FLECK DANCE THEATRE TO CLOSE
On November 5th, Harbourfront Centre announced that it will not be renewing the lease on the Fleck Dance Theatre effective March 31, 2025. Unfortunately, the economic realities of Harbourfront Centre, combined with those of the Arts and Culture sector, have led to this difficult decision.
Since its inception as the Premiere Dance Theatre in 1983, the Fleck Dance Theatre has been a much-loved stage for dance performances by Toronto, Canadian and International dance companies, and the home of Dance Ontario DanceWeekend for close to 30 years.
Read Michael Crabb’s article in the Star here
Read Josh O’Kane’s article in the Globe and Mail here
Sign the Petition: SAVE THE FLECK
Organized by Coalition To Save The Fleck
The Fleck Dance Theatre, a unique cultural jewel among Toronto’s performing arts venues, is threatened with closure as early as March 2025. “The Fleck” is an invaluable artistic resource for dance artists and their loyal audiences and must be saved; but this cannot happen without your active support and involvement. Read More.
Add your voice to Save The Fleck and petition its funders and decision makers (Harbourfront Centre Board of Directors, City of Toronto, Toronto Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, Government of Ontario, Canada Council for the Arts, Department of Canadian Heritage) to demand a halt to its closure.
Deadline: Friday November 29 @ 5:00PM ET