Events

Beyond our other Outreach, we conduct and co-host ongoing and one-off Events for CADA/West members and the larger community.

2026

PRO PRACTICE a day of movement and professional development workshops FREE for the community

2025

Community Conversation hosted in partnership with Mascall Dance, creating space for artists and community members to come together and hear current issues

2024

FLASH Pop-up Workshops an exciting day of movement workshops FREE for the community led by local artists

CADA/West turns 25 years old! celebrating a key milestone in dance service

2023

members unconference a jam-packed series of dance workshops, salons and shows

2022

Meeting the Moment our first BIPOC artist-in-residency initiative

2021

Raising Our Game a discussion on rates, contracts, and working in-person and online

2020

Going Back to Robson During COVID members of the street dance community gather to discuss returning to Robson Square in donwtown Vancouver

BC Dance Community Town Hall: Summary artists and service organizations gathered to discuss COVID-19 closures and re-entry.

2019

CADA/West in Saskatchewan a gathering of dancers, choreographers, teachers, cultural leaders and service organizations

CADA/West in Winnipeg a social to discuss CADA/West’s programs and how they can support dance artists in Manitoba

2018

Intentionally Healthy: Working Dynamics in Creative Spaces a gathering of artists to discuss the challenges faced and tools used when working in dance

CADA of Hearts a fundraiser party to celebrate 18 years of CADA/West and to support our continued work

#MeToo, Childcare, Decolonization a resource-sharing and networking event to address affordable childcare, sexual harassment, decolonization and contracting