MO LINK PROGRAM

MO Link provides 9 hours per week of contemporary dance development with MO educators for serious dancers ages 15-45. It provides a wide range of contemporary repertoire and dance techniques including release technique, floor work, partnering, street styles, improvisation, and movement generation led by MO guest artists and leading professionals.

MO Link is focused on nurturing new skills and broadening experience for dancers looking to expand their understanding of contemporary dance, preparing to join post-secondary programs, looking to learn more about the MO full-time multi-year program and/or looking to expand their toolkit and augment their existing training regimen. Link also provides access to the studio to work on dancers' own projects or practice, artistic writing development and dance directory packages, and invitations to the MO Full Program showings and open houses.

What To Expect 

Dancers can expect a wide range of exciting professionals offering technical and artistic development designed to expose them to contemporary dance methods, skills and possibilities. Programming will also include learning professional repertoire and skills for generating their own movement. The MO environment is supportive, nurturing, hard working, non-discriminatory, professional, and fun. We will create an opportunity for dancers to try new things, make mistakes, ask their questions, deepen their skills and understanding of contemporary dance, prepare for their next steps and connect with a community of aspiring and professional dance artists. All classes are in-person and operate under a Public Health approved COVID-19 Safety plan.

Commitment 

We recognize that dancers at this stage are balancing opportunities with other education and dance programs. We encourage dancers to uphold these responsibilities and understand that they may need to miss MO Link classes to do so. However, in order to plan and afford the high caliber professionals to lead the program, drop-in rates and refunds are not available. Link is divided into two terms: Term 1 from September – December & Term 2 from January – May. Participants are welcome to register for both or separate terms. The two terms feature different artists so we recommend registering for both terms in order to get the full spectrum of programming.

Application link

  • Class with Modus Operandi Guest Artists

    Recent MO Link Educators include: Tiffany Tregarthen, David Raymond, Maiko Miyauchi, Ellie Bishop/Lorenzo Covello, Brianne Chan, Renée Sigouin, Jade Chong, Aiden Cass, Nasiv Sall, Avery Smith, Rita Barieieva, Rebecca Margolick, Lindsay Harpham, Rina Pellerin, Emmalena Fredriksson, Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg, Sarah Hutton, Jana Castillo, Omer Backley-Astrachan, Calder White, Ted Littlemore, Brandon Lee Alley, Jeanette Kotowich, Kylie Miller, Francesca Frewer, Nicole Rose Bond, Momoko Shimada, Cristina Bucci, Rianne Svelnis, Eric Cheung, Lisa Torres Luna

    Their careers and practices span from around the world in a wide variety of forms. They are active creators, directors, performers and educators who bring their interests and methods from their extensive experience to Link dancers’ development.

    Open Studio Space – Own Work Time

    An important part of supporting Link participants includes giving them their own time to explore their practice, choosing what they want to work on, and sharing ideas with one another. Every Sunday, the last hour is open for Link to use the studio as they wish to continue ideas from class, work on their own projects, or share with one another.

    MO Studio Showings

    Each term, Link participants will be invited to MO studio showings where full program participants share works-in-progress.

    Resources

    New Link participants receive an Intro to Artistic Writing Development Package, Intro to Canadian Contemporary Dance Artists & Companies Directory and are invited to the MO Student Faculty & Forum Facebook page where MO Alumni and Faculty post community events and opportunities.

    * Program delivery is in person and in English

  • Q7 Studios, 

    77 E 7th Ave.

    Vancouver BC V5T 1M4 

    Calendar 

    TERM 1: September 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026 (Total of 14 weekends/term)

    TERM 2: January, 2027 - May, 2027 (Total of 14 weekends/term)

    Please Note: We now offer  a 1-day option. Please contact us at modusoperandi@outinnerspace.ca for more information.

    Apply/Register as soon as possible to reserve your spot for the upcoming term.

    Weekly Schedule 

    Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm 

    Sundays 10:00am-2:00pm + Open Studio Space 2:00pm-3:00pm 

    TERM 1: September 12, 2026 – December 20, 2026

    September 12/13, 19/20, 26/27

    October 3/4, 17/18, 24/25, 31/1

    November 7/8, 14/15, 21/22, 28/29

    December 5/6, 12/13, 19/20

    TERM 2: January 9, 2027 – May 2, 2027

    January 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, 30/31 

    February 6/7, 20/21, 27/28

    March 6/7, 13/14

    April 3/4, 10/11, 17/18 24/25 

    May 1/2

    *dates are subject to change

  • MO Link PROGRAM term fee: $1800.75 (includes GST)

    This fee is equal to a $14/hour standard professional class rate for 14 weekends per term. 

    MO Link PROGRAM annual fee: $3601.50 (includes GST) 

    Upon registration, fees can be completed through our online portal, and paid by credit card or direct deposit. If these payment methods are not accessible to you, please reach out to modusoperandi@outinnerspace.ca

    Payment Schedule

    Term 1 Payment (1 of 2): $900.37 due upon registration

    Term 1 Payment (2 of 2): $900.38 due upon September 12 2026

    Term 2 Payment (1 of 2): $900.37 due upon registration

    Term 2 Payment (2 of 2): $900.38 due upon January 9, 2027