Essence:
A national conference-symposium-showcase on Black Canadian dance/where Black Canadian dance is
in 2007. Veterans and emerging artists’ work. Plenary sessions/workshops/keynote speakers.
Issues discussed: where is Black Canadian dance going; the immigrant impact on dance groups;
why 85% of Black dance’s audience is White; outreach programs. October - Thanksgiving weekend
- 2007.
Goal:
Develop links between Black dance groups across Canada. Increase awareness, profile. Generate
solutions to dance’s problems. Celebrate and commemorate the anniversary.
Legacy:
Vita-boost the state of Black dance in Canada. Links among groups in major cities. This project
could be held in either Halifax or Toronto.
This project could be held in either Halifax or Toronto.
Recommendations:
Black dance is on the move all over the world, including in Canada. A conference will give focus
and identity to the Canadian movement. Dance is the underdog of the major arts. It needs more
attention and will grow.
Toronto option - though there are at least seven dance groups in the area, it be
would be more expensive because of infrastructure costs.
Producing a realistic Toronto budget would have meant another trip to Toronto. Here is a real
Halifax budget for a conference. Halifax has three Black dance groups, plus one of the best
dance organizations in Canada - Dance Nova Scotia.
copyright - Da Costa 400
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