LASHBASH a history …

A quick wink to LASHBASH

With Lashbash just around the corner we wanted to give you some more information about the company and answer that deep burning question from our audience.

….What’s with the Lashes?


Founding member Naomi Graham in “SPARK” in full lashes

LASHBASH is the name chosen for Broken Rhythms annual fundraisers, as it harkens back to when the company could not afford any costumes. The Eyelashes were added last minute to Broken Rhythms’ first work “Spark” as a way of uniting the dancers on stage.

Then in 2012, the artistic director of Broken Rhythms (Dyana Sonik-Henderson) accidentally had the company show up in full costume with lashes at a casual Victoria Fringe meet and greet event. Fringe artists and audiences commented on the ‘genius marketing power of the lashes’. This led to LASHES being worn over the next 5 years at Fringe Festivals across Canada. It became a way for the audience to find Broken Rhythms shows at Fringe as well as a way to market contemporary dance to a broader audience.

Though Broken Rhythms has moved away from having lashes included in every project, the company has developed a fondness for what they represent. So every year we give thanks to the Lashes that helped Broken Rhythms develop into the company they are today.


Tickets: LASHBASHTICKETS

Date: Wednesday July 3rd 2024

Location: Uplands Golf Club 3300 Cadboro Bay Rd

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We love to hear from you: brokenrhythmsvictoria@gmail.com

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Broken Rhythms has focused on continued creativity through dance, and continued financial remuneration of their artists, all of whom live and work in our local community. By purchasing your ticket(s) and attending this fun event, you will enjoy a wonderful night out, meet more patrons of the arts, be supporting their accessible show tickets and workshop programs and be contributing towards Broken Rhythms’ new works.