“—it’s a dance party that deserves to go on forever.”
Presenter of Older & Reckless
The curation for each Older & Reckless programme is carefully considered to amplify and celebrate the voices of artists over 45. Artists are selected in recognition of those who continuously take risks, ask pertinent questions and dig deep while redefining destructive assumptions of age in dance.
OUR ANNUAL PROGRAMMING
Older & Reckless
Moonhorse Dance Theatre's nationally acclaimed performance series!
DATES:
October 30, 31 & November 1, 6, 7, 8
LOCATION:
The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance
ABOUT OLDER & RECKLESS
The work curated into Older & Reckless is sought out to redefine destructive assumptions about age and dance ability, celebrating artists over 45 who continuously take risks, ask pertinent questions and dig deep into nuance.
The production (two weekends of performances) features 2 guest artists, Crossing the Streams, Community Performance Project, and 3 receptions.
This year Older & Reckless is accompanied by a Dance Encounters Intensive and Art for Dance Forever gallery fundraiser!
As a special offering, live experimental audio description is offered on Saturday, November 7th. If you are blind or low vision, or are purchasing a ticket for someone who is blind or low vision, you can purchase your tickets through the button below.
OUTREACH PROJECT
Community Performance Project
Community Performance Project recruits audience members and arts lovers over the age of 45 to be part of a choreographic process with accomplished Canadian choreographers. The process culminates in a work that is performed live onstage as part of our Older & Reckless production!
Come see them perform in an original piece by Bill Coleman.
DATES:
Cast A Oct 30, 31, Nov 1; Cast B Nov 6, 7, 8
LOCATION:
Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance - 304 Parliament St.
BI-ANNUAL PROGRAM
Interdisciplinary
Exchange Residency
In the spirit of the continuation of lifelong artists developing their form and experimentation, this bi-annual program matches one lifelong dance artist with a peer artist of another discipline.
The artists are chosen in consultation with Moonhorse Dance Theatre’s Artistic Director and are offered a specific number of hours in studio together experimenting, collaborating and mentoring each other in their artform.
The residency includes Continued professional development for lifelong artists with an offer to develop their craft further and expand their network and voice and culminates in a casual public showing.
Artists who participate could potentially be considered for Crossing the Streams featured at our Older & Reckless show.
Community Partnerships
Moonhorse Dance Theatre holds an established leading role in the Canadian dance ecology. By working in partnerships with other organisations across the country we maintain a healthy relationship with the community by collaborating and supporting our fellow artists across generations.