“Curating with Values”: Dancemakers 2nd Annual Symposium

Dates: July 3 & 4, 2026
Location: Toronto, Canada & Online

Dancemakers’ second annual symposium explores the craft, practice and plurality of dance curation.

This year’s theme “Curating with Values” explores the ideological force behind curatorial decision making, asking panellists and participants “what would it be like to curate using your values as a guide?”

Join us in person or online for two panels, a workshop, a reading circle, and a party as we celebrate going into our 4th year of Dancemakers’ Guest Curator Model.

Dates: July 3 & 4, 2026
Location: 401 Richmond St W (Toronto Canada) + Online

Dancemakers (Toronto Canada) considers the context of how dance is presented. We support independent dance Curators through innovative and customized presentation opportunities. By providing flexible and adaptable platforms, various dance practices can be shared with diverse audiences.

International audiences will be able to attend on ZOOM. All panels will be held in English and held in the Eastern Standard Time zone.
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Cost: “Pay What You Can” or “Tiered Pricing” varying from $0-$20 for in-person attendance and $0-whatever for online attendance.

SCHEDULE:

Friday July 3

12:30-2:30 | Curating with Values (Across Disciplines) with Scott Miller-Berry, Sanjeet Takhar, Reza Nik, Sofi Gudiño & Johnny Forever Nawracaj

3:00-5:00 | Adventures in Curation with Independent Dance Curators Holly Chang, Kwasi Obeng Adeji, Purawai Yvas & Maxine Heppner

5:00-6:00 | Call for Curators Info Session with Co-Artistic Producers Christina de la Cruz and Cara Spooner (free of charge – show up in person or email artistic@dancemakers.org to participate virtually)

Saturday July 4

12:30-2:00 | Conflict in Curation Workshop with Pam Tzeng

2:30-4:30 | Curator’s reading group hosted by Shani K. Parsons & Christina de la Cruz