Fiana Kawane

Fiana Kawane is an independent dance artist-choreographer working from the unsurrendered territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, otherwise known as Vancouver, BC.

She trained in Kathak at Kadamb in Ahmedabad, India since an early age. She has performed independently and ensemble across the globe. Her current practice is local, public-engaged, and committed to fostering long-term artistic and interdisciplinary collaborations. She is exploring labouring bodies, waterways, and unmastery in her new choreographies. Her dance work has been supported by the Dance Centre, Dance Victoria, New Works, Dance West, and BC Culture Days to name a few.