TSV Scholarship Program
Former Scholarship Recipients: Kaili Che & Brianne Chan
Photography by: Carla Alcántara
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
TSV offers consistent dance training with a wide range of teachers throughout the program. TSV accepts anyone who is on their dance movement journey, whether they are emerging artists, mid-career artists, established artists or anyone who is dedicating themselves in expanding their knowledge in dance.
TSV Working class runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am-11:30am at Scotiabank Dance Centre (677 Davie Street).
2025 Scholarship Recipients
We are thrilled to welcome these scholarship recipients for Spring 2025:
Photo by Michelle Reid
Maïa Morrison (she/her) from Vancouver, BC completed her formal dance training with Ballet Bloch Canada, under the direction of Tracy-Lea Bloch with a focus on classical ballet, and contemporary dance. She sought to further her dance practice by training with local artists such as Modus Operandi led by Tiffany Tregarthen, David Raymond, and Kate Franklin.
Maïa was fortunate to attend Alonzo King Lines summer intensive, Orsolina 28, FLOCK, Inverso Productions Intensive, as well as workshops with Ballet BC. She’s had the opportunity to explore different repertoire such as Crystal Pite’s, Jirí Kylián, Gallim, and Alonzo King. This past year she was invited to be a Trainee with Visceral Dance Chicago and performed works by Nick Pupillo, Monica Cerventes, Tina Diaz, and Braeden Barnes, under the direction of Cait Cuchiarra.
Maïa also had the opportunity to be a part of Lesley Telford’s Performance Research Program, and choreographic residencies with
Anya Saugstad and Arash Khakpour. Currently she is a part of Dance//Novella's Emerging Artist Program led by Racheal Prince and
Brandon Alley.
Photo by Jessica Lichon
Jamie Ranney is a contemporary dance artist currently practicing on the unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓ əm, Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh First Nations. Jamie is a graduate of Modus Operandi, where she trained for four years under the direction of Tiffany Tregarthen, David Raymond, and Kate Franklin.
Jamie also completed the EDAM contact improvisation training scholarship in the fall of 2024. Highly influencing Jamie’s practice was her participation in the Croft Residency in Northern Michigan and the Koumaria Residency in Sellasia, Greece. Through both, she created site-specific work based around the natural environment and engagement with local communities.
Other choreographic credits include the Vines Art Festival, the London Dance Festival, and the Eaux Claires Music and Art Festival. Via Modus Operandi, Jamie has performed work for Justine Chambers, Alanna Kraaijeveld, Out Innerspace, Zahra Shahab, and Yin Yue among others. Jamie is pursuing a degree in forest conservation from the University of British Columbia, which she uses to create cross-disciplinary work focused on environmental storytelling and activism.
TESTIMONIALS
“I think the scholarship program is a great opportunity to go after if you’re wanting to train consistently, get to know people in the community, and want to learn about different approaches to contemporary dance. I think it’s especially excellent if you yourself are not quite sure how to approach your personal practice since you’ll be able to try on so many and see the nuances in how people build their approach.” — Anna Wang-Albini, Spring 2024 Scholarship Recipient
“I am very grateful for this opportunity to train regularly and meet amazing artists through this program. This program provided me with the consistency I desired while I transition into being a freelance dancer and consider what training is beneficial for me now.” — Kaya Tsurumi, Winter 2024 Scholarship Recipient
“The TSV is a safe and welcoming environment to train, explore, and discover movement and the Vancouver dance company” — Renata Monteón, Spring 2024 Scholarship Recipient
“The TSV scholarship program was great! It was exciting to try on a new class every week and have the space to work on my interests. The community is very supportive and there were lots of opportunities to connect and grow relationships. I really enjoyed this opportunity and can’t wait to take classes with TSV soon!” — Nicole Pavia, Fall 2023 Scholarship Recipient
“This was one of the most memorable and supportive experiences I’ve encountered! This scholarship program truly encouraged and created time for self-directed practicing and learning. I appreciate the enthusiasm, care, and passion from this organization and their ability to continue fostering the growth of artists within the dance community.” — Kaili Che, Winter 2023 Scholarship Recipient
“As a recent graduate Modus Operandi, the TSV Scholarship program gave me the privilege to keep learning and has helped me with transitioning from a student to a professional dance artist. It gave me a wonderful way to engage myself with new artistic and physical practices while also connecting with members of the dance community from all over the world. I had a great experience working with the TSV team and can't wait to keep taking class.” — Brianne Chan, Winter 2023 Scholarship Recipient
“Highly recommend this program! It was a great way to meet new people and build connections in the community. The variety instructors was very beneficial to my training in finding different approaches to movement. Would do it all over again if I could!” — Oksana Augustine, Fall 2022 Scholarship Recipient
“I've never experienced such diversity in dance. Through the different styles and teachers I got to explore my body in new ways, but also my mentality concerning movement in general.” — Dror Manuel Zipori, Fall 2022 Scholarship Recipient
