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2024 Community Builders Award Winners Announced

Simcoe Contemporary Dancer’s Executive Director, Chrissy Baxter, has been honoured by the Barrie Today Community Builders Awards in the art category! Of the recognition, Chrissy said: “I have been dancing with Simcoe Contemporary Dancers for over 10 years, and this year is my seventh season as Executive Director. Throughout this time, I’ve focused on creating …

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SCD Launches Kickstarter in Support of Artist Fees!

Simcoe Contemporary Dancers (SCD) is excited to announce the launch of their Kickstarter campaign to support artist fees in our upcoming season. This initiative underscores our commitment to fair compensation for the talented artists who bring our innovative performances to life. By contributing to the campaign, supporters will help ensure that these dedicated dancers and …

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Discover the Dances of Get Out and Dance!

Get Out and Dance! is a community dance event featuring free dance workshops, live music, and dance performances at Lampman Lane Park in Barrie this July 27-28, 2024! We are very excited to unveil details about the six pieces that will be presented in Get Out and Dance 2024! Becoming Performer: Shelly-Ann Skinner Choreographer: Shelly-Ann …

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Get Out and Dance Highlights Regional Artists

Simcoe Contemporary Dancers presents Get Out and Dance at Lampman Lane Park in Barrie, July 27-28, 2024. During this event 18 amazing local artists will be featured and we want to highlight them here. Scroll down to learn more about the artists of Get Out and Dance 2024! Dance Performers: Sarah Kennedy graduated from Simon …

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Get Out and Dance 2024 Event Details Released!

Get Out and Dance! is a community dance event featuring free dance workshops, live music, and dance performances! We are incredibly excited to release this year’s line up! Get Out and Dance Event Details Saturday July 27 – Show 1 11:00 – 1:00 PM – Visual Art Table Create your own artwork on water colour …

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Forthcoming Change in Artistic Leadership

NEWS RELEASESIMCOE CONTEMPORARY DANCERS*************************Entering its 15th year of operations, Simcoe Contemporary Dancers announces a forthcoming change in artistic leadership. Effective JUNE 30, 2024, Shelby Thoms, will be stepping down as Artistic Director. During Thoms’ tenure as Artistic Director, SCD has hosted countless open contemporary dance classes and guest workshops for the community, created a virtual …

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SCD Announces a New Summer Dance Event!

Simcoe Contemporary Dancers (SCD) is excited to announce they will be producing a brand-new dance event in Barrie, ON this summer called Get Out and Dance! Get Out and Dance! is a re-imagining of SCD’s inaugural outdoor, site-specific dance event which was originally produced in Downtown Barrie in 2009. In celebration of SCD’s 15th Anniversary …

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2023 Community-Engaged Creation Period Announced!

You’re Invited To Join Simcoe Contemporary Dancers’ Biggest Community Dance Piece Yet! Six performance opportunities. Four chances to join in. One unforgettable experience. The Project At A Glance: Dates: Sundays from July 9 – August 27 and September 10, 17Price: FREETime: 1:00 – 3:00 pmAges: 8 years and upRegistration required. Drop-ins are welcome on July 9, July 16, August …

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Additional 2023 Guest Workshops Announced

Simcoe Contempoary Dancers in partnership with Studio House Barrie is excited to announce additional guest workshops in our 2023 series! August 19th, 2023 – Guest Workshops with Alayna Kellett – 11 am – 1 pm – Contemporary Ballet and 2 pm – 4 pm – Contemporary Workshop Rates: 1 Workshop – $30 2 Workshops – Buy …

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