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)
Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House
The Dance Centre's 24th annual Open House offers a chance to experience a host of different dance styles, in a day of free classes, showings and events. Participating companies and artists include Co.ERASGA, Claire French/Restless Productions, Vidya Kotamraju, Wailele Wai Wai, and more, with a special guest performance by Poland’s Krakow Dance Theatre.
(Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver, Sept. 13, 2025 | 12 noon–5pm)
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)
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)
