Olivia Shaffer

Bio:

Olivia Shaffer is a choreographer, performing artist, and movement teacher based in Vancouver, Canada. Shaffer’s practice lies in the creation of organic, embodied performance rooted in structured improvisations. She creates work for theatres and non-traditional spaces, and teaches dance and movement, including Contact Improvisation, at various studios, festivals, and post-secondary institutions. Shaffer is the assistant to the artistic director at EDAM (Experimental Dance and Music).