INVERSO OPEN

INVERSO OPEN: supports our community by providing OPEN dance and movement classes for all in person and online. We also host professional development opportunities involving OPEN workshops with special  guest artists


​CLASS CALENDAR

TUESDAYS 
​DANCING WITH PARKINSON'S CLASS 

March 31, April 7: 1PM-2PM
April 14th onwards: 10.45-11.45 AM

THURSDAYS
​OPEN INTERGENERATIONAL IMPROV CLASS 

NEW April 16-June 25th 10-11.30

​Dancing with Parkinson's CLASS
TUESDAYS @ THE DANCE CENTRE
Feb. 24, Mar. 3, 10, 31, April 7:  1-2 PM 
April 14-July 28: 10.45-11.45 AM

FREE DWP Classes
February 24th-April 7th 2026: 1-2pm
​April 14-July 28: 10.45-11.45am
Taught by Lesley Telford, Mika Manning, Shana Wolfe and Kira Radosevic
The Scotiabank Dance Centre 677 Davie St  (near Yaletown Station)- Jarislowsky Studio 3rd floor
Inverso Productions, Dancing with Parkinson's (DWP) and BC Brain Wellness are partnering to share free in-person dance classes in Vancouver for people living with Parkinson's disease and seniors! We hope you will join us to experience the joy and benefits of moving together to music. DWP's innovative and accessible dance program is proven to increase energy levels, enhance mobility, ignite motivation, and build community, fostering connection and belonging for participants and their care partners in the most inclusive and joyful way. ​Dancing with Parkinson’s aims to bring people living with Parkinson's disease and seniors out of isolation and into an artistic community where they can dance and connect with others.
OPEN INTERGENERATIONAL IMPROV CLASS
​THURSDAYS @ THE DANCE CENTRE
OPEN Intergenerational Improv Classes Series Thursdays 10-11.30am / ALL AGES

​April 16th-June 25th 2026
Taught by Lesley Telford
The Scotiabank Dance Centre 677 Davie St

Class Description:
This class welcomes all movers from community dancers to professional. 
Class will develop from an internal warm-up to work with some basic exercises combined with improvised interludes to find coordination, balance, articulation and using gravity as a tool. Through sensation-based tasks we will focus on the source of movement initiation, progressively building a sense of momentum to develop coordination, dynamics and freedom of movement while incorporating a somatic approach to awareness and agency. We will work towards expanding the imagined space of your physical presence. Task-based prompts are suggested and each dancer is encouraged to listen to their body regarding range, safety and comfort. Take this class sensitively and/or to challenge yourself, it’s up to you! This is a beautiful thing that has emerged naturally alongside our intergenerational performances. It has been inspiring to work with mixed ages and we welcome all curious movers into the space. Dance belongs to all of us, regardless of age. Together, we can support the creative process at all life stages. Most importantly, it's about the joy of moving together!

For more intensive opportunities and career development for early to mid-career artists see: 

Performance Research Project

Past Teachers/ OPEN Workshops