15°c Clear
25°c Variable cloudiness
Winnipeg Free Press - ONLINE EDITION
National Arts Centre lowers flag to honour Browne
Rachel Browne is seen in 2008 at the official naming of the Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers' dance theatre the Rachel Browne Theatre. (BORIS MINKEVICH / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS ARCHIVES) Photo Store
Related Items
Canada’s National Arts Centre has lowered its flag to mourn the death of Rachel Browne, founder of Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers (WCD), the longest standing contemporary dance company in the country.
Browne, 77, was visiting Ottawa over the past few days as part of the Canada Dance Festival when she died in her sleep.
"Rachel Browne’s legacy is us," said Brent Lott, Artistic Director of WCD, in a statement. "All of these dancers and choreographers who have been blessed by knowing her, dancing for her, being mentored by her. We’re all around the world now."
Browne had planned to attend the performance of Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers in Brent Lott’s 97 Positions of the Heart on Wednesday in Ottawa, and the show will go on as planned.
"She wouldn’t have wanted it any other way," said Lott.
A book of condolence will be available in the lobby for the rest of the Canada Dance Festival so that artists and patrons can share thoughts and memories of Browne for her family.
More The Arts
- Back to Top
- Return to The Arts
More The Arts
(1 of 12 articles for this week)
MTS providing tower, charging station for Dauphin Countryfest fans
06/17/2013 1:10 PM 0
Poll
Most Popular The Arts
- MTS providing tower, charging station for Dauphin Countryfest fans
- Drake, Matthew Good hitting Winnipeg stages this fall
- Ferguson sells out in under an hour
- Holly's life too short, but Rainbow musical too long, too happy
- Little-known novel named Manitoba book of year
- Actor-singer gets his rave on as groundbreaking guitarist
- Girl talk
- What the Sam Hill? She's off to Broadway
- Whoa, Buddy!
- Artists announced for WAG rooftop concert series
- MTS providing tower, charging station for Dauphin Countryfest fans
- Drake, Matthew Good hitting Winnipeg stages this fall
- Ferguson sells out in under an hour
- Holly's life too short, but Rainbow musical too long, too happy
- Actor-singer gets his rave on as groundbreaking guitarist
- Monty Hall receiving award at Emmys
- Artists announced for WAG rooftop concert series
- Jason Blaine kicks off concert series at Ex
- Whoa, Buddy!
- Et tu, Pierre? SIR marks its first 20 years with October Crisis-era Julius Caesar
- Summer in the city
- MTS providing tower, charging station for Dauphin Countryfest fans
- In Conversation with... Jason Alexander
- Et tu, Pierre? SIR marks its first 20 years with October Crisis-era Julius Caesar
- Drake, Matthew Good hitting Winnipeg stages this fall
- Pretty/ugly
- Topless Arthur painting fetches $1.9M at auction
- Ferguson sells out in under an hour
- Gay Archie character to kiss partner in Pop Tate's
- Teen discovers passion for theatre while battling leukemia
- Max Webster keyboardist rockin' his art now
- Actor-singer gets his rave on as groundbreaking guitarist
- Girl talk
- Whoa, Buddy!
- Artists announced for WAG rooftop concert series
- Award a tribute to actor's 50-plus years on the stage
- Drake, Matthew Good hitting Winnipeg stages this fall
- Winnipeg Arts Council honouring Brownstone for lifetime achievement
- Et tu, Pierre? SIR marks its first 20 years with October Crisis-era Julius Caesar
- Summer in the city
- It's a bloody evening of theatre, but not always bloody great
- Max Webster keyboardist rockin' his art now
- Actor-singer gets his rave on as groundbreaking guitarist
- Lotsa laughs from locals at comedy festival
- Home is where the art is
- Graphic play real story of aboriginal incarceration
- In Conversation with... Jason Alexander
Ads by Google
You can comment on most stories on winnipegfreepress.com. You can also agree or disagree with other comments. All you need to do is be a Winnipeg Free Press print or e-edition subscriber to join the conversation and give your feedback.
You can comment on most stories on winnipegfreepress.com. You can also agree or disagree with other comments. All you need to do is be a Winnipeg Free Press print or e-edition subscriber to join the conversation and give your feedback.
Have Your Say
New to commenting? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
Have Your Say
Comments are open to Winnipeg Free Press print or e-edition subscribers only. why?
Login SubscribeHave Your Say
Comments are open to Winnipeg Free Press Subscribers only. why?
SubscribeThe Winnipeg Free Press does not necessarily endorse any of the views posted. By submitting your comment, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. These terms were revised effective April 16, 2010.