About this Event
Class level: Intermediate
Rediscover the joy of movement in this welcoming, one-hour contemporary dance workshop led by Kayla Henry of Noble Riot Dance Theatre, as part of Dance Victoria’s Artist Residency program. Whether you are an older dancer returning to the studio or a younger dancer expanding your style, this approachable, one-time session focuses on expression, technique, and exploration.
Kayla will guide the group through a warm-up, technique exercises, and a brief, choreographic routine. It is a wonderful, low-pressure opportunity to challenge your movement, connect with a vibrant community, and enjoy dance in a supportive space.
About Kayla Henry
Kayla Henry is a mother, award-winning choreographer, performer, and movement educator based on the unceded Coast Salish Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ nations, in Victoria, British Columbia. Independently, Kayla has been choreographing since she was 8 years old, professionally since 2013. Kayla has performed in hundreds of professional works across Canada, USA, and Europe. Choreographers include Christina Medina (Austria), Rachel Browne (Winnipeg), Sasha Ivanochko (Toronto), Paras Terezakis (Vancouver), and Menaka Thakkar (Toronto), to name a few. Kayla graduated from The School of Contemporary Dancers (Winnipeg MB), where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts. Upon graduating in 2011, Kayla joined Canada’s longest-running contemporary dance company, Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers, where she danced for three seasons. Kayla is the Founder and Artistic Director of Noble Riot Dance Theatre in Victoria, BC (2021).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Photos will be taken during the workshop. A photo release form will be available to sign. Consent to photos is NOT mandatory to participate. If you are under 18 years old, a parent or guardian must sign the waiver and photo release form.
Dance Victoria’s Artist Residency program is made possible with generous funding from the Victoria Foundation’s Community Grants program and BC Gaming, with additional support from Dance Creation Sponsor Langford Physiotherapy & Acupuncture, and individual underwriters Trudy David on behalf of Broken Rhythms Dance Company and three anonymous donors.
Photo: Kayla Henry provided by Noble Riot Dance Theatre.
Event venue & nearby stays
Dance Victoria Studios, 2750 Quadra Street, Victoria, Canada
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