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Andrea Rabinovitch

Andrea Rabinovitch, an active member of the Edmonton arts scene before moving to Salt Spring Island in 2003 and then Vancouver in 2008, has made her living in theatre and dance as a writer, educator, choreographer, director, performer, publicist and administrator for 30 years. Having been an arts reporter for The Gateway, Vue Magazine, See Magazine and The Edmonton Journal, she continues to write for Aqua Magazine, Driftwood Publishing and the Vancouver Observer. Andrea also teaches at Arts Umbrella Dance.

Vancouver Concert Opera Society showcases the music of Verdi's Rigoletto

Opera buffs, rejoice: VanCOCO brings a stellar cast to perform Verdi's "Rigoletto" in Vancouver and White Rock this February.

Édouard Lock's La La La Human Steps exhibit speed and technical prowess in "New Work"

With movements as fast as "The Flash", the dancers of La La La Humans Steps embody Edouard Lock's redefinition of classical ballet.

Kim Collier's All the Way Home is up close and personal

Audiences will be able to see the action from seating on the stage in this unique and highly-acclaimed play.

Stages of Sin thrills with film-noir inspired burlesque theatre

One night only: Dahlia Embers and Veronica Vex warm up the Sin Bin.

Arts Club's Blood Brothers takes on "nature vs nurture" in a folky pop-rock musical

Blood Brothers, the musical declared a fave even by musical-haters, runs till Dec. 13 at the Granville Island Stage.

Martha Carter delves into scoliosis in her multi-media performance Twisted:Solo

Martha Carter dances with passion despite -- or because of -- her battle with a curved spine.

Ronnie Burkett's Theatre of Marionettes explores the Apocalypse in Penny Plain

Ronne Burkett'sTheatre of Marionettes creates magical theatre with Penny Plain.

Vancouver Opera steps it up with Jerome Robbins' original choreography in West Side Story

When you put four geniuses together to create a musical based on the play of another genius, you get a piece of work that will remain relevant and compelling forever. West Side Story, produced by the...

Alberta Ballet's Love Lies Bleeding shines the spotlight on Elton John's rock n' roll life

Over the top costumes, Las Vegas-style production values, excellent dancing, showcase The Alberta Ballet's Love Lies Bleeding

Pulitzer Prize winning musical Next to Normal by Vancouver Arts Club shines spotlight on bipolar disorder

Fragmented psyches sing out in a moving, compelling performance of a disturbing and important work.