Dance

March’s Awesome Ottawa award goes to Frank Amisi to support a hip-hop freestyle dance battle “by the people, for the people.”

It’s not easy to find a great dance party that starts at a civilized hour. Which is why I’m so excited about Freakin’ Fun Friday, taking place April 12 at Ottawa Dance Directive (ODD) in Arts Court.

Internationally renowned contemporary dance company Nederlands Dans Theater wowed on the National Arts Centre stage in Ottawa. This spectacle included a triple bill of some of the most cutting edge performances that explore the relationships between communities, narrativity, the land, and each other.

The Canadian Museum of Nature has announced dates and themes for the 2024-25 season of Nature Nocturne.

Hors Pair Social hosted The Ottawa Black Creatives Hub Performing Arts Showcase on Feb. 20. It was an opportunity to showcase over 40 talented Black artists and creatives in Ottawa.

Building-wide and site-specific, Pique’s spring edition, which takes over all of Arts Court, will feature 15 boundary-pushing artists, lectures, exhibitions, and dance parties. Tickets are now on sale.

As the war in Ukraine continues, the National Ballet of Ukraine from the Taras Shevchenko National Opera House is currently on its Canadian tour. The event stopped in Ottawa on Jan. 21 to showcase the talents of some of the world’s top performers and raise awareness of the ongoing humanitarian needs across Ukraine.

This week’s snowfall is great news for all the outdoor enthusiasts who have been (im)patiently waiting for winter. Read on for some ideas on how to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors, plus some suggestions for those looking to stay cozy.

On January 20, Cirquonscient will present Cirque à la Carte, a 19+ cabaret-style circus event with performers from across the Ottawa community. They’re pulling out all the stops to wow us with aerials, acrobatics, juggling, live music, and more.

Check out our interview with Nina Lee Aquino and Rose Ingrid Benjamin as they discuss the NAC’s first Hip Hop Theatre Festival., which runs from January 31–February 10, 2024.

Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker is Canadiana-themed, bringing a fantastical sense of whimsy to an otherwise technically complex and enchanting fairytale, playing at the NAC this week only.

Audiences were enraptured at ODD BOX in the Arts Court Theatre in the latest series of performances from Jillian Peever and Charles-Alexis Desgagnés put on by Ottawa Dance Directive.

Voices Dance Project is a new interdisciplinary dance troupe keeping talent in Ottawa. Their show Poetry in Discipline is taking place on October 5 at Arts Court.

The Friends of Gatineau River group aims to protect the river, which drains an area of approximately 23,700 square kilometres, from possible environmental threats. Earlier this month, they celebrated and promoted their work with a fun, family-oriented festival.

July’s Awesome Ottawa award goes to Tara Howlett, Victor Perez, and Jose Sandoval to support Latin dance at Lansdowne.