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SCD’s Annual General Report Released!

Simcoe Contemporary Dancers held their Annual General Meeting virtually on Sunday, November 23rd. At the Annual General Meeting, SCD’s administrative team, presented our Annual General Report highlighting impacts from our 2024-2025 season, detailing plans for our current season and looking ahead to our upcoming production Momentum which will be produced at the Five Points Theatre …

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Announcing Leadership Transition Ahead of 2025/2026 Season

Simcoe Contemporary Dancers (SCD) today announced a major leadership transition as the company begins its 16th season. Executive Director and company dancer Chrissy Baxter will step down in June 2026 to pursue new artistic projects and spend more time with family. Since assuming the role of Executive Director in July 2018, Baxter has guided SCD …

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Call for Board Members

Simcoe Contemporary Dancers (SCD) is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our volunteer Board of Directors! SCD is a not-for-profit professional dance company serving the region of Simcoe County that exists to encourage and showcase the development of local professional contemporary dance. We welcome candidates with a wide variety of experiences, including, but not …

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SCD’s Annual General Report Released!

Simcoe Contemporary Dancers held their Annual General Meeting at Studio Five Barrie on Sunday, November 24th. At the Annual General Meeting, Executive Director, Chrissy Baxter presented our Annual General Report highlighting impacts from our 2023-2024 season, detailing plans for our current 15th anniversary season and looking ahead to our next production season which will see …

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2024 Community Builders Award Winners Announced

Simcoe Contemporary Dancer’s Executive Director, Chrissy Baxter, has been honoured by the Barrie Today Community Builders Awards in the art category! Of the recognition, Chrissy said: “I have been dancing with Simcoe Contemporary Dancers for over 10 years, and this year is my seventh season as Executive Director. Throughout this time, I’ve focused on creating …

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SCD Launches Kickstarter in Support of Artist Fees!

Simcoe Contemporary Dancers (SCD) is excited to announce the launch of their Kickstarter campaign to support artist fees in our upcoming season. This initiative underscores our commitment to fair compensation for the talented artists who bring our innovative performances to life. By contributing to the campaign, supporters will help ensure that these dedicated dancers and …

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Discover the Dances of Get Out and Dance!

Get Out and Dance! is a community dance event featuring free dance workshops, live music, and dance performances at Lampman Lane Park in Barrie this July 27-28, 2024! We are very excited to unveil details about the six pieces that will be presented in Get Out and Dance 2024! Becoming Performer: Shelly-Ann Skinner Choreographer: Shelly-Ann …

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Get Out and Dance Highlights Regional Artists

Simcoe Contemporary Dancers presents Get Out and Dance at Lampman Lane Park in Barrie, July 27-28, 2024. During this event 18 amazing local artists will be featured and we want to highlight them here. Scroll down to learn more about the artists of Get Out and Dance 2024! Dance Performers: Sarah Kennedy graduated from Simon …

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