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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.

10/15/2026

First up in our Discover Dance! series is tiger princess dance projects with All That Is Between.

An ensemble work by Yvonne Ng | 黄碧琬, All That Is Between is inspired by a moment of stillness within the chaos of travel. The choreography unfolds through quiet, attentive interactions where proximity, distance, and subtle gestures reveal the shifting space between isolation and connection.

📅October 29 | 12pm
📍The Dance Centre
🎟️Tickets and info on our website
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10/14/2026

Welcome back to The Dance Centre Podcast. This month Claire chats with Wen Wei Wang, dance artist, choreographer and Artistic Director of Wen Wei Dance. Together they discuss Wen Wei's journey in dance, including how it brought him to Canada, transitioning into choreography, starting his company Wen Wei Dance, and his choreographic choices.

Wen Wei also talks about his artistic directorship with Ballet Edmonton as well as his new piece Last Solo. He gets into the meaning behind the sections of the piece and why it is his last solo work. Plus what that means for Wen Wei Dance and his retirement plans.

Listen via the link below or wherever you get your podcasts.
https://buff.ly/o9SPDDW

There's still time to subscribe our Discover Dance! series. 💃 🕺👯This popular and long-running noon hour series highlight...
10/13/2026

There's still time to subscribe our Discover Dance! series. 💃 🕺👯

This popular and long-running noon hour series highlights fun, informative and inspiring shows by companies and artists working in a wide range of genres.

This season features contemporary dance group tiger princess dance projects, ballet from Ballet Vancouver, House & Métis Jigging with André Bessette & Jammin’ Cameron and Bharatanatyam with Vidya Kotamraju and the dancers of House of Indian Dance

Subscribe before October 28 and save up to 25%!
Check out our website for details.
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📸: tiger princess dance projects/Marlowe Porter; Ballet Vancouver/David Cooper; André Bessette & Jammin’ Cameron/Chris Randle; Vidya Kotamraju/Vikram

We are so grateful for our wonderful community of dance artists, patrons, donors, renters, volunteers and supporters! We...
10/09/2026

We are so grateful for our wonderful community of dance artists, patrons, donors, renters, volunteers and supporters!

We wish all of you a safe, sunny and restful Thanksgiving weekend. Please note our office and building are both closed on Monday October 12. 😊🦃🍷🥧

Dance artists, the call for our 2027-2028 season is open! This includes major artist support programs such as Artist-In-...
10/08/2026

Dance artists, the call for our 2027-2028 season is open! This includes major artist support programs such as Artist-In-Residence or the interdisciplinary research DanceLab.

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

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.

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

Photo: 2024-25 Scholar in Residence Ileanna Cheladyn by David Cooper

10/06/2026

Check out the incredible trailer for Last Solo from Wen Wei Dance!

Returning to the stage as a senior artist, Wen Wei Wang reflects on memory, mortality, and the connection between body, mind, and the universe. Through this final solo work, he invites audiences to contemplate aging, transformation, vulnerability, and resilience.

with Live Music and Visuals by Gary James Joynes

📅October 23-24 | 8pm
📍The Dance Centre
🎟️Tickets and info on our website
https://buff.ly/0SmhLZu

Today is National Seniors Day! Did you know that online and in person Power of Dance Creative Movement for Seniors class...
10/01/2026

Today is National Seniors Day!

Did you know that online and in person Power of Dance Creative Movement for Seniors classes have been running for over six years now? This program aims to provide socially fulfilling and meaningful experiences through dance.

Photos: Our current Monday and Wednesday in person participants celebrate Seniors Day with facilitator Claire French.

Today marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time for all Canadians to recognize the history and ongoing leg...
09/30/2026

Today marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time for all Canadians to recognize the history and ongoing legacy of residential schools, to honour the survivors and their families, and to reflect on how we can contribute to healing and a better future together.

We hope you will join us in honouring this day, whether through personal reflection, self-education, or participating in events. as we work to understand our history, and commit to moving forward.

Please note that to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, both The Dance Centre building and office will be cl...
09/29/2026

Please note that to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, both The Dance Centre building and office will be closed on Wednesday September 30.

You can learn more about reconciliation and view events for tomorrow via Indigenous Tourism BC

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Increase the amount of dance in your life! 💃 🕺👯Our 2026-27 Global Dance Connections series subscriptions are on sale now...
09/28/2026

Increase the amount of dance in your life! 💃 🕺👯

Our 2026-27 Global Dance Connections series subscriptions are on sale now, featuring exciting dance works by artists from Canada and around the world.

You can experience inspiring dance at great prices with flexible 7, 5 or 3 show packages- 7 show packs are only available until the end of the week - grab yours today! 🎟️
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Big thanks to our presenting partners: PuSh International Performing Arts Festival tival and Moonhorse Dance Theatre

📸: Raven Spirit Dance/JasonGallop; Wen Wei Dance/Sylvain Senez; Odd Meridian Arts/David Cooper Photography; Ebnfloh/Murielle Truly Bien Aime; Tasha Faye Evans/Alger Liang; Moonhorse Dance Theatre/Lyon Smith; Barbara Matijević & Giuseppe Chico/Yelena Remetin

Raven Spirit Dance Society Wen Wei Dance Odd Meridian Arts Ebnflōh Premierstratageme Moonhorse Dance Theatre

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

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+16046066400

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