CADA/West

06/11/2026

What does workers' compensation even look like for dance?

This The Tyee journal article about injured workers navigating WorkSafeBC got us thinking.

What happens when the worker is a dancer?

Do dance artists know if they’re covered?

What does “return to work” look like when your body is your livelihood?

How are independent artists protected when injuries occur?

We don’t have all the answers, but we’re curious about your experiences and questions. 👇🏽

As reviews urging retooling pile up, clients of WorkSafeBC share stories of frustration.

06/09/2026

Dear Members and Supporters,

In case you missed it, we shared an important update regarding the Training Subsidy Program (TSP). Essentially, we have to reduce this year's overall budget.

Read the full statement here:
✱https://cadawest.org/images/tsp-statement-26.pdf

Want to help? Please tell us how TSP has helped you:
✱ https://forms.gle/cbByoqFVPz2H4F1R9

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. CADA/West recently announced a reduction to the Training Subsidy Program budget for 2026/27. We recognize that this change may impact artists in different ways. This survey will help us better understand the role TSP plays in artists’ careers, ...

04/03/2026

It's a new year at CADA/West! We’re now welcoming new and returning members for 2026-2027.

Professional and emerging level members can receive up to $600 / $500 through our Training Subsidy Program (to help cover costs like classes, workshops, and training).

Childcare support is also available to help offset care costs while you train or work.

Open to independent dance artists working in western Canada. Visit our website for full details.

Full details: https://cadawest.org/join-renew.html

If you know someone who could benefit, please share this with them. ♥

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BONUS *
Any new or returning members who also participated in our recent iPad raffle fundraiser will receive an extra 3 tickets if they join/renew by April 7.

04/01/2026

Today's the last chance to enter our raffle!

Win an iPad + Apple Pencil.

We’re in the final stretch of our $3,000 goal and your support makes a real difference. This fundraiser directly supports our programming and services for independent dance artists.

Enter the draw, support the work, and you might walk away with a brand new iPad.

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Join our raffle for a chance to win a great prize while supporting CADA’s mission. 🎟️✨Every ticket helps fund our advocacy work, including advancing fees and rates standards and strengthening conditions for dance artists across our community. 🗣️🤝Winners will be drawn LIVE on our Ins...

03/10/2026

Thank you so much for coming to PRO PRACTICE. The quality of workshops and engagement was just top notch 👌🏽

Huge thank you the artists .ch .bedard and our amazing host (thx also for taking footage 🤭)

This event was a small offering to the community. 🤲🏽 We are planning something bigger this Sep so be on the look out! 👀

Song by Shub 🎶

03/08/2026

⚡ SCHEDULE ⚡️ PRO PRACTICE is today!

FREE movement workshops and a professional development session.

To learn more about the artists and register → cadawest.org/propractice.html

10:00–11:00 AM
Feldenkrais — Francesca Frewer

11:15–12:15 PM
Waving — Eric Cheung

12:45–1:45 PM
Powwow — Nyla Bedard

2:00–3:30 PM
Working as a Multi-Hyphenate Artist — Simran Sachar

Join us for a day of learning, movement, and conversation with artists working across different practices and disciplines.

📍 VS. the creative lab (1884 Main St)
🗓 Sunday, March 8

Register/full info →
https://cadawest.org/propractice.html

03/07/2026

How many hats do you wear? How often does it feel overwhelming?

⚡ Working as a Multi-Hyphenate Artist

As many independent dance artists know all too well, sustaining a career often means working multiple roles: performer, choreographer, teacher, collaborator, and more.

In this professional development session, Simran Sachar will drop some gems and lead a conversation on how to navigate contracts, gig offers, fee structures, and sustaining a creative practice across different spaces. We are excited to hear your own experiences and questions. Bring something to write on if you'd like to take notes. 💎

Part of ⚡️ PRO PRACTICE — Free Dance Workshops + Discussion ⚡️. Don't miss the other amazing workshops.

🆓 FREE
📍 VS. the creative lab
🗓 2:00–3:30 PM Sunday, March 8

Register/info → https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/pro-practice

photo Marshall To

03/06/2026

⚡️ PRO PRACTICE ⚡️ is on this Sunday March 8!

Join us for FREE professional workshops + discussion with artists from the Vancouver dance community.

Workshops include Feldenkrais, Waving, Powwow dance, and a professional development discussion for independent artists.

Limited space. Register/info → https://cadawest.org/propractice.html

📍 VS. the creative lab (1885 Main St. Vancouver)

02/23/2026

Deadline for Individual Artist Grants, Art Aquisition by Application, Invite to an Opening Reception at AFA art house in Calgary, and songwriting workshop in Edmonton - https://mailchi.mp/e0f0308e9a3b/february2026

02/23/2026

Dear EDAM Community,

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of EDAM’s beloved Artistic Director, Peter Bingham. While we have known this moment would come, it is with no less sorrow that we, Peter’s family and EDAM, share this news along with a tribute to Peter at: edamdance.org/honouring-peter

Peter touched so many of our lives. We are forever grateful for his artistry, teachings, mentorship, and love that continue to resonate throughout our community. Peter will always be a part of EDAM. We honour and celebrate his memory as we dance into this new beginning.

With gratitude and remembrance,
Olivia Shaffer, Artistic Director + Sierra Megas, General Manager + EDAM Ensemble: Anne Cooper, Francesca Frewer, Hayley Gawthrop, Arash Khakpour, Alex Mah, Antonio Somera Jr.
— EDAM