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Older & Reckless, Moonhorse Dance Theatre’s acclaimed series, returns to the Harbourfront Centre stage this fall, featuring five dance works curated by Artistic Director Allison Cummings.
Moonhorse Dance Theatre actively redefines destructive assumptions about age and dance ability, celebrating artists over 45 who continuously take risks, ask pertinent questions and dig deep into nuance.
The program features dance works by acclaimed dance artists Lina Cruz, Olga Barrios, Jose Angel Carret with Johanna Bergfelt; a new dance created by Nicola Pantin for this year’s Community Performance Project, featuring 21 mature dance enthusiasts; and a premier initiative – Crossing the Streams, a collaboration between artists of diverging disciplines, blind writer and theatre artist, Alex Bulmer with renowned interpreter Danielle Baskerville.
About Moonhorse Dance Theatre
Moonhorse Dance Theatre was founded in 1996 by renowned Canadian dance artist Claudia Moore. Originally formed as a vehicle to present her own artistic work, the company was shifted to its established mandate for the presentation of mature artists over the age of 45. Under Claudia Moore’s vision, Moonhorse Dance Theatre developed into an important dance organization providing lifelong artists of all contemporary dance forms opportunities for presentation, commissions, teaching and professional development.
Following 25 years at the helm, Claudia Moore stepped aside as AD and the role was filled by Toronto Dance Artist Allison Cummings.
Currently, Moonhorse Dance Theatre continues the legacy of Older & Reckless. Other offerings include Dance Encounters, dance classes for both dance enthusiasts and professionals alike; workshops for the professional community facilitated by renowned artists; and Crossing the Streams, an interdisciplinary exchange program.
We hold and form working relationships with dance organizations in our community in the spirit of partnership and cohesiveness in the sector.