Residency 2026

FODAR’s Creative Residency Program offers selected dance artists the chance to live and work on a new creation in Annapolis Royal for two weeks leading up to the festival. The Program is made possible through a generous donation from Joanne Weaver and Jim Mountain. The

This season, we are proud to offer the Creative Residency Program to A’nó:wara Dance Theatre under the Artistic Direction of Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo. During the residency Barbara and the 5 dancers of A’nó:wara Dance Theatre will put the finishing touches on their newest work, I Dream in Wampum. It will premiere on our Mainstage on Program Two on Friday, July 17 at 7:30pm. The work will be shown a second time on Saturday, July 18 at 7:30pm

About A’nó:wara Dance Theatre

Formed in 2019 the company has created and produced several major works including Sky Dancers, My Urban Nature, Smudge and What We Carry. The company specializes in creating works that highlight Indigenous themes, stories and perspectives, often combining traditional indigenous dance with mainstream contemporary styles to create a fusion of dance that speaks to diverse populations and tastes. The company also engages in community work and mentorship.