The Move

Season 2

From ballet to breakdance to bharatanatyam, The Move showcases the signature movements of acclaimed Canadian dancers, and explores how their personal stories inform their craft. With stunning visuals, The Move will change the way you look at dancers.

Where to Watch The Move • Season 2

8 Episodes

  • Nico Archambault - Contemporary
    E1
    Nico Archambault - ContemporaryIs there life after winning So You Think You Can Dance Canada and becoming a Superstar? Nico Archambault reflects on his career and the rise to the top.
  • Santee Smith - Contemporary Indigenous
    E2
    Santee Smith - Contemporary IndigenousCan you dance after breaking both your legs? For Santee Smith, ballet was a form of rehabilitation. But she had to unlearn all of her classical technique and reclaim her traditional ways.
  • Sara Porter - Improvisation
    E3
    Sara Porter - ImprovisationIs there an expiration date for dance? Through dance improvisation, Sara has found a new way to move that may have her dancing into her 80s.
  • Esie Mensah - Afrofusion
    E4
    Esie Mensah - AfrofusionWhat do you do after dancing with Rihanna and Drake? For choreographer Esie Mensah, the way forward was to look into the past, to answer the call of her ancestors and let them speak through her.
  • Scott Fordham - Jazz/Funk
    E5
    Scott Fordham - Jazz/FunkHow far would you go to be the best? As a choreographer, Scott Fordham pushes the limits, but for those who can keep up with him, there may just be light on the other side of the sweat.
  • Nova Bhattacharya - Bharatanatyam
    E6
    Nova Bhattacharya - BharatanatyamCan you reinvent tradition? As a classically trained Bharatanatyam dancer, Nova Bhattacharya knows the rules of classical dance - and exactly how to break them.
  • Edmund "Edz" Gyamfi - Dancehall
    E7
    Edmund "Edz" Gyamfi - DancehallFor Edz Gyamfi, dance is all about culture. He grooves us through two classic dancehall moves, "Back to BAsics" from dancehall icon Bogle and "Easy Does It" by Jack Judson.
  • Heidi Strauss - Performance Art/Theatre
    E8
    Heidi Strauss - Performance Art/TheatreHow can you say something important through movement? Choreographer Heidi Strauss pushes the boundaries of what dance can be - and the way she works is a master class in leadership.

 

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