S1 E5: Evolving Career

Sandy and Danielle talk with Amber Funk Barton about the ever-changing career of the dance artist. Amber reflects on her extensive dance career and now on the shifting dimensions of dance in collaboration with other aspects of the arts. Born and raised in Vancouver, Amber is a cisgendered woman of mixed race descent. She received her training with Goh Ballet Academy, Arts Umbrella, The Banff Centre Dance Training and Ballet British Columbia’s Mentor Program. As a dancer she has worked with various companies and choreographers, and as a choreographer herself, Amber’s work has been presented in various venues in Vancouver, across Canada, and internationally in Wales, Seattle and New York.