DanceWeekend’26 Mainstage Performances
Call for Proposals – Dance Ontario’s DanceWeekend’26
Are you interested in showing your work at Dance Ontario’s DanceWeekend’26, taking place January 23-25, 2026, at Harbourfront Centre Theatre, Toronto.
DanceWeekend is Dance Ontario’s signature event — a high-energy, multi-day festival featuring a vibrant mix of performances, cultural voices, and community engagement. This is a unique opportunity to share your work with diverse audiences and connect with the broader dance community.
In 2026, we celebrate 35 years of DanceWeekend — and we invite our members to help mark this milestone.
Eligibility
All members of Dance Ontario in good standing are eligible to apply for a mainstage performance slot. To become a member today visit https://danceontario.ca/do/membership/
Performance Details
- Works must be approximately 15-20 minutes in length
- We aim to program a diversity of dance forms, reflective of the breadth of practice within our membership
- An honorarium, as well as a lighting designer and stage manager, will be provided
- Tech rehearsals will be scheduled on Friday, January 23, 2026 (details shared upon confirmation)
Application Deadline: Friday, November 21st, 2025 at 11:59 AM EST
Apply here – https://forms.gle/ick6UoCTHB4wx8yE9
Programming decisions will be finalized, and all applicants will be notified by late November 2025.
Questions? Contact: [email protected]