Simcoe Contemporary Dancers

Community Engaged Creation Period
2023-08-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-09 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | MacLaren Art Centre, 37 Mulcaster St, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 3M2, Canada
You’re Invited To Join Simcoe Contemporary Dancers’ Biggest Community Dance Piece Yet!
Six performance opportunities. Four chances to join in. One unforgettable experience.
At A Glance:
Dates: Sundays from July 9 – August 27 and September 10, 17
Price: FREE
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Ages: 8 years and up
Registration required. Drop-ins are welcome on July 9, July 16, August 6, and August 13. Register Here.
Registration Options:
July Series (6 workshops): Sundays: July 9, 16, 23, 30, PLUS September 10, 17
August Series (6 workshops): Sundays: August 6, 13, 20, 27, PLUS September 10, 17
Whole Session (10 workshops): Sundays: July 9 to August 27, PLUS September 10, 17
About the project:
Collaborate with Simcoe Contemporary Dancers every Sunday throughout the summer! SCD will host a series of guided improvisations inspired by summer exhibits—open to all from ages 8 and up!
Rehearsals will consist of a short visual art warm-up, movement warm-up, improvisation games, and setting of choreography that has been created collaboratively. While the project is open to ages 8+, SCD requests that children under the age of 10 be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Be a part of these fun workshops and help create a performance that will premiere in September for Culture Days! All experience levels are welcome! This is a great opportunity to explore dance and create something unique together. This project is made possible by the Canada Council for the Arts and The City of Barrie. Register in advance as spots are limited.
Simcoe Contemporary Dancers 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 come together to raise the visibility of contemporary dance, create awareness, build educational opportunities, and reach out to our public to share our love of our art form. Learn more about SCD at www.SCDancers.com.
Facilitator Biography:
Jaqui Brown is a dancer and dance teacher from Newmarket, Ontario. She is a graduate of George Brown College where she earned a Diploma in Performance Dance Studies, and a Certificate in the Performing Arts. Her formal training includes modern dance (Limón; contact improvisation), ballet (RAD; Cecchetti), jazz (BATD; theatre), vocal, and acting. Additionally, Jaqui earned her degree in Psychology and Spanish from York University. Her passion for dance extends through to her love of other artistic forms such as singing, and photography. Jaqui joined SCD in 2014.

Celebration of Dance 2023
2023-05-16 18:30 - 21:30 | Georgian Theatre, 1 Georgian Dr Bldg C, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 6J8, Canada
Celebration of Dance is a special fundraising event where dancers from all over Simcoe County come together to raise money for a local charity.
This year we will be supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie and District! Don’t miss out on this amazing performance and opportunity to support our community!

There will be over 20 dance performances for you to enjoy!

Proceeds from ticket sales will go to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie and District.

Aliyah Beckles Guest Workshop
2023-03-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Studio House Barrie, 4-347 Bayfield St, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 3C3, Canada
REGISTER HERE.
11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Dance Improvisation
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Dance Informed by Text
In these workshops, participants will get to explore two different avenues of choreographic creation. The first workshop will be dedicated to exploring creation through improvisational techniques.
The second workshop will be dedicated to choreographing with text. Participants are invited to bring a short piece of text with them, however there will be pieces of text available for them to use.
These workshops aim to deepen each participant’s understanding of new ways to create choreographic works.
Workshop Rates:
1 Workshop – $30
2 Workshops – Buy one get one 50% off – $45
*All prices are inclusive of HST.
** Participants can pay in cash or via e-transfer to simcoecontemporarydancers@gmail.com. Exact change only.

Instructor Biography:
Aliyah Beckles is a dance artist and Registered Kinesiologist that resides in Penetanguishene. She has trained with Allision Bradley, Sarah Lochhead, Carol Anderson, Helen Jones, Megan Andrews, Tracey Norman, and Susan Lee. Aliyah completed three years of her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance before ultimately switching programs and graduating with her BA Specialized Honours in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. Selected choreographic highlights include Pressure (2012) performed at the Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival, choreographing Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat (2014) for St. Theresa’s High school in Midland, Backwards and Forwards performed at York Dances: Space Continuum (2016), and the rework bAcKwArDs AnD fOrWaRdS (2017)performed at New Blue Festival ‘17. Aliyah’s choreographic works are informed by her own experiences and are reflective of the life stages she has worked through as a Black female performer. Aliyah looks forward to sharing her choreographic knowledge and experience with others.
REGISTER HERE.

Jewell Cormier Guest Workshop
2022-10-22 11:00 - 16:00 | Studio House Barrie, 4-347 Bayfield St, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 3C3, Canada
11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Creative Writing for Dancers
Catered to intermediate to advanced level dancers, this workshop examines the parallels between two meaningful art forms and how a creative writing practice can compliment a dance practice. Bring a journal and be prepared to get creative with both your body and your pen!
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Contemporary Dance – from the heart and for the soul
This contemporary class will focus on the healing and emotional elements of dance, and how to implement these findings into technique, choreography, and improvisation.
Workshop Rates:
1 Workshop – $30
2 Workshops – Buy one get one 50% off – $45
*All prices are inclusive of HST.
** Participants can pay in cash or via e-transfer to simcoecontemporarydancers@gmail.com. Exact change only.

To register, please follow the link here.
Instructor Biography:
Jewell Cormier was a competitive dancer for over 10 years with extensive training in all styles. She further pursued her dance studies at Toronto Metropolitan (formerly Ryerson) University’s Performance Dance program, where she graduated with Distinction. During her time in the program Jewell had the opportunity to train with many notable dance educators and performed in works by artists such as Tara Pillon, Andrea Nann, Alyssa Martin’s Rock Bottom Movement, and Angela Blumberg. She has furthered her training in programs such as Kenny Pearl’s Emerging Artists Intensives, where she performed in works by artists such as Hanna Kiel, David Earle, and Miranda Meijer. In 2019, Jewell was a performer in Lacey Smith’s The Four Season Project at Guelph Dance Festival and Parados Festival. She was also an apprentice for a number of years with Simcoe Contemporary Dancers, where she performed in works by contemporary dance artists including Mairéad Filgate, Sarah Lochhead, and Susan Kendal. Jewell completed the R.A.D. ballet examinations up until the Advanced 2 level as well as the P.A.E.C. Acrobatics examinations up until the Pre-Professional level in2018. Jewell’s passion for choreography has been showcased in her own works and collaborative dance films that have been featured in Toronto Metropolitan University’s Choreographic Film Festival, EnChoreo, Simcoe Contemporary Dancers’ Trajectory, and Collections, a self-produced show in collaboration with her graduating class. Jewell has been working as a teacher for many years and is passionate about helping her students discover how dance can impact their lives in a meaningful way.

Together Again - A Culture Days Performance
2022-09-25 14:30 - 15:30 | MacLaren Art Centre, 37 Mulcaster St, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 3M2, Canada
Date: Sunday, September 25
Time: 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Fee: Free Admission
Location: The Carnegie Room, MacLaren Art Centre
Simcoe Contemporary Dancers (SCD) presents a programme of choreography exploring social connections and relationships. SCD will also present a brand-new structured improvisation inspired by the exhibition letters by Francisco-Fernando Granados which is currently displayed in the Carnegie Room.

Company Auditions
2022-07-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Studio House Barrie, 4-347 Bayfield St, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 3C3, Canada
We will be holding our annual auditions for company members and apprentices (14+) for our upcoming 2022/2023 season. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of audition start time to warm up and complete the participation waiver and image release. To register for auditions please click here.

Weekly Commitment for company members and apprentices includes:

– Required weekly Sunday company class from September to June running from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.
– Rehearsals may follow company class and run from 11:30-1:30 depending on casting.
– Weekly time commitment is generally around 3 hours but will be more during performance weeks.

Who should audition?

– If you are an intermediate to advanced dancer, this opportunity may be for you.
– Graduates from secondary programs in dance.
– Professional dancers looking to train and work closer to home.
– Apprentices are dancers ages 14-19 who are currently training at an intermediate to advanced level

Why audition for SCD?

– Opportunity to continue training in a non-judgmental welcoming environment.
– Opportunities to teach, choreograph, and a variety of arts admin duties may be available.
– Dance weekly with a group of friendly and talented artists.
– Perform at a variety of events around Simcoe County.
– Receive volunteer hours (apprentices only).
– Receive competitive honorariums while working in your field.

What to bring and wear?

– Please wear anything you are comfortable moving in. Please note that audition material may require floor work so wearing layers, knee pads, or pants may be ideal.
– Don’t forget to bring a water bottle.
– Bring signed waivers once they are emailed to you.
– Bring your questions about the company.

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out at SimcoeContemporaryDancers@gmail.com. We can’t wait to dance with you!

Dusk Dances Barrie
2022-07-17 18:45 - 21:30, 2022-07-16 18:45 - 21:30, 2022-07-15 18:45 - 21:30, 2022-07-14 18:45 - 21:30 | Lampman Lane Prk, 40 Lampman Lane, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 4Z7, Canada
Dusk Dances is an outdoor dance festival at Lampman Lane Park in Barrie!
As dusk descends, a theatrical host leads the audience to an array of unique dance pieces that unfold in different areas of the park.
6:45pm: FREE dance workshop begins with live music
7:05pm – Live music continues!
7:30pm – Dance performances begin!
Pay-what-you-can –  $10.00 per person suggested donation
For more information call 647-618-3240 or visit duskdances.ca

Weekly Class
2022-02-06 10:30 - 13:30 | Newmarket Dance, 1220 Stellar Dr #200, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 7B9, Canada
