The Dance Centre

The Dance Centre We offer public performances and events as well as resources and programs supporting the professional development of dance creators.

From cutting edge contemporary works to the rich traditions of dances from diverse cultures, The Dance Centre is dedicated to the development of the art of dance in British Columbia. Scotiabank Dance Centre, our beautiful building, welcomes thousands of people to performances, classes and events every year.

09/01/2026

✨Continuing this season: under 30s ticket discounts!✨

If you’re aged 30 or under you can save up to 25% on regular prices for most of our performances*. Just select the ‘Under 30s’ option when buying your ticket.

You may be asked to provide proof of age at the venue.

*exceptions may apply for some shows such as partnership presentations.

Check out all our upcoming shows: https://buff.ly/M0xuNay

08/28/2026

"We can’t show up for everything but we have to show up at some point and encourage others to join us."

In case you missed it, this month Claire welcomed back Executive Director of The Dance Centre, Mirna Zagar, for part two of their conversation.

Mirna and Claire get into the details of running a building for dance, supporting dance artists and the dance scene in Vancouver. Mirna also shares how she envisions Vancouver as part of a global dance movement and the changing world of dance in the city.

Plus: The Dance Centre programs and programming and how it has evolved, and the realities of dance funding and the resources required to run a resource centre for dance.

Listen via the link below or wherever you get your podcasts.
https://buff.ly/Z7Qa6Qh

Photo by Steven Lemay

08/27/2026

A great, in depth look at 安/GIRL UNDER from Kay Huang in The Georgia Straight.

You can see this work in progress piece at a studio showing this Sunday at The Dance Centre. (tickets are free but registration is required)
https://buff.ly/eKj3b9j

There is still time to donate to our fiscal year-end campaign!It is thanks to generous donations from donors like yourse...
08/25/2026

There is still time to donate to our fiscal year-end campaign!

It is thanks to generous donations from donors like yourself that we have been able to sustain our support for dance artists in our community.

As we celebrate our achievements from the 2025-26 season, we’re thrilled to look toward the future. The next 12 months bring exciting new programming and a major milestone: The Dance Centre’s 40th Anniversary. 🎉

Help us keep dance accessible for everyone and consider making a year-end donation.
https://buff.ly/9CPdYNz

Photo: Executive Director Mirna Zagar at the Land Purchase Announcement/Luciana D’Anunciação

08/24/2026

In the Studio: Kay Huang rehearses ahead of her studio showing for 安 / GIRL UNDER.

A multidisciplinary installation and performance exploring migration, political upheaval, and intergenerational memory, the story of the piece takes place between 1935 and 1975, in Canton (Guangzhou), Hong Kong, and Vancouver.

📅Saturday August 29 | 5-6pm
📍Faris Family Studio
🎟️ Free, registration required - head to our website to RSVP
https://buff.ly/DzGogDw

✨Exciting news ✨Following up from our historic land purchase announcement in April, we have recently renamed three of ou...
08/21/2026

✨Exciting news ✨
Following up from our historic land purchase announcement in April, we have recently renamed three of our studios to honour some important members of our community:

▪️The Jandali Studio is now named the Anndraya Luui Studio
▪️The Jarislowsky Studio is now named the Peter Bingham Studio
▪️The Birmingham studio is now named the Carter Family Studio

Stay tuned as we share more about these legacies and long time supporters of the dance community!

Do you love dance? Subscribe now to the Discover Dance! noon series and experience Bharatanatyam, Ballet, Jigging, House...
08/20/2026

Do you love dance? Subscribe now to the Discover Dance! noon series and experience Bharatanatyam, Ballet, Jigging, House and Contemporary Dance. Book all 4 shows for $52 (+ $1 facility fee per ticket) and save up to 25%.

Oct 29: tiger princess dance projects
Nov 19: Ballet Vancouver & Yolonda Skelton
Feb 11: André Bessette & Josh Cameron
Mar 25: Vidya Kotamraju | House of Indian Dance

Check out our website for details: https://buff.ly/KMYVOif

📸: tiger princess dance projects /Marlowe Porter; Ballet Vancouver /David Cooper; André Bessette & Josh Cameron/courtesy of the artists; Vidya Kotamraju/Vikram

Come work with us👩‍💻We currently have offices available for rent on Level 6 of The Dance Centre building. Renters have a...
08/18/2026

Come work with us👩‍💻
We currently have offices available for rent on Level 6 of The Dance Centre building.

Renters have access to a staffed reception in the building's main lobby for receiving mail, a kitchen area, a boardroom and printer/photocopier.

Join us in our thriving cultural hub!

More details available on our website: https://buff.ly/0vOpMwU

Our fiscal year-end fundraising campaign is now underway! (Did you know our fiscal year runs September-August?)🍧Your sup...
08/14/2026

Our fiscal year-end fundraising campaign is now underway! (Did you know our fiscal year runs September-August?)🍧

Your support allows our artistic community to thrive. As we close out the season and prepare for a thrilling new one, your gift helps keep our vital programs alive.

Help us keep dance accessible for everyone and consider making a year-end donation today!
https://buff.ly/nl5kw1A

Photo: Our Executive Director Mirna Zagar and Associate Artist Ralph Escamillan/Luciana Photography

✨Attention dance artists✨: the call for submissions for our 2027-2028 season is now open! Programs include Artist-in-Res...
08/13/2026

✨Attention dance artists✨: the call for submissions for our 2027-2028 season is now open! Programs include Artist-in-Residence, DanceLab, Discover Dance!, the Iris Garland Emerging Choreographer Award, and more.

Dance Centre members benefit from access to a wide range of programs including residencies, labs and community events, supporting research, creation, professional development and public engagement.

📅Deadline: October 26, 2026
🔗full info on our Upcoming Deadlines page: https://buff.ly/9qGjGEc

Not a Dance Centre member? Find out more about how membership can support your artistic career on our website.

Photo: 2025-26 Artist-In-Residence Sujit Vaidya by Diane Smithers

Address

677 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC
V6B2G6

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+16046066400

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