magnolia

the most ancient flower on earth, born into being approximately 95 million years ago. They hold a deep intelligence and strength that has allowed them to exist through the ages. Honoured for centuries by many different cultures the magnolia flower has been imbibed with deep meaning and divine connotation. Blossoming with timeless beauty and grace, the magnolia brings forth ancient wisdom to be savoured in our modern world. My intention is to use the Magnolia flower as a symbol that represents the evolution of our dance forms, bridging their ancient origins to our modern world while sustaining their timeless beauty and grace.

Group of women dressed in traditional Indian attire, posing with graceful dance gestures under a wooden pergola with vines and foliage.
A group of women dressed in white traditional or cultural attire posing outdoors in front of a flowering bush or small tree with white blossoms, under a canopy of trees.

magnolia dance collective

We are

Magnolia dance collective is a student dance group based in the Comox Valley. We come together in celebration of dance, culture and beauty. We utilize dance as a practice to explore the body beginning with carful assimilation of dance technique and simultaneously embarking on an inner journey of transformation, deepening our connections with each other and the Earth.