Mission

Phin Performing Arts is committed to creating physically complex, imaginative, and collaborative dance and multidisciplinary performances. Rooted in deep research and with a background in science, our work attends to the complexities of relationships, human impacts on the environment, and the collective experiences that connect us as a society. Through a culture of care and respect, Phin addresses the need for the public to experience the inspiring and provocative by bringing art and movement into the everyday.

Values

Artistry

• We engage in deep research in the creation of provocative and physically compelling art
• We create complex and imaginative work with care and dedication to the audience's experience

Environmental Stewardship

• We call attention to the global need for environmental sustainability to be the lens through which choices are made
• We inform environmental conversations with our audiences through artistic presentation and innovation

Collaboration

• We nurture artistic and scientific collaborations through thoughtful exchange and practice
• We value the individual experiences shared by collaborators and celebrate together our uniqueness

Accessibility 

• We are dedicated to making professional contemporary dance accessible to all communities, big and small
• We establish productions that can creatively transform any community space into a professional-calibre venue

Community Engagement

• We actively support and create spaces for community members to interact and participate in physical creativity
• We address the need for the public to experience inspiring and provocative artistry

Safety and Well-Being of Artists

• We uphold an environment where artists can advocate their needs and feel valued
• We are committed to contributing to a healthy, positive, and equitable place of work and to building community