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Fall for Dance North Festival

Fall for Dance North Festival
Returns Oct 15-25, 2026

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Mission Statement

To elevate the popularity of dance by presenting a diverse, world-class dance festival of established and emerging talent from Toronto, Canada and around the globe through accessible ticket prices. To support Canada’s professional dance community, create an inclusive atmosphere and inspire and educate new audiences and seasoned dance patrons.

05/15/2026

Announcing 2026 Signature Programme Co-curator Kwasi Obeng-Adjei!🌟

Kwasi has been working closely with FFDN Artistic Director Robert Binet to curate a programme that will make you fall in love with dance all over again. 🤍

“As Co-Curator at FFDN this year, what I hope to accomplish is fostering a space of community, inclusivity, and creating an environment where people from all backgrounds and walks of life feel welcomed, valued, and inspired to connect through a shared love of dance and creativity. I believe that when individuals feel seen and supported, we are able to build deeper, more meaningful, and long-lasting connections.” - Kwasi Obeng-Adjei

More about Kwasi:
A Brampton-based multidisciplinary artist, emerging choreographer, and dance educator whose practice is rooted in traditional African forms and African street dance. With over a decade of experience in the dance community, Kwasi has built an impressive performance and creative resume, including appearances with the Pan Am Games, Giants of Africa Gala, Raptors Halftime Show, Asake Canadian Tour, AfroFest, Luminato Festival, Kultureland Festival, and many more. Kwasi’s choreographic journey expanded in 2023 when he presented an original work at Night Shift, produced by Citadel + Compagnie and co-presented with Fall for Dance North. Drawing on a free-form, exploratory approach, his work is driven by connection, cultural lineage, and curiosity. In 2025, Kwasi presented Echoes of the Same Tree in collaboration with Nigerian-based artist Ambrose Tjark as part of Homegrown Signature 2 programming for Fall for Dance North, marking a significant milestone in his artistic development.

Images:
1 & 8 - Kwasi Obeng-Adjei
2 & 5 - Amelie Giusta and Kwasi in Devon Healey and Esie Mensah’s “Dancing With Blindness” from Up Next: Signature Programme 4 (2025) Photo: Drew Berry
3 & 8 - Percy Anane Dwumfour and Kwasi in Ambrose Tjark and Kwasi’s “echos of the same tree” from Homegrown: Signature Programme 2 (2025) Photo: Bruce Zinger
4 & 7 - Kwasi, and Kwasi and Percy in the COC Free Concert Series (2025) Photo: Dan Truong
6 - Kwasi and Ambrose holding 2025 FFDN Festival merch

05/14/2026

Fall For Dance North’s International Presenters Program (IPP) is back October 21 - 24, 2026, and we are inviting local professional dance artists to apply for our Open Call.📣

IPP is an opportunity for Canadian artists to showcase their tour-ready work, and engage with national and international dance presenters, curators, artistic directors and cultural leaders.

🗓️Program Dates: Oct 21-24, 2026
✍️Apply by: June 18th, 2026
🔔Selected artists notified: End of July

Local artists are offered venue space and basic technical support for a 15 minute showcase, as well as an IPP artist badge to access the program’s events and activities, networking opportunities with presenters, and discounted tickets to Fall for Dance North Festival performances. Artists will also receive guidance from industry experts and past successful artists as part of a newly initiated “Pitch & Network” workshop, to help prepare their showcase in advance of the program.

🔗For more information see link in bio!

05/13/2026

Don’t think, just fall🤍

Fall for Dance North Festival returns!

Save the date for FFDN 2026 spotlighting Canadian and international professional dance of all forms.
🗓️October 15 - 25, 2026
📍St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
Co-Presented by TO Live

Pre-sale tickets get released early for newsletter subscribers on June 16th!
Become a newsletter subscriber today & get first access to front row seats.🍿✨

Signature Programmes only $25 +fees for single tickets, and discounted festival packages will be available!🎟️

We can’t wait to share the full-festival lineup in just a few short weeks!

04/30/2026

Happy International Dance Day! 💃🩰🤸🏼‍♀️🙆🕺🎉

Celebrating dance is at the heart of what we do at Fall for Dance North.

Every year, our festival invites you into an intergenerational, intercultural celebration of movement that truly brings down the house. None of this happens alone—it takes diverse partnerships with dance organizations, presenters, curatorial voices, venues, arts service organizations, and educational institutions. And above all, it happens because we let artists lead: curators, choreographers, scholars, creators, and dancers who ask us—and you—to rethink what dance can be.

We nurture those artists by commissioning original work, putting local and international artists on the same program, and building year-round residencies and mentorships. Because our work doesn’t stop when the festival ends. Through international connections and professional development, we help amplify Canadian talent globally. And through the festival itself, we help grow audiences for professional dance all year long.

Together, we strengthen, enrich, and celebrate the vibrant dance ecology of Toronto and of Canada.🇨🇦

So today, we celebrate dance the way we always do: together, accessibly, bravely, and with deep respect for the artists who make it all possible.🥳💐✨🪩👏

04/23/2026

In honor of National Volunteer Week, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers who always greet our audiences with a warm smile. 🫶
We are grateful for all you do in contributing to a successful festival each year. We couldn’t do it without you!🎉

04/22/2026

ꜱᴛᴇᴘ ᴏɴᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴀɴᴄᴇ ꜰʟᴏᴏʀ 🎉
no seats, no expectations, just rhythm, movement, & connection.

Fall for Dance North is excited to join Luminato Festival in partnership on their presentation of Katma by Azzam Mohamed. Many of you may have seen Azzam at FFDN’s Up Next in 2025. Get your tickets now and join Azzam on the dance floor!

KATMA By: Azzam Mohamed
Presented by Luminato Festival in partnership with Fall For Dance North
Wednesday, June 17 – Saturday, June 20, 2026
Ada Slaight Hall - Daniels Spectrum

Created & directed by Azzam with the “Katma” team, this immersive, all-ages club experience draws from underground party cultures from Sudan to Australia and legendary dance spaces around the world.

Performed by seven dancers blending street and club styles, from breaking and hip-hop to house and Afro dance! This performance unfolds as a living ritual shaped by music, movement, and the energy in the room. 🙌

This show is designed as a welcoming space for everyone — whether you’re a seasoned clubber or simply curious — “Katma” invites audiences to witness, move, and feel the pulse of the dancefloor together.🪩

04/08/2026

Experience as a Box Office Manager?🤔

Fall for Dance North is hiring!

Apply before April 15th, 2026 for this hybrid position to work closely within FFDN & with our ticketing partner TO Live.

Think this is the right opportunity for you? Learn more about this role by visiting our website:
ffdnorth.com > About Us > Join Our Team

Apply today!

03/22/2026

More on our 2026 Artist-in-Residence: Alyssa Martin✨

📣 Our Artist-in-Residence program is designed to meet mid-career artists at a
pivotal moment, giving them the skills and momentum to build international
recognition through:

🤸 Choreography: Creating work for the FFDN stage.
🪴 Curation: Bringing a unique curatorial voice to support festival
programming.
🤝 Community Engagement: Connecting with artists and the audiences at the
heart of it all.

Alyssa creates genre-defying dance-theatre rooted in athleticism and absurdity. She is known for her humour, empathy, and an anti-patriarchal ethos that challenges convention while prioritizing collective responsibility and play.🎭

Surprises are in store! Stay tuned for what’s to come with our Artist-in-Residence.

Photographer: Drew Berry .photography

02/17/2026

Last week Rock Bottom Movement performed Big Time Miss in Holland Dance Festival
Presented in association with Fall for Dance North Festival🎉

Danced by Drew Berry, Sam Grist, Spencer Hack, Steph Harkness and Natasha P**n Woo with Choreography & Direction by Alyssa Martin, FFDN brings you in on their tech rehearsal!

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Supported by Canadian Heritage .heritage + Bulmash-Siegel Foundation, and Citadel + Compagnie

Collaborators & Performers: Drew Berry, Brayden Jamil Cairns, Sam Grist, Steph Harkness, Natasha P**n Woo & Spencer Hack
Original Composition: Semiah Smith, Jacobi Vanderham
Lighting Design: Noah Feaver
Costumes borrowed with deepest thanks to the Patricia Beatty archives
Stage Management: Kathy Le
Dramaturgical Team: David Bernstein, Pony Nicole Herauf and Jordan Laffrenier Musicians:
Winds: Naomi McCarrol-Butler
Electric Guitar: Jameson Daniels
Additional Mixing: Thomas Upjohn
Technical Residency Assistant: Sydney Hallet
Original Creation (2024) Supported by
The Bulmash-Siegel Foundation, Canada Council for the Arts, Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal Creative Residency Programme, Arts New Brunswick and Fredericton Playhouse.

02/11/2026

We are thrilled to announce Alyssa Martin as our 2026 Artist-in-Residence!

Alyssa Martin is a Toronto-based choreographer working at the intersection of modern dance, surrealism and comedy. She is the founder and Artistic Director of Rock Bottom Movement, where she creates genre-defying dance-theatre rooted in athleticism and absurdity.

🇨🇦Taking her place as a Canadian artist on the international dance scene, Alyssa is taking her breakout hit from FFDN 2024, Big Time Miss, to the Holland Dance Festival, presented in association with FFDN!

📣 The invitation to perform at this legendary festival came out of FFDN’s International Presenters Program, a platform for the discovery of Canadian talent.

🇳🇱If you happen to be in Holland right now, catch Rock Bottom Movement’s performances at Korzo Theater, The Hague, February 13-14, 2026.

Join us in congratulating Alyssa on being named our 2026 Artist-in-Residence! ✨ We look forward to supporting the development of her artistic and curatorial voice on a global scale.

01/10/2026

Happy International Choreographer’s Day! ✨

For the past decade, Fall For Dance North has been built upon the vision, passion, and artistry of extraordinary choreographers from across Canada and around the globe.

Today, and every day, we hold immense gratitude for every creator who has shared their work with our festival, pushing boundaries and deepening the tapestry of dance we are so proud to present. Choreographers are truly the heartbeat of FFDN🫶

To celebrate, we’re shining a spotlight on Tanveer Alam, a choreographer from our acclaimed Signature Programme 3: Kathak & Ballet. Tanveer shares a glimpse into his creative process and the inspiration behind his world-premiere duet, Shanaasai.

This is just a snippet! Dive into Tanveer’s artistic journey and hear his full reflections on the confluence, tradition, and innovation of Kathak in our Signature Programme 3: Kathak & Ballet.
🔗 Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel! (Link in our story)

Let’s continue to celebrate and support the minds that move us!

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Tuesday	10am - 6pm
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