The 2022 DCD Hall of Fame, presented by Dance Collection Danse, is proud to announce the 2022 Inductees of notable contributors to dance from across the country. Now in its fourth year, the DCD Hall of Fame will honour and celebrate dynamic lifelong contributions to dance in Canada with a ceremony on Sunday, October 2 at Palais Royale in Toronto.The 2022 DCD Hall of Fame live induction ceremony, hosted by singer/songwriter Micah Barnes, will also be live-streamed. The evening will include fabulous live performances by elite dancers, remarks from illustrious presenters and inductees, food and cocktail service, as well as a silent auction.

The 2022 DCD Hall of Fame Inductees: 

  • Evelyn Hart, C.C., O.M., F.R.S.C.
  • Paul-André Fortier, O.C., O.Q.
  • Alejandro Ronceria
  • Robert Desrosiers
  • Barbara Bourget and Jay Hirabayashi of Kokoro Dance
  • Vicki Adams Willis, Michèle Moss, and Hannah Stilwell of Decidedly Jazz Dance

The 2022 DCD Hall of Fame Award Recipients:

William Boyle AwardWilliam J.S. Boyle Award recognizes a contributor to the dance community that is not a performer or choreographer. David Y. H. Lui, C.M.

Community BuilderCommunity Builder is awarded to philanthropists who have demonstrated ongoing support. The Honourable Margaret McCain, C.C., O.N.B.

Sandra Faire Next Generation AwardThe Sandra Faire Next Generation Award honours an artist under the age of 40 who has made a significant impact. Rhodnie Désir

TrailblazersCelebrating Canadian dancers who were pioneers at the forefront of the art form.Alison Sutcliffe, Kay Armstrong, and the Galway Sisters from St. John’s, NL

Find the full list and bios of the 2022 Inductees and Recipients at: www.halloffame.dcd.ca/2022-hall-of-fame-intro/inductees2022

Dance Collection Danse (DCD) is the national, Toronto-based, non-profit charitable corporation dedicated to Canadian dance history. They have achieved a world-wide reputation as a pioneer in the collection, preservation and dissemination of Canadian dance legacies. DCD collects dance-related material as represented by text-based documents, moving and still images, 3-dimensional objects, and other artifacts and memorabilia. The Dance Collection Danse Hall of Fame (formerly the Encore! Dance Hall of Fame) was designed with the guidance of a launch committee of digital, arts and event industry leaders.

DCD Hall of FameSunday, October 2, 2022 at 2pmPalais Royale Ballroom1601 Lake Shore Boulevard West in TorontoTickets are $225 plus fees and are available atwww.eventbee.com/v/2022dcdhalloffame#/tickets