Upcoming Events

Conversations in Six

NOVEMBER 9 / 10

7 PM AT THE PRINCE GEORGE PLAYHOUSE

Conversations in Six is a two-night evening performance series featuring six works of choreography by established Canadian contemporary dance artists. These six works form a unique perspective on what it is like to work in response to, and in collaboration with, dance artists from North-Central BC.

Thursday Night Performance

Adrift/ High Tide Low Tide Choreographed by Amber Downie-Back

Liminal Mappings Choreographed by Gwynne Bilski

Untitled Choreographed by Melissa mcCracken

Friday Night Performance

Behind Veiled Eyes - Choreographed by Giselle Liu

A MATTER OF DEVIANCE - Choreographed by Cai Glover

It’s a matter of deviance; we can have these bodily signs that expose something unusual about the signifier. Something apart, something a part of us that is inextricable and yet exposes a decided upon moral status within the routines of social intercourse. And we are forced to wear it, this stigma, like a backpack full of unknown and unnecessary weight.

This rash of influence

An inflection in the way I walk

Like high heels but without the confidence of sound

Locked fingers and dirty fingertips

A candid tipping towards the deep end

But

Like so many knives, dulled by over-use

I am like so many lives, dulled by over-use

Cutlery in the kitchen sink

Here It Is - Choreographed by Anya Saugstad

‘Here it is’ is a new work created in response to a fear of death. It acknowledges our brief existence, and the longing and pain we hold in a world where we leave one at a time. This work started in Vancouver as a duet but has been adapted and expanded for Method Dance with a four person cast.

“That we are made to die, one at a time, here in the first draft of existence—that is the pain and the longing. That is the beautiful.” (Sheila Heti from the book Pure Colour).

Tickets

$35 General Admission

$30 Students and Seniors

(not including fees and taxes)

Past events

Method Dance Society Auditions

*AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD AUGUST 20, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 PM. Video submissions must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM of the same day.* Location PRINCE GEORGE PLAYHOUSE – we will send an update July 28th with location.

Audition forms and Statement of Intent must be received by administration at the time of audition. No applications will be accepted after these dates.

 The following is to be submitted with your application form:

1.     A photograph of the applicant – for identification purposes only –

2.     A 200 – 250 word double-spaced typewritten statement of purpose. This statement should include the applicant’s reason for wanting to be a part of the company, career goals, and general comments on the value of dance to the applicant.

3.     A current CV outlining the applicants past relevant experience.

Programs Available for Audition

Company Dancer – Method Company Dancers participate in all Method Dance Society events and performances. Company dancers are required to take at least 3 hours of dance or related training weekly on top of regular rehearsals and workshops. Ideal candidates will have completed at least one year in post-secondary dance training or an apprenticeship. All company dancers are paid at industry rates as identified in their contracts. All company dancers must by 19 years and older.

 Apprentice – Method’s Apprenticeship program provides dancers 18 years and older with opportunities to train and understudy for wide range of programs and events. The apprenticeship program has been developed for those who are ready to begin their professional practice but are still in need of further development. Apprentice dancers are still members of the company and will perform in works (when cast) alongside company members.

Audition Information

Technique class and choreographic combination.

 Auditions will include participation in a 30-to-45-minute technical class followed by contemporary-based combination. The technical class will include contemporary-based movement and improvisation. The combination will be taught by MDS faculty and be danced both in groups and individually.

 Proper dancewear for audition:

Please wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in. Kneepads may be required.

 If you require a night-stay in Prince George to attend the audition, please email us at admin@methoddance.ca as we can arrange a reduced rate for you at a local hotel.

Announcing our Upcoming Community Moves Project!

Method Dance Society’s Community Moves project is a celebration of artistic collaboration between community artists, their connection to creative expression and regional identities. Dancers, Musicians, Choreographers, Visual Artists, Cultural Practitioners, and Writers will work together to create a truly unique and innovative performance based on collaborative methodologies of experiential arts experience. Community Moves project will offer community workshops, collaborative programming sessions, and creative opportunities for community members and artists to work together and co-create a final public presentation.

Thank you to the Prince George Community Foundation and the City of Prince George for the support of this project!

Below are three main components offered by MDS’s Community Moves Project:

1) "Experiential Arts Community Workshops" These workshops will take place periodically over two months and provide both dancer and community participants with an opportunity to explore contemporary dance and movement through experiential arts experience.

2)"Collaborative Community Building" During these sessions our artistic team will meet with various artists, stakeholders and leaders throughout our community to develop collaborative strategies that are based on community needs and interests.

3)"Community Moves" Presentation As a final component of the workshops and community sessions, the artistic team will design a live public presentation of our findings expressed through a full-length co-choreographed and created work.

If you are interested in submitting a proposal for a collaborative project please fill click the link below to fill out the proposal application or contact us at admin@methoddance.ca

We are very excited to announce a series of Expressive Arts Experience workshops with Giselle Liu!

From November 16th - 29th Giselle will be hosting a number of workshops from her Encounter Your Experience Series. We have both 1 on 1 workshops available*, as well as a series of group workshops that will be offered November 20th. Please see below for more information.

Encounter Your Experience 1 on 1 Workshop Series

Encounter Your Experience: Embodying Light Group Series

Interested in Booking Method Dance Society for your upcoming season?

Method’s Community Workshops Are Back!

Please join us for the following Community Workshops:

March 5th 2:30 PM with Giselle Liu.

March 6th 3:00 PM LIVE Presentation with Giselle Liu

March 6th 3:30 PM Artist Talk with Giselle Liu

April 1st 7:00 PM Somatics with Melissa McCracken

April 2nd 2:30 PM Somatics with Melissa McCracken

and more to come!

Bodies in Isolation

October 7th Doors at 7PM, Show starts at 8PM

October 8th Doors at 7PM, Show starts at 8PM

October 9th Matinee Doors at 12PM, Show starts at 1PM

October 9th Doors at 7PM, Show starts at 8PM

For ticket information please visit Theatre Northwest

*In compliance with the current mandates from the Provincial Health Office, all guests age 12 and up are required to present proof of vaccination along with one piece of government-issued ID in order to attend this event.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

2021-2022 Program Auditions

***CHOREOGRAPHY LINK - CLICK HERE***

Coming live June 15th 2021

Mother: Sound/ Body

Technical Director and Sound Scapes: Jon Russell

Artistic Director: Shelby Richardson

Choreographers: Giselle Liu, Shelby Richardson, Ashley Burmaster

Dancers: Ashley Burmaster, Laura Buchanan, Shayla Dyble, Kendra Hamelin, Sara McGowan, Grace Perry, Sloane Zogas

A collaborative digital performance featuring the work of Giselle Liu, Shelby Richardson, Ashley Burmaster and Jon Russell.

The project explores the digital self through sound and light body mapping. We use sensor technology and projection technology to challenge the traditional performance space, pivoting our material into the digital realm.

We hope that you can join us for this new exploratory work June 15th 2021 at 7 PM.

Tickets are by donation and are available through our website by clicking here:

February 15th - May 8th 2021

Saturdays 3:30 - 5:00 PM (Unless otherwise noted)

Free Online Zoom Workshop Sessions

Method Dance Society is proud to announce our first series of community contemporary dance workshops! Each workshop is led by a facilitator who is an experience contemporary/ modern practitioner, currently practicing in the field. The facilitator will lead you through the session exploring various concepts and movement methodologies. Method Dancers will also be present to help guide you through the practice and share their experience with you.

Please click here to register and see more information.

Registration opens February 1st and will be ongoing.

Bodies In Isolation - Postponed -

Due to the unforeseen conditions of COVID-19, Method Dance Society’s inaugural performance, Bodies in Isolation, has been postponed. Once the Provincial Health Officer has deemed it safe and acceptable to deliver events to the public under 50 people. Thank you for patience and support during this difficult time.

Method Introduces Company Dancers for the 20/21 Season!

Watch our Method Dancer Series on youtube now.

A collaboration between Method Dance Society Artistic Director and Audio/ Visual Designer Jon Russell, the Method Dancer series is a soft release on the upcoming company dancers for our 2020/2021 season. Each dancer explores the moment where dance became a central component of their lives.

Company Audition 2020

Submissions Due by April 19th at midnight

Virtual Submissions

Please view the full guidelines below:

Method Dance Society is looking for 4-6 company dancers, and 2-3 apprentices for our 2020/2021 Season. Both classical and contemporary training are an asset.

Requirements:

Please submit a 2-5 minute video showcasing the following:

• A short introduction explaining who you are, your dance history and why you are interested in being a part of Method Dance Society.

• A short demonstration of your improvisation technique, with an emphasis on pedestrian movement. Video should be a current recording, made within the last 2 months.

• A short demonstration of your choreography - *this does not need to be danced by the applicant auditioning.*

• Submissions must be sent to admin@methoddance.ca by April 19th at midnight.

Our selection committee is aware that not all dancers currently have access to a studio-type space due to the current covid-19 crisis. Therefore we encourage applicants to be innovative in their use of space. Feel free to film outdoors, in your bedroom or in the kitchen, your space is your canvas.

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like more information, please feel free to email us at admin@methoddance.ca

Method Dance Society Founders Fundraiser

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19***

Date: May 23rd

Location: Two Rivers Art Gallery

Tickets: $55.00

Your ticket includes:

• Appetizers and refreshments

• A performance by Method Dance Society company members

• Speaker Presentations

• Silent Auction

• An entry for wonderful door prizes

  All proceeds go to support Method Dance Society for the upcoming season.