Dancing and the brain: A new path to easing depression in Parkinson’s disease
More than just fun exercise, a new study shows dance classes may have significant and persisting antidepressant effects on people with Parkinson’s disease.
Tag: Dance
KUUMBA turns 30: Healing through the arts
Toronto’s iconic Black Futures Festival marks three decades of music, dance, and community.
World Feminist Theatre & Performance Historiography
Hosted by Wilfrid Laurier University in collaboration with York, this virtual event discusses the overwriting of women’s contributions to theatre, dance, and performance.
The Dance Students Association presents “Bloom”
Co-artistic directors, Christiano DiDomenico and Gabriella Noonan, share their experiences with Bloom along with three choreographers.
The Chimera Project Dance Theatre presents “Unclearing”
Sophie Dow, York alumna, and songwriter Laura Reznek discuss their new work in the upcoming double bill performance.
Dance students present “York Dances: Era of Oddities “
Debuting the work of 29 dance students, Era of Oddities is an exciting choreographic and performance opportunity for dancers in the York community.
The Devised Theatre class presents the annual Devised Theatre Festival
The festival will debut the works of four new companies within the class.
Lua Shayenne Dance Company presents WATER SPIRIT & FRONTIERS | FRONTIÈRES
York dance student, Kemora Manning, discusses her role in Lua Shayenne’s newest works.
Fourth-year choreography students present Dance Innovations 2023: Infinite Corners
Hosting the choreographic works of 25 fourth-year dance students, this performance fosters a community of dancers to collaborate and explore their artistic identities.
MABOUNGO: Being in the World, film screening and panel discussion with York faculty and guests
In collaboration with the dance department and the Harriet Tubman Institute, this event will explore and question the experiences of African dance artists.