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Lina Fitzner

Arts Umbrella Dance's Season Finale combines fresh talent with stellar choreographers

Strong technique coupled with pedal-to-the-metal risk-taking shines at the Arts Umbrella Season Finale. Photo:Michael Slobodian Dancers: Kiera Hill and Daniel Alwell.

Dances for a Small Stage takes on Pickton trial and Vancouver riots

"We’re living in a complacent time where we don’t take action as Canadians," artistic producer, Julie-Anne Saroyan, said.