The latest news on performances of Dance in Toronto.
MADDADDAM Full Cast Announced for National Ballet of Canada Revival
by A.A. Cristi - June 08, 2026
The National Ballet of Canada announced casting for Wayne McGregor's MADDADDAM, inspired by Margaret Atwood's novel trilogy with a score by Max Richter, at Toronto's Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts....
National Ballet of Canada Mourns Loss of Principal Dancer Hazaros Surmeyan
by A.A. Cristi - June 03, 2026
The National Ballet of Canada announced the passing of former Principal Dancer and Principal Character Artist Hazaros Surmeyan, whose 54-year career shaped the company and the Canadian dance community....
National Ballet of Canada First Soloist Jenna Savella Retires After 22 Years
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Jenna Savella, First Soloist with The National Ballet of Canada, will retire at the end of the current season after 22 years with the company, performing the title role in EMMA BOVARY in her final appearances....
The National Ballet of Canada Will Visit St. Catharines
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
The National Ballet of Canada will perform for the first time at St. Catharines' FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre as part of the company's 75th anniversary Sharing the Stage initiative....
SWEET EPHEMERA to Open at The Theatre Centre with Queer and Diasporic Dance Double Bill
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026
DanceWorks will present Sweet Ephemera, a double bill featuring two contemporary dance works by emerging Toronto-based artists exploring queer intimacy, cultural memory, and diasporic experience at The Theatre Centre....
The National Ballet Of Canada's YOU Dance Livestream To Reach 20,000 Students Across Canada
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
The National Ballet of Canada's YOU dance livestream will reach 20,000 students across every province and territory, while a York University residency served nearly 1,300 students through 50 workshops and live performances....
MADDADDAM to Close National Ballet of Canada 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
The National Ballet of Canada will close its season with Wayne McGregor's MADDADDAM, inspired by Margaret Atwood's trilogy with a score by Max Richter, at the Four Seasons Centre in Toronto....
KISMET World Premiere And EMMA BOVARY Encore Set for National Ballet Of Canada Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - April 28, 2026
The National Ballet of Canada will present the world premiere of KISMET, choreographed by Jera Wolfe, on a double bill with Helen Pickett's EMMA BOVARY at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts....
MAD HOT BALLET: REVERIE To Return At Four Seasons Centre
by A.A. Cristi - April 02, 2026
The National Ballet of Canada's annual fundraising gala, MAD HOT BALLET, returns June 2 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, featuring a live performance and reception aimed at raising over $1 million for community programmes....
Siphesihle November to Depart The National Ballet of Canada at the End of the 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - March 24, 2026
Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinksi Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, announced today that Principal Dancer Siphesihle November will be departing the company at the end of the 2025/26 season....
Review: OPHIS at The Great Hall
by Samantha Wu - January 13, 2026
TranscenDance Project is starting off the new year by offering an invitation into the unknown with a remount of their intoxicating interactive production of Ophis. Taking over the multifple rooms and floors of The Great Hall, audience members are invited to don a mask and follow along as dancers tel...
Toronto Raptors Scottie Barnes And Jamal Shead Debut As Cannon Dolls In THE NUTCRACKER
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2025
The National Ballet of Canada has announced the lineup of guest Cannon Dolls for the 2025 run of The Nutcracker, including Toronto Raptors Scottie Barnes and Jamal Shead, who made their debuts on December 19....
THE NUTCRACKER By James Kudelka Celebrates 30 Years Of Magic With The National Ballet Of Canada
by A.A. Cristi - November 11, 2025
The National Ballet of Canada will celebrate the 30th anniversary of James Kudelka’s acclaimed production of The Nutcracker, running December 5–31, 2025, at Toronto’s Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts....
Moonhorse Dance Theatre Celebrates 25 Years Of OLDER & RECKLESS At Harbourfront Centre
by A.A. Cristi - October 07, 2025
Moonhorse Dance Theatre marks 25 years of Older & Reckless with a special anniversary program November 21–22 at Harbourfront Centre, featuring works by Marc Boivin, Louise Bédard, William Yong, Sonia Rodriguez, Carol Anderson, Julia Sasso, and more....
National Ballet Of Canada Unveils 2024/25 Season Award Winners
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2025
The National Ballet of Canada has announced the winners of its 2024/25 season awards. Honorees include Nio Hirano and Oliver Yonick (Patron Award of Merit), Clare Peterson (David Tory Award), and Apprentices Ryan Kao Cheng and Karin Laldjising (RBC Emerging Artist Award)....
WHAT THE FESTIVAL Unveils Drag, Clown And Puppetry Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 02, 2025
What The Festival, an active celebration of all things Drag, Clown and Puppetry, has revealed programming for their second annual festival. See the full lineup here!...
LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO Returns to Toronto for 50th Anniversary Tour
by A.A. Cristi - August 05, 2025
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo will return to Toronto this fall as part of their milestone 50th anniversary tour. Presented by Show One Productions, the legendary troupe will perform at the Winter Garden Theatre on Saturday, October 18 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, October 19 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m....
Greta Hodgkinson Appointed Apprentice Programme Director At The National Ballet Of Canada
by A.A. Cristi - July 16, 2025
Greta Hodgkinson, former Principal Dancer with The National Ballet of Canada, has been appointed Apprentice Programme Director. Beginning her new role in July 2025, Hodgkinson will mentor RBC Apprentices, guiding the next generation of professional dancers. ...
Tickets Now on Sale for Outside the March's RAINBOW ON MARS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 25, 2025
Audiences are invited on an odyssey into the mystery and splendour of Blindness in this multidisciplinary world premiere by Outside the March Theatre in co-production with The National Ballet of Canada and Peripheral Theatre. Learn more!...
The National Ballet Of Canada Welcomes Three New Principal Dancers In 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2025
The National Ballet of Canada will welcome three new Principal Dancers: Chase O'Connell and Beckanne Sisk from Houston Ballet and Agnes Su from The Stuttgart Ballet....
The National Ballet Of Canada's Endowment Foundation Celebrates 25 Years
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2025
The National Ballet of Canada, Endowment Foundation marks its 25th anniversary, becoming one of the largest performing arts endowments in Canada valued at $124 million. ...
Canadian Dance Icon Guillaume Côté Takes Final Bow With The National Ballet
by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2025
Hope Muir's Summer Season will open with Adieu, a celebration of Guillaume Côté after 26 brilliant years of dance, May 30 – June 5. The landmark all-Canadian programme features Côté's new work Grand Mirage....
Jessica Xuan Makes Debut As Principal Guest Artist In SWAN LAKE
by A.A. Cristi - January 28, 2025
Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, has announced that Jessica Xuan, Principal Dancer with Dutch National Ballet, will appear for the first time with the company as a Principal Guest Artist in Karen Kain’s Swan Lake, onstage March 8 – 22, 20...
National Ballet of Canada Announces Lead Cast for GISELLE
by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2024
Tirion Law, Siphesihle November, and Peng-Fei Jiang make their debut performances in the classic ballet GISELLE....
Native Earth Announces Programming For WEESAGEECHAK BEGINS TO DANCE 37
by A.A. Cristi - October 29, 2024
Native Earth Performing Arts has announced the 37th edition of Weesageechak ...
The National Ballet Of Canada Tours To London And Paris In October 2024
by A.A. Cristi - September 26, 2024
The National Ballet of Canada has announced its first European tour since the pandemic, with performances scheduled in London and Paris in October 2024....
Single Tickets Now Available for The National Ballet of Canada's 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 24, 2024
Single tickets for The National Ballet of Canada’s 2024/25 season are now available for purchase. The season will feature the North American premiere of David Dawson’s The Four Seasons and more. Learn how to purchase tickets....
Tiger Princess Dance Projects to Present ALL THAT IS BETWEEN at Native Earth's Aki Studio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 20, 2024
Tiger Princess Dance Projects will present ALL THAT IS BETWEEN at Native Earth's Aki Studio Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets....
Alyssa Martin Appointed Artistic Producer of Creative Action
by Stephi Wild - August 19, 2024
The National Ballet of Canada has announced the appointment of Alyssa Martin as Artistic Producer of Creative Action. Martin assumed the position on August 14....
Robert Binet and Lily Sutherland Appointed Co-Leaders of Fall for Dance North
by Stephi Wild - August 14, 2024
Following an extensive national search, Fall for Dance North has announced the appointment of Robert Binet as Artistic Director & Co-CEO and Lily Sutherland as Festival Director & Co-CEO. ...
YENSA Festival Celebrating Black Women In Dance Unveils Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 22, 2024
The YENSA Festival in Toronto will celebrate Black women in dance with performances, workshops, and panels highlighting their contributions to the arts. Learn how to purchase tickets. ...
National Ballet of Canada Reveals Additional 2024/25 Promotions
by Blair Ingenthron - June 23, 2024
Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced promotions for the 2024/25 season: Hannah Galway to First Soloist and Emerson Dayton, Keaton Leier and Issac Wright to Second Soloist....
Tirion Law Promoted to Principal Dancer at National Ballet of Canada
by Blair Ingenthron - June 09, 2024
The National Ballet of Canada has announced that Tirion Law has been promoted to Principal Dancer....
Review: SWAN LAKES AND MINUS 16 at Harbourfront Centre
by Ilana Lucas - May 05, 2024
What did our critic think of SWAN LAKES AND MINUS 16 at Harbourfront Centre?...
Canton Ballet To Host New Fundraiser RELEVE ON THE ROOFTOP This Month
by A.A. Cristi - May 01, 2024
Join the Canton Ballet for their new fundraiser, Relevé on the Rooftop, on May 9. Enjoy an evening of dance and support the arts in a unique rooftop setting....
Review: SPRING DOUBLE BILL at Toronto Dance Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - April 14, 2024
Toronto Dance Theatre’s Spring Double Bill, highlighting East Asian choreographers of different dance backgrounds, is as welcome as a spring bloom. The two trios run the gamut from serious to irreverent, but both highlight dance as a way to connect, whether between the present and past self, or be...
World Premiere of KIMIKO'S PEARL to be Presented at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2024
Experience the world premiere of KIMIKO'S PEARL, a new Canadian ballet by Bravo Niagara! based on the Japanese Canadian internment of WWII. A tale of war, sacrifice, and renewal, this marks the first time this tragic wartime experience is told through ballet....
Four New Alices Announced for National Ballet of Canada's ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERAND
by A.A. Cristi - February 26, 2024
Hope Muir has announced the cast of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by acclaimed choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. Making their debuts in the title role of Alice are First Soloist Jeannine Haller, Second Soloists Hannah Galway and Tirion Law and Corps de Ballet member Emerson Dayton.�...
National Ballet of Canada Principal Dancer Tina Pereira Releases Children's Book
by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2023
Principal Dancer Tina Pereira releases a children's book called 'Tina Prima Ballerina: Butterflies Dance Too' in collaboration with Loredana Cunti and Fabiana Salomão....
Guillaume Côté & Robert Lepage to Present World Premiere of New Collaboration - HAMLET, Prince Of Denmark
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 30, 2023
Co-produced by Côté Danse, Ex Machina, and Dvoretsky Productions and presented by Show One, the new dance theatre production debuts April 4, 2024....