Performance For The Stage & Film, Artistic Direction & Speaking
Mark has been performing, artistic directing & collaborating for over 15 years; spanning film, stage and unconventional venues.
As co-founder of Ouro Collective, he helped create acclaimed works like “M Sessions”, “Visceral Murmurs” and “PACE” that toured festivals across Canada and The United States and helped pave the way for Breaking in the contemporary world. His film work includes a feature in Step Up 5, Fort Minor, Brasstronaut and many commercial projects including TEDx Vancouver. Mark’s artistic direction bridges street dance authenticity with contemporary performance, earning recognition from media outlets and dance organizations; Mark’s versatility as a performer and creator comes from his continuing love of movement and creativity.
Film Performance Highlights
2017
Ouro Collective + Anthem Jackson
Brasstronaut—Pink
https://tv.booooooom.com/2016/12/13/premiere-brasstronaut-pink/
2015
Ouro Collective + Anthem Jackson
MyMochi Commercial/Instructional Shoot
2014
Step Up 5 All In
Solo Performance + Crew (TechStylz)
Youtube Link
2010
Fort Minor
Fort Minor—Remember the Name Music Video
Youtube Link
Live Performance + Artistic Direction Highlights
2015–2018
OURO COLLECTIVE SEASON 2 (PACE)
Co-Artistic Director, Performer
https://www.ourocollective.com/pace.html
June 2018
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Seattle International Dance Festival (Seattle, WA, USA)
https://seattleidf.org/dance-diary-by-michael-upchurs-sidf-june-15/
June 2017
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March 2015
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Vancouver International Dance Festival (Vancouver, BC)
July 2016
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CypherFest International Street Dance Festival (Whitehorse, Yukon)
https://www.whatsupyukon.com/arts-entertainment/yukon-stage/cypherfest/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-marquee-arts-culture-events-july-15-1.3679962
May 2016
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Studio 1398: PACE Performance (Vancouver, BC)
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-marquee-arts-culture-events-july-15-1.3679962
Feb 2016
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Performance Works | New Works: Dance Allsorts (Vancouver, BC)
Sept 2016
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Orpheum Annex: New Works Season Launch (Vancouver, BC)
MEDIA FEATURES
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PACE – Feature on DailyHive
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/dance-preview-ouro-collectives-pace-kaleido
PACE – Feature on CBC “The Exhibitionsists” https://www.cbc.ca/arts/exhibitionists/vancouver-dance-ouro-collective-breaking-hiphop-pace-1.3455514
2014–2015
OURO COLLECTIVE SEASON 1 (M.SESSIONS)
Co-Artistic Director, Performer
https://www.ourocollective.com/msessions.html
Sept 2015
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Orpheum Annex New Works Season Launch (Vancouver, BC)
July 2015
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Dancing on the Edge (Vancouver, BC)
May 2015
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BC Buds Spring Festival (Vancouver, BC)
May 2015
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M.SESSIONS Ouro Performance (Kits House, Vancouver, BC)
April 2015
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Launch: The Dance Lab Project (Vancouver, BC)
Nov 2015
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Embedded Memory–Serpens Gallery (Vancouver, BC)
MEDIA FEATURES
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NEW WORKS – Dance AllSorts Heather Laura Grey https://www.newworks.ca/2016/02/february-28-2016-dance-allsorts-ouro-collective-heather-laura-gray/
The LA Source Ouro Feature https://thelasource.com/culture/2016/05/30/constant-change-and-creation-through-dance-and-social-interaction/
























