The @rachelbrownetheatre is available to rent!
Not every space changes the way you create. But some do. This space, The Rachel Browne Theatre at Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers, is one of those spaces.
This intimate, beautifully equipped venue offers a rare combination: a sprung Marley floor, side lighting (shins and mids), and a large, pillar-free studio that gives artists the freedom to move without limitation. Whether you’re rehearsing, performing, or building something new, the space meets you where you are and elevates it.
The theatre regularly hosts performances, workshops, lectures, fundraisers, and community events, supported by a full production booth, lighting and sound systems, and comfortable seats with clear sightlines that keep audiences close and connected.
Located in Winnipeg’s vibrant theatre district, the venue is easy to find, newly updated with exterior signage on three sides of the McKim Building, and accessible by major transit routes with ample parking nearby, including free street parking evenings and weekends.
Recent renovations have thoughtfully transformed the experience for both artists and audiences. From a new gender-neutral accessible washroom and enhanced dressing rooms to an expanded lobby and upgraded technical infrastructure, every detail has been considered. New lighting, speakers, and technical booth improvements ensure the space performs as beautifully as the artists within it.
We’re currently welcoming both one-time renters and those looking for a consistent creative home for classes, rehearsals, workshops, or ongoing programming.
If you, or someone you know, is looking for a space that supports serious work and meaningful experiences, this is it.
Consider making the Rachel Browne Theatre your space this season!
WCD is ending its 61st season by planting something beautiful for what comes next.
Inside the studio last week, eight local dancers and two guest artists came together for the first rehearsal process of The Whole Bloomin’ Thing, a new work by Canadian icon Margie Gillis.
It’s the beginning of something that will fully bloom on stage this November.
This project carries real momentum. When WCD presented OLD in February 2025, the response was unlike anything we’ve seen. Workshops sold out well in advance, every performance filled the house, standing ovations followed night after night, and the artist talk became the largest in our history. It wasn’t just a success. It was a signal.
There is a clear and growing desire in our community to engage more deeply with Margie’s work; to witness it, to learn from it, to be challenged by it.
With the support of a Community Grant from The Winnipeg Foundation, WCD is building on that energy.
The Whole Bloomin’ Thing will headline our 62nd season subscription series, carrying this creative exchange forward in a meaningful, expanded way.
What’s happening in the studio right now is more than rehearsal. It’s the early shaping of a work that speaks to connection, curiosity, and the kind of artistry that stays with you long after the curtain falls.
We can’t wait to share it with you!
Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers is hiring an Operations & Administration Lead to help support the day-to-day operations of the company and the Rachel Browne Theatre.
If you’re organized, collaborative, adaptable, and passionate about the arts, this could be a beautiful fit.
Full job posting and application details available on our website! Applications close May 18, 2026.
PHOTO: Retuning 1 2025, Choreography Jolene Bailie, Photo Leif Norman, Dancers Carol Ann Bohrn and Reymark Capacete
Happy International Dance Day! The best way to celebrate is by dancing!
Today was our third day of rehearsals with Canadian Icon, Margie Gillis! This week is phase one of our rehearsal process for “The Whole Bloomin’ Thing”! We can’t wait to share this work with you in the fall!
Selfie from today’s rehearsal.
In photo: Randal Newman, Margie Gillis, Carol-Ann Bohrn, Sienna Denys-Peters, Margaux Labossiere, Ruth Levin, Jolene Bailie, Chelsea Tielman, Alexis Taylor, Madison Guarino, Zorya Arrow
Performance photos from Accumulation! What a fabulous show! Congrats to the entire team! As you can see, the dancers were spectacular! Congrats to Artistic Director, Jolene Bailie on premiering an exciting and relevant, brand new, full-length work! To the incredible audiences - thank you! To everyone whose work appeared on and off the stage - thank you! And, to Leif Norman for capturing these performance shots - thank you!
Accumulation
Choreography: Jolene Bailie
Original Sound: Emma Hendrix
Lighting: Hugh Conacher
Stage Manager: Willow Harvey
Dancers: Carol-Ann Bohrn, Reymark Capacete, Sienna Denys-Peters, Julious Gambalan, Margaux Labossiere, Thomas Oberlin, Sontje Skabo
Venue Technician: Zambia Pankratz
Assistant Stage Manager: Tyler Nguyen
Company Class Teacher: Jolene Bailie
Class Accompanists: Ian Mikita, Jay Stoller, Tim Church
Box Office and Admin Support: Duncan Cox
House Manager: Brooke Hess
Publicist: Brandidly Communications
Graphic Design: Urban Ink
Photos: Leif Norman
Congratulations to all the fabulous people who worked on “Accumulation”! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thanks so much to the entire WCD team and everyone who came out to “Accumulation”! It was a smash success! Wish we could do it all again! Performance photos coming soon!
Accumulation
Choreography: Jolene Bailie
Original Sound: Emma Hendrix
Lighting: Hugh Conacher
Stage Manager: Willow Harvey
Dancers: Carol-Ann Bohrn, Reymark Capacete, Sienna Denys- Peters, Julious Gambalan, Margaux Labossiere, Thomas Oberlin, Sontje Skabo
Venue Technician: Zambia Pankratz
Assistant Stage Manager: Tyler Nguyen
Artist Talk Moderator: Aria Evans
Company Class Teacher: Jolene Bailie
Class Accompanists: Ian Mikita, Jay Stoller, Tim Church
Box Office and Admin Support: Duncan Cox
Videographer: Landon Lake
Photographer (Marketing and Archival): Leif Norman
Publicist: Brandidly Communications
House Manager: Brooke Hess
Graphic Design: Urban Ink
Poster Distribution: Antero Lindblad
To all of the volunteers who gave their time, expertise, and creativity to WCD this season: thank you. Your support helps us grow, create, and thrive.
If you’ve been looking for a place to channel your love of the arts and your commitment to community, this could be it! We’re currently looking for volunteers to join our Board of Directors or support our shows next season.
Learn more on our website!
Final show today at 4pm! Tickets available at the door, through WCD’s website, and on eventbrite. Online sales cut off a half hour before showtime, walk-ups always welcome! Hope to see you there!
We love, love, love these performance shots by Leif Norman. These dancers are incredible!
Accumulation
Choreography: Jolene Bailie
Original Sound: Emma Hendrix
Lighting: Hugh Conacher
Stage Manager: Willow Harvey
Assistant Stage Manager: Tyler Nguyen
Dancers/Superstars: Carol-Ann Bohrn, Reymark Capacete, Sienna Denys-Peters, Julious Gambalan, Margaux Labossiere, Thomas Oberlin, Sontje Skabo
Artist Talk Moderator: Aria Evans
Catch the Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers performing Accumulation as it closes out the 2025-2026 season
Choreographed by Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers Artistic Director @jolenebailie_
Performed by @wpgcontemps
Performances from April 17-19th 2026
Thanks so much to Nolan Kehler and Classic 107 for the studio visit and interview! There are two more chances to see this thrilling work!
Saturday @ 7:30pm
Sunday @ 4:00pm
Link for tickets in bio. Tickets also available at the door. Walk-ups always welcome. Please join us!
Excerpt from interview on last slide. Full interview at:
classic107.com/articles/winnipegs-contemporary-dancers-explore-lifes-pressures-in-the-body and on YouTube
If you missed the print edition, here are some screenshots from yesterday’s preview in the Winnipeg Free Press! Front page of the paper and front page of the arts section! Wow, wow, wow!
Thanks so much to Jen Zoratti and the Winnipeg Free Press for such a spectacular preview and thanks so much to the entire team for bringing this work into the world! We open to tonight! Tickets still available for all shows! Link for tickets in bio. Please join us!
After months in the studio, building, refining, and pushing, Accumulation steps onto the stage for the first time tonight!
For Artistic Director @jolenebailie_ , this is one of her strongest works to date. A piece that didn’t come from a single idea, but from something that kept building… until it had to be made.
Seven dancers.�One continuous force.
And a work that reflects something we all recognize, what it feels like when everything starts to stack up, and something shifts.
SEE IT TONIGHT!
April 17–19 at the @rachelbrownetheatre
🎟️ Tickets available now
