Shiamak Vancouver Presents: Vancouver Celebrates Dance

SHIAMAK Vancouver brings back Vancouver’s annual International Dance Day celebration, bringing together stalwarts of Vancouver’s dance community. April 29, 2023 I 3pm to 7pm

Vancouver, BC (April 20, 2023) – SHIAMAK Vancouver is proud to present the second edition of Vancouver Celebrates Dance to celebrate International Dance Day with some of Vancouver’s leading dance organizations.

“VANCOUVER celebrates DANCE” will take place on April 29, 2023 from 3pm to 7pm at the Vancouver Art Gallery, North Plaza (facing Georgia Street).

This is a free public event and will feature interactive, multicultural dance workshops and performances from some of the Lower Mainland’s most accomplished dance organizations including Harbour Dance Centre, North Shore Academy of Dancing, Source Dance Company, Seymour Dance, Samba Fusion, Sudnya Dance Academy, Folk Star Arts Academy, SHIAMAK Vancouver and others. The event will also feature a performance by individuals with specials needs who enjoy ‘dance as therapy’ programs by Shiamak’s VICTORY Arts Foundation.

“SHIAMAK Vancouver is proud to be part of a community that loves to dance together. VANCOUVER celebrates DANCE will bring the dance community and the public together to celebrate the joy of dance.” said Shiamak Davar, Founder and Artistic Director of The SHIAMAK Group.

“Harbour Dance Centre is proud to celebrate International Dance Day with the Vancouver dance community. We’re excited to feature the Source Dance Company and some of the other groups that work out of our studios. Come and celebrate with us!”, says Pamela Rosa, co-owner of Harbour Dance Centre.

Along with breathtaking, high-energy Bollywood performances by the SHIAMAK Vancouver Dance Team, audience members can expect to see some great performances in many different dance styles including Hip Hop, Contemporary, Bharata Natyam, Bhangra, Popping, Flamenco, Belly Dancing, Samba and Tollywood.