Being able to offer something for everyone, free of charge, is a little more important in 2021, said Tracy Smith, Dance Victoria’s marketing manager. “Everything being offered is a true reflection of the resilience and creativity of people coming together to create something really special. Whether that’s a dance film created at home under these circumstances or a discussion about dance, they are all example of resilience during this time.” Dance Days, which gets underway Jan. 15 and runs through Jan. 25, offers classes and content from around the city through one portal the dancevictoria.com website. Participants can choose from dozens of options, all provided free.
VICTORIA A city-wide festival in Victoria, celebrating all styles of dance, is about to kick off virtually. The 12th annual Dance Days Festival, put on by Dance Victoria, has been reimagined to follow COVID-19 safety protocols, but still allows for participation. Organizers hope it fosters an appreciation and love of dance and gets people dancing. “We ve had to really think of creative ways for people to connect and offer their ideas, their workshops or demonstrations online,” says Tracy Smith, the marketing manager for Dance Victoria. “So, really collaborating with the community in a different way to, you know, evolve and pivot in these crazy times.”