Season Deep Dive Week

Join Festival artists and creatives for a series of behind-the-scenes talks about the work involved in creating the productions on our stages.

High Performance: Comparing Dancers and Athletes 

From the stage to the arena, the demands of peak physical performance are remarkably similar. This panel, moderated by award-winning choreographer Stephanie Graham, with guests Greg Alcock, Director of Physiotherapy Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic, performing arts physiotherapist Tim Buckley, former CFL player David Mackie and seasoned dancer Jason Sermonia. They will explore the athleticism of dance and compare the discipline, dedication and conditioning required of professional dancers and athletes.