RISE

RISE (March 2023) was a performing arts event celebrating International Women’s Day. Through live music, dance, and multimedia projections, RISE took audience members on a journey across various styles and genres of music, celebrating many legendary female artists that helped pave the way for gender equality for future generations.

The Sea to Sky Dance Collective, Sea to Sky Singers, Liesl Petersen and youth dancers from our community highlighted groundbreaking female artists who contributed to social change and the women's movement with their music. These artists included Maya Angelou, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, and Beyoncé. Proceeds from RISE were shared between the Howe Sound Women’s Centre ($6,000) and the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC $2,000).