EDAM is an adventurous dance company committed to experimen-tation, collaboration and showcasing local choreography. The company s artistic director Peter Bingham is one of the pioneers of the dance genre known as contact improvisation. This highly respected modern dance company is known for its decidedly West Coast flavour. Performances are often accompanied by live music and include First Nations dance performers. Through bold, dynamic dance works embodying the highest possible artistic standards, Kinesis Dance employs physical theatre, music, film and video to elevate the art of modern dance.
Locales range from theatres to city streets to beaches.
A cappella is the essence of their repertoire, but they also include various music from around the world. For 10 days every June, Vancouver comes alive with the sounds of the best jazz festival in North America. During the festival, concerts take place in various churches and concert halls throughout the city. Every Tuesday from October through April, this group presents the best of chamber music ensembles, from Haydn to Shostakovich. This society welcomes the finest local, national and international musicians in classical music programs that range in flavour from traditional to avant garde.