How Can Contemporary Dance Touch an Audience?
Porch View Dances celebrates the stories of people in a neighbourhood, pulling dance out of the theatre and inserting it…
Shaking up the Pages: Exploring My World of Dance Fiction
In my world of dance fiction, dance has more uses for storytelling than just “Will I pass this audition? Will…
Experiencing Flamenco Dance on Film
Writers, performers, and many other creators know that the medium they choose to express themselves can have a great impact…
Being a Canadian Romance Writer: Avoiding Stereotypes. Most of the Time
When you think of a Canadian romance writer, maybe you envision writers sitting in a log cabin, a story idea…
The Creative Process for the Artist in You: A Discussion with a Tap Dancer and a Writer
“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because…
11+ Top Canadian Book Recommendations
Looking for your next Canadian read? Look no further. I asked members of my publishing team what their top Canadian…
Queer Representation in Theatre: Improving Visibility in the Performing Arts Through Collaboration
Currently, one million Canadians identify as members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Despite the size of this population, there’s still a…
“I Thought I Could Never Make a Living From Art”
Candice Leyland, watercolour artist and art teacher, never imagined she’d be where she is today: making a living from her…
Lisa LaTouche on Tap
Lisa LaTouche began tap at age eight after her mother showed her a little time step. Her career has taken…
A Review of Older Sister. Not Necessarily Related. A Memoir, by Jenny Heijun Wills (McClelland & Stewart, 2019)
This book hit me in the gut. Older Sister. Not Necessarily Related by Jenny Heijun Wills is a poetic, edgy,…
