# Event Details - **Event Name**: Dance//Novella: Open Studio with Artists Q&A - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: As January 2026 marks our fourth year in residence with The Polygon Gallery, we’re celebrating a partnership that continues to nurture Dance//Novella and its collaborators. In honour of this milestone, we’re returning to our Emerging Artist Program and the evolving world of Chrysalis—a vibrant, imaginative multimedia dance work first developed during last year’s residency. What began as an exploration of transformation and shifting perspective has grown into a living framework shaped by the experiences of its performers. This year, a new group of emerging artists will join Dance//Novella directors Racheal Prince and Brandon Lee Alley to rework, deconstruct, and rebuild sections of the piece. Some moments will be expanded, others reimagined through improvisation, new performance tools, and collective authorship. In partnership with molo design—whose adaptable set pieces continue to shape the visual and emotional landscape—the 2026 iteration will deepen our initial questions regarding immersive world-building and tactile collaboration. At its heart, Chrysalis examines change from every angle: how the artists evolve through creation, how the work continually renews itself, and how we, as directors and artists, grow alongside it. Open Studio with Artists Q&A January 24: 12pm-1pm https://thepolygon.typeform.com/dancenovella Performance Night Thursday, January 29 Book seats here: https://store.thepolygon.ca/products/dance-novella-performance Open Rehearsal Schedule (public welcome to watch) January 9 – 11: 10am-3pm January 15 – 18: 10am-3pm January 21 – 25: 10am-3pm About Dance//Novella Dance//Novella (D//N) was founded in 2019 by Brandon Lee Alley and Racheal Prince. The collective was formed to create new dance works through cross-disciplinary partnerships and collaborations. D//N takes inspiration from the current social climate and challenges itself to find new and exciting ways to make dance more accessible for a wider audience. Brandon and Racheal are both former members of the world-renowned Ballet BC and draw inspiration and knowledge from their unique experiences while working with the company. www.dancenovella.com This project is made possible through funding from North Shore Recreation and Culture, Y.P. Heung Foundation, and Dance Centre BC. -- Find The Polygon Gallery online www.thepolygon.ca www.instagram.com/polygongallery www.facebook.com/polygongallery - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-vancouver/dance-novella-open-studio-with-artists-qanda/200029348007917 - **Event Categories**: art, performances, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 76 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: North Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: The Polygon Gallery - **lat**: 49.310276021275 - **long**: -123.0807352066 - **full address**: The Polygon Gallery, 105 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3J4, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Dance//Novella: Open Studio with Artists Q&A - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/bb0bf61534dc3b507047a500a79043c05a9b98ae97140af42143fe5deb3e1d7f-rimg-w1200-h628-dcffffff-gmir?v=1768921465 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Dance//Novella: Open Studio with Artists Q&A being held? - **A:** Dance//Novella: Open Studio with Artists Q&A takes place on Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Polygon Gallery, 105 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3J4, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Dance//Novella: Open Studio with Artists Q&A? - **A:** Dance//Novella: Open Studio with Artists Q&A is organized by The Polygon Gallery. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Dance//Novella: Open Studio with Artists Q&A is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in North Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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