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by Rebecca BollwittDisclosure: Sponsored Post — Sponsored by the Dancing on the Edge Festival Please review the Policy & Disclosure section for further information.
The Dancing on the Edge Festival (DOTE) returns for its 36th year from June 13 to June 22, and you can enter to win tickets to opening night! The festival will take place at various venues across the Lower Mainland including Firehall Arts Centre, Scotiabank Dance Centre and SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, as well as an off-site presentation at select Vancouver parks.
The festival will feature over 30 performances over 10 days, where audiences will be witness to world premieres, Western Canadian debuts, and works-in-progress from some of the most sought-after contemporary Canadian choreographers.
Belle Spirale Dance Projects – Credit David Cooper
This year’s Festival will once again deliver high caliber, exhilarating, innovative, and spell binding dance works showcasing the diversity of dance across Canada, reflecting its rich tapestry of cultural influences and contributing further to the evolution of this multifaceted art form.
Dancing on the Edge kicks off with the world premiere of Company 605’s latest work, lossy, co-presented with SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs; and features OURO Collective’s 7y98D; the world premiere of EDAM’s Dead Weighting; Kelly McInnes’ Late Stage Remedy; the Western Canadian premiere of Gorgeous Tongue by Lara Kramer Danse (Montreal); the B.C. premiere of Wéi 成为 by tiger princess dance projects (Toronto); the Vancouver premieres of Method Dance Society’s Behind Veiled Eyes (Prince George) as well as Lasterday, with choreography by Hanna Kiel/Kaeja d’Dance (Toronto); Calder White’s Nowing; Simran Sachar’s Act Twenty Five; the world premiere of Clala Dance Project’s Uchi うち; the Western Canadian premieres of FakeKnot’s Croquis as well as since then, with choreography by Peggy Baker (Toronto); the world premiere of Helen Walkley’s blocking; Belle Spirale Dance Projects’ assemble; the Canadian premiere of Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY’s SALT; Cristina Bucci’s Sisu; and the world premiere of Furious Grace Dance Theatre’s Gravity in Your Eyes.
“Dancing on the Edge is recognized nationally for the kinesthetic ripples and blasts of energetic waves brought to the stage each year by a wide range of artistic visions and experiences.” – DOTE’s Artistic Producer Donna Spencer
Win Tickets
I have a pair of tickets to give away to the opening night performance, here’s how you can enter to win:
Canada Together at Canada Place, happening July 1st along the waterfront in Vancouver, has been planned collaboratively with representatives from the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
Canada Place July 1st – Miss604 Photo
This year marks the 38th annual event at Canada Place at the Port of Vancouver, which has historically been the largest Canada Day celebration outside Ottawa. From programming to the name and theme itself, the details of the day were carefully considered to create a welcoming experience for all people who live in this country.
Canada Together at Canada Place July 1st
Admission: Free!
Date: Monday, July 1, 2024 11:00am to 6:00pm
Location: The indoor and outdoor spaces at Canada Place, Jack Poole Plaza, and surrounding city streets.
The theme of the event is “Weaving together the fabric of a nation,” which honours Canada’s diversity and marks the day as one for gathering, celebrating, learning and sharing. Weaving is a common activity across many cultures and is a metaphor for the way the beauty, strength, and wisdom from the past can combine through multiple perspectives to create something meaningful for today and tomorrow.
Event Highlights
Main Stage sponsored by Downtown Van 📍In front of Canada Place: The main stage will feature incredible performances from acts including Said the Whale, Fake Shark, The Free Label, DJO Show and more
Kids’ Zone sponsored by CN 📍 Jack Poole Plaza: Family–friendly entertainers and activities, including the Rock N’ Beau Dance Party, the annual mascot dance-off, Indigenous storytelling, and performances from Karima Essa, School of Rock Kids, and Higher Ground Dance Troup
Port Community Zone sponsored by Alliance Grain Terminal, ILWU Canada, Neptune Terminals, West Coast Reduction, Western Group and Wallenius Wilhelmsen 📍 Inside the ballrooms at Canada Place Learn about the Port of Vancouver, Canada’s largest port. The zone will feature displays, fun activities, a speaker series and more.
Summer Sips sponsored by Stanley Park Brewing 📍 North Point of Canada Place Sit back, relax and relish the beautiful view of the North Shore mountains while enjoying a delicious barbeque, a live DJ, and beverages by Stanley Park Brewing
Citizenship ceremony 📍Inside the ballrooms at Canada Place At 9:30am, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada will host a citizenship ceremony where 60 new citizens will be welcomed into Canada’s multicultural family
Indigenous displays: Learn about Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations by speaking with traditional weavers and carvers and learn some hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim words through colouring activities
Food trucks: Experience the multi-cultural tastes of Canada with a variety of food trucks along Canada Place Way
Want to get involved? Every year, more than 200 volunteers help welcome over 200,000 guests who take part in the free event activities organized around Canada Place on July 1. Apply here for a variety of positions available.
Miss604 is a Media Partner of Canada Together at Canada Place
This weekend the event list is heating up with festivals, music, baseball, markets, and more! Miss604 is proud to be a sponsor of More Than a Movie at BC Place on Sunday presented by Kids Up Front Vancouver, along with the summer season at Burnaby Village Museum. Find these events and more listed below:
June is here and so is the new event list for Metro Vancouver along with a change of seasons. This month Miss604 is sponsoring More Than a Movie at BC Place in support of Kids Up Front Vancouver (June 2), and Summer at Burnaby Village Museum; and supporting the Vancouver Canadians. Find these activities and so many more things to do listed below:
Enjoy frozen treats at over 25 participating venues this summer during the Vancouver Ice Cream Festival. This self-guided food festival, now in its second year, will run from June 21 to August 5, 2024 with options in Burnaby, Richmond, and Vancouver.
Vancouver Ice Cream Festival
Each vendor will have exclusive treats crafted specifically for the festival, or signature items being showcased. There will also be a series of Festival Missions and a Passport Activity. Attendees are encouraged to share their food adventures and collect stickers by purchasing a festival item to stand a chance to win exciting prizes.
Participating Locations
Boketto Tea Bar Bubble Queen Daan Go Cake Lab Daigyo Cafe Drunken Chocolatier Milkcow Cafe Passione Gelato Fufu Pancake Cafe J Squared Ice Cream Ki Cafe Le Parfait Le Saison de Patisserie Little Pisces Sweet Surrender Sweet7
BETA5 Chocolates Matcha Cafe Maiko Melt Confectionary Elephant Garden Creamery Glenburn Soda Fountain The Praguery (Richmond) Tutto Belle Il Gelato Vancouver Aquarium Whisk Matcha Cafe x Level V Bakery Yum Sweet Shop (Main Street & Kitsilano) Soft Peaks Ice Cream (Gastown, Richmond, Burnaby) Beaucoup Bakery (Downtown & Kitsilano) Bella Gelateria (English Bay, Robson, Brentwood)
The Vancouver Ice Cream Festival is a family-friendly event open to all ages, and there is no admission fee to participate as an attendee. The cost of the ice creams and frozen treats will vary by location.
Presented by Noms Magazine (who brought us the Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival) which is a Vancouver-based food and travel publication that shares the best places to eat at and the best things to do across various cities in North America. Follow on Instagram for more info.
