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Benjamin DeFaria is a queer Canadian dance artist, choreographer, educator, rehearsal director, and creative/movement director originally from Windsor, Ontario. He trained at the Hubbard Street Professional Program in Chicago under Alexandra Wells and graduated from Modus Operandi in Vancouver under the direction of David Raymond and Tiffany Tregarthen.

As a performer, Benjamin has worked with ISHIDA Dance, Ne.Sans Opera & Dance, Kinesis Dance, Voirelia Dance Hub, Dance Novella, Vancouver Opera, and independent artists across Canada and internationally. His performance credits include works by Marco Goecke, Kirsten Wicklund, Brett Ishida, Idan Cohen, Alina Sotskova, Daria Mikhailiuk, Benjamin DeFaria, and Will Jessup.

Alongside performing, Benjamin creates original interdisciplinary work and brings his experience to dance environments ranging from recreational to professional. His experience spans live performance, film, photography, collaborative creation, and movement-based visual storytelling.

For professional inquiries or a complete CV, please get in touch.

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