July 2019
Catch our two Yukon premiers at Cypherfest!
July 27 & 28 at the Yukon Arts Centre
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WAKE Shedding light on the current state of society and what it will leave behind, Wake explores the concept of positive feedback loops: one small disturbance in a system that results in an exponential effect. Inspired by our feelings around the climate change crisis, our new work critically examines the acquisition of assets, our materialistic priorities, and the consciousness required to make decisions that can impact the world. Wake is Borealis Soul's most recent creative endeavour. A process that began earlier this summer is developing rapidly to be shared at this year's Cypherfest main stage shows July 27 & 28 at the Yukon Arts Centre. |
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FACE VALUE Fear. Loneliness. Anxiety. Anger. We all live with a variety of emotions, but we rarely feel comfortable sharing our inner reality with others. We feel judged by our degree of happiness and in order to appear successful, we hide our true emotions behind a shroud of false contentment. Face Value reveals that which is hidden behind our facades and sheds light on our most deeply buried emotions. Maybe, if we allowed ourselves to be a bit more transparent with one another, we would see that we are less alone than we think. In April, Borealis Soul performed Face Value among nationally renowned dancers/choreographers at the Montreal dance festival Les soirées 100 Lux, hosted by Tangente Danse. Face Value was met with many accolades and positive feedback from audience members and other performing professionals. It is with great excitement and pride that we prepare to share this work with our Yukon audiences in both main stage shows. |
Wake and Face Value will be presented in both the Locals Show and the Pro Show as part of Cypherfest 2019, Saturday July 27 and Sunday July 28 at the Yukon Arts Centre. Click on the link above to buy tickets online OR get your ticket from your favourite Borealis Soul dancer!
June 2019
Check it out, Borealis Soul has a brand new logo!
Thanks to the hard work of Aasman Brand Communications, we now have a brand new logo that represents the strength, creativity, and boldness of our multidisciplinary performance company. Keep an eye out for it this summer as we host events, shows and more!
100Lux Montreal Trip Success
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During the month of April, Borealis Soul performed among nationally renowned dancers/choreographers at the Montreal dance festival Les soirées100 Lux,hosted by Tangente Danse . Our latest work, Face Value, was met with many accolades and positive feedback from audience members and other performing professionals. Borealis Soul had a blast spending time in Montreal and getting to know the artists. We want to extend a thank you and congratulations to everyone involved in making the festival a success.
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Vinyl Therapy Continues
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Borealis Soul and The Heart of Riverdale has been partnering with many local Yukon organizations, businesses and musicians to host monthly Vinyl Therapy events.
The turn out has been amazing and we are excited to move into the summer with our next Vinyl Therapy 7 "Block Party" event taking place outdoors (weather permitting) in the Heart of Riverdale parking lot June 29th. This month's edition of Vinyl Therapy will feature performances by The Shaggy Manes , Jona Charles Barr , and Andrew MacKelvie . Bring a record and some friends and we'll see you there! Big ups to our sponsor Yukon Brewery for providing our evening with delicious brews. 
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CYPHERFEST 2019 Summer Events!
Borealis Soul members are currently hard at work planning CYPHERFEST 2019, a Hip Hop music, dance, and arts festival happening July 25th-28th.
Save the date because Borealis Soul will be presenting two Yukon premiers at the main stage show, which also includes performances by dance professionals from across Canada and Tentacle Tribe from Montreal.
Save the date because Borealis Soul will be presenting two Yukon premiers at the main stage show, which also includes performances by dance professionals from across Canada and Tentacle Tribe from Montreal.
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LOCAL BOY SUMMER PERFORMANCES
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Borealis Soul members Jeremy Parkin and Kelvin have been hard at work releasing music, shooting videos and booking gigs as LOCAL BOY. Catch them this summer at Paradise Electronic Music Festival, Atlin Arts & Music Festival, Cypherfest 2019, and check out their first music video, EYES, created with Something Shows, in Beneath The Broadcast.
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November 2018
Join Us November 30th for Vinyl Therapy!
Vinyl Therapy is a fundraiser for Borealis Soul's newest production, coming to the Yukon Arts Centre in August 2019. Bring your favourite record(s), and stop by for Winterlong beer and Epic Pizza! There will be performances by Local Boy, Groundwork Sessions, and of course, Borealis Soul. This is a 19+ event. We hope to see you there!
More Exiting News: MEET LOCAL BOY
Photo credit: Jona Barr
Borealis Soul is proud of members Kelvin and Jeremy for launching their newest project, a hiphop duo called Local Boy. Local Boy had the honour of performing at the BreakOut West Music Festival and Conference in October, and opening for Shad at the Yukon Arts Centre on November 13th.
Borealis Soul is proud of members Kelvin and Jeremy for launching their newest project, a hiphop duo called Local Boy. Local Boy had the honour of performing at the BreakOut West Music Festival and Conference in October, and opening for Shad at the Yukon Arts Centre on November 13th.
Check out their first single "Count" on any streaming platform!
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100Lux Festival
We're excited to announce that Borealis Soul has been selected from a long list of applicants to perform at 100Lux in Montreal this April! 100Lux is an annual festival that includes street dance theatre shows curated by a jury of professionals. Borealis Soul will be performing April 25th through 28th, 2019.
More info at: http://www.100lux.ca
July 3, 2018
July 14th & 15th, 2018
at the Yukon Arts Centre
Borealis Soul has been working tirelessly on our new multidisciplinary work, Blue Hour, a reconstruction of last year's production Dark, Cold, and Quiet.
We are excited to be working with three new collaborators, Jayden Soroka, Eric Chad, and Issac Alexander Robinson, within a three week residency at the Yukon Arts Centre, to create an innovative and impactful experience for our audiences.
at the Yukon Arts Centre
Borealis Soul has been working tirelessly on our new multidisciplinary work, Blue Hour, a reconstruction of last year's production Dark, Cold, and Quiet.
We are excited to be working with three new collaborators, Jayden Soroka, Eric Chad, and Issac Alexander Robinson, within a three week residency at the Yukon Arts Centre, to create an innovative and impactful experience for our audiences.
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Borealis Soul Presents Blue Hour The choices that define us; the time that shapes us; the places that build us; and the balancing act between darkness and light that gives meaning to it all: this summer Borealis Soul explores the enigma of these elements, the connections between them, and the collateral beauty and desolation that they leave behind. Following the story of two individuals affected by trauma, and their experiences in the aftermath of this, Blue Hour explores themes of grief, hope, depression, and community through the lens of life in the north. This visceral performance demonstrates the power of choices made in the face of adversity and the resilience that can be found in the darkest places. Showcased through entirely original movement, music, and film, this performance inspires recognition and appreciation for the forces that keep us grounded throughout our experiences. |