Established in 1991, Kaeja d’Dance is a Toronto based dance company that is renowned for creating exceptional contemporary dance work, award winning dance films and empowering education & outreach programs. At the heart of Kaeja are two dynamic energies – Co Artistic Directors Karen & Allen Kaeja. With their Company of exquisite dancers, Karen & Allen push the boundaries of Canadian contemporary dance and infuse local and international communities with exciting new experiences both on and off the stage.
Karen & Allen collaborate with international and local dance artists, composers, musicians, stage & costume designers to create performances that have captivated audiences in Toronto, Canada and across the globe. They have presented over 60 original works and have been commissioned to choreograph works on dance companies locally and in England, Mexico, India, Sweden and the United States.
Kaeja’s signature aesthetic explores the equal partnership of men and women through Contact Dance and utilizes Improvisationas a tool for creation. With performances filled with athletic intensity and theatrical imagery, the Company celebrates many themes in their work that relate to family history, community and the human condition. Karen & Allen’s partnership is a match of two distinct sensibilities and artistic visions that fuel Kaeja d’Dance’s memorable and physically passionate performances.
Karen and Allen have received numerous awards for their innovations in dance creation, choreography and dance performance. These awards include the Paul D. Fleck Award – for artistic innovation, Clifford E. Lee Award - for excellence in Canadian choreography, The Bonnie Bird Choreographic Award, du Maurier Foundation Award and the K.M Hunter Award. Karen & Allen are also featured in Canada’s Who’s Who Encyclopedia.
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