COME DANCE

WITH US!

If dance makes you curious, lights you up or
fills your soul in any way, shape or form,
if you’re a seasoned professional or total dance newbie…

Welcome home.

Dance Ontario is for you.

We’re so happy you’re here!

As Ontario’s premier umbrella dance organization, we offer a full spectrum of support, education, advocacy, communications and networking opportunities
for all dancers and dance enthusiasts.

From prominent, elite dancers and working professionals to the dance-interested, novices, and the community at large,

We have you covered.

Our Vision

To develop a vibrant, diverse, inclusive and sustainable dance community
reflecting all Ontarians.

Dance is ever-evolving.
So are we

Since its launch in 1976 as the regional arm of the Dance In Canada Association (DICA)*, our membership-based association has grown into a multi-faceted, dynamic cross-section of all areas of the dance sector. Our seven networks across Ontario – Halton (HDN), Dufferin (DDN), London (LDA), Windsor (WDN), Sudbury (SDN), Ottawa (ODN), and The Soo/Algoma (S/ADN) – proudly represent an extraordinary scope of organizations and individuals. Advocate for our community. Connect talent and experts with opportunities and resources. Provide training, advice and industry information to further professional careers and nurture new ones. Create exceptional programming. And interact, every day, with the public to promote our members’ services and events.

*incorporated not-for-profit, 1985

We’re a constant, active, thriving force for Ontario’s vibrant dance community

Dance Ontario is made up of internationally renowned professional companies, talent, studios, local dance clubs, festivals, and agents. Independent dancers, choreographers and teachers. Over 150 schools. Writers and administrators and technicians and so, so many others who share our passion for the art and impact of dance.

Our Mission

To promote and support the advancement of all forms of dance in Canada, and in particular, dance in the Province of Ontario, and create a unified voice on regional and Canadian dance issues.

To serve the needs and interests of the Ontario regional dance community.

To aid in communication amongst the Ontario dance community, between it and other regional dance communities in Canada, and throughout the dance community worldwide.

To promote the development of performance facilities in Ontario.

To act as a producer of dance programs, and/or conferences, educational seminars etc.

Whoever you are. Whatever your story. Your circumstances. Ability. Physical fitness.
Hardcore pro or dipping in a toe. Wherever you’re from or where you’re headed.

This is Your Invitation

To explore our virtual home. Our in-person accessible spaces. To be supported and connected and nourished in our one-of-a-kind way.

Donate if you can. Become a member. Or subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the Dance Ontario loop.

However fits you best, jump, jive, shimmy or bop on into our community.

We can’t wait to meet you.

Dance Ontario is Generously Funded by

Land Acknowledgement

We honour and acknowledge the ancestral caretakers of this land: the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat and most recently the Mississauga of the New Credit First Nation who have a Treaty relationship with Canada. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in their community, on this territory. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.