DanceWeekend’26
Day Two is Back!
Celebrate International Dance Day with us! DanceWeekend’26 Day Two is back. Originally cancelled because of an extreme snow event in January, Day Two is back on April 25, 2026.
DanceWeekend is Dance Ontario’s signature event!
DanceWeekend 2026 brings together a dynamic mix of artists shaping the dance landscape in Ontario. Taking place January 24 and April 25 at Harbourfront Centre Theatre in Toronto, the festival offers two days of bold performance, creative risk-taking, and shared experience.
Each program features short works by individual artists and companies, giving audiences the chance to encounter a wide range of movement practices, perspectives, and artistic voices in one place. From emerging creators to established makers, DanceWeekend highlights the diversity and vitality of dance being made across the province today.
Designed as both a platform for artists and an accessible entry point for audiences, the event provides professional production support, a dedicated technical team, and an honourarium so artists can focus fully on their work. DanceWeekend invites newcomers and longtime dance supporters alike to discover fresh ideas, connect with artists, and celebrate the creative energy driving Ontario’s dance community.
Tickets are $20 including tax and fees.
Accessible seats are available. Contact Harbourfront with any ticketing inquiries
JOIN US AT
The Fleck at Harbourfront Centre Theatre
231 Queens Quay West Toronto, ON M5J 2G8
ACCESS
Do you have accessibility requests?
Please contact us at [email protected]
Accessible entrance and seating available – we are happy to hear from you
DONATE HERE
To support the event
Mainstage Schedule
Day 1: January 24, 2026
- Olga Barrios
- Sashar Zarif
- Lukas Malkowski – Commission
- Tiger Princess Dance Projects
- Panel
- Laasyam Kuchipudi Dance Academy
- The Blue Institute Dance Company
- Arte Flamenco
- Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre
- Nisha Ray
- Artists in Motion
Day 2: April 25, 2026
- Coco Collective
- Saugandhikam Dance Academy
- The Korean Dance Studies
- Jonathan Morin
- YRA Performance
- Oorja Danceworks
- Frog in Hand
- Ensemble Topaz
- Carmen Romero Flamenco
- MoVmnt Collective
DanceWeekend’26 Workshops
Co presented by TO Live
DanceWeekend’26 invites you into the studio for a full day of dance workshops on Saturday, April 25, held at the Rehearsal Hall at Meridian Hall in downtown Toronto. Led by exceptional artists working across styles and traditions, these workshops are open to all levels and designed to welcome dancers of all backgrounds and experience.
Workshops are free for Dance Ontario members and $10 per workshop for non members. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
This year’s workshop lineup includes:
- Fernanda & Juan Pablo, international Salsa and Bachata artists, leading Salsa Foundations & Social Flow, a beginner friendly class focused on rhythm, connection, and musicality
- Steven Chau, Toronto based choreographer and performer, teaching a high energy K Pop class set to Gabriela by KATSEYE
- Zahra Badua, educator and founder of ZahraMoves, offering a workshop grounded in traditional and contemporary West African dance, emphasizing rhythm, history, and community
- Devanshi Mishra, founder of Oorja Danceworks, performer and educator, leading an all levels Bollywood style class open to kids, adults and dancers with a high energy choreography
