Virginia Duivenvoorden

 Virginia Duivenvoorden is a performing artist, choreographer, and educator whose practice spans performance, teaching, and community-engaged dance. Born in the UK and of Irish and English descent, she has lived on Coast Salish Territory since childhood. Trained at Arts Umbrella, SFU, and the European Dance Development Centre (now ArtEZ), she began her career with Karen Jamieson Dance, performing works by Serge Bennathan and Cornelius Fischer-Credo.  

Her choreographic practice emerged while studying in the Netherlands, where she collaborated on dance, installation, and multimedia works. Returning to Canada, she deepened her practice while learning with Margaret Grenier and Elder Margaret Harris of the Dancers of Damelahamid.  

Virginia’s current projects include Kite, a dance film she choreographed, Seams, in which she plays Seraphina as the lead actor, and Echo Chamber, her latest solo work in development. She is also excited to be part of re:group with Claire French and the team, engaging in ongoing movement research and collaboration.  Virginia works with Kay Huang, whose artistic input has been integral to Kite and other choreographic explorations.

Her work, shaped by interdisciplinary practice and arts education, has been supported by Crossmaneuver, The Dance Centre, New Works, PHT Creative Hub Cooperative, United Way Lower Mainland, and North Vancouver Recreation and Culture.