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York University's Department of Dance
The first and largest dance program in Canada, York's Department of Dance offers
courses in modern and ballet, jazz dance, world dance, dance writing, history,
kinesiology, dance science, music, ethnology, pedagogy, somatic education'
choreography, movement observation, plus substantial performance opportunities.Modesto Amegago
Carol Anderson
Anna Blewchamp
Karen Bowes-Sewell
Darcey CallisonFull time Faculty:
Penelope Reed Doob
Norma Sue Fisher-Stitt
Donna Krasnow
Mary-Elizabeth Manley
Selma Odom
(Director, Graduate Program)Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Specialized Honours)
Bachelor of Arts (Specialized Honours)
Bachelor of ArtsDanielle Robinson
Holly Small
Mary Jane Warner
(Chair)
Claire WoottenMaster of Arts
Master of Fine ArtsJoint Programs:
Bachelor of Fine Arts and National Ballet School Teacher Training Program
Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Education
Master of Arts and Master of Business Administration
Department of Dance " York University " Toronto " Canada " M3J 1P3
Tel: (416) 736-5137 Fax: (416) 736-5743 " E-mail: danceayorku.ca
www.yorku.ca/finearts/danceWelcome to this World Dance Alliance Global Assembly performance. The choreography
you will see this week reflects the Assembly's theme Dance/Diversity/Dialogue: Bridging
Communities and Cultures.
The World Dance Alliance was initiated in Hong Kong in 1990 with the founding of the
Asia Pacific region to serve as a primary voice for dance and dancers throughout the
world, to encourage the exchange of ideas, and to promote the awareness of dance in all
its many forms. The Americas joined the Alliance in 1993, Europe in 1997, and an Alliance
is under development in Africa.
Global Assemblies are normally held in alternate years, hosted by one of the three
regions. Previous Global Assemblies have taken place in Seoul, Essen, Philadelphia,
Tokyo and Dusseldorf. This is the first time a Global Assembly has been held in Canada.
For this occasion, each region was invited to nominate four companies to perform during
the Assembly. Canadian dance artists were solicited through an application process.
During the week, you will have the opportunity to see a broad spectrum of dance forms
performed by dancers representing a wide range of ages and physical abilities.
Through Global Assemblies, the World Dance Alliance facilitates international exchanges
and encourages dialogue among all people in dance. Over 22 countries are represented
by participants attending the Assembly, including dancers, choreographers, educators,
researchers, writers, presenters, administrators, artistic directors, and others.
I hope you enjoy the performances and the opportunity to make new friends from around
the world.
Mary Jane Warner
Chair
WDA Global Assembly 2006
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