It seems March puts a little spring in the steps of local companies, so there are myriad options for all manner of dance enthusiasts and casual consumers alike.
1) Les Productions Figlio, winner of the 2012 Rio Tinto Alcan Performing Arts Award in Dance, presents choreographer Serge Bennathans exploration of feminine strength and passion from varying geographical vantage points. Mar. 13-17 at The Cultch, 8pm. $16 and up from 604-251-1363.
2) The Coastal First Nations Dance Festival, featuring the and groups from B.C., Yukon and Alaska sharing indigenous cultures and traditions. To Mar. 11 at the Museum of Anthropology. Full schedule of information: Damelahamid.ca.
3) kicks off its 2012 season with the Canadian premiere of Johan Ingers Walking Mad and two world premieres from Aszure Barton and Ballet BCs artistic director Emily Molnar. To Mar. 8 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 8pm. $22.50-$70 from Ticketmaster.
