VDCM Dance Collective
Crossmaneuver was founded by Kay Huang Barnes in 2011 as a training vehicle for young artists to create and participate in interdisciplinary works of art. For more than a decade, CM has seen this vision come to life as hundreds of young artists have come through our doors, dancing, singing, moving and creating alongside us. While the development and education of young artists has been at the core of CM, a new expression began to emerge throughout the process. In 2020, Kay formed a collective with Virginia Duivenvoorden named VDCM to pursue performance and digital collaborative works.
Since the beginning of the collective, VDCM has produced a variety of work including:
IMGX: Installation Dance and Art. A livestream and virtual event at the Presentation House Theatre, North Vancouver in April 2021.
Present in Absence. A digital installation as a part of Asian Heritage Month 2021 at Granville Island.
Tethered. A work comprised of three separate pieces, exploring themes of what binds us: to ourselves, to our environment, to each other. Researched and created through the Dance Centre and New Works, and currently being developed.
Currently, Kay and Virginia are Artists in Residence at the Dance Centre and New Works for the 2022-2023 season. Alongside this, Kay also will be working on a solo titled “Yellow” throughout the fall of 2022 and January 14 & 15 at the Roundhouse Performance Centre to further develop the piece, collaborate with other artists and build the multi-discipline aspects of the performance including: spoken words, sub-titles, sound design, film, set design and visual arts installation.
We will keep you updated as the creative exploration continues and opportunities for you to be a part of the performances.
To read more about VDCM, our partnerships, current Artist Residency and more, check out the links below.
VDCM Dance Centre Member Profile