Happy International Dance Day!
Tomorrow is opening night of our 2026 MO show and MO students have been hard at work in the studio preparing works by @adamkhazhmuradov , @anne.plamondon.productions and @davidraymond83 🌟
Saturday night is sold out and tickets for Thursday and Friday matinee & evening are going fast!
Can’t join us at one of our shows? Come see MO at 4pm today @thedancecentrebc for International Dance Day!
(Video of Adam’s piece) #modusoperandi #moshow
MO will be performing for International Dance Day 2026 @thedancecentrebc !
Initiated in 1982 by UNESCO, International Dance Day is celebrated annually on April 29 across Canada and around the world, marking the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727–1810), the founder of modern ballet.
MO 2026 Showing | Modus Operandi
4-5pm on April 29
The Dance Centre, 677 Davie St
This showing offers a sneak peek at excerpts from the upcoming year-end performances by the students of Modus Operandi – a unique contemporary dance training program renowned for nurturing some of Vancouver’s most exciting emerging artists.
Also happening:
• Choreography Walk | Justine A. Chambers and Alana Gerecke with Lee Su-Feh, Simran Sachar and Jill Jarin
• Vogue Femme Workshop with Posh Gvasalia Basquiat | Vancouver Ballroom Arts
• Studio Showing | Reverence for the Rebels | soma anima arts
• Studio Salon Series | Co.ERASGA
• Exhibit | MY HOUSE: Vancouver Ballroom | FakeKnot
Check out the link in our bio for more info and tickets!
Photo of Vanessa Goodman’s 2025 piece by David Raymond
Mark your calendars with the following important dates and don’t wait to get your tickets or sign up for our Summer Intensive!
MO SHOW 2026 at the Scotiabank Dance Centre
Thursday, April 30 — 7:30pm Friday May 1 — 12pm & 7:30pm Saturday, May 2 — 7:30pm
MO SUMMER INTENSIVE July 27–31, 2026 10am–3pm @ Q7 Studios
MO LINK 2026/27 Registration + details coming soon
Photo of Rianna Logan by Dan Loan
#modusoperandi #upcomingevents #dance
Vancouver Spring Intensive + MO Full Program Audition coming up soon!! Don’t miss out. Come see what our program is all about. Registration link in bio!
March 19 - 22, 2026
Thursday 19th & Friday 20th 2026 4pm-8pm,
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd 2026 10am-2pm
Q7 Studios
77 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1M4, Canada
The MO Spring Intensives attract aspiring and emerging professionals ages 16 – 30 from across Canada and abroad. Modus Operandi’s Artistic Directors David Raymond, Tiffany Tregarthen and Kate Franklin offer an inspirational dance experience in which contemporary dance technique, improvisation, movement generation and current company repertoire make for challenging and rewarding exposure to new methods and ideas.
The intensives are ideal ways for dancers to audition for the full MO program, and to get a sense of the environment and values. Upon signing up, please note your intention to audition and fill out the full application accordingly.
There is no audition for the intensives. Participants must be serious experienced dancers who can participate in full-time rigorous dance activity. Registration is first-come-first serve and space is limited.
Participants are also welcome to take the Spring Intensive without auditioning for the full MO program.
Photo of Lexi Cairney by Dan Loan
We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Modus Operandi Show! Happening a little earlier this year!
Join us for an inspiring evening of contemporary dance featuring three works by acclaimed choreographers David Raymond, Anne Plamondon, and Adam Khazhmuradov
Each work will be performed by our talented MO 2025/26 student cohort!
Performance Dates & Times:
• Thursday, April 30 – 7:30pm
• Friday, May 1 – 12:00pm (Matinee) & 7:30pm
• Saturday, May 2 – 7:30pm
We are excited for you to witness these works that the choreographers and dancers have been developing over the past months!
Tickets are available now - link in bio!
Dancers Jada Tang and Ry Jackson by David Raymond
#MOShow #ModusOperandi #YearEndShow
One month to go until our Vancouver Spring Intensive + Audition ✨
Join us March 19–22, 2026 at Q7 Studios (77 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver)
Thursday 19 & Friday 20 — 4–8PM Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 — 10AM–2PM
The MO Intensives welcome aspiring and emerging professionals (ages 16–30) from across Canada and abroad. Led by Modus Operandi Artistic Directors David Raymond, Tiffany Tregarthen, and Kate Franklin, this dance intensive dives into contemporary technique, improvisation, movement generation, and current company repertoire allowing for challenging and rewarding exposure to new methods and ideas.
MO alumni have gone on to work with companies and artists across Canada and internationally, including Kidd Pivot, Ballet BC, Batsheva, Toronto Dance Theatre, Hessisches Staatsballett, and other leading contemporary dance projects worldwide.
The intensive is an opportunity to audition for the full MO program and experience the environment and values firsthand. (Please indicate your intention to audition when registering and complete the full application)
There is no audition required to attend the intensive and dancers can attend without auditioning for the full program. Participants should be serious, experienced dancers prepared for full-time rigorous activity.
Registration is first-come, first-served. Space is limited. Secure your spot before it’s too late!
Photo of Ryan Tucker by David Raymond
#ModusOperandi #DanceAuditions #SpringIntensive
Vancouver MO Full Program Audition this weekend!!!
Saturday, February 14, 2026 10am - 2pm
Please note, this is for people who can not attend the Spring intensive.
It is strongly encouraged to audition during the Spring Intensive as it is the most comprehensive way to audition - dancers have a much fuller experience/success rate.
Q7 Studios 77 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1M4, Canada
This audition is for serious dancers ages 17 and up for the post-secondary professional training Modus Operandi season 2026/27.
The audition will include Contemporary Dance, Improvisation and Repertoire led by Co-Artistic Director’s Tiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond of both Out Innerspace and Modus Operandi.
This is a FREE audition
Photo of Jessie Zhang by David Raymond
Reminder that our MO Spring Intensive and MO Full Program Audition is happening next month! Space is limited so please don’t wait to register!
The Spring Intensive is the ideal way for dancers to audition for the MO Full Program. It offers dedicated time with the directors and engagement in MO environment and values. Those interested in using the Spring Intensive to audition for MO Full Program must be serious dancers ages 17 and up. Be sure to fill out the audition application form upon registration.
*if you are unable to attend an MO Intensive but would like to audition for the MO Full Program please reach out to us for alternative audition methods
Participants are also welcome to take the Spring Intensive without auditioning for the MO Full Program. Spring Intensive participants must be serious experienced dancers who can participate in rigorous dance activity. No application is necessary. Registration for the Spring Intensive is first-come-first serve and space is limited.
🌟 For aspiring and emerging professionals ages 16 – 30 from across Canada and abroad. 🌟 Inspirational Contemporary Dance development with MO Artistic Directors David Raymond, Tiffany Tregarthen and Kate Franklin. 🌟 Includes contemporary dance technique, improvisation, movement generation, current company repertoire and Q&A sessions.
Photo of Aya Sato by David Raymond
#MO #Danceaudition #SpringIntensive
Auditions are just one week away! Montreal and Toronto, get ready!
Advance registration is required to secure your spot. Come prepared, bring your energy, and get ready to dance!
TORONTO AUDITION
January 16, 2026
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
MONTREAL AUDITION
January 18, 2026
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
*Video applications are available for international applicants only and will be accepted until February 15, 2026.
*Serious applicants are strongly encouraged to audition for the full program by attending the Spring Intensive in Vancouver. If this is not possible, please attend one of our free auditions in Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver.
Photo of Rianna Logan by David Raymond
#MO #ModusOperandiDance #DanceAuditions
A reminder that MO Link Term 2 starts Saturday, January 10th! Start your new year right and get in the studio with us! Link in bio to register - no audition required! One day options available, please inquire by email if you are interested in more info 🌟
TERM 2: January 10, 2026 – May 3, 2026 (Total of 14 weekends/term)
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Saturdays 10am-2pm
Sundays 10am-2pm + Open Studio Space 2pm-3pm
WHAT TO EXPECT
Dancers can expect a wide range of exciting professionals offering technical and artistic development designed to expose them to contemporary dance methods, skills and possibilities. Programming will also include learning professional repertoire and skills for generating their own movement. The MO environment is supportive, nurturing, hard working, non-discriminatory, professional, and fun. We will create an opportunity for dancers to try new things, make mistakes, ask their questions, deepen their skills and understanding of contemporary dance, prepare for their next steps and connect with a community of aspiring and professional dance artists.
Visit our website to apply today!
Photo of Amelie MacDonald by David Raymond
Secure your spot — registration is open for all upcoming auditions and intensives. Don’t wait!
*Video applications are available until February 15, 2026 and are intended for international students only!
*It is highly recommended that serious applicants audition for the full program by attending the spring intensive in Vancouver. If not, please attend one of the other free auditions offered in Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver
Photo of Ryan Tucker by David Raymond
#ModusOperandiDance #Danceauditions #RegisterNow!
One more chance to catch these amazing artists on Thursday evening!
Repost from BALLET BC ANNEX // Video of ‘Once’ by Alexis Fletcher
📍@evergreenarts Nov 13
Tickets at the link in bio @balletbc 🔗 Thank you to BMO for their generous support of the Annex program.
Artists: @rynothedyno@_ekaterina_kuzovkina_@rachelluii@amelielisette@jadatangg@riannajlogan@ainsley.nivens@louispineau_
#balletbc #balletbcannex #inthestudio #alexisfletcher #newcreation #worldpremiere #canadianart #dance #contemporarydance #juniorcompany #artsumbrella #modusoperandi
