Encount3rs/ Rencontr3s : World Premiere of three commissioned works at the National ArtsCentre.
In view of an exceptional arts event to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Canada, three choreographers and three composers were chosen from across Canada, to create specially commissioned works by the NAC. This was an exceptional opportunity for audiences across the country but also for the artists to meet other companies and other dancers from other parts of Canada. They were invited to develop their own work freely and to have the rare chance to work with a complete orchestra .Each event lasted 30 minutes in Southam Hall and the whole evening which opened last night and lasted just over two hours, left much to ponder about the future of dance in Canada. …