Upcoming Events
DanceWorks’ Emerging to Mid-Career Fellowship
January 9 at 12pm | More Info
the ties that Bind us, the ties that Bond us
Part of the COC’s Free Concert Series
January 11 at 1pm | More Info
Nickeshia Garrick: In Dialogue - where artists meet audiences
In partnership with Nia Centre for the Arts
Photo of Nickeshia Garrick by Kevin Jones.
DanceWorks Season 48, the first under the artistic leadership of Co-Executive Artistic Producers Dedra McDermott and David Norsworthy, has launched!
Our 2024-25 Season will include the DanceWorks Signature Series (formerly Mainstage Series), inclusive of three Toronto premieres and three new pilot projects that will cultivate deeper connections between and amongst diverse audiences, and uplift historically marginalized voices. Building on historical frameworks and exploring the possibilities of choreographic research and performance, we are shifting our programming to further synergize education and outreach as integral to our choreographic performance series. In alignment with our evolving curatorial vision and the intentions set by our recently updated mission and vision, we will route a way forward that expands and solidifies our commitment to public engagement; amplifying local histories, supporting the choreographic development of artists, and providing a platform for the changemakers that make Toronto a vibrant cultural capital.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Three Toronto Premieres!
Dancers of Damelahamid
November 29, 2024
Rhodnie Désir Créations
April 4-5, 2025
Sweet Ephemera
Tavia Christina and Calder White
June 25-26, 2025
Three Pilot Projects!
Affiliate Artist Program (AAP)
AAP - Teaching Stream
Workshops at schools and studios
Sept 2024 - June 2025
AAP - Choreographic Development Stream
July 2024 - Jan 2025
SWIRL / UNFURL
Works-in-Process Mini Festival
May 7-10, 2025
Our refreshed visual look was conceived through a design consultation with Sydney McManus. Check out their work!
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Season 2024-25 video edited by Kaylee McCullough. Season 2024-25 featured photos by Kaylee McCullough, featuring (left) Tavia Christina and Nickeshia Garrick, and (right) Miggy Esteban and Sukriti Sharma. Raven Mother photo credit: Chris Randle. BOW’T TRAIL Retrospek photo credit: Rhodnie Désir Créations. Sweet Ephemera photo by Kaylee McCullough featuring Tavia Christina (left) and Nickeshia Garrick (right). Fellowship photo by Colin Boyd Shafer featuring Nickeshia Garrick. Affiliate Artist Program - Teaching Stream photo by Kaylee McCullough featuring (left to right) Tavia Christina, Sukriti Sharma, Miggy Esteban, and Nickeshia Garrick. SWIRL / UNFURL photo by Kaylee McCullough featuring Sukriti Sharma (back) and Miggy Esteban (front).
About DanceWorks
DanceWorks connects audience members with artists and their work—inviting the public to encounter new ideas and necessary questions. We support choreographers, dancers, and interdisciplinary artists in the development and presentation of bold, thoughtful, relevant performance events. DanceWorks programming also includes artist residencies, open rehearsals, workshops, artist talks, and community conversations.
Photo credit: LOT X by adelheid. Choreography by Heidi Strauss. Photo by Jeremy Mimnagh. Performers (clockwise from bottom left): Luke Garwood, Lukas Malkowski, Alana Elmer, Naishi Wang, Sahara Morimoto, Anna Finkel.
David (left) and Dedra (right). Photo by Kendra Epik.Moving Forward
Building on Founding Dance Curator Mimi Beck’s impressive legacy, we’re excited to be entering a new chapter with the inspired artistic leadership of Dedra McDermott and David Norsworthy joining forces with the DanceWorks’ team and General Manager Neetika Sharma.
Thank you for an unforgettable 2023-24 Season!
Moving Parts
CHAMPIONESS
Deciphers
Outreach & Education
Citadel Spring Mix
NOMADA
Artistic Leadership Transition
Community Consultations
Our deepest gratitude to the artists whose visions, questions and imaginations have brought invaluable vitality into our lives; to the audience members and participants whose curiosity and passion makes our programming meaningful; and our partners, funders, and donors who helped make it all possible. We appreciate you!
Sukriti Sharma (back, left) and Miggy Esteban (front, right). Photo by Kaylee McCullough.
Energize DanceWorks’ impactful programming and be a part of our exciting future!
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DanceWorks is a provincially incorporated non-profit charitable organization. Contributions over $25 CAD receive a receipt for tax deduction purposes.