The festival unfolds through two primary streams: the Mainstage Series features performance works by local, regional, national, and international artists, while the Expanse Community Outreach Program engages with the broader Edmonton community through various activities, including interactions with The Lobbyists. Expanse Is A Celebration Of ALL Bodies onstage. We want to make sure that we are doing as much as ...
Young Turtle, stuck between land and sea, feels they will never belong. After getting separated from their family, they meet all sorts of creatures: a butch shark, a genderfluid clownfish, a perpetually frightened eel, and many more. They teach Young Turtle important lessons about identity, being true to yourself, and the strength of community. With these new friends, Young Turtle ...
Tune into the body and release the mind. In this 2-hour workshop we'll explore improvisational structures and meditative movement patterns. Inspired by her learnings from the Japanese performing arts, Mayumi will guide exercises that release the idea of self and aim to transcend space time. Let go of habitual patterning and planning to welcome new possibilities for expression. Expose your ...
A Party for Kiddos to Explore their Azimuths Join us for a delightful party where kids, parents, and artists can all come together for games, treats, and endless fun suitable for all ages. Don’t miss out on this joyous occasion—secure your tickets now for an unforgettable experience!
Join our workshop on collective creation and ensemble building! In this session, we'll explore the framework of how a new work unfolds, recognizing that each creation has its own unique voice. Throughout the workshop, we'll delve into various aspects of the collective creation process, including: Cultivating Tolerance for the Birthing Process: Develop a tolerance for the uncertainty, chaos and moments ...
Young Turtle, stuck between land and sea, feels they will never belong. After getting separated from their family, they meet all sorts of creatures: a butch shark, a genderfluid clownfish, a perpetually frightened eel, and many more. They teach Young Turtle important lessons about identity, being true to yourself, and the strength of community. With these new friends, Young Turtle ...
Class begins with a simple, yet vigorous led warm-up designed to bring everyone into collective movement. This will lead into improvisations guided by imagery. We will continue by learning sequences of movement embracing the floor to start and ending in the air. Molly’s teaching is influenced by her training in Butoh, and a wide variety of contemporary and somatic techniques. ...
Young Turtle, stuck between land and sea, feels they will never belong. After getting separated from their family, they meet all sorts of creatures: a butch shark, a genderfluid clownfish, a perpetually frightened eel, and many more. They teach Young Turtle important lessons about identity, being true to yourself, and the strength of community. With these new friends, Young Turtle ...
An Expanse Festival Mixer Lets re-frame the community together! As we conclude our 2024 festival, join fellow artists who make up our Community Constellation and local artists for a celebratory mixer. It’s a chance to connect, share stories, and strengthen bonds within our vibrant community.
Expanse Living Room Party As we bid farewell to another unforgettable journey through the cosmos of Expanse, let's come together to celebrate the wonder and splendor of our adventure. Join us for the Expanse Living Room Party for an electrifying night of dance, music, monologues, poetry, drag and revelry! Featuring acts like: New Work from Jameela McNeil Excerpt ...
