Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00 pm
My Dance is Not a Hobby
This dance was developed to showcase my passion and love for dance and to illustrate that dance is not just a hobby for me. I dance because it is an integral part of who I am, a profound expression of my spiritual life, and the best way I can express myself. As an artist and professional dancer, dance is my true calling.
Festival event page: https://www.dancingontheedge.org/show/newton-moraes/
Dancing on the Edge Festival 2025
“My Dance is Not a Hobby” will be presented along side “being” by Vision Impure – Noam Gagnon as part of the Dancing on the Edge Festival EDGE 1 Featuring shows by mature choreographers.
Dancing on the Edge Festival (DOTE), recognized as the cornerstone of Vancouver’s contemporary dance season, presents its 37th annual festival, featuring an impressive line-up of established and emerging dancemakers at the Firehall Arts Centre and SFU Woodward’s, on stages June 12 to 21, 2025.
Spotlighting a wide range of eclectic world and Canadian premieres, as well as works in progress, from Canadian and international artists, the festival will offer seven mixed programs, and three full-length works, over its 10-day slate of performances.
“In the turmoil of the world, we look to artists for solace, encouragement, and inspiration. For this year’s 37th annual DOTE Festival we are thrilled to present a roster of artists whose works offer a balm for the soul – exploring a pendulum of themes from isolation to connectivity, from being overwhelmed to feeling joy,” says Donna Spencer, DOTE Artistic Producer. “From established choreographers such as Lina Cruz, Noam Gagnon, Justine Chambers, Sarah Chase, Ame Henderson, Newton Moraes, Ziyian Kwan, and Lesley Telford to exciting newer voices like Cai Glover, Rebecca Margolick, and Jenn Edwards, our festival’s dancemakers will share work that transcends language, explores new perspectives, and transports us to different realities.”
Creative Team:
Choreographer/Dancer: Newton Moraes
Lighting Designer: Eliajah Stefura
Stage Manager: Sharon DiGenova
Music: Iyo, Strobe and Gleymdu
Created with the support of Wind in the Leaves Collective – Allies and Friends
Premiere at Citadel Cie on March 22nd and 23rd, 2024
Many thanks to Charles C Smith, Eli Stefura, Sharon DiGenova, Laurence Lemieux, Jake Wickett and Jackie Latendresse
Tickets:
Tickets for all festival programs are available at https://purchase.firehallartscentre.ca/Events
“My Dance is Not a Hobby” will be presented as part of Edge 1 on:
Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM – click here for tickets
Friday, June 13, 2025 | 9:00 PM – click here for tickets
When
Jun 12, 2025
7:00 pm
Location
Firehall Arts Centre
280 East Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L3
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