Anandam Dancetheatre

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From Artistic Director: Brandy Leary

I work with the body as a means of philosophical enquiry to create contemporary performances through dance-based entry points. I view my work as part of a distinctly poly-cultural lineage, integrating techniques and perspectives from East and West, defying easy categories. My diverse training in Chauu, kalaripayat (Indian Dance/martial arts), aerial work, West

ern theatre (direction/dramaturgy), and Axis Syllabus practices has provided me with a unique philosophy of the body, space, and choreographic composition with which to initiate a collaborative dialogue with audiences and artists. Although I am not bound by the techniques I am trained in, my viewpoint is infused with their subtle sensibilities and I offer questions from a multi-faceted perspective. I most often work with artists who do not share my artistic background and this diversity allows me to mine new places of research. While the research is still rooted in the body it is not constrained by a single dominating dance vocabulary or performance viewpoint. The essential values that inform my choreographic approach are:
• begin with the body
• be simple
• work with open source collaboration
• every structure is temporary and flexible (the body, states of being, performance space, narratives, time)
• every technique, training and background in the room is democratically equal

My current work and processes are focused on exploring performantive constructs that renegotiate the relationship between audience and performer. I am interested in what happens as we watch dance, how we construct meaning through that process, and how that meaning alters as this relationship shifts. As part of this exploration, I am interested in choreographic scores that destabilize the relationship between these two roles that form the traditional spectrum of how dance is commonly experienced.

✨ Introducing… PWYC@CS! ✨At $8-15/h, PWYC@CS is a weekly basis, reduced rate offering for unused studio space @ Collecti...
06/07/2026

✨ Introducing… PWYC@CS! ✨
At $8-15/h, PWYC@CS is a weekly basis, reduced rate offering for unused studio space @ Collective Space!
This initiative is applicable to both Mainspace and Upperspace bookings.

✨ How does PWYC@CS work?
- Every Sunday, PWYC discount codes & timeslots for the following Monday-Saturday are posted on our Instagram Story by 6pm.

- Go to our website (link in bio) and use our PWYC code at checkout when booking space. Be sure to use the correct code (Mainspace or Upperspace)!

- Codes and slots WILL change each week as this is on a weekly basis. Please do not assume PWYC@CS availability before we post on Sunday.

✨ PWYC@CS Guidelines:
- ONLY meant for rehearsal/practice/session use. Any events, charged classes or commercial bookings remain at our regular rate.

For questions, please comment under this post OR email Elodie at [email protected]💌

Introducing our updated membership guide! We’re launching two NEW memberships at Collective Space — Mixed Membership and...
05/21/2026

Introducing our updated membership guide! We’re launching two NEW memberships at Collective Space — Mixed Membership and 10-hour Mainspace Membership✨✨✨

Everything you need to know about all our different memberships is in this guide!

To become a member, click the link in our bio that says “CS Membership Registration Form” to submit a quick form so we can get to know you better. We’ll get back to you for the next monthly intake of members 💛

Our Summer Choreographic Intensive applications are now OPEN ✨ Click the link [Summer Intensive 2026] in our bio to APPL...
04/01/2026

Our Summer Choreographic Intensive applications are now OPEN ✨ Click the link [Summer Intensive 2026] in our bio to APPLY NOW!

This Summer Choreographic Intensive is part of our Choreographic Training Program (CTP) which explores and practices choreography as a unique skill for contemporary creation. In this intensive, you will be joined by the Year 1 Cohort of CTP and will focus on strength-training and choreographic tools across the 3 weeks. ✨

Limited PWYC spots available!
If you have any questions or concerns, please email [email protected] for further inquiries.

Our Summer Choreographic Intensive applications are now OPEN! Click the link [Summer Intensive 2026] in our bio to APPLY...
04/01/2026

Our Summer Choreographic Intensive applications are now OPEN! Click the link [Summer Intensive 2026] in our bio to APPLY NOW✨

This Summer Choreographic Intensive is part of our Choreographic Training Program (CTP) which explores and practices choreography as a unique skill for contemporary creation. In this intensive, you will be joined by the Year 1 Cohort of CTP and will focus on strength-training and choreographic tools across the 3 weeks. ✨

Limited PWYC spots available!
If you have any questions or concerns, please email [email protected] for further inquiries.

This is not a drill! Our Summer Choreographic Intensive applications are now OPEN! Click the link [Summer Intensive Form...
04/01/2026

This is not a drill! Our Summer Choreographic Intensive applications are now OPEN! Click the link [Summer Intensive Form] in our bio to APPLY NOW✨

This Summer Choreographic Intensive is part of our Choreographic Training Program (CTP) which explores and practices choreography as a unique skill for contemporary creation. In this intensive, you will be joined by the Year 1 cohort of CTP and will focus on strength-training and choreographic tools across the 3 weeks.✨

Limited PWYC spots available!
If you have any questions or concerns, please email [email protected] for further inquiries.

Night owl artists… this one’s for you! From January 17th - March 31st, we are offering reduced rental rates for bookings...
01/17/2026

Night owl artists… this one’s for you!
From January 17th - March 31st, we are offering reduced rental rates for bookings between 9pm-4am at Collective Space (101 Florence Street)! 🌙

*These codes are only valid for bookings 9pm-4am*

HOW IT WORKS: 
* Click the in our bio
* Select your booking type and timeslot (only available slots will be shown on our site)
* Key in your code at checkout
* Entry/space details will be automatically emailed to you after payment!

Details/pictures of both studio spaces can be found on the booking website page.

LIMITED codes available, so please be considerate!! ❤️

💌 Have a question? Email any inquiries to: [email protected]

2025 was a decade.✨🎶🎼🔥🥂🎭
01/08/2026

2025 was a decade.
✨🎶🎼🔥🥂🎭

2025 was a decade✨🎶🎼🥂🔥🎭
01/07/2026

2025 was a decade

✨🎶🎼🥂🔥🎭

One last surprise for you to head into 2026 with… ✨From now till January 9th, we are continuing our PWYC sliding scale p...
12/31/2025

One last surprise for you to head into 2026 with… ✨

From now till January 9th, we are continuing our PWYC sliding scale promotion for rehearsal bookings at Collective Space (101 Florence Street, TO) 🪩

* These PWYC codes are ONLY applicable to bookings between Dec 31st to Jan 9th!

HOW IT WORKS: 
* 5 PWYC tiers: $8, $10, $12, $15 or $18/h
* Click the in our bio
* Select your booking type and timeslot. Only available slots will be shown on our site.
* Key in your code at checkout
* Entry/space details will be automatically emailed to you after payment!

Details/pictures of both studio spaces can be found on the booking website page.

*LIMITED codes available, so please be considerate❤️

💌 Have a question? Email any inquiries to: [email protected]

Byeee 2025! 👋

✨ Collective Space Membership! ✨Many have been asking about our memberships as we’re settling into the new space… so we ...
12/16/2025

✨ Collective Space Membership! ✨

Many have been asking about our memberships as we’re settling into the new space… so we made a guide to answer some of your questions!

Click the link in our bio (“Membership Registration Form”) to submit a quick form so we can get to know you better! We will get back to you in the new year for our 2026 intake of Collective Space members 💛

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Artscape Triangle Loft 38 Abell Street, Studio 307
Toronto, ON
M6J0A2

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+16476289246

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