Wonderful performance! Loved watching some familiar faces perform.Our favourite part was the panda’s and the baton twirling !!

I really enjoyed this winter show with contemporary dancing! It’s a wonderful addition to the traditional nutcracker. The dancers danced beautifully and it was wonderful to see younger dancers also involved in this show.

The dancers did an amazing job portraying their characters and bringing them to life! The sets, lighting, and props really contributed to the storytelling. Overall, it was such a fun and entertaining experience!

We had a wonderful evening at A Winter's Twist. The location was easily accessible and the staff very friendly. The theatre was beautiful, comfortable seats and a wonderful view of the entire stage. Dancers were amazing and captivating. We thoroughly enjoyed the performance.

This was a refreshing, delightful, quirky and wonderfully entertaining family holiday show that was beautifully crafted and danced by all.

Great show! Loved the music and the performances.

It was very entertaining and I enjoyed the first half of the show a lot, but the second half was a bit hard to follow

The students enjoyed being able to see people who are the same age as them performing and were impressed by their abilities. They liked being able to relate to the dancers and were impressed by there commitment to the characters they they all portrayed.

A beautiful evening of dance that was moving with such powerful performances from all the dancers. Bravo Lamondance, you just never disappoint!!

The Performances in their entirety were all Excellent, Innovative and Thought Provoking. Kudos to all the dancers for their Performances with such varied Choreography. I thought the placing of the different dances was very well balanced. On a whole, it was Spectacular!! Bravo!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Loved the music and the dance sequences

It was beautiful

Triple Bill was trimendous, trying ones trimagination to the point of any trigonometrical triquation! Another innovative, interpretive and enjoyable presentation, displaying the many talents of the members of the company. Congratulations to Oksana and Lazaro, in their lead roles, with all other members providing outstanding supportive roles. A unique and wonderful evening for all!!

I thoroughly enjoyed it! I thought the diverse program was also very stimulating.

My daughter was dancing in the show and we arrived a little bit later since we were at competition. I was lucky enough to catch the whole second half and it was amazing! I absolutely loved watching the variety of choreography, the talent of the dancers, and the pure love of dance. It was a heartwarming experience for me!

As in the previous 15 years, this show always provides the audience with a wide variety of talented dancers from the local area and the show this year, with the theme of "All We Need is Love", was no exception. All We Got was Love +. The flow of the show was well managed by the effervescent, amusing and information provider Davi Rodriguez, with his ever-changing footwear. "All We Needed" was an excellent show - we got it!! Congratulations to all participants!!

I was charmed by your show- professional dance, miracle atmosphere, music , lights…. Thank you!

This show was beautiful. I was captivated the entire time. The choreography was deeply evocative, the dancing stunning, and the music and effects on stage were all incredibly moving. I felt shifted after. Thank you for all the artistry that goes into these shows. What a gift to watch.

Excellent

More people need to know about the amazing things that are happening at this small dance studio tucked away in a rehearsal space in Lynn Valley in North Vancouver. I have been to a number of dance performances in Vancouver by groups including Ballet BC and Innerspace, and I have to say I was just as moved and impressed by the two shows I saw this weekend by Lamondance. These dancers showed the same kind of dedication and passion, and brought the choreography of several different artists to life in a show that was powerful and poignant, thought provoking and moving. What a wonderful experience! Davi Rodrigues has created a terrific program that is both relevant and progressive. For anyone with a love of the arts, you should come out and see something amazing that is happening right in our own community!

The show was phenomenal. Not one single dance was boring, and I would definitely watch future shows.

My High School English teacher taught me never to use a sentence ending in a preposition. The title of this show broke that rule but that was the only thing that broke. The performance of all dancers in all numbers exhibited very well the hard work that went into such a diverse, professional, emotional and moving production, for which all involved should be congratulated. My dreams have been clarified having experienced this show. May future productions be as dreamworthy and so fulfilling.

What a breathtaking collection of pieces. The intensity and passion the dancers and Artistic Director showed was moving and inspiring. To see such a strong group of emerging artists put on such a high caliber show was pure joy. Thank you for being so dedicated to your art.

I took my 10 year old daughter who is a dancer to this show and we both absolutely loved it. The artistry, the technique, the overall story telling was divine. We were mesmerized by the dancers and the show.

Absolutely beautiful experience - each creation was very intentional and unique with amazing dancers who poured all their heart and energy into each performance. Left the theatre filled with respect for all involved in creating this amazing performance and love for dance. Thank you so much and I cannot wait for Lamondance's next creative works!!!

We loved this show from beginning to end. So uplifting! The scenery was magical - loved the fog, the portal and disappearing lamp post and house window. The wolves scene and choreography was spectacular. Romeo and Juliette (both casts) were so talented and the family “fights” were creatively choreographed and so entertaining. The polar bears and snowballs added an Xmas cuteness factor - loved the traffic redirection scene! The goddess of love added a sense of cirque plus regal presence with much audience cheering. Left the theatre feeling entertained and uplifted. Thank you Davi and Lamondance. Great work.

I had a good experience watching the show. I went there with my friends and it was delightful. I found the lighting and decoration fascinating and professional. However, I think the choreography as well the music for some sections can benefit from some improvements to make them more pleasant to the audience. In some scenes, each dancer was doing their own moves. While each dance on its own was good and the performers did a great job, I personally prefer seeing all dancers dancing in unison to some catchy song/music. However, I understand that my view my not be shared by everyone. I really enjoyed the last 10 mins or so of the show, where it got a little silly to undermine the very emotional "death" of Romeo and Juliet. Also, all solo dancers throughout the play were amazing. Hats go off to everyone of them. I also found the interaction with the audience before the beginning of the show delightful. It gave us a sense of participation in the play. Thank you for that. Overall, this was a good show, and I really enjoyed seeing dancers from all walks of life participating in that. It gives me hope seeing how passionate everyone is when it comes to dancing and sharing their love with the world.

It was such a fun show to watch and help celebrate the holiday season. Also have to give props to Davi and his speaking at the end. He is so sweet and he wrapped up the theme so beautifully in the end with a true feeling of love.

The show was spectacular! My daughter was extremely happy and I loved the quality of the performance. Thank you for bringing this opportunity to our young generation.

Charles Dickens may well have written a classic and favourite of many, Oliver Twist, but there is now another "Twist" available - Lamondance's "A Winter's Twist". No Fagin, no Artful Dodger, but a troupe of dancers, both experienced and those starting off in the field, who offered the audience a delightful and enthralling evening of interpretive dance, light-heartedness, humour, and all evoking the pleasures and the joys of the season. The Company's commitment and delivery of a very professional-looking show again illustrated what a cultural and artistic gem we have here on the North Shore in the form of Lamondance. My congratulations to all involved.

Young, fresh, and unexpected--Triple Bill's raw emotion and energy captivated me throughout the works by three very different choreographers.

I loved it, the dancers must be very brave to do what they do in front of so many eyes. I have a lot of respect for it and think they all did a fantastic job of conveying and expressing themselves throughout the entire show. They are all very talented and it was a pleasure to be in the crowd!

I was warned that it was good but I was surprised how enjoyable a show it was in every way. I knew the dancers would be fabulous, but the varied choreography was provocative, entertaining, humorous, joyful, expressive, and surprising. I loved it all. Loved the variety of music, the use of the stage, the varied costumes, the fabulous partnering. Some of the stories the dances were portraying I didn't quite understand, but it didn't matter. I wish I understood the lyrics of the french song that was song by one of the talented dancers, as it made it hard to know the story. The use of the great prop door was exciting and fun. There were times I wish I was the dancer who got to be tossed from partner to partner in such a smooth, fun way. It looked so fun! Thanks for challenging my idea of what Contemporary dance can be. Wish I could have filmed it so everyone could see it. Davi, maybe you should do this - it only takes money! That is the rub.

I look forward to the show each season and I’m In awe of the quality and variety … There’s an honesty to what’s presented that’s refreshing compared to the other dance offerings in the city …

A wonderful selection of dances that captured magnificently the imagination of those in attendance, the innovation and delivery of the choreographers and dancers and leaving the audience with a wide variety of emotions and positive appreciation. Congratulations to all for this final presentation of the season - a fine example of a cultural gem on the North Shore.

Amazing show & choreography! Pairing of the Company with the Training program was great. My younger Dre found the program inspiring! I appreciatedd the diversity of the choreography and yet how it fit together. Thank you!

Fabulous show! Lots of emotion!

A wonderful array of the talent among the dance groups/schools represented in the show. An enjoyable representation of, and variety in, dancing styles and so nice to see ballet being represented so beautifully. Almost a lost genre given the popularity of more modern dance styles. A most enjoyable evening with first rate performances by all. Looking forward to Lamondance's April show.

It was a great night out, excellent theatre and so fun to see the dance community come together to perform. Thank you!

Brilliant!

Loved the "hair choreography" of the first Lamondance number. I was entertained by all the varied types of dance included in the Gala which was evenly dispersed throughout. The quality of the dancers and choreography was varied but all added to the overall experience. All the Lamondance numbers were extremely well done. I also really appreciated the pas de deux Black Swan number as well as the "We" Lamondance number. There was a young trio that was also excellent. Enjoyed Davi MC-ing but do look forward to the drag queen being there next time if possible! Thanks for a great show.

Brilliant! Spellbinding! Amazing talent!!

True artistry. This piece is incredible and absolutely blew me away! I would definitely come to see this again! Bravo! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

The title “Black Feather” suggests a dark light weight, but it was anything but - a bright heavy interpretation of the vagaries of power, beautifully interpreted by all associated with the show, from the original idea of Davi to the moving performances of a wonderful troupe of dancers. Congratulations to all!!

Firstly the excerpt of The Skin Within that played prior to Black Feather was filled with exuberant playful energy that lifted the spirits of the audience. There was tremendous athletic prowess and joyful humour throughout the piece. It gave the levity needed to watch the powerful, dark piece that followed. Black Feather did show off the incredible talents of the young dancers portraying the story of the corruption of power. Although Davi in his introduction did tell us his inspiration was the election in his home country of Brazil, this representation of the transfer of power and how it corrupts those not equipped to handle its power, could be for any power struggle of power. Last night I watched “Absolute Power”, a 1997 Clint Eastwood film that played on the same theme. I once had an acting coach tell me all scenes are either about power or l love. Black Feather incorporated the love of a mother for her children but then the mother was overcome and seduced by the draw of power. I especially enjoyed the use of costume to signify this when the mother came out wearing the same fabulous fringe pants as the male dancer who wielded the power. The partnering again was superb. The two Asian “twins” were delightful to watch. I must admit it was a mystery whether the one twin at the end was going to be mentored and handed down the power or corrupted by the powerful presence of the power holder who took her away. That is the magic of story telling. We are left with our thoughts if what will happen to this innocent. As an actor who has spent 40 years if my life in stage or in film or tv I admired the addition of emotional sound in the mix while the power struggle ensued. I would encourage Davi to continue that practice so the whole piece is a collaboration of dance and acting so it’s not so shocking to the audience. The music also played its part in shaping this piece. There were some fantastic musical choices. I did miss it then when there was no music. Overall this piece is transformative and powerful beyond words, both leads were other worldly and the rest of the cast supported them admirably. Bravo Davi. This is a piece that should be mounted again and again.

I was wowed by every element of the show - the story, choreography, dancing acting, props, lighting, music and overall enthusiasm. We were very disappointed that the show is not better known and was only performed twice! - It's a crime! Relying largely on viral advertising is not enough. If there is not enough budget for publicity, the newspaper and TV stations need to get involved big time! - So people will not get deprived of this experience. And most importantly, these young artists deserve nationwide if not worldwide recognition. They also need it to pave their path going forward.

A Winter's Twist was refreshing and breathtaking at the same time! It had something for everyone: beauty, whimsy, humour, love, excitement. The choreography and technique of the dancers were excellent. Well done to an exceptional cast and crew, and thank you for making the holidays that much more magical.

Hugely entertaining. With so much talent, passion, and holiday spirit, Winter's Twist will be our family's new Christmas tradition.

“Lamondance celebrates VIVA as Davi Rodrigues, artistic director, explained to the audience in his opening remarks. Viva, “to live” is the theme that runs through the pieces presented in the Company’s latest program. It is an ambitious program, filled with passion, energy, emotion and drive. To live, as Rodrigues explains is to experience the horror of 9/11 as Garden of Lights, the first offering on the program, highlights. To live is to experience the curiosity of a child that the playful piece, Why? explores. To live is to need the connectivity of interaction with others, as A Dominant Wavelength examines in bright red costume. Nostalgia, love, rejection and knowing yourself are all part of the life we live. The choreographers who contributed to VIVA were inspired by moments that resonated in their own life experience. The evening flowed seamlessly from one piece to the next as Rodrigues introduced each piece using the metaphor of a “door” through which one could understand the theme being presented. Lights were kept dim throughout the first and second act giving the impression of watching a play rather than attending a dance recital. The choreography is demanding and in many pieces the pace is fast. The Warm Up required precise timing and exacting limb movement to avoid collision! It was a “sitting on the edge of the seat” experience. The final piece of the evening entitled VIVA embodied the art of dance crossing the threshold into theatre. Using props and to the music of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Green Car Motel, Yma Sumac and Osvaldo Queiroz VIVA inspired by the Leonard Cohen quote, “There is a crack in everything, that is how the light gets in” ended the evening on a note of hope with colour and light filling the stage. A company to keep an eye on offering thought provoking dance.”

“The epitome of much hard work and clearly it showed. The performance was very professional, including the very appropriate transitions from Davi, to allow the dancers time to change and “catch their breath”. Thought to myself, during the show, why is this not being performed to a larger audience - it was magnificent.”

“Friday evening I watched “Viva”, lamondace celebration of its 10 years of commitment and growth. The show, unique in its kind, has entertained me from beginning to end with a variety of choreographies going from light hearted to more introspective. The quality of the dancing surprised me from the very first entrance, the passion and the commitment of these pre-professional dancers is definitely a big drive in the show. I enjoyed a lot the journey and can’t wait to see what else lamondance is cooking up for next year!”

“Always a pleasure watching your visions Davi!!”

“Every time I watch these dancers perform I’m in awe with the emotion and artistry. I am truly mesmerized from beginning to end. Magnifique!!”

“I watched this amazing show two nights in a row. It was Brilliant each night. I brought out all the emotions. I cried, I laughed. The talent is Spectacular. Bravo!!”

“WOW! These dancers are absolutely incredible. Huge congratulations to every single one of them for putting on such a spectacular performance. You can really see how hard they train, and how well they work together as a team to create a seamless show. I love seeing the dancers shine as individuals in their element. You won’t be missing anything from a Lamon show! With multiple choreographers, every piece has its own personality, and the director shapes them together as a show beautifully. Next time I’d love to see more about the dancers in the program. They deserve some headshots and bios! Amazing work from everyone dancers, stage hands, lighting tech, direction, and instructors. Well done.”

“Viva swept me up into a world of constantly evolving emotions, ideas and stories, in one moment nostalgic, then exhilarating, then introspective, soulful and at another moment comedic and quirky. It was a complete gourmet meal of talented dancing, choreography and music. Thank you Davi and Lamondance for a world-class show that filled my heart with joy! Congratulations to Lamondance on its 10-year anniversary.”

“The show was amazing from start to finish. Not a dull moment. The dancers put their heart and soul into the performance and we were captivated the entire time. The music was wonderful too as well as the themes/story. All around fabulous! I love coming to watch Lamondance.”

“A stunning performance. We were enthralled from the beginning to the end! The revisit to the 10 year old opening trio was delightful and delicious; honest and relatable, tangible and dangerous, poetic and lyrical. To say IELE was epic is an understatement. So beautifully choreographed, rehearsed to perfection and delivered with stunning gravitas. The power and pain were palpable. Thank you for entertaining us to our cores. Encore!”

“Passionate. Strong energy. Captivating choreography. Highly trained dancers. Great music. Beautiful set design and lighting.”

“WOW! A phenomenal show. I loved it from beginning to end ❤️ A must see!!!”

“Right after the show the winds picked up. They raged and howled all night long. The gods had clearly been moved to create a weather event to match the passion of the evening’s performance. I’m talking about Lamondance’s world premiere of IELE at the the Blueshore Theatre, Capilano University. I’m not a writer but it seems that every time I see a Lamondance show I’m moved to put pen to paper. As a dance accompanist/composer I’ve seen numerous companies perform over the years but Lamondance astounds me more than any of them.There’s nothing contrived about this company of brilliant movers. Everything they do comes across as real and intended. Their movement is steeped in emotion and has the power to transport the mindset of the audience to an otherworldly realm. This is especially true in IELE where a mystical forest setting summons up mischievous boys and sprightly nymphs. The magical world created by Davi Rodrigues’ incomparable choreography sucks you in so that 43 mins seemed like only 10. I didn’t read the description of IELE in the program beforehand but I realized afterwards that I understood the whole story anyway. The choreography did it’s job as did the music which so completely evoked the fairy tale setting with all it’s wonder and drama. Hats off to Hal Beckett for providing a world class score! The windstorm persisted through the night and into the following day, only to die down after IELE’s second show came to an end. Thanks for stirring things up Lamondance! I will remember IELE for a long time to come.”

“From the moment the music played until the final bow, I was on the edge of my seat with this amazing production! The dancers, the choreography, the music, the set design, the lighting, everything about the show was stunning! So grateful to have experienced such a beautiful show. Congrats to everyone at Lamondance”

“Loved everything about last nights show from the throw back to the new works collaboration with Hal Beckett’s! The show brought smiles to both mine and my daughters face!”

“Iele has a Shakespearean grandeur, a measure of Romeo and Juliet and a sprinkle of Midsummer Nights Dream. Like in these plays each character in Iele throbs with a unique vitality. Iele’s narrative unfolds through an expansive naturalistic movement vocabulary. Each of the dancers bring their own life force and passion to their characters. The main characters are magical, captivating, charismatic. The ensemble dancers equally inhabit their characters driven by intense instinctive impulses breathing into the dance rhythms. The musical score echoes ancient voices. The soundscape and movement symbiotically reverberate the timeless themes of the Iele.”

“I thought this was a stunning performance, of superb choreography and beautifully carried out by the dancers. These performances should be repeated for others to see!”

"This company has a promising future ahead."

"Marbled" most definitely came from the heart - a very genuine performance by the dancers and remarkable manifestation of their Artistic Director's vision".

“Such an honour to be there for your beautiful and outstanding Performances. Each one of your dancers gave stunning performances that were sensitive, and aware of the choreographers intentions! The sets and costumes also added to the choreographers plan, and were so much a part of each creation. Thank you for a beautiful evening filled with the many Joys of Dance! My thanks to all who took part in this very Special Performance Congratulations.”

“The performance was INCREDIBLE! Congratulations Lamondance Season 9 2017 / 2018 and Davi Rodrigues for an outstanding show last night! To me, it was flawless! Impeccable technique, wonderful music choices, inspired props and lighting effects ... but most of all ... it was so human!!! The energy of the whole performance entertained with passion, drama, humour, wit, tenderness, joy, exhilaration - all very human qualities. “Marbled” most definitely came from the heart - a very genuine performance by the dancers and remarkable manifestation of their Artistic Director’s vision. I’m still buzzing from the experience!”

“the performance on Friday June 1rst was outstanding. the level of professionalism and raw talent was right up there with just about anything I’ve seen in New York or San Francisco. the dance was full of little surprises that kept energy high and the musical scores were unique. the whole troupe exhibited great skill and the lead dancers showed great presence. all in all a great, enjoyable and well spent evening!”

“We really enjoyed watching this world-class show. From the creative props and effective costumes to the leading-edge choreography and the expressive, technically-excellent dancing of these 20 young, talented artists, Lamondance’s Marbled is a must-see. Thank you Davi and Lamondance for this memorable evening.”

“A huge congratulations to everyone involved in the Lamondance company. It was a pleasure being able to attend last night’s closing show of MARBLED. I left last night’s performance feeling awestruck, inspired, and transformed. I was blown away by the company’s professionalism and the captivating storyline. North Vancouver is incredibly lucky to host a pre-professional dance company of this calibre.”

“What a joy and privilege to witness Lamondance 2018 performances of “Marbled”! Through the performances a secret slowly revealed itself: The deep connections between the dancers nourished by your direction and love enchanted the audience. I could break down your choreography into its artistic elements - space, time, groupings, balance, asymmetry, motif, symbols, character, relationships (all brilliantly conceived) - however, the dancers’ espirit de corps touched the hearts of each person in the audience. Your process of creation gave birth to this spirit. Your use of naturalism - grounding your choreographic concepts in nature, instinct, and humanity - stirred up the audiences’ empathy for the beings inhabiting the dances. WE and Ilele are both naturalistic, as instinctive motivation propelled these pieces’ action. However, as they contrast in setting and tone, the two pieces show your breadth of subject choice. For WE, aptly named - it is about “we”, all of us, in its inclusiveness and ALL of each one of us in its depth. WE revealed the comedy of love and attraction. Ilele transports us into a dream state in the forest of the nymphs. The narrative of both Ilele and WE transfixed the audience to the action, WE with a satirical tone and Ilele with a mythical tone reminiscent of Nijinski in “l’apres midi d’un faune”. The story was so compelling the audience participants craved to know what happened next. Your work embodies excellence on so many choreographic dimensions, but two are particularly unique. Your use of motif, the use of idiosyncratic or unusual movement, creates psychological depth. The nymphs repeat a ritualized head movement in which the eyes and face are transfixed in otherworldly expression. This motif imbues character and even a soul to the nymphs. A second choreographic element, shift of focus, moves the audience attention, from one narrative image to another. The rhythm of the shift helps the viewer understand the story, creates tension, and gives importance to all the characters in the dance. Through Marbled Lamondance created a special dream enabling the audience to recognize the potential of Art and inspiring the dancers to realize the potential of Art.”

“Congratulations Lamondance, Davi Rodrigues, and all the amazing creative people involved in putting on such a wonderful evening of dance! Thank you so much for inviting me.”

“Magnificent performance! Every piece and detail in the production was exceptional. Such a beautiful range of styles and musical scores, with powerful and magnificently crafted choreography, exquisite stage lighting, and incredible dancers! Their pure talent, power and level of professionalism was en par with any major dance production I’ve seen. Congratulations to each of the dancers and to the Director, Davi Rodrigues! I look forward to their 10th Anniversary performances in 2019!”

“An amazing & powerful show, it touched on so many emotions. It was a captivating & spellbinding show! Pure brilliance! Bravo”

“Engaging, entertaining, emotional.”

“What an amazing and fabulous show once again. It’s hard to think anything could keep getting better, but Davi you have out down yourself again. The choreography, the stage set and the dancers are breathtakingly wonderful. Bravo!.”

“Passionate. Strong. Joyful. Well trained dancers. Wonderful choreography. Varied program. Thank you all.”

“Thank you for the exceptional night of dance. I watched and was inspired by the whole experience. I love that I was able to come for the past two years and see the growth in the returning dancers and company as a whole. Congratulations to the dancers, the choreographers and artist team, I believe in your contribution to the dance community, I am so grateful that I had that the opportunity to come support and be transported into the imagination of Lamondance.”

We loved watching Lamondance and Friends Gala. From the array of talented dancers and artistic choreography to the creative costumes, effective staging and entertaining performance of the incomparable Connie Smudge, this show was the art of dance at its best. Thank you to Davi and Lamondance for inviting us into the exciting world of dance through this outstanding show and for giving all these emerging dancers the opportunity to showcase their talents. We cannot wait for Lamondance’s next show!

The show & overall experience was wonderful!! Exciting & fun to watch, such a great way to bring the community together!

It was a very lovely gala with amazing talents — different stories to emote into speechless dances. Loving the idea of getting dance companies sharing the stage as friends for the love of dance. Thank you so much :)

What a great show! All of the dancers were so impressive; such artistry and professionalism! So nice to see such a variety of talent in all in one show; Davi Rodrigues has done the community a great service.

A brilliant display of artistry! Beautiful performances by emerging talent.

We enjoyed the show immensely from beginning to end. So much talent, it seems the show is getting better and better with each year!