Dance//Novella X The Polygon 2025

The Polygon Gallery is pleased to be partnering for the third consecutive year with Dance//Novella. Throughout the month of January, this North Vancouver-based dance company are in residence in The Gallery’s Seaspan Pavilion, developing a new piece, which will be performed at The Polygon on Thursday, January 30. Visitors are warmly welcome to observe this process.

Live performance on Thursday, January 30 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm
Book your seats here

Open rehearsal schedule from Wednesday – Sunday
January 9 – 12: 10:00am - 3:00pm
January 16 – 19: 10:00am - 3:00pm
January 22 – 26: 10:00am - 3:00pm

This year’s residency spotlights a large group piece featuring 12 emerging dancers and choreographers. The work explores the theme of shifting identities, reflecting on the power of evolution in our fast-paced world. Through this exploration, Dance//Novella examine the role of dance and art in today’s society: as mirrors of change, catalysts for connection, and spaces for reimagining who we are. Together, we invite audiences to witness a dynamic conversation in motion, where individual and collective identities transform before their eyes.
Learn about the dancers and Dance/Novella's Emerging Artist Program here

About Dance//Novella
Dance//Novella (D//N) was founded in 2019 by Brandon Lee Alley and Racheal Prince. The collective was formed to create new dance works through cross-disciplinary partnerships and collaborations. D//N takes inspiration from the current social climate and challenges itself to find new and exciting ways to make dance more accessible for a wider audience. Brandon and Racheal are both former members of the world-renowned Ballet BC and draw inspiration and knowledge from their unique experiences while working with the company.
www.dancenovella.com

This project is made possible through the generous partnership of The Dance Centre BC with funding from North Shore Recreation and Culture and the Hamber Foundation.

Banner Image: David Cooper. Dancer: Bryn Bridgen

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