Support the continued legacy

For over 40 years, EDAM (Experimental Dance and Music) has been a cornerstone of Vancouver’s contemporary dance scene. Your support ensures that we can continue to provide a vital space for Contact Improvisation, choreographic residencies, professional development, and community engagement.

As a registered charity, we rely on the generosity of our community to keep our studio doors open and our programming accessible.

Why Give Now?

EDAM is in a unique moment of transition, following a thoughtful three-year succession plan designed by Peter Bingham and our Board of Directors. As Olivia Shaffer steps into the Artistic Director role, your support provides the stability needed to bridge Peter’s seminal influence with a new era of creative vision. By donating now, you aren't just supporting a dance company; you are investing in a unique movement culture that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and community.

How to Give

Whether you choose to give a one-time gift or join our community of monthly donors, your contribution makes a tangible difference.

  • Monthly Gifts: Small, recurring donations provide us with a invaluable predictable foundation. Even $10 or $20 a month helps us plan our seasons with confidence and security.

  • One-Time Donations: Perfect for making an immediate impact on this historic moment of leadership transition

Note on Tax Receipts: Both our legacy campaign and our general CanadaHelps portal will automatically generate a tax receipt for your records immediately following your donation.

Ways to give

Donate to the Peter Bingham Legacy Fund

The Peter Bingham Legacy Fund (via Zeffy)

A dedicated campaign honouring the vision of our founding Artistic Director. These funds go directly toward long-term artistic stability and special projects that preserve Peter’s influential legacy.

  • Why use this: 100% of your donation goes directly to EDAM. Zeffy does not charge us any transaction fees.

  • Note: At checkout, Zeffy may ask for an optional "tip" to keep their services free for non-profits. You can easily adjust this to $0 by selecting "Other" in the dropdown menu.

Support Artists & our Community Programming

General Operations (via CanadaHelps)

Supports our classes, jams, and workshops; our BIPOC programming; and artist fees for our seasonal performances.

  • Why use this: Ideal for donors who prefer using PayPal.

  • Note: CanadaHelps is a trusted Canadian institution that manages all the administrative processing for us for a small fee.

THANK YOU — A very special thank you to our generous donors for their contributions to the Peter Bingham Legacy Fund at EDAM:

  • Peggy Baker

  • Yvonne Chew

  • Joni Cooke

  • Marla Eist

  • Claire Fogal

  • Judith Garay

  • Rachel Harris

  • Georgia Heraty, in honour of Paul Heraty, Mary Craig & Georgia Heraty

  • Megan Hilton

  • Rosario Kolstee

  • Maria Melititskaya, in memory of Inna Szymanska

  • Erica Pinsky, in memory of Lola MacLaughlin

  • Wendy vanden Heuvel

  • Mairin Wilde

  • and many more Anonymous donors