EDAM Performing Arts Society

### Context Profile for EDAM Performing Arts Society

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: EDAM Performing Arts Society is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community through the art of dance, particularly focusing on Contact Improvisation. They aim to create inclusive spaces for diverse participants, especially BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) dancers, to explore movement and creativity.
   - **Cause**: The organization emphasizes accessibility in dance, providing opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to engage in artistic expression and physical movement.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Classes**: Regular classes in Contact Improvisation, with a focus on BIPOC participants. Classes are designed to be beginner-friendly and encourage exploration and creativity.
   - **Workshops**: Special events and workshops led by experienced instructors, such as Natalie Tin Yin Gan, aimed at developing skills in Contact Improvisation.
   - **Community Jams**: Open jam sessions for dancers to practice and improvise in a supportive environment.
   - **Membership**: A lifetime membership is required for participation, promoting a sense of belonging within the community.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone is **friendly**, **inclusive**, and **supportive**, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere for all participants. The language is approachable, encouraging, and emphasizes community and collaboration.
   - The content often uses phrases that invite participation and exploration, reflecting a nurturing and encouraging environment.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The website and email communications do not prominently feature emojis. The tone remains professional and clear without the use of visual embellishments, focusing instead on straightforward communication.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Specific founding details are not mentioned on the website, but the organization has established a strong community presence.
   - **Scale**: EDAM has conducted 8 forms and 12 email campaigns, indicating active engagement with their community.
   - **Impact Metrics**: While specific metrics are not detailed on the website, the focus on BIPOC engagement and community accessibility suggests a commitment to inclusivity and outreach.
   - **Volunteer Info**: There is no explicit mention of volunteer opportunities on the website, but the community-oriented nature of the organization may imply volunteer involvement in events and classes.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Use clear, concise language that is accessible to a broad audience. Avoid jargon unless it is clearly defined.
   - **Inclusivity**: Always prioritize inclusive language, especially when discussing events and classes aimed at BIPOC participants.
   - **Encouragement**: Use inviting phrases that encourage participation, such as "join us," "everyone is welcome," and "explore your creativity."
   - **Structure**: Keep content organized with headings and bullet points for easy readability. Ensure that important information (dates, times, and contact details) is highlighted clearly.

This context profile serves as a guide for creating personalized and effective content for EDAM Performing Arts Society, ensuring alignment with their mission, values, and community engagement strategies.

Opening Night. Ticket includes post-show Talkback.
If you enjoy the event experience, please tell your friends!

May 20th

Last chance to see the show! Ticket includes post-show Talkback.

May 21st

EDAM Dance & Peggy Baker Dance Projects present:unmoored Work by Peggy Baker & Sarah Chase <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1651524125/o5r3sd5qgp67du0utu9m.jpg" style="width:454px" /> Presented in-person  May 20 <span style="font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important">(with post-show artist talkback) & May 21   @ 8pm unmoored choreography and direction: Sarah Chasetext and performance: Peggy Bakersound design: Debashis SinhaArabic vocalist: Maryem Hassan Tollarrecording of Nina Simone, used with permissionlighting design: James Proudfoottechnical director / stage manager: Gabriel Cropley "In 2003 I turned to the extraordinary dance artist Sarah Chase to make a work for me. Sarah creates in a genre she describes as dancestories, and preliminary to working together she set me the task of writing two stories for every year of my life. When the time came to go into the studio together, I told Sarah that there was one aspect of my life that I hadn’t written about, and could not share in the public sphere. Sarah agreed to my caveat, and we went on to create a piece titled The Disappearance of Right and Left. In March of 2017, I sat down at a desk, in a small room, in a huge house in Bogliasco, Italy to remember and write the stories I had not been ready to share. Over the next months, Sarah and I worked together to distill my writing as a dancestory titled unmoored. The episodes I recount in unmoored describe events during the 20-year arc of my marriage to the musician, composer, and disability rights activist, Ahmed Hassan."  Peggy Baker unmooredin midnight waterno waves, no windthe empty boat is flooded with moonlight(Eihei Dogen / Japanese Zen master / 13th century) unmoored was created with the invaluable support of a fellowship with the Bogliasco Foundation in Liguria, Italy; and through subsequent residencies at Tiamat House on Hornby Island B.C., (through the generosity of Judith Lawrence); and Ottawa Dance Directive, Artistic Director Yvonne Coutts / Associate Director Lana Morton. ------------------------------------------Health and Safety Policy: Masks are recommended but not mandatory. EDAM will provide single-mask if requested. ------------------------------------------About EDAM Dance:EDAM is a contemporary dance company under the artistic directorship of Peter Bingham. EDAM's mandate is to provide a stable and fertile environment for the development of contemporary dance. EDAM supports many possibilities for creative expression within the kinetic arts through the creation and production of choreography and through the practice and presentation of the art of improvisation. In addition to producing its own work, EDAM presents the work of guest choreographers and encourages collaborative projects with artists working in other disciplines. EDAM gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of British Columbia, the BC Arts Council and the City of Vancouver.  For more information visit <a href="http://www.edamdance.org">www.edamdance.org</a>. Like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Edam-Dance-159929590739220/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/413435067/edam-dance/">Instagram</a>.

Hello Prénom Nom, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for purchasing ticket(s) to witness unmoored, work by Peggy Baker and Sarah Chase. This is an in-person event. EDAM follows BC’s PHO. Proof of vaccination passports are no longer. Wearing a mask is a personal choice.  📭   at 303 E 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1S2, Canada Parking can be tricky in the neighbourhood, so please plan to give yourself lots of time to arrive before the curtain opens at 8pm. Kind regards.Margarida MacieiraEDAM general managerinfo@edamdance.org

EDAM Dance &amp; Peggy Baker Dance Projects present:unmoored Work by Peggy Baker &amp; Sarah Chase <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1651524125/o5r3sd5qgp67du0utu9m.jpg" style="width:454px;max-width:100%" /> Presented in-person  May 20 (with post-show artist talkback) &amp; May 21   @ 8pm unmoored choreography and direction: Sarah Chasetext and performance: Peggy Bakersound design: Debashis SinhaArabic vocalist: Maryem Hassan Tollarrecording of Nina Simone, used with permissionlighting design: James Proudfoottechnical director / stage manager: Gabriel Cropley "In 2003 I turned to the extraordinary dance artist Sarah Chase to make a work for me. Sarah creates in a genre she describes as dancestories, and preliminary to working together she set me the task of writing two stories for every year of my life. When the time came to go into the studio together, I told Sarah that there was one aspect of my life that I hadn’t written about, and could not share in the public sphere. Sarah agreed to my caveat, and we went on to create a piece titled The Disappearance of Right and Left. In March of 2017, I sat down at a desk, in a small room, in a huge house in Bogliasco, Italy to remember and write the stories I had not been ready to share. Over the next months, Sarah and I worked together to distill my writing as a dancestory titled unmoored. The episodes I recount in unmoored describe events during the 20-year arc of my marriage to the musician, composer, and disability rights activist, Ahmed Hassan."  Peggy Baker unmooredin midnight waterno waves, no windthe empty boat is flooded with moonlight(Eihei Dogen / Japanese Zen master / 13th century) unmoored was created with the invaluable support of a fellowship with the Bogliasco Foundation in Liguria, Italy; and through subsequent residencies at Tiamat House on Hornby Island B.C., (through the generosity of Judith Lawrence); and Ottawa Dance Directive, Artistic Director Yvonne Coutts / Associate Director Lana Morton. ------------------------------------------Health and Safety Policy: Masks are recommended but not mandatory. EDAM will provide single-mask if requested. ------------------------------------------About EDAM Dance:EDAM is a contemporary dance company under the artistic directorship of Peter Bingham. EDAM's mandate is to provide a stable and fertile environment for the development of contemporary dance. EDAM supports many possibilities for creative expression within the kinetic arts through the creation and production of choreography and through the practice and presentation of the art of improvisation. In addition to producing its own work, EDAM presents the work of guest choreographers and encourages collaborative projects with artists working in other disciplines. EDAM gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of British Columbia, the BC Arts Council and the City of Vancouver.  For more information visit <a href="http://www.edamdance.org">www.edamdance.org</a>. Like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Edam-Dance-159929590739220/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/413435067/edam-dance/">Instagram</a>.

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303 E 8th Ave

May 20th

$35

May 21st

$35