Co.ERASGA presents Undivided Colours in honour of Asian Heritage Month, May 14 and 15

Showcase features performances by Sujit Vaidya, Toronto’s Dreamwalker Dance/Andrea Nann, and more

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, Co.ERASGA is hosting Undivided Colours at The Dance Centre on May 14 and 15 at 8 pm.

This year’s showcase features performances by Co.ERASGA, Kasandra La China, Sujit Vaidya, Toronto’s Dreamwalker Dance/Andrea Nann, and Victoria’s Bayanihan Creative Collective. Audiences are invited to travel through a rich tapestry of vibrant dance heritages, including Bharatanatyam, Asian flamenco, and Filipino. These multicultural performances explore stories of identity from a contemporary lens, highlighting the power of Asian roots, voices, and expressions in dance.

Undivided Colours is made possible through the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, BC Arts Council, BC Gaming Commission, City of Vancouver, and The Dance Centre, as well as Co.ERASGA’s individual members, donors, and sponsors.

Co.ERASGA is providing 25 percent off tickets from now until April 19 with code: Asianheritage. Learn more about the Undivided Colours lineup and purchase tickets here.

Post sponsored by Co.ERASGA.

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DANCEStir VancouverApril 20, 2026Partner Content, Co.ERASGA, Alvin Erasga Tolentino, Asian Heritage Month

Co.ERASGA presents Undivided Colours in honour of Asian Heritage Month, May 14 and 15

Showcase features performances by Sujit Vaidya, Toronto’s Dreamwalker Dance/Andrea Nann, and more

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, Co.ERASGA is hosting Undivided Colours at The Dance Centre on May 14 and 15 at 8 pm.

Undivided Colours is made possible through the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, BC Arts Council, BC Gaming Commission, City of Vancouver, and The Dance Centre, as well as Co.ERASGA’s individual members, donors, and sponsors.

Co.ERASGA is providing 25 percent off tickets from now until April 19 with code: Asianheritage. Learn more about the Undivided Colours lineup and purchase tickets here.

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