All Bodies Dance Project

Since 2014, ABDP has been work­ing at the inter­sec­tion of com­mu­ni­ty and pro­fes­sion­al dance prac­tice through a process that ques­tions “who has access to dance?” as mak­ers, per­form­ers, and audi­ence mem­bers. Our work cel­e­brates diver­si­ty in all its forms—body, mind, age, gen­der, back­ground, and experience—and rede­fines who belongs in dance. We view dance­mak­ing as a way to build com­mu­ni­ty and believe that dance prac­tice strength­ens our capac­i­ty to feel and spread joy.

Web­site: allbodiesdance.ca
Insta­gram: @allbodiesdance

Top image: Six dancers are moving a bright studio space with a wooden floor and large windows. In the centre of the image is a dancer using a power wheelchair wearing a flower print, long sleeve shirt and black pants. She is looking up at a standing dancer in front of her, who is moving in spiral motion. In the background, slightly out of focus, are two standing dancers, a seated dancer in a manual wheelchair and dancer on their knees. The image is full of activity and motion. The Garden_photo by Carla Alcantara Bottom Image: A photo of a group of 14 dancers crowded together during a performance. The stage is dark, with a black floor, and they are lit in pink, blue, and purple lighting. There are dancers standing, dancers in manual and power wheelchairs, and dancers crouched on the floor. Everyone is wearing casual, grey and black clothing. As a group they are organized in a clump, all looking and gesturing up towards the ceiling. Most dancer are reaching their arms up and lifting their chests with a feeling of opening and suspending. It’s a dramatic moment, full of energy and momentum. ABDP Class_Photo by Wei With Photography.

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