David Norsworthy
Dancer
David Norsworthy is a Toronto-based dancer, choreographer, and educator. Described as “an exceptionally lucid performer, technically impressive and articulate with choreographic detail” (Globe and Mail), David has been privileged to perform and tour with companies and creators including Peggy Baker Dance Projects (Toronto), Toronto Dance Theatre (Toronto), Dancenorth (Melbourne), ZviDance (New York), Brian Brooks (New York), Skånes Dansteater (Malmö), Andersson Dance (Stockholm) and Magma Dans (Stockholm) among others. He has presented his choreographic work at the CanAsian KickStart Festival (Toronto), Dance Matters (Toronto), Wave Rising Series (New York, USA), Our Voices (Stockholm), and the OnSite/InSight Festival (Winston Salem) among other festivals. Recent choreographic commissions include Lamondance (Vancouver), Point Park University (Pittsburgh), and The School of Toronto Dance Theatre (Toronto). Teaching experiences include workshops at several high schools, dance studios, and universities including Simon Fraser University (Vancouver), Point Park University (Pittsburgh) and York University (Toronto). A graduate of The Juilliard School (New York), David is the grateful recipient of the Living Arts Centre’s 2016 Ron Lenyk Inspiring Youth Arts Award (Mississauga) and one of three finalists for the Toronto Arts Foundation’s 2018 Emerging Artist Award (Toronto). David is a Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of TOES FOR DANCE, a non-profit organization that produces dance workshops and performances across Canada. www.davidnorsworthy.com www.toesfordance.ca