Sunday June 23, 2024 12-2pm
Sound in Motion Studio, 1570 Highbury Ave North

Info session for dancers and parents from 12-12:30pm
Audition from 12:30-2pm

Please Pre-Register Here!

The Centre of Movement Arts is auditioning dancers ages 9-16 for an upcoming choreography project by Bizz Varty. The movement will be contemporary-based, and dancers should have at least 2 years of dance training or self study. Dancers of all styles are welcome. Dress in comfortable dance attire and shoes or bare feet. 

8-10 Dancers will be chosen for the core cast of “Ahead by a Century: A London Childhood 100 years ago.” The project will involve a walking tour in Old East Village with pop up performances at specific locations. There will be four performances, two each day on September 21 and 22, at 11am and 1pm. Dancers will learn and perform approximately 15 minutes of dance during each hour-long tour.

Dancers must be available for 2-3 rehearsal sessions in July and August (dates and times TBD, most likely weekends), as well as a dress rehearsal in September (date TBD). This is an unpaid position.

Please note: All audition participants will be invited to perform in the Doors Open project, however 8-10 dancers will be chosen for lead roles. Lead dancers will have a greater time commitment for learning the dance. Later in the summer there will be a community participation workshop for non-lead dancers to learn and perform a smaller section of the choreography. This will be open to anyone with any experience and will require a smaller time commitment.

We will also be looking for parent and teen volunteers to help supervise dancers, guide audiences on the tour and generally help out with the event.

Questions? Email bizzvarty@gmail.com.

More info on the project coming soon…. stay tuned! 

We are encouraging all local dance artists to send their submissions for this year’s festival, taking place between June 30-July 2. Dance artists of all ages, career stages, and styles are welcome to apply.

Please tell us as much as you can about your proposed dance performance or workshop. *Deadline for submissions is June 1st, EXTENDED TO JUNE 5 2023

Questions? Email us at info@londondancefestival.ca OR learn more here.

PLEASE NOTE: We have a smaller budget again this year and are unable to offer full CADA rates for pieces with more than two professional artists. We are also unable to provide travel or accommodation for artists outside of London this year. If this is a barrier for you, please check back next year!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW

Forest City Nature Experience & Centre of Movement Arts present

A play-based, child-led, movement-rich, fully-outdoor, fun & educational nature immersion experience led by forest school practitioner and certified naturalist Nina Sampson and movement educator Bizz Varty.

Caregivers will follow their kids on an adventure through the various ecosystems in Gibbons Park. Nina and Bizz will provide invitations, tools and skills to deepen participants’ understanding of the natural world. Aimed at ages 3-9, but all ages are welcome! Pre-registration required, sign up here.

Our Nature Club pilot program officially launches April 9. Learn more here.

Call for Dance Month Proposals

Want to offer a workshop, performance, artist talk, or other event for Dance Month? 

We’ll be presenting pop-up events throughout April, and are looking for ideas with a budget of $50-$250.

Got an idea? Send us the following in an email:

• Biography of artist/company (100 words max)
• Budget (tell us who you’re paying and for what)
• Description of event:
  • What will you do?
  • Where will it happen?
  • For how long?
  • Who will watch and/or participate (age, experience)?
  • Why will people love it?

Join us for a casual chat about the state of dance in London. We’ll start with a movement session to get grounded and in sync (approx 45 mins). Then you’re invited to share your thoughts, feelings, ideas, and feedback, and connect with other local dance artists. Free and open to everyone.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Please stay tuned for a new date

We’re taking the Check-In & Class on tour this year, stopping at dance studios all around town. Get in touch if you’d like us to come to your organization!

We regret to inform that due to the new COVID-19 restrictions we will be postponing tomorrow’s workshop and community check-in event at O.N.E. Stay tuned for new dates coming in the new year. Thank you for supporting dance in the city. Take care and stay safe 

We’re excited to launch a series of workshops exploring different ways dancing bodies can move. We’ve deconstructed the “typical” dance class into three components: Tuning In, Tuning Up, and Restorative Movement. All classes are open to all levels, but some experience is recommended for the Tune Up sessions. These classes will temporarily replace the Technique Tuesday series while we work out what classes and workshops to offer in 2022.

Please note that masks are mandatory in all classes and pre-registration is required. 

Pricing: $20/class or 10 for $150 (HST included. Passes must be used within 1 year of purchase). Sliding scale pricing available – please email us for details. Payments can be made by e-transfer or through our website.

See Schedule here and Register today!