​Vision

New Dance Horizons is dedicated to the ever-changing expressions of contemporary dance. As Saskatchewan’s longest-standing professional contemporary dance organization focusing on the creation, production and presentation of contemporary dance, New Dance Horizons plays a distinctive and integral role in developing and strengthening the dance community within Regina and the province.

Mandate

• Animate, curate, present, develop and create original dance-based works
• Facilitate dance artists in their creation and staging processes by providing a support structure which encompasses administration, mentorship, technical direction and production management
• Develop and create a repertoire of original works indigenous to Saskatchewan for touring provincially and national
• Foster creative growth, through artistic partnership between local and guest artists
• Nurture and invest in choreographic exploration and realization
• Contribute to public literacy and appreciation of the art form and to develop a forum for critical discussion between artists and audience through residencies, workshops and artist talks
  
• Creatively and critically address concerns particular to Saskatchewan considering its diverse cultural communities and geographical positioning
• Explore relationships between contemporary dance and other artistic disciplines
• Encourage and promote the performance of contemporary dance and the performing arts in Saskatchewan
• Provide opportunities for choreographers and performing artists to present their work
• Provide opportunities for exchange between local and out-of-province artists
• Increase the number of special workshops for the dance community and the general public
• To stimulate discussion and writing about dance and the performing arts
• To develop fields related to dance and performing art