Freedom

Freedom

They're eclectic, eccentric, and leading-edge. Meet some of the world's most innovative urban dance performers and choreographers. Through candid behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, this series showcases exciting Canadian talents such as The Holy Body Tattoo, Peter Chin, and Rubberbandance. Discover some of the fresh ideas and forward-thinking movements shaping modern dance today.

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Tuesday March 16, 3:00am
Sylvain Èmard (Que.)

A veteran of Montreal's vibrant dance scene, Sylvain Émard's meticulous attention to movement and set design has won him the loyalty of audiences from around the world. (8 of 20)

Tuesday March 23, 3:00am
Link (NWT)

Link is the brainchild of Gail Lotenberg - a transplanted big city artist who found herself and her voice in the wild northern frontier of the Yukon. (9 of 20)

Tuesday March 30, 3:00am
Pro Arte Danza (Ont.)

Roberto Campanella, the creative force behind Pro Arte Danza, has caught the eye of critics and star artists alike with his innovative works. (10 of 20)

Tuesday April 6, 3:00am
Kaeja d'Dance (Ont.)

Allen and Karen Kaeja have succeeded in merging their dance skills to create Kaeja d'Dance. (11 of 20)

Tuesday April 13, 3:00am
Kidd Pivot (B.C.)

Crystal Pite is the one-woman dynamo behind Vancouver-based dance company Kidd Pivot. She has taken the art of dance into the realm of theatre with dramatic and comedic twists and turns. (12 of 20...

Tuesday April 20, 3:00am
Kokoro (B.C.)

Based on the Japanese performance art of Butoh, Kokoro partners Jay Hirabayashi, and Barbara Bourget have succeeded in blending Asian esthetic and western sensibilities with incredible results. (...

Tuesday April 27, 3:00am
Santee Smith (Ont.)

By combining both ballet and traditional aboriginal dance, Santee has created a hybrid of breathtaking choreography based on her passion for storytelling. (14 of 20)

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