Why Vancouver Is Emerging as an International Capital of Dance

September 17, 2025

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Arts Umbrella’s Artemis Gordon is on a mission to put dance in every classroom, arguing it’s as vital as math or science.

In the interview, Artemis sits down with The Georgia Straight to reflect on the program’s remarkable evolution over the years and how it continues to nurture not only technically exceptional dancers but thoughtful, empathetic artists, contributing to Vancouver’s growing presence as an emerging capital of dance.