Piña is an interdisciplinary dance work created in collaboration with weavers, costume designers, musicians, lighting designers and the body. Through deep introspection the work addresses…
Find out more »Kirsten Wicklund has just begun research on a new work for four dancers which will explore human instinctual nature, and the physicality that arises when…
Find out more »An exciting world premiere from choreographer Ziyian Kwan, Rebel Grace explores gentle transgressions as acts of resistance, empowerment and gratitude. Expect scenes of rupture, repair and…
Find out more »Featuring new works in progress by Justin Calvadores, Marco Esccer, Eliza Regenyi, Sarah U, and Sarah Wong 12 Minutes Max aims to foster experimentation and…
Find out more »Join Ci in the studio to discover the floor-to-air research for their new aerial dance project. The work explores our interdependence in an inhospitable world…
Find out more »Led by Artistic Director Yvonne Chartrand, V’ni Dansi (‘Come and Dance’ in Mitchif) is dedicated to sharing the stories and culture of the Mitchif (Métis),…
Find out more »The Days is a collaboration between the exceptional Finnish dancers Maria Nurmela and Ville Oinonen, and English choreographer Theo Clinkard, who has built an international…
Find out more »glint is a triple bill with new works by Erika Mitsuhashi, Francesca Frewer, and Alexa Mardon. Each piece is in a different stage of completion,…
Find out more »From Bollywood, bhangra and Métis jigging to K-pop and tap, the annual Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House offers the chance to sample a host of dance styles…
Find out more »Originally from Treaty 4 territory Saskatchewan, Jeanette Kotowich is an independent dance artist and choreographer of Nêhiyaw, Métis and mixed settler ancestry. Her work reflects…
Find out more »One hundred more is urgently informed by our current socio-political climate, which has produced a groundswell of bodies resisting and moving in collective anger, captured…
Find out more »An internationally acclaimed director, composer and multidisciplinary artist, Franck Vigroux’s work defies categorization, creating a dazzling universe where music, sound, dance, and video intersect. Forêt…
Find out more »Ballroom culture emerged in the 1960s, birthed from Black, Latinx, Trans and Queer communities, and has exploded into a countercultural phenomenon. Ballroom’s many categories include…
Find out more »Residuals (住み・墨) draws visual, sonic, and physical influences from Japanese calligraphy. Dynamic brushstrokes inform Carter’s movement as she dances among sheets of translucent paper, evoking…
Find out more »Brought together while performing with Cirque du Soleil, choreographers Gabrielle Martin and Jeremiah Hughes formed Corporeal Imago (Ci) to explore the intersection of aerial acrobatics,…
Find out more »An innovative company whose distinctive productions combine the technical brilliance of flamenco with dramatic flair, Karen Flamenco has captured the imagination of dance lovers of…
Find out more »You Touch Me weaves an intricate web of duets within an ensemble of people who grew up far from here - and far from each…
Find out more »Smail Kanouté is a French-Malian dancer, choreographer, film maker, visual artist and designer based in Paris. Echoing the hashtag #Never21 coined by the Black Lives Matter movement,…
Find out more »12 Minutes Max aims to foster experimentation and the development of new dance works, along with critical feedback and community dialogue. Fiana Kawane, Ashvini Sundaram…
Find out more »The first group piece by the prolific Daina Ashbee, J'ai pleuré avec les chiens (TIME, CREATION, DESTRUCTION 2021) plunges into states of being with both…
Find out more »12 Minutes Max aims to foster experimentation and the development of new dance works, along with critical feedback and community dialogue. Rachel Maddock, Jaqueline Ritter…
Find out more »Dancers of Damelahamid is an Indigenous dance company with a rich history of masked dance which inspires compelling performances. Spirit and Tradition layers vibrant dances,…
Find out more »We Love Arabs dives into the toughest of questions - how can we co-exist within conflict? Somewhere in Tel Aviv, a Jewish choreographer enlists an…
Find out more »Lamondance has earned a reputation as an exceptional contemporary dance training company designed for emerging artists about to embark on a professional performing career. Drawing…
Find out more »From flamenco and contemporary dance to bharata natyam, Open Stage features a program of exciting and varied dance works by Lili Flamenco/Liat Har Lev, Kiruthika…
Find out more »Aeriosa combines the athleticism of rock climbing and the artistry of dance to perform breathtaking works in theatres, and outside on buildings and mountains. The…
Find out more »Tethered features three works by Virginia Duivenvoorden and Kay Huang which explore the invisible threads that connect us forward and pull us back. Kite is…
Find out more »Touch Me Hold Me Let Me Go begins as a lecture and from there, takes you into alternate spaces, alternate bodies and alternate universes. Your…
Find out more »doublevision is a contemporary dance duet and digital media performance that seeks to re-imagine the classical ballet pas de deux through physical reclamation and technological…
Find out more »Meta/fauna presents two shape-shifting creatures evolving in their ephemeral habitat. It portrays ever-changing landscapes, large animals hybridizing with fossilized plants, bleached corals, metallic structures, bones,…
Find out more »Sammy Chien and Caroline MacCaull co-run Chimerik 似不像, an award-winning interdisciplinary art collective. We Were One is a movement and new media research project which…
Find out more »From bellydance and Bollywood to contemporary, flamenco, and Latin, the annual Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House is a chance to sample a wide range of…
Find out more »Rwandan-born Isaac Gasangwa (aka Izo Dreamchaser) founded Afrobeats Van to connect audiences to African culture and history. The African Dream follows the life of a…
Find out more »An evening of contemporary dance featuring 8 choreographers choreographers
Find out more »Experience two beautiful and contrasting styles of classical Indian dance, famed for their intricate movements, percussive rhythms and rich storytelling. Kathak artist Fiana Kawane, Bharata…
Find out more »Artist-in-Residence Sophie Dow opens up the creative process for her new work Agrimony, created to music by Laura Reznek and performed with an ensemble of…
Find out more »Artist-in-Residence Sophie Dow opens up the creative process for her new work Agrimony, created to music by Laura Reznek and performed with an ensemble of…
Find out more »Two performers explore themes of belonging, intergenerational memory, and kinship through an introspective, emotive world in this multi-dimensional contemporary dance work. A collaboration between Belle…
Find out more »Do you have a book you love and want to share with someone else? Join Stand Up Dance for the Anatomalia book swap! Bring your…
Find out more »Calle Verde (comprising Maria Avila, Michelle Harding, and Peter Mole) and Jhoely Triana are in the vanguard of a wave of Vancouver artists who honour…
Find out more »From dance-theatre mash-ups and site-specific works to films and interactive installations, the work of queer Canadian dance artist Meagan O’Shea is almost impossible to categorize,…
Find out more »Do you have a book you love and want to share with someone else? Join Stand Up Dance for the Anatomalia book swap! Bring your…
Find out more »Created by Canada's and Montreal's iconic dance artist Zab Maboungou/Compagnie Danse Nyata Nyata, the NOT JUST DANCE symposium is an initiative aimed at generating a…
Find out more »Give the gift of dance this holiday season! Buy a digital gift card for a loved one (or yourself!) which can be applied to tickets…
Find out more »Founded in Montreal by Alexandra ‘Spicey’ Landé, Ebnflōh has earned national acclaim for a distinctive choreographic approach which skilfully transposes hip hop dance and culture…
Find out more »12 Minutes Max aims to foster experimentation and the development of new dance works, along with critical feedback and community dialogue. Kluane Peabody and Elizabeth…
Find out more »Interdisciplinary artist Nellie Gossen’s Returns is an imaginative convergence of dance, labour and garment fabrication: an innovative experiment and month-long artistic enquiry into the standard…
Find out more »Ramanenjana is a docufiction performance about a mysterious ‘dance epidemic’ which swept Madagascar for four months in 1863, bringing thousands of people to the streets…
Find out more »Ramanenjana is a docufiction performance about a mysterious ‘dance epidemic’ which swept Madagascar for four months in 1863, bringing thousands of people to the streets…
Find out more »Choreographers Naishi Wang and Jean Abreu come together in a new international collaboration exploring UK/Canada and Brazil/China cultural references related to poetry and vocal traditions…
Find out more »Choreographers Naishi Wang and Jean Abreu come together in a new international collaboration exploring UK/Canada and Brazil/China cultural references related to poetry and vocal traditions…
Find out more »The fourth edition of Open Stage features a program of exciting and varied dance works by CollabArt Creations, Francesca Vergara, Jennifer McLeish-Lewis & James-Amzin Nahirnick,…
Find out more »Voirelia’s highly original contemporary dance works draw on sources ranging from psychology and philosophy to literature. Choreographed by Alina Sotskova, De/Formed Revival is inspired by…
Find out more »Incessant movement, propulsive music, stunning light: Dutch choreographer Arno Schuitemaker’s If You Could See Me Now is a mesmerising experience. Three powerful performers take a…
Find out more »Portals is a performance of movement, lighting and sound - in conversation and reaction to each other - inspired by the notion of travel through space,…
Find out more »A performance by Aché Brasil is an explosion of colour, energy and music that embodies the exuberant culture and rhythms of Brazil. The company will…
Find out more »Join us in the Faris Theatre at The Scotiabank Dance Centre for ~ SWIRL ~ an intimate event which celebrates the inaugural season of Belle…
Find out more »Family Room is a poignant dance theatre piece choreographed by Marissa Wong which explores immigrant life and cultural identity – and the complexities of her…
Find out more »Dance//Novella was founded by former Ballet BC artists Racheal Prince and Brandon Lee Alley, and in a few short years has gained a reputation for…
Find out more »12 Minutes Max aims to foster experimentation and the development of new dance works, along with critical feedback and community dialogue. Dance artists Jay Gignac,…
Find out more »Rou Garou is a collaboration between V’ni Dansi Artistic Director Yvonne Chartrand, actor and filmmaker Jordan Waunch, and video editor and media designer Cande Andrade.…
Find out more »ICON is an immersive theatrical experience that challenges societal norms and celebrates authenticity. Set in a black box theater, the show blurs the lines between reality…
Find out more »ICON is an immersive theatrical experience that challenges societal norms and celebrates authenticity. Set in a black box theater, the show blurs the lines between reality…
Find out more »One of Canada's tap dance stars, Danny Nielsen combines dazzling technique, natural musicality, and a drive to constantly innovate with a heartfelt desire to honour…
Find out more »MO is proud to present their annual year end show each spring. Join the students of Modus Operandi for the M.O. Show 2024, the annual…
Find out more »MO is proud to present their annual year end show each spring. Join the students of Modus Operandi for the M.O. Show 2024, the annual…
Find out more »Some things only happen Once in a Blue Moon. Join the Kiki House of Gvasalia for a ballroom extravaganza as we paint the town blue.
Find out more »Catenary is a collaborative work from choreographer Rebecca Margolick and violinist Hannah Epperson. A catenary is the curve that an idealized hanging rope assumes under…
Find out more »In Salmon Cycle, choreographer Julia Taffe and her Aeriosa team work technical rigging magic to evoke a beautiful floating journey into the mysterious underwater environs of…
Find out more »A special event celebrating the work of multitalented Indigenous choreographer, dancer, singer and visual artist Raven Grenier. The evening includes a showing of Grenier’s new…
Find out more »Contemporary, flamenco, ballet, Vogue, Mexican folk dance, tai chi, and more! The 23rd annual Open House offers a chance to experience a host of different…
Find out more »Agrimony walks the edge between spellbinding contemporary dance and an evocative concert. Co-created by the talented young choreographer Sophie Dow in collaboration with composer/multi-instrumentalist Laura…
Find out more »Sky Dancers emerged from a year-long gathering of six outstanding Bharata Natyam dance artists, who formed a unique collaborative space to explore the core elements…
Find out more »Join us this fall, when the Vancouver Ballet Society will host its annual and exclusive fundraising event! All monies raised from the event support VBS…
Find out more »Corporeal Imago’s breathtaking work speaks to the complexities of our times through an intersection of aerial acrobatics, contemporary dance and visual theatre. Limb(e)s is an…
Find out more »Experience the vibrant celebration of Pan-Africanism in Unity Rhythm. This electrifying performance delves into the spirit of unity, resilience, and liberation that defines Pan-Africanism, paying…
Find out more »Camino y Despedida is a tribute to migrants, exploring their unspoken struggles and collective homesickness. Through dance, original songs, and live music, Walking Farewells intertwines…
Find out more »Chutzpah! presents two dance World Premieres, created by its artists in residence, with the support of its community partner, The Dance Centre. Fortress, the debut…
Find out more »The 14th biennial Dance In Vancouver celebrates the energy and innovation of BC’s contemporary dance scene: join us for five days of performances, studio showings…
Find out more »lossy is about an inability to take it all with us. The performers are bodies at a loss, grasping for an anchor, and haunted by…
Find out more »A quick sketch of a garment, a ‘croquis’ is often the first step towards bringing an idea into tangible reality. In Ralph Escamillan’s innovative solo,…
Find out more »Touch Me Hold Me Let Me Go is an algorithm for dancing with the planet an algorithm for dancing with your beloved an algorithm for…
Find out more »Paper Mountains is a new ensemble creation by the award-winning young choreographer Anya Saugstad. Inspired by nature and animals, the movement is drenched in vigorous…
Find out more »Soft Currents is inspired by murmurations – enormous groups of starlings that swirl across the sky in shape-shifting clouds. This collaborative creation brings together 12…
Find out more »The exceptional young dancers of the Arts Umbrella Dance Company, a pre-professional repertory company based in Vancouver, represent the energy and skill of a new…
Find out more »Shiva (he)/Shakti (she) explores the duality of life through the Indian classical dance form Bharata Natyam. Choreographed by Jai Govinda for two accomplished dancers, this…
Find out more »Hermit crabs don’t have shells. Instead they improvise homes from objects that catch their eye, then migrate to new and more hospitable residences as they…
Find out more »Daina Ashbee’s radical works sit at the edge of dance and performance. Still only in her early thirties, she has garnered major awards and critical…
Find out more »12 Minutes Max aims to foster experimentation and the development of new dance works, along with critical feedback and community dialogue. Join us for an…
Find out more »Exuberance, comedy, drama, colour, fun – it’s Bollywood! Originally springing from India’s legendary film industry, Bollywood dance is a worldwide phenomenon. SHIAMAK Vancouver blends in…
Find out more »Working at the intersection of the North Indian classical form of Kathak and contemporary dance, Gaurav Bhatti is known for virtuosic performances which encompass explosive…
Find out more »12 Minutes Max aims to foster experimentation and the development of new dance works, along with critical feedback and community dialogue. Dance artists Dania Grant,…
Find out more »Kathak dancer Riaz Rhemtulla, as part of his doctoral research in Arts Education at SFU, presents the tale of Hayy Ibn Yaqzan by the 12th…
Find out more »Back by popular demand! Tap dance star Danny Nielsen’s vibrant collaboration with pianist/percussionist Kristian Alexandrov, In Conversation, delves into the symbiotic relationship between tap and…
Find out more »Welcome to the Y2Cali Kiki Ball, where the glamour of Beverly Hills's rich and famous meets the wild 2000s. Designer drama, tabloid scandals, and iconic…
Find out more »The fifth edition of Open Stage features a program of exciting and varied dance works by Amok Project, Kara Wiebe (La Picante), Krystal Tsai, and…
Find out more »Our show, ‘For the Love of Tap’, will feature local professionals and local community groups. At the show, we will be honouring Travis Knights, who…
Find out more »Our show, ‘For the Love of Tap’, will feature local professionals and local community groups. At the show, we will be honouring Travis Knights, who…
Find out more »Vancouver’s Company 605 and Singapore’s The Human Expression (T.H.E) Dance Company join forces for a thrilling new international creation. Envisioned and choreographed by Anthea Seah…
Find out more »12 Minutes Max aims to foster experimentation and the development of new dance works, along with critical feedback and community dialogue. Dance artists Aditi Chaudhury…
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