Welcome

Crazy Legs Contemporary is the first modern dance company in the NWT. With a passion for both the arts and dance Darha Phillpot and Karen Wasicuna started the company in 2004.

Check out our upcoming events.

Crazy Legs Contemporary Dance 6th Annual Spring School

Week long dance and theatre intensive workshop taught by professional instructors; Kristi Hansen, Darha Phillpot, Murray Utas and Karen Wasicuna for ages 15 to adult.

Dates: Monday March 21st to Friday March 25th with a final performance at the Snow Castle on Saturday March 26th 2011

Workshop Location: NACC Stage

Ages: 15 to adult

Cost: $250.00 per participant

Registration forms are now available online, click here!

Check out CLC in the news!

Evi-Dance Podcast interview, and the CBC Radio interview.

Become a Sponsor!!

We are always looking for new sponsers at Crazy Legs Contemporary! If you are interested in making a donation, please review our sponsorship kit.

CLC Vision

1. An ensemble of professional-calibre dancers and a growing repertoire of original northern choreography to be presented at northern festivals and events;
2. A school of dance that provides a high calibre of modern technique and theatre/performance skills to foster the growth and development of Northwest Territories modern dancers.

CLC Mandate

1. To create, produce and perform original choreography inspired by the north and northern experiences;
2. To provide talented northern dancers with the opportunity to develop their dance and performance potential; and to work with young dancers in the capacity of apprentices to develop their technique and performance skills with the goal to prepare them for full company participation;
3. To collaborate with other northern artist: visual artists, musicians, directors, and actors, including aboriginal artists working in traditional and contemporary art forms.
4. To promote dance as a vital aspect to healthy living across cultures and age groups throughout the NWT.
5. To develop and nurture an interest and respect within the community for dance as an art form through community workshops (i.e. in schools, to seniors, to remote communities) and regular performances through which NWT residents will be exposed to dance as art and entertainment.

CLC Goals

1. To create and produce the first Crazy Legs Contemporary Dance show at NACC, on May 20th and 21st 2005, showcasing five original pieces of choreography.
2. To offer a two week dance intensive workshop at NACC, in July 2005, to develop the technique and performance skills of Crazy Legs Dancers.
3. In future years to perform at Great Northern Arts Festival, FOTR, Open Sky Festival; and southern dance festivals.