Modus Operandi: Vancouver Contemporary Dance Program

A reminder that MO Link 2026-2027 registration is open and filling up! Visit the link in bio for more info and registration details 🌟

MO Link offers 9 hours/week of contemporary dance training with MO educators, guest artists, and industry professionals.

Explore repertoire, release technique, floor work, partnering, improvisation, street styles, and movement creation while building your skills, expanding your artistic toolkit, and connecting with a supportive dance community.

Perfect for dancers preparing for post-secondary programs, exploring the MO Full Program, or deepening their contemporary practice. 💫

Register for Fall, Winter, or both terms for the full experience
 
TERM 1: September 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026 (Total of 14 weekends/term)
TERM 2: January, 2027 - May, 2027 (Total of 14 weekends/term)

Weekly Schedule 
Saturdays 10am-2pm 
Sundays 10am-2pm + Open Studio Space 2pm-3pm 

Apply/Register as soon as possible to reserve your spot for the upcoming term.



Photo of Jada Tang by David Raymond

MO students will be performing ‘Wound’ by Kate Franklin at DOTE EDGE 4 on a split bill with , who will be presenting their new work ‘Soft Animals’! We’re so excited to share the stage with Dance Novella and celebrate 3 MO alumni performing as part of their new work.

Join us on Thursday, June 11 or Saturday, June 13 at 9 PM

Inspired by the novel Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro, Wound follows 14 unique, not-quite-human creatures as they grapple with questions of free will versus programming. Originally performed in the 2025 MO Show, the work was choreographed by Kate Franklin to showcase the exceptional talents of the pre-professional cast of dancers.

Get your tickets now and experience an incredible evening of dance!

Photo 1: Dancers from L to R — Jada Tang, Jessie Sijie Zhang, Lamont, Satya Mari, Elstana Blair, Taylor Menzies, Shea Bridgen, Max Hanic, Ryan Jackson
Photo 2: Nyah Xiyan Wong Penner, Denae Harpham
Photo 3: Max Hanic, Denae Harpham

Photos by David Raymond

MO will be performing for International Dance Day 2026 !

Initiated in 1982 by UNESCO, International Dance Day is celebrated annually on April 29 across Canada and around the world, marking the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727–1810), the founder of modern ballet.

MO 2026 Showing | Modus Operandi
4-5pm on April 29
The Dance Centre, 677 Davie St
This showing offers a sneak peek at excerpts from the upcoming year-end performances by the students of Modus Operandi – a unique contemporary dance training program renowned for nurturing some of Vancouver’s most exciting emerging artists.

Also happening:
    •    Choreography Walk | Justine A. Chambers and Alana Gerecke with Lee Su-Feh, Simran Sachar and Jill Jarin
    •    Vogue Femme Workshop with Posh Gvasalia Basquiat | Vancouver Ballroom Arts
    •    Studio Showing | Reverence for the Rebels | soma anima arts
    •    Studio Salon Series | Co.ERASGA
    •    Exhibit | MY HOUSE: Vancouver Ballroom | FakeKnot

Check out the link in our bio for more info and tickets!

Photo of Vanessa Goodman’s 2025 piece by David Raymond

Mark your calendars with the following important dates and don’t wait to get your tickets or sign up for our Summer Intensive!

MO SHOW 2026 at the Scotiabank Dance Centre
Thursday, April 30 — 7:30pm
Friday May 1 — 12pm & 7:30pm
Saturday, May 2 — 7:30pm

MO SUMMER INTENSIVE
July 27–31, 2026
10am–3pm @ Q7 Studios

MO LINK 2026/27
Registration + details coming soon

Photo of Rianna Logan by Dan Loan

Vancouver Spring Intensive + MO Full Program Audition coming up soon!! Don’t miss out. Come see what our program is all about. Registration link in bio!

March 19 - 22, 2026
Thursday 19th & Friday 20th 2026 4pm-8pm,
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd 2026 10am-2pm

Q7 Studios
77 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1M4, Canada

The MO Spring Intensives attract aspiring and emerging professionals ages 16 – 30 from across Canada and abroad. Modus Operandi’s Artistic Directors David Raymond, Tiffany Tregarthen and Kate Franklin offer an inspirational dance experience in which contemporary dance technique, improvisation, movement generation and current company repertoire make for challenging and rewarding exposure to new methods and ideas.

The intensives are ideal ways for dancers to audition for the full MO program, and to get a sense of the environment and values. Upon signing up, please note your intention to audition and fill out the full application accordingly.

There is no audition for the intensives. Participants must be serious experienced dancers who can participate in full-time rigorous dance activity. Registration is first-come-first serve and space is limited.

Participants are also welcome to take the Spring Intensive without auditioning for the full MO program.

Photo of Lexi Cairney by Dan Loan

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Modus Operandi Show! Happening a little earlier this year!

Join us for an inspiring evening of contemporary dance featuring three works by acclaimed choreographers David Raymond, Anne Plamondon, and Adam Khazhmuradov

Each work will be performed by our talented MO 2025/26 student cohort!

Performance Dates & Times:
• Thursday, April 30 – 7:30pm
• Friday, May 1 – 12:00pm (Matinee) & 7:30pm
• Saturday, May 2 – 7:30pm

We are excited for you to witness these works that the choreographers and dancers have been developing over the past months!

Tickets are available now - link in bio!

Photo of Jada Tang and Ry Jackson by David Raymond

One month to go until our Vancouver Spring Intensive + Audition ✨

Join us March 19–22, 2026 at Q7 Studios (77 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver)

Thursday 19 & Friday 20 — 4–8PM
Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 — 10AM–2PM

The MO Intensives welcome aspiring and emerging professionals (ages 16–30) from across Canada and abroad. Led by Modus Operandi Artistic Directors David Raymond, Tiffany Tregarthen, and Kate Franklin, this dance intensive dives into contemporary technique, improvisation, movement generation, and current company repertoire allowing for challenging and rewarding exposure to new methods and ideas.

MO alumni have gone on to work with companies and artists across Canada and internationally, including Kidd Pivot, Ballet BC, Batsheva, Toronto Dance Theatre, Hessisches Staatsballett, and other leading contemporary dance projects worldwide.

The intensive is an opportunity to audition for the full MO program and experience the environment and values firsthand. (Please indicate your intention to audition when registering and complete the full application)

There is no audition required to attend the intensive and dancers can attend without auditioning for the full program. Participants should be serious, experienced dancers prepared for full-time rigorous activity.

Registration is first-come, first-served. Space is limited.Secure your spot before it’s too late!

Photo of Ryan Tucker by David Raymond

Vancouver MO Full Program Audition this weekend!!!

Saturday, February 14, 2026
10am - 2pm

Please note, this is for people who can not attend the Spring intensive.

It is strongly encouraged to audition during the Spring Intensive as it is the most comprehensive way to audition - dancers have a much fuller experience/success rate.

Q7 Studios
77 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5T 1M4, Canada

This audition is for serious dancers ages 17 and up for the post-secondary professional training Modus Operandi season 2026/27.

The audition will include Contemporary Dance, Improvisation and Repertoire led by Co-Artistic Director’s Tiffany Tregarthen and David Raymond of both Out Innerspace and Modus Operandi.

This is a FREE audition

Photo of Jessie Zhang by David Raymond

Reminder that our Spring Intensive and MO Full Program Audition are coming up next month!

🌟 For aspiring and emerging professionals ages 16 – 30 from across Canada and abroad.

🌟 Inspirational Contemporary Dance development with MO Artistic Directors David Raymond, Tiffany Tregarthen and Kate Franklin. 

🌟 Includes contemporary dance technique, improvisation, movement generation, current company repertoire and Q&A sessions.

The Spring Intensive is the ideal way for dancers to audition for the MO Full Program. It offers dedicated time with the directors and engagement in MO environment and values. Those interested in using the Spring Intensive to audition for MO Full Program must be serious dancers ages 17 and up. Be sure to fill out the audition application form upon registration.

*if you are unable to attend an MO Intensive but would like to audition for the MO Full Program please reach out to us for alternative audition methods

Participants are also welcome to take the Spring Intensive without auditioning for the MO Full Program. Spring Intensive participants must be serious experienced dancers who can participate in rigorous dance activity. No application is necessary. Registration for the Spring Intensive is first-come-first serve and space is limited.

Photo of Aya Sato by David Raymond