gary Smith rave reviews for Box and Toller
Out there on the Fringe: Three plays that take us on a journey of discovery Gary Smith The Hamilton Spectator, 16 Jul 2016 Gary Smith has written on theatre and dance for The Hamilton Spectator for more than 30 years. … Continue reading
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DANCE: Once I Lived in the Box, FRINGE: July 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
SIX SHOWS: Tues- Fri July 19-22, 2016, at 9:00 pm; Sat July 23 at 6:00 & 9:00 pm. Running time 60 minutes. Tickets $10: hamiltonfringe.ca/tickets/ or at door. Artword Theatre presents Once I Lived in the Box, a dance work … Continue reading
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Big Dance, Little Stage, w. Learie Mc Nicolls, Wed-Thurs June 15-16
Wednesday June 15 and Thursday June 16, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer/dancer Learie Mc Nicolls curates and hosts edition #11 of Big Dance, Little Stage, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small stage. An exciting opportunity for … Continue reading
Big Dance, Little Stage, w. Learie Mc Nicolls, Wed-Thurs Mar 23-24, Thurs Apr 21
Wednesday March 23 and Thursday March 24, 2016, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer/dancer Learie Mc Nicolls curates and hosts edition #9 of Big Dance, Little Stage, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small stage. An exciting opportunity for … Continue reading
DANCE: Once I Lived in the Box, by Learie McNicolls, Feb 3, 4 & 5, 2016
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, February 3, 4 & 5, 2016, at 8 pm, $15. Book online Artword Theatre presents three performances of a new full-length dance work Once I Lived in the Box by choreographer Learie Mc Nicolls, for Black … Continue reading
Big Dance, Little Stage, host Learie Mc Nicolls, Thurs Dec 3
Thursday December 3, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. One night only! Choreographer/dancer Learie Mc Nicolls curates and hosts edition #8 of Big Dance, Little Stage, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small stage. New choreography, improvisations, live visuals. … Continue reading
Big Dance, Little Stage, Learie Mc Nicolls, Wed-Thurs, Oct 28 & 29
Wednesday & Thursday October 28 and 29, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer/dancer Learie Mc Nicolls curates and hosts edition #7 of his on-going series Big Dance, Little Stage, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small stage. New … Continue reading
Choreographic Workshops, Wed Sept 23 and Wed Sept 30
Wednesday, September 23 and 30, 2015 at 6:15 pm. Workshop with choreographer Learie McNicolls and theatre director Ronald Weihs, for dancers, movers, actors, performers. How to put together a performance piece with movement and structure in a theatrical space. Learie … Continue reading
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Big Dance, Little Stage, Learie Mc Nicolls, Wed-Thurs, Sept 16-17
Wednesday & Thursday September 16 & 17, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer and dancer Learie Mc Nicolls curates and hosts edition #6 of his on-going series “Big Dance, Little Stage”, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small … Continue reading
Transformation by Learie Mc Nicolls, Fringe Festival, July 16 to 25
July 16 to 25, 2015, $10. Artword Theatre presents Transformation: A Journey of the Soul’s Healing by Learie Mc Nicolls, in the 2015 Hamilton Fringe Theatre Festival. Learie Mc Nicolls confronts the demons of poverty, violence and fear in his … Continue reading
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Dance/Music Collaboration: Olga Barrios, John Henry Gerena, Edgardo Moreno, Tues July 14
NEW DATE! Tuesday July 14, 2015, at 9 pm, $10. A special evening by three brilliant Latin American performers. In a rare appearance back in Hamilton, dancer/choreographer Olga Barrios joins forces with Hamilton-based dancer John Henry Gerena and musician Edgardo … Continue reading
Big Dance, Little Stage, Learie Mc Nicolls, Wed-Thurs Apr 29-30
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 … Continue reading
DANCE & THEATRE: Learie Mc Nicolls “Transformation”, Wed-Thurs, Mar 25-26
Wednesday & Thursday, March 25 & 26, 2015, at 9 pm, $10. Call 905-543-8512 to reserve. Artword Theatre presents “Transformation: A journey of the soul’s healing”, told in spoken word and dance by award-winning choreographer Learie Mc Nicolls, directed by … Continue reading
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Big Dance, Little Stage, Learie McNicolls, Thurs Feb 12
Thursday February 12, 2015, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer and dancer Learie McNicolls curates and hosts “Big Dance, Little Stage”, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small stage. Line-up for Feb 12: Megan English dance/improv choreography and Dale … Continue reading
Big Dance, Little Stage, Learie McNicolls, Thur Nov 20
Thursday November 20, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer and dancer Learie McNicolls (photo left) curates and hosts the next edition of “Big Dance, Little Stage”, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small stage. Line-up includes Tanis McArthur, … Continue reading
The Muted Note: Songs Based on Poems by P.K. Page, Susanna Hood & Scott Thomson, Thurs Sept 25
Thursday September 25 at 8 pm, $10. The Muted Note: Songs Based on Poems by P.K. Page, created and performed by Susanna Hood (voice & dance) and Scott Thomson (trombone). Artword Artbar is one stop on Susanna and Scott’s tour performing … Continue reading
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Big Dance, Little Stage, Learie McNicolls, Wed & Thur, Sept 17 & 18
Wednesday September 17 and Thursday September 18, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer and dancer Learie McNicolls (photo left) curates and hosts the next edition of “Big Dance, Little Stage”, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small stage. … Continue reading
Big Dance, Little Stage, Learie McNicolls, Wed & Thur, June 11-12
Wednesday June 11 and Thursday June 12, 2014, at 8 pm, $10. Choreographer and dancer Learie McNicolls curates and hosts “Big Dance, Little Stage”, an evening of contemporary dance works for a small stage. Line-up includes Learie McNicolls with Gary … Continue reading
Art Crawl, Friday April 13, “Behind the Kiln” 7 pm, Jazz 9:30 pm
Friday April 13 (James North Art Crawl), from 7 pm-9:15: “Behind the Kiln” multi-media dance, music, video collaborations in real-time. Dancers include: Olga Barrios, Liz Bates, Laura Reid, Victoria Slager, Grace Loney, Tanis MacArthur. Musicians include: Brier Pomfret, Ronald Weihs. Video … Continue reading
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Tribal Gallery presents Belly Dance Extravaganza, Sat Feb 11
Saturday February 11, 2012, at 8 pm at Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St., $15 at door, $10 advance. The Tribal Gallery presents Belly Dance Extravaganza. This is really going to be a fun night. We’ve got belly dancers of all … Continue reading
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Art Crawl: Trio Arjento + “Behind the Kiln”, Friday Feb 10
Friday, February 10, 2012, from 8 pm onwards… (James North Art Crawl). Music, dance, video, and all of the above. Opening guest set: Rob Willett, guitar and voice. Second set, “Behind the Kiln” part one, dance and music improvised before … Continue reading
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Behind the Kiln #13, dance, music, video, Thur Nov 10
Thursday November 10 at 8 pm pwyc. Behind the Kiln #13. Always thrilling and unpredictable, our evenings of real-time collaborations between dancers, musicians and visual artists, are a treat. Organized by dancer-choreographer Tanis MacArthur and video-jammer Judith Sandiford. [Image left Sept 15: duet Tanis … Continue reading
Behind the Kiln #12, dance/music/video, “ghOulish and dreAry”, Thurs Oct 13
Thursday October 13 at 8 pm pwyc. Behind the Kiln #12. Always thrilling and unpredictable, our evenings of real-time collaborations between dancers, musicians and visual artists, are a treat. Organized by dancer-choreographer Tanis MacArthur and video-jammer Judith Sandiford. [Image left Sept 15: … Continue reading
Behind the Kiln #11, multi-media performance, Thur Sept 15
Thursday September 15 at 8 pm, pwyc. Behind the Kiln #11. Always thrilling and unpredictable, our evenings of real-time collaborations between dancers, musicians and visual artists, are a treat. Organized by dancer-choreographer Tanis MacArthur and video-jammer Judith Sandiford. Movers and sounders: Jenny Rae (via skype … Continue reading
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Behind the Kiln #10, “Last Fling of Summer” Thurs Sept 1
Thursday Sept 1, 8 pm, pwyc. Last minute craziness — Behind the Kiln #10. Last fling of summer. Our wildly unpredictable multi-media collaborations between dancers, musicians and a video-jammer, making it all up on the spot. We’re filling a gap … Continue reading
Behind the Kiln #9, multi-media performance, Thur July 7
Thursday July 7 at 8 pm, pwyc. Behind the Kiln #9, thrilling and unpredictable evenings of real-time collaborations between dancers, musicians and visual artists. Organized by dancer-choreographer Tanis MacArthur and video-jammer Judith Sandiford. Participants Tanis MacArthur, Liz Bates, Grace Loney, Victoria … Continue reading
“Behind the Kiln #8” SPECIAL Martynec / Kubota, Sat June 11
Saturday June 11 at 8 pm, $5. We are delighted to have two of the best improvisers in Canada as our guests for a special “Behind the Kiln”. Eugene Martynec, laptop improviser, and Nobuo Kubota (click to view performance), sound poet, … Continue reading
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Behind the Kiln #7, multi-media performance, Thur May 12
Thursday May 12 at 8 pm, pwyc. Behind the Kiln #7, thrilling and unpredictable evenings of real-time collaborations between dancers, musicians and visual artists. Participants this time: Sounds-Tom Shea, Jennifer Lockman, Orange Macfarland, JonGordon Odegaard, Ron Weihs; Moves-Grace Loney, Jenny Rae, … Continue reading
Tribal Gallery presents “A Magical Night of Belly Dance”, Sat April 2
Saturday April 2, 2011 at 8 pm, $15 advance/ $18 at door. The Tribal Gallery presents “A Magical Night of Belly Dance”, featuring “The Girls on Foot” dance company who specialize in Mid-Eastern dance styles. Performers include: dancers Yvonne Felix, … Continue reading
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Behind the Kiln, multi-media performance, Thur Mar 10, Apr 7
Behind the Kiln, thrilling and unpredictable evenings of real-time collaborations between dancers, musicians and visual artists. Hosted by dancer Tanis MacArthur and video jammer Judith Sandiford. Due to popular demand these are now monthly, second Thursday (day before Art Crawl). Thursday … Continue reading
Behind the Kiln #4: Smoky Romance multi-media performance, Thur Feb 10
Thursday February 10 at 8 pm, pwyc. Behind the Kiln #4, an evening of improvised dance, music and visuals. This one takes as its jumping-off point (could mean that literally, you never know with dancers) “Smoky Romance of the Femme … Continue reading
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“Behind The Kiln #3” Dance, music, visual collaborations Nov 25 9:30
Thursday November 25 at 9:30, “Behind the Kiln” #3, an evening of real-time collaborations between dancers, musicians and artists. (Photos by D.Delgado July24 session.) Collaborators so far include dancers Tanis MacArthur, Anne Milne, musicians Orange McFarland (standup bass), Jennifer Lockman (piano), Tom Shea … Continue reading
Art Crawl: Meiko Ando and Odradek improvising trio, Fri Sept 10
Friday Sep 10, 9:30 to10:30 during Art Crawl Odradek trio of improvising multi-instrumentalists. Post-crawl performance, 11:00 pm: Meiko Ando and Odradek trio, in an improvised collaboration, celebrating the launch of the print set “Odradek” (on exhibit in the gallery) along … Continue reading
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“Behind the Kiln”, collaborative improvisations, dance, music, visuals, Sat July 24
Saturday July 24 at 8 pm. $5. “Behind the Kiln”, an evening of improvisations between dancers, musicians and artists. Collaborators include dancers Tanis MacArthur, Laura Kappel, Anne Milne, musicians Eugene Martynec on laptops, Brian Ropcean on percussion, Orange McFarland on standup bass, Ron … Continue reading
Artword Artbar & The Infringement Festival, various thru July 8-18
The Infringement Festival, Hamilton, runs from July 8 to 18, at various venues (including This Ain’t Hollywood, Artword Artbar, The Blue Angel & The Intolerant Gallery). The Infringement Festival, 2010 Hamilton . “Infringement” events at Artword include: Saturday July 10 at 3:00 … Continue reading
Dance: Site-Specific Dance Festival, June 11-13
From June 10-13, the Hamilton Site-Specific Dance Festival 2010, in Hamilton’s downtown core, including the AGH, Gore Park, James Street N, and Liuna Station — park spaces, galleries, sidewalks, loading docks, gardens, store windows, film projections and more (some activity … Continue reading
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Dance/Music Improvisation night, Jan 28
“Behind the Kiln”, Thursday January 28 at 8 pm (PWYC), a prototype for an intermittently regular evening of dancer and musician improvised collaborations. The idea is to pair up at least one dancer with at least one musician, and see what happens. … Continue reading