All Bodies Dance Project
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The (ABDP) is an inclusive dance company based in Vancouver that brings together people of all abilities, genders, and backgrounds to explore movement and performance. Founded in 2014, the project creates accessible dance programs and public performances that challenge conventional ideas of who can dance. Through classes, workshops, and professional productions, the initiative centers disability arts and equity, offering space for connection, creativity, and community leadership in the arts. Their work transforms public spaces and stages into platforms for expression, care, and inclusion, making dance a tool for social change.
The report All Bodies Dance Project: Exploring Inclusivity in Dance examines how ABDP can deepen its commitment to inclusivity across both community and professional programming. It reflects on current practices, highlights areas for improvement, and outlines actionable strategies to advance accessibility, equity, and representation within the dance sector.
Research Assistant: Kevin Jesuino
Kevin is a creative professional and research assistant with over 20 years of experience in community-based arts. Since 2004, they have developed an interdisciplinary portfolio blending performance, public art, and pedagogy, focusing on socially engaged practices, movement practices, inclusivity, and arts-based research methodologies in the performing arts.
