{"id":76172,"date":"2022-08-09T15:23:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T19:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/?p=76172"},"modified":"2022-08-10T11:47:12","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T15:47:12","slug":"scoop-fall-dance-north-2022-brings-new-works-old-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ludwig-van.com\/toronto\/2022\/08\/09\/scoop-fall-dance-north-2022-brings-new-works-old-prices\/","title":{"rendered":"THE SCOOP | Fall for Dance North 2022 Brings New Works At Old Prices"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Choreography by Dianne Montgomery (Photo: Erica Cheah)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fall for Dance North returns to Toronto\u2019s stages in 2022 with a multidisciplinary program of mixed and full-length dance performances, live music, and a new film series. The festival will take place from September 17 to October 8, 2022, with ticket prices fixed at $15 for all seats and performances.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year\u2019s annual festival represents a particularly thrilling evolution of FFDN, as we return to our signature venues at Meridian Hall, Theatre at the Creative School, and The Citadel for indoor performances, while also continuing to expand our organization’s footprint in Toronto and beyond,\u201d says Ilter Ibrahimof<\/strong>, FFDN Artistic Director in a media release.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are immensely proud of this edition\u2019s vibrancy and diversity, which features a fulsome representation of performance genres \u2014 including tap, jazz, hula, contemporary circus, traditional Indigenous, ballet and screendance \u2014 created and performed by more than 200 acclaimed dancers, choreographers, directors, and musicians from across North America. We are elated to once again come together to celebrate a joyous mix of high-quality, accessible performance in a variety of inspiring environments, in collaboration with our longtime programming partners across Toronto.\u201d<\/p>\n

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“Zipangu” dancer Gesilayefa Azorbo and orchestra (Photo: Ceinwen Gobert)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Highlights<\/h2>\n

ARISE: 2022 Signature Programme<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • A commissioned work from renowned tap dancer Dianne Montgomery;<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • A traditional Indigenous Hawaiian performance from Ka Leo O Laka | Ka Hikina O Ka L\u0101<\/strong>;<\/li>\n
  • A shared world premiere with Soundstreams of a new short film by award-winning actor and director Michael Greyeyes<\/strong> with live orchestral accompaniment;<\/li>\n
  • The FFDN premiere of Canada\u2019s National Ballet School, showcasing 110 ballet students<\/strong> in a monumental work by choreographer Jera Wolfe<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Zack Martel and Santiago Rivera (Photo: Bruce Zinger)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    More dance<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Night Shift<\/strong>, produced and co-presented by Citadel + Compagnie<\/strong>: world premieres by nine emerging dancemakers from Toronto over three nights of in-person performances at The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance.<\/li>\n
    • The Heirloom Outdoor Performance Series<\/strong> will travel across Ontario from Sept. 17-25 & Toronto\u2019s Evergreen Brick Works on Sept. 20;<\/li>\n
    • Jazz-themed double bill presentation, Margarita & Family of Jazz<\/strong>, showcasing the work of FFDN\u2019s 2021\/22 John and Claudine Bailey Artists-in-Residence Natasha Powell<\/strong> and Kimberley Cooper<\/strong>, with their respective companies Holla Jazz<\/strong> (Toronto) and Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (Calgary) on Sept. 30 to Oct. 2;<\/li>\n
    • The Canadian premiere of a full-length performance from Phoenix-based Indigenous dance collective, Indigenous Enterprise<\/strong>, on Oct. 7-8.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n