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The Dance Centre

677 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2G6

The Dance Centre is a theatre in Vancouver.

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Review: Role Model Brings the Chuck Timely Era to Life in Vancouver

Review: Role Model Brings the Chuck Timely Era to Life in Vancouver

by Alyson Eng · September 15, 2026

On September 12, Tucker Pillsbury, better known as Role Model, brought CHUCK ON TOUR to the Freedom Mobile Arch. Joined by singer-songwriter Samia as the opener, Role Model performed a 20-song set that drew heavily from his latest album, Chuck Timely & The Hourglass.…

Review: BINI Continues to Evolve on the SIGNALS WORLD TOUR in Vancouver

Review: BINI Continues to Evolve on the SIGNALS WORLD TOUR in Vancouver

by Alyson Eng · August 22, 2026

BINI has become a familiar presence in Vancouver over the past few years, but each visit has arrived at a different point in the group’s continued growth. After performing at The Centre in 2024 and the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre in 2025, the eight-member Filipino girl group returned o…

Review: Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Strengthens a Beloved Classic

Review: Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Strengthens a Beloved Classic

by Alyson Eng · July 14, 2026

More than 35 years after Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID premiered in theatres, the beloved animated classic continues to capture the imagination of audiences across generations. Following the success of the 1989 film, the story made the leap to Broadway in 2008, where it found new life as a stage music…

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Turns Chaos Into Comedy

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Turns Chaos Into Comedy

by Alyson Eng · June 27, 2026

The Arts Club Theatre Company’s 2025-2026 season comes to a close with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, now playing at the Granville Island Stage through August 16. Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields of Mischief Theatre, the international comedy transforms one disastrous opening ni…

Review: MAMMA MIA! Brings ABBA’s Timeless Hits Back to Vancouver

Review: MAMMA MIA! Brings ABBA’s Timeless Hits Back to Vancouver

by Alyson Eng · May 30, 2026

Some musicals fade with time, but more than 25 years after its London premiere, MAMMA MIA! seems determined to do the opposite. The musical continues to fill theatres around the world, introducing new audiences to the story while giving longtime fans another reason to revisit the songs they already …

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL Turns the Swamp into a Spectacle at Massey Theatre

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL Turns the Swamp into a Spectacle at Massey Theatre

by Alyson Eng · April 27, 2026

“Ogres are like onions.” It’s one of the most quoted lines from Shrek, and it captures the heart of the story better than any traditional fairy tale opening. This spring, Royal City Musical Theatre brings SHREK THE MUSICAL to the stage from April 17 to May 3 at the Massey Theatre, where the st…

Review: Arts Club Theatre Company’s KIMBERLY AKIMBO Leaves a Lasting Impression

Review: Arts Club Theatre Company’s KIMBERLY AKIMBO Leaves a Lasting Impression

by Alyson Eng · April 14, 2026

A teenager with a dysfunctional family, a first crush, and a body that refuses to follow the rules of time. It’s an unusual combination, and one that has helped set KIMBERLY AKIMBO apart from other coming-of-age stories. At the Stanley BFL Canada Stage in Vancouver, BC, the Arts Club Theatre Compa…

Past Shows

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FakeKnot: MY HOUSE

FakeKnot: MY HOUSE

Jun 19 – Jun 20, 2026

MY HOUSE is a bold new work by the award-winning queer, Canadian-Filipinx choreographer Ralph Escamillan (aka Kiki Legend OA Mother Posh Gvasalia and Canadian Mother Posh Basquiat). This fabulous performance celebrates Ballroom culture, and the familial bonds embedded within the...

MY HOUSE

Jun 19 – Jun 20, 2026

MY HOUSE is a world premiere work by queer, Canadian-Filipinx choreographer Ralph Escamillan, created under his company FakeKnot, celebrating Ballroom culture and the familial bonds embedded within the structure of a HOUSE. The piece features Escamillan alongside performers...

Imago

Jun 5 – Jun 6, 2026

Imago is a Western Canadian premiere by Corpo Imago from Vancouver, presented as part of the Dancing on the Edge Festival. The festival spotlights a wide range of electrifying world and Western Canadian premieres from local, national, and international artists.

Drift

Drift

May 21 – May 23, 2026

A powerful world premiere from Corporeal Imago, Drift conjures a mysterious world where the human form recedes into a scarred and shifting landscape. Choreographed by Artistic Directors Gabrielle Martin and Jeremiah Hughes in collaboration with the five performers, this new work...

International Dance Day Events

International Dance Day Events

Apr 29

The Dance Centre presents a dynamic lineup of events for International Dance Day, with an outdoor Vogue workshop, a boundarypushing choreography walk, and studio showings of exciting new works in development. Most events are free or ticketed on a sliding scale, and take place at...

Contra

Sep 1 – Sep 30, 2025

Eric Cheung will premiere his first full-length trio, Contra, at The Dance Centre this September. The performance combines dance and technology, featuring dancers Kinui Oiwa and Tegvaran Sooch, alongside digital media artist Cristian Gonzalez and composer Matthew Tomkinson...

Bulleh Shah: The Messenger of Light

Mar 28 – Mar 29, 2025

Bulleh Shah: The Messenger of Light, a new work by Gaurav Bhatti, showcases an innovative blend of Kathak and contemporary dance. This solo performance draws inspiration from the life and poetry of the 18th-century Sufi mystic Bulleh Shah, who advocated for tolerance amidst...

Lorita Leung Dance Company

Mar 27

The Lorita Leung Dance Company will perform at The Dance Centre on March 27, 2025. Established in 1970, this company is recognized as one of Canada’s leading Chinese performance groups, showcasing a blend of classical styles and folk dances that reflect the richness of Chinese...

Dvaita - Shiva/Shakti

Dec 6 – Dec 7, 2024

Dvaita - Shiva/Shakti showcases the duality of life through the Indian classical dance form Bharata Natyam. Choreographed by Jai Govinda, this work features accomplished dancers Kiruthika Rathanaswami and Malavika Santhosh, as it delves into themes rooted in Hindu mythology...

Arts Umbrella Dance Company

Nov 28

The Arts Umbrella Dance Company will showcase the remarkable talent of its young dancers in a performance at The Dance Centre. This pre-professional repertory company from Vancouver will present new contemporary ballets created by notable choreographers from Canada and beyond...

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