Special Presentations

A CO-PRODUCTION WITH TOKARA was founded in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, by Wadaiko Artist Art Lee. The group has become a strong force in the world of Wadaiko (Taiko Drumming) both in Japan and internationally. While incorporating arrangements of traditional Taiko pieces into their performance, TOKARA has created an all-new style of Taiko, where electrifying speed...

With Opening Act Old Man Luedecke! When Matt Andersen steps on stage, he brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays. His latest album, The Hammer & The Rose, is a veritable garden of heart; a (mostly) delicate collection of tender folk and stirring soul numbers that find the New Brunswick-born songwriter thoughtfully...

ATTI! Indigenous Artists Collectives is proud to launch their inaugural Performing Arts Mentorship Program to empower emerging Indigenous performers in the NWT. This program partners Indigenous musicians, singer-songwriters, playwrights, and dancers with accomplished Indigenous professionals in their field to elevate their craft. This initiative will help support the next generation of Indigenous professional artists by...

Over the years, Brian Wainwright has worn just about every hat imaginable, including educator, director, performer, and technician. To this day, Brian continues to work with NACC as a fly rigger, piano tuner, and set builder. Join him for this two-hour workshop is designed for community performing arts groups who want to learn more about...

Born in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Brent Butt discovered early that being funny was a good way to get attention. Brent honed...

Born in Tisdale, Saskatchewan, Brent Butt discovered early that being funny was a good way to get attention. Brent honed...

Colin (Bourke) Wolf is a Métis (MNA) performer, theatre maker, and activist from the North-East of Moh’kins’tsis (Calgary), AB on Treaty 7 Territory. Colin, and many of his family, are...

Betty-Lou Hushlak is a seasoned stage manager, production manager, and instructor. She recently returned to Theatre Network (Edmonton) to stage mange the premiere of Colleen Murphy’s Jupiter. A previous credit...

Wes Jenkins is a theatrical consultant with Down Stage Right Industries Ltd. Wes has literally been behind the scenes in the entertainment industry for over 40 years. Supporting and enabling...

In Collaboration with Sing, dance, and explore folk songs from Canada, Morocco, Korea, Estonia, Cuba, West Benin, China, and beyond. Through rhythms, songs, and different languages, you’ll discover the sounds...

In Collaboration with Une fée qui n’a pas froid aux yeux et un satyre un peu peureux devront former une drôle d’équipe pour aller passer les épreuves de La passe des Géants. Ils devront s’unir pour affronter les obstacles et réussir leur Passage pour devenir des géants. Ils rencontreront une roche plutôt négative, un oiseau...

NEXT ZONE is a Denmark-based company working with open style dance. Choreographer Lene Boel works with dancers from different street dance backgrounds such as popping, locking, electro, breakdance, hip hop, and new circus. She creates a distinct choreographic language which is unique for each production and very visceral. Registration can be made through Yellowknife Dance...

Sursaut Dance Company is dedicated to the creation, production and presentation of contemporary dance performances. Philosophical, dynamic and joyful, with a touch of absurdity, the company’s choreographic works bear witness to the maturity of an evolving artistic approach which, for over thirty years, has focused on young audiences and families. Registration can be made through...