Inverso Productions

Thank you Stir Vancouver for the interview!

Lesley Telford's intergenerational Borrowed Time integrates dancers whose ages span 50 years — Stir Inspired by her mother, the Inverso Productions choreographer explores connection, acceptance, and support

Introducing: Barbara Karmazyn

Performing in Borrowed Time, Oct. 13th-15th. Link for tickets in bio!

Photo 1: Corinne Chepil
Photo 2: David Cooper

“It is so inspiring to dance with artists of different ages, and to experience such a high level of trust and mutual respect.”

Barbara is a free style dancer who has been dancing on the sacred, unceded and ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil Waututh people, for most of her life. She took her first contemporary dance class at the age of 32 at SFU Centre for the Arts and continued taking dance and theatre classes until graduation. Wanting to share her love of dance, she began teaching creative dance to young children. This evolved to her career as an Expressive Arts Educator, providing dance, storymaking, singing and visual arts workshops and facilitating drum circles. Barbara has danced and played with children and adults, educators and caregivers, people with mixed abilities and seniors with dementia. She has worked in community centres, colleges, conferences, retreat centres, senior centres and care homes, throughout BC. Since retiring in 2012, Barbara has been dancing with The Roundhouse Ageless Dancers, and is one of the founding members of The Monday Dancers in partnership with the Roundhouse. While Barbara has been a familiar dancing presence at music festivals and outdoor events for decades, this will be her first professional performance.

"Audiences will witness the power, the beauty and the tenderness that can occur when dancers are committed to the work, no matter what their age or 'professional' status."

Borrowed Time was made possible by the generous support of private donors, the Canada Council for the Arts, the City of Vancouver Cultural Services and The Scotiabank Dance Centre

Join us for a free/by donation open rehearsal of our intergenerational work, Borrowed Time, through CULTURE DAYS. Tuesday, Oct. 3rd from 1:00-1:30pm at The Dance Centre. Spots are limited! Register here: https://bit.ly/Eventbrite-OpenRehearsal

Borrowed Time premieres Oct. 13th-15th at 298 Alexander st. Get your tickets now! Link in bio

Performers: Daria Mikhaylyuk, Marisa Gold, Justin Calvadores, Kerstin Luettich and Barbara Karmazyn.

Choreographer: Lesley Telford

Photographer: David Cooper

Inverso is grateful for the generous support from private donors, the Canada Council for the Arts, the City of Vancouver Cultural Services, and The Scotiabank Dance Centre.

 

Upcoming Shows & Classes - https://mailchi.mp/0f28cda31054/inverso-9131814

Take a free/by donation class with Lesley Telford through CULTURE DAYS this Tuesday from 10-11:30am at The Dance Centre. Spots are limited! Register at http://bit.ly/eventbrite-culturedays

This class will work on developing coordination, dynamics and freedom of movement while incorporating somatic work to find awareness and agency.

Photographer: Rahi Rezvani

Come see Borrowed Time, October 13th-15th
Limited seating - get your tickets now! Link in bio

Friday, October 13th, 8pm
Saturday, October 14th, 8pm
Sunday, October 15th, 2pm
298 Alexander St

A 50 year range of ages joins us in an exploration of strength and vulnerability through different phases of our lives. This intergenerational project is a special one for Inverso, bringing together professional and community dancers from 26-76 years old. How do our relationships across generations allow us to give in, grow and rebuild? How do the constellations of our families shift as the weight of care teeters over time?

Performers: Daria Mikhaylyuk, Marisa Gold, Justin Calvadores, Kerstin Luettich and Barbara Karmazyn.

Choreographer: Lesley Telford

Photographer: David Cooper

Inverso is grateful for the generous support from private donors, the Canada Council for the Arts, the City of Vancouver Cultural Services, and The Scotiabank Dance Centre.

Inverso summer Intensive newsletter:

https://mailchi.mp/eeb3c974ceb2/inverso-summer-intensive-2023

🌟 Calling all dancers! 🌟 Join us for the Inverso Productions Summer Intensive 2023 happening from August 14-18, 2023, at SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. This intensive program offers an immersive experience for dancers of all levels. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to refine your skills and elevate your artistry.

Register now: https://openinverso.as.me/intensive
Learn More: https://events.sfu.ca/wcp/event/35119-inverso-summer-intensive-2023

🌟 Calling all dance enthusiasts! ✨💃

Join us for the Inverso Productions Summer Intensive, co-presented by SFU Woodward's Cultural Programs in association with SFU School for the Contemporary Arts. Immerse yourself in a week of artistic development through dance, led by renowned artists Heather and Lesley Telford. This intensive is designed to take your dance practice to new heights!

🗓️ August 14, 2023 - August 18, 2023
🕙 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
🏢 SFU Goldcorp Centre for The Arts

Open to professionally minded dance students aged 16+ and emerging professionals, this intensive offers a unique opportunity to deepen your skills and expand your artistry. Whether you're looking to refine your technique or explore new styles, this program is tailored to your growth as a dancer.

Don't miss out on this incredible chance to learn from talented artists and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts. ✨

For more information and to register, visit:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Registration: https://openinverso.as.me/intensive
🔍 More Information: https://events.sfu.ca/wcp/event/35119-inverso-summer-intensive-2023

Seize the moment, embrace your passion, and let your dance journey flourish! 🌟💃✨

Lovely working with the talented Vancouver Youth Choir. Have a wonderful tour to Istanbul! Thanks Carrie Tennant

Come to our showing February 28th 5.30pm!

Lesley Telford is collaborating with professionals and non-professionals from 26-76 in an intergenerational project exploring our sense of strength and vulnerability. We have shared some magical moments in the studio and look forward to sharing our experience together in the Faris Theatre on February 28th in an informal showing.

Our group of collaborators include the artists: Daria Mikhaylyuk, Marisa Gold, Justin Calvadores with special guests Kerstin Luettich and Barbara Karmazyn.

The showing will be followed by a social event.

Please donate what you can at this link to support Inverso: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/inversos-new-work-in-progress-an-intergenerational-creation-tickets-549433058067

Inverso's showing tomorrow - https://mailchi.mp/43a3ad95194d/inverso-9095617

Inverso is sharing our intergenerational creation process Feb.28, 5:30PM

Register here:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/inversos-new-work-in-progress-an-intergenerational-creation-tickets-549433058067

Lesley Telford is collaborating with professionals and non-professionals of various ages in an intergenerational project exploring our interdependent sense of strength and vulnerability. We have had some magical moments in the studio and look forward to sharing our experience together.

If you are unable to attend but wish to support us with a donation, please contact [email protected]

Our newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/da62f84c6fe8/inverso-9093593

We hope you’re able to join us Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 5:30 pm for an informal showing at the Dance Centre’s Faris Theatre

Register here:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/inversos-new-work-in-progress-an-intergenerational-creation-tickets-549433058067

Reserve your ticket by donating what you can to support Inverso’s future work.

Lesley Telford is collaborating with professionals and non-professionals of various ages in an intergenerational project exploring our interdependent sense of strength and vulnerability. We have had some magical moments in the studio and look forward to sharing our experience together.

Our group of wonderful collaborators include the artists:
Daria Mikhaylyuk
Marisa Gold
Justin Calvadores
with special guests Kerstin Luettich and Barbara Karmazyn.

This research process is supported by a City of Vancouver Cultural Grant and a partnership with The Dance Centre

The informal showing will be followed by a social event. We would love to see you there.

If you are unable to attend but wish to support us with a donation, please contact [email protected]

Open classes starting on Monday at the Dance Centre! - https://mailchi.mp/d1e746f0519f/inverso-9088321

Sharing our latest Inverso newsletter with highlights looking back and upcoming plans!

https://mailchi.mp/94ba4b2e16f6/inverso-2023

Inverso's AGM is tonight at 6pm!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Inverso Productions Society AGM. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Inverso Productions Society AGM. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Inverso Productions' AGM - https://mailchi.mp/5309b52bec99/inverso-productions-society-agm-9078677

Giving Tuesday is here.

Inverso Productions is raising money to fund artist's fees directly, so your gift will fund the arts where it counts- the sustainability of an artist's career. Inverso has a history of creating innovative thought-provoking work and we are undertaking a new creative process early 2023.

With your help, Inverso Productions will continue the creative work we’ve set out to do in the community. See link in bio.

Every donation makes a difference.

Photo of Kiera Hill and Steph Cyr by David Cooper


https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=KSBR7ET7JQ5KY

Join us!

We are still accepting registration for our Inverso Summer Intensive at SFU Woodwards studios.

The intensive will be taught by Heather and Lesley Telford. Heather has had a career dancing at Gothenburg Dance Company and is an exceptional artist as well as my sister!

The information is here:
https://www.inverso.ca/summerintensive.html

Registration link:
https://openinverso.as.me/intensive

Inverso Summer Intensive Inverso Productions is thrilled to offer Inverso Summer Intensive co-presented by SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs in association with SFU School...

Coming soon!

Inverso Summer Intensive Inverso Productions is thrilled to offer Inverso Summer Intensive co-presented by SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs in association with SFU School...

ANNOUNCING:
INVERSO SUMMER INTENSIVE
AUGUST 8th-13th / 10am-3pm

👇Click HERE to register for our exciting Inverso Summer Intensive August 8-13 at SFU Woodwards https://openinverso.as.me/intensive

More info HERE:
https://www.inverso.ca/summerintensive.html

Inverso is thrilled to offer Inverso Summer Intensive co-presented by SFU Woodward's Cultural Programs in association with SFU School for the Contemporary Arts. This intensive will bring focus to deepening each individual’s personal artistic development through dance. The week is open to professionally minded dance students 16+ and emerging professionals. If you are curious and want to know more please contact [email protected]

Consisting of 30 hours over the course of 6 days, the intensive will be led by Heather Telford and Lesley Telford, sisters with long international careers coming together this summer!

Heather Telford has danced with Gothenburg Opera (Göteborgs Operans Danskompani), Le Grand Théâtre de Genève and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens. She is leading a daily improvisation session. Lesley Telford, Artistic Director of Inverso and former dance artist with Nederlands Dans Theater will share class and choerographic research.

Posted • .telford LAST SHOW TONIGHT!
May 28th
Gem-like+ Film screening of Spooky Action

The Shadbolt is not as far away as it seems.

This work is a departure for me, a very personal work inspired by my experience with my mother.

I feel so lucky to work with my amazing Gem-like collaborators: Stéphanie Cyr and Kiera Hill .kiki who generously dive into the world we created. Huge thanks to Barbara Adler , who gave me confidence, encouragement and advice along the way, preemptively knowing what to say! Thanks to Daniel O'Shea who helped with lighting and to the great tech team at the Shadbolt. Shout out to Cory Philley who offered Inverso a residency at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts over the past 2 years and has always been an huge supporter for artists in our community.

The Spooky Action Film, with text by Barbara Adler and composition by James Meger, is also special to share on a big screen. Big thanks to , Steph, Eden Solomon and Andrew Mackenzie and for making this film happen!

Photos by David Cooper Photography and

Kiera Hill .kiki in Gem-like

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PREMIERE DAY!

MAY 25-28 Gem-like and Spooky Action Film

I’m excited about our upcoming show and look forward to sharing the beautiful world Steph and Kiera have brought to life the next 4 nights at the Shadbolt.

Gem-like is a premiere inspired by both the frustrations and the small "gem-like" moments experienced in long-term care with my mother. I am left with an admiration for the search for beauty and small bits of joy through all this, especially by those in the toughest positions. The work explores: What does disappearance feel like? How do we find ways to perform the systems we live in and more importantly perform for the sheer will to connect? 

Thanks to my amazing Gem-like collaborators: Stéphanie Cyr, Kiera Hill .kiki , and Barbara Adler

We will also be screening a short film version of Spooky Action (also a premiere!) Director of photography David Cooper featuring Stéphanie Cyr and Eden Solomon with text by Barbara Adler, composition by James Meger and edited by Andrew Mackenzie.

Photo by David Cooper.

May 25-28: Gem-like is a premiere inspired by both the frustrations and the small "gem-like" moments experienced in long-term care with my mother. We have grappled with Public Health regulations and have edited and erased the text to reframe the sense of restriction we felt. It has been a long 2 years of lockdowns, isolation, hard fought limitations and slow decline. I am left with an admiration for the search for beauty and small bits of joy through all this, especially by those in the toughest positions. The work explores: What does disappearance feel like? How do we find ways to perform the systems we live in and more importantly perform for the sheer will to connect? 

Gem-like collaborators:
Stéphanie Cyr
Kiera Hill .kiki
Barbara Adler

We will also be screening a short film version of Spooky Action filmed by David Cooper featuring Stéphanie Cyr and Eden Solomon with text by Barbara Adler and composition by James Meger




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Inverso's Upcoming Shows! - https://mailchi.mp/4b1effce2e05/inversos-fall-2021-newsletter-9019045

Inverso's 2022 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/915d85f11c91/inversos-fall-2021-newsletter-8071397

Photo of Stéphanie Cyr and Eden Solomon by Mark Halliday on set with David Cooper

As we start 2022, I wanted to wish all of you a brave and reenergized start to the year as we find new ways to create and share.

2021 was full of reinvention, challenges, starts and restarts and renewed excitement for returning to the stage. As I looked back over our activities this past year, I realized the incredible amount of work we managed to accomplish in difficult circumstances.

I'd like to sincerely thank .council and our donors, board, members, team and collaborators who put in incredible efforts to make things happen this year. Special thanks to Heather Myers who kept us going through thick and thin!

Thanks to:

Dancers
Stéphanie Cyr, Eden Solomon, Kiera Hill

Guest Artists
kiki
Michael Schumacher
Jermaine Spivey
Shay Kuebler
Margaret Grenier

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Residency


Co-presenter


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Collaborators





To more in 2022!

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Inverso OPEN series is thrilled to offer a workshop with Margaret Grenier of Dancers of Damelahamid in partnership with The Dance Centre .
Margaret Grenier will facilitate a movement-based workshop centered on contemporary Coastal Indigenous dance. Through fundamental Coastal dance training, exploratory work, improvisation, as well as sourcing through song and narrative, participants will engage in the shared experience of dance. All levels of dance experience, however the workshop is most catered to those with a dance background. Participants are asked to dress comfortably and wear moccasins or bare feet. https://www.inverso.ca/margaret-grenier-workshop.html
December 6th 10-12 at The Dance Centre.

Margaret Grenier Workshop DECEMBER 6 10AM-12PM Scotiabank Dance Centre ​$30

Inverso Productions Society' AGM December 13th - https://mailchi.mp/1a30926b0ffc/inverso-productions-society-agm-8066469

Inverso Productions updated their website address.

Michael Schumacher ONLINE workshop this weekend! A rare opportunity to work closely with the renowned Michael Schumacher, a brilliant artist who has worked internationally specializing in improvisation approaches involving sensory perception applied to compositional work.

Improvisation and Collective Composition
presented by Inverso OPEN and co-presented by SFU.
Nov.13-14
10am-12pm PST/ 1-3 EST/ 19-21h CET
Book here: https://openinverso.as.me/workshopsonline
See his latest work for NDT here:

Revisitation - Michael Schumacher (NDT 1 in Kunstmuseum Den Haag) Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) | Michael Schumacher's new piece 'Revisitation’ by the NDT dancers, performed in Kunstmuseum Den Haag. https://www.ndt.nl/en/ne...

Tomorrow!
Opportunity for dancers to work with: some beautiful artists from their living rooms!

November Online Intensive (links available 24hours upon request for those in different time zones!)

Nov.9-20

performanceresearchproject.org/intensive

This exciting international workshop, led by international artists from companies such as the Forsythe Company and will include ballet, repertoire, Gaga, improv and body awareness workshops. There are options for full days or mornings or afternoons only. For more information and to register:
performanceresearchproject.org/intensive

Inverso's November News - https://mailchi.mp/fbf3938a6326/inversos-november-news

Spooky Action

New showing just added!
TODAY
Saturday 23rd, 4pm in the Kraul studio.
TOMORROW
Sunday 24th, 1pm in the Birmingham studio.
Looking forward to share our work with visiting presenters, colleagues and friends during this special event organized by The Dance Centre!
dancer: Brandon Alley
photo by David Cooper