The Dance Centre has been an integral part of the BC dance community since 1986, offering dance classes as well as public events and support for choreographic research and dancers in residency. Many projects and partnerships will be coming to fruition during the 2023/2024 season, along with a diverse lineup of events and series.

There’s the Global Dance Connections series, which runs from November to May and features everything from hip-hop dance to theatrical presentations of healing and revolution:

Stand Up Dance: Anatomalia: anatomy + anomaly + femalia

November 16-18 at 8pm

Created by queer Canadian artist Meagan O’Shea, it features five dancers portraying the release of trauma stored in the body and the reclamation of joy.

Ebnflōh: La Probabilité du Néant

December 7-9 at 8pm

This hip-hop piece explores the fine line between spectator and accomplice when witnessing extreme situations.

Tangaj Collective: Ramanenjana

January 19-20 at 8pm and January 21 at 2pm

Taking us back to the political landscape of Madagascar in 1863, this docufiction performance talks of colonialism and the role of dance in society. 

Arno Schuitemaker: If You Could See Me Now

March 14-16 at 8pm

Club dance is turned on its head in this exploration of rhythm, endurance, light, and music.

Danny Nielsen: The New Standards

May 23-25 at 8pm

Combining jazz piano and tap dance, this show is a collaboration with musician Dan Reynolds.

This season also boasts a variety of events featuring Canadian and international choreographers, as well as the return of the popular Discover Dance! Series.

Classical Indian Dances in Focus

September 28 at 12pm

Featuring two contrasting styles of Indian dance known for their storytelling.

Calle Verde + Jhoely Triana Flamenco

November 9 at 12pm

A celebration of flamenco’s traditions, as well as the ways that dancers are pushing this style forward.

Voirelia Dance Hub

February 29 at 12pm

De/Formed Revival depicts Renaissance sculpture and explores the idea of breaking free from the past.

Aché Brasil

March 28 at 12pm

Afro-Brazilian dances and music, accompanied by acrobatics and self-defense tactics.

Dance//Novella

April 25 at 12pm

A special selection of works from the repertoire of Dance//Novella: a company founded by former Ballet BC artists Racheal Prince and Brandon Lee Alley.

Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House

September 16, all day

The annual open house will feature the work of Isaac Gasangwa, a Rwandan educator and ambassador of African cultures that goes by Izo Dreamchaser. It is also an opportunity to experience a variety of dance styles through free classes and workshops.

International Dance Day

April 29

The details for International Dance Day are still to be announced, but as usual, we’ve been promised various locations full of free events that celebrate the diversity of dance across Vancouver.

Single tickets and series subscriptions (3- and 5-show packages) can be purchased here. Tickets start at $13.