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A dance performance that delves into the complex terrain of misinformation and truth manipulation is set to tour North Island communities next month, offering audiences a timely artistic exploration of contemporary media challenges.
“Source Amnesia,” a compelling 70-minute production choreographed by Joshua Beamish, will visit three Vancouver Island venues in March, bringing its examination of fake news, memory distortion, and the blurred lines between fact and fiction to northern communities.
The production features five dancers—Ariana Barr, Emma Galvin, Tristan Ghostkeeper, Justin Rapaport, and Calder—who physically interpret these pressing social themes through contemporary movement. In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly through digital channels and social media, the performance aims to provoke thought about how we consume and remember information.
Beamish, whose company MOVETHECOMPANY has built a reputation for innovative dance works, has created a piece that resonates particularly strongly in today’s political and social climate. The choreographer’s approach tackles how individuals and societies struggle with information reliability and the consequences of widespread misinformation.
MOVETHECOMPANY, under Beamish’s artistic direction, focuses on creating original dance productions that engage audiences through both established and emerging choreographic voices. Beyond performances, the company maintains a commitment to community outreach, educational programs for young people, and mentorship opportunities for up-and-coming choreographers.
The North Island tour is presented by BC Movement Arts Society, an organization founded by Mary-Louise Albert and Michael Margolick. The society has been instrumental in bringing contemporary dance to Vancouver Island communities that might otherwise have limited access to professional dance performances.
According to promotional materials, the 2025/2026 season represents an expansion of the society’s annual series, featuring a diverse lineup of acclaimed dance artists and multi-week creation residencies that aim to enrich the artistic landscape of Vancouver Island’s northern communities.
The tour begins at Sointula’s FO Hall on March 11 with a 7:45 p.m. performance. It continues at Courtenay’s Regier Theatre (formerly known as the Old Church Theatre) on March 13 before concluding at Campbell River’s Tidemark Theatre on March 15. The Courtenay and Campbell River performances both begin at 7:30 p.m.
The timing of “Source Amnesia” appears particularly relevant as debates about misinformation and “fake news” continue to dominate public discourse. Dance, as a non-verbal art form, offers a unique perspective on these issues, potentially reaching audiences in ways that traditional media cannot.
Contemporary dance has increasingly addressed social and political themes in recent years, with choreographers using movement to examine everything from climate change to racial justice. Beamish’s work follows this trend, using the human body as a medium to explore how information shapes our perception of reality.
For rural and semi-rural communities on Vancouver Island, performances like “Source Amnesia” provide valuable cultural connections to broader artistic movements, bringing world-class dance to audiences who might otherwise need to travel to urban centers to experience such work.
Those interested in attending any of the performances can find additional information and purchase tickets through the BC Movement Arts Society website at bcmovementarts.com/projects/source-amnesia.
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16 Comments
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