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Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm

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Vancouver-based education initiative (formed in 2007) provides contemporary dance training for young emerging professionals within a multi-year curriculum.

09/02/2026

Last chance to sign up for MO Link Term 1! The program runs from Sat, Sept 12 until Sun, Dec 20. If you’ve been thinking about it and have any questions, please reach out!

Saturdays and Sundays (one day option available upon request)
 10:00am - 3:00pm Q7 Studios 77 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Please reserve your spot through the link in our bio.
No audition required

Photo of Shea Bridgen by Julian Hunt

08/17/2026

We are only a few weeks away from the start of our MO Link season! There are still spots available and registration remains open until the term begins.

MO Link is for serious dancers ages 15–45, offering 9 hours/week of contemporary dance training with MO educators, guest artists, and industry professionals. Perfect for dancers preparing for post-secondary programs, exploring the MO Full Program, or deepening their contemporary practice. 💫

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 Anna Rodriguez by David Raymond

07/14/2026

MO Link Term 1
Sat, Sept 12 until Sun, Dec 20, 2026
Come join us this fall for some amazing weekend training!

Saturdays and Sundays (one say option available upon request)
 10:00am - 3:00pm Q7 Studios 77 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Please reserve your spot ASAP through the link in our bio. No audition required

Photo of Jessie Zhang by Julian Hunt

06/26/2026

Just over 2 months away until the start of the season. Register now!

Saturdays and Sundays (one day option available upon request)
10:00am - 3:00pm
Q7 Studios
77 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Please reserve your spot through the link in our bio!

Photo of Charlotte Desage by Julian Hunt

06/11/2026

MO Link Term 1 starts Sat, Sept 12 and runs until Sun, Dec 20, 2026! A variety of amazing teachers cycle throughout the term meaning no two terms are the same! Join us!

Saturdays and Sundays (one say option available upon request)
10:00am - 3:00pm
Q7 Studios
77 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

We recognize that dancers at this stage are balancing opportunities with other education and dance programs. We encourage dancers to uphold these responsibilities and understand that they may need to miss MO Link classes to do so. However, in order to plan and afford the high caliber professionals to lead the program, drop-in rates and refunds are not available.

Please reserve your spot ASAP through the link in our bio. No audition required

Photo of Jessie Zhang by David Raymond

05/31/2026

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

05/25/2026

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

04/29/2026

Tomorrow is opening night of our 2026 MO show and MO students have been hard at work in the studio preparing works by , .plamondon.productions and 🌟

Saturday night is sold out and tickets for Thursday and Friday matinee & evening are going fast!

Can’t join us at one of our shows? Come see MO at 4pm today for International Dance Day!

(Video of Adam’s piece)

04/21/2026

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

04/14/2026

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

Address

77 E. 7 Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5T1M4

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 4:30pm

Website

https://www.modusoperandi.dance/, https://www.modusoperandi.dance/en/events, https://www.modusoperandi.dance/en/mo-link-

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