EVENTS
The Dance Centre announces its 2025-2026 season
The Dance Centre’s 2025-2026 season presents a comprehensive program of exciting performances, accessible community programs, and creative residencies, featuring a diverse roster of artists working in a variety of dance genres. The Global Dance Connections series features Co.ERASGA, Action at a Distance/Vanessa Goodman, James Gnam/Plastic Orchid Factory, Justine A. Chambers, Ame Henderson + Matija Ferlin, Corporeal Imago and FakeKnot. The Discover Dance! noon hour series includes Sujit Vaidya, Flamenco Rosario, Idan Cohen/Ne. Sans Opera & Dance, and Danny Nielsen. Choreographic research is supported through residencies and labs, and residency exchanges with partners in Montreal, Toronto and New Zealand will support artistic growth and creative exchange. Community programs include the annual Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House and International Dance Day events, and The Power of Dance program workshops for schools, youth and seniors.
(Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver, September 2025 – June 2026)
New Works: Pop Up Dances Festival 2025
Pop Up Dances Festival returns this September, bringing movement and music to unexpected stages across the city. From grand staircases to alleys and garages, this fan-favourite site-specific dance series brings three days of movement back to the Vancouver Public Library and Granville Island! Find Pop Up Dances Festival on Friday (September 19) for an exciting noon-hour performance and artist talk at the Vancouver Public Library, Central Library. On Saturday or Sunday (September 20 or 21) join dancing hosts Maddy & Mia, who will lead audiences on a walking tour across Granville Island, featuring 5 site-specific dance performances from 5 celebrated artists. Grab a friend and discover familiar urban space animated in new and unexpected ways through live dance and music. Pop Up Dances Festival 2025 will feature artists: Amok Project, Jhoely Triana, Rebecca Margolick, Josh Cameron & Grace Ritcher, Sophie Dow, Jacalyn Tatro & Eduardo Jiménez Cabrera, and Kaili Che. Pop Up Dances happens in a mix of indoor and outdoor public spaces. Rain or shine, this Festival promises to delight audiences of all ages. All presentations are free to attend.
(Vancouver Public Library - Central Library & Granville Island, Sept. 19 — 21)
Vancouver International Flamenco Festival
In its 35th year, the 2025 edition features a strong lineup of Canadian and international artists, presenting live performances, masterclasses and workshops with both ticketed and free events. Audiences will experience powerful and diverse programming by artists from Spain, the United States, Mexico, Cuba, Iran, Morocco and Canada.
(Various Vancouver venues, Sept. 20–28)
The Dance Centre presents World Premiere of Co.ERASGA's Eternal Gestures
A visionary world premiere from Co.ERASGA, Eternal Gestures is a trilogy of solo works commissioned from Indigenous Coast Salish-based choreographers Starr Muranko, Michelle Olson and Margaret Grenier, and performed by Artistic Director Alvin Erasga Tolentino. This poetic work uplifts the voices of Indigenous women, asserts our connection to the land, and speaks to truth, healing, and the decolonization of art. Celebrating Co.ERASGA’s 25th anniversary, the production reaffirms the company’s commitment to cross-cultural, experimental dance exploring identity, ancestry, and the environment.
(Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver, October 9–10, 2025 at 8pm)
The Dance Centre presents Dance Dialogues: Patterning with Justine A. Chambers and Ryan Tacata
Justine A. Chambers and Ryan Tacata (friends, academic colleagues, and art collaborators) speak to, with, and through their overlapping creative practices. Framed by gestures and forms produced by garments and garment-making techniques, they weave their way through a conversation, stitching together musings on artistic practice and everyday life. Dance Dialogues is a new series of talks where artists and scholars delve into the ideas, practices, and provocations that shape contemporary dance and art-making, offering thought-provoking perspectives in an open space for critical inquiry and reflection.
(Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St., Vancouver, Oct. 15 — 7 PM)
The Dance Centre presents Sujit Vaidya
The Dance Centre’s popular and long-running Discover Dance! noon series begins a new season with a performance by the Vancouver-based Bharatanatyam artist Sujit Vaidya. Known for working both within and beyond traditional Bharatanatyam, he will share a stimulating presentation of excerpts from dances passed down through the generations, as well as new creations.(Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver, Oct. 23, 2025 at 12 noon)
Ballet Victoria: The Nutcracker
Christmas has finally arrived at the Stahlbaum home. Family and friends are gathered around the Christmas tree in a festive night of dancing, gifts, and celebration. Young Clara receives a special gift from her mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer—a toy Nutcracker, which comes to life and takes her on a magical journey.
(The ACT Arts Centre, 11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, Saturday, December 13, 2025 @ 3:00 PM / Sunday, December 14, 2025 @ 3:00 PM)
