The Dance Centre

Established in 1986 as a resource centre for the dance profession and the public in British Columbia, The Dance Centre has evolved into a multifaceted organization offering a range of activities unparalleled in Canadian dance. Seeking to boost the profile of dance, and to develop a stronger infrastructure for the artform, The Dance Centre devises programs and presents performances; manages Scotiabank Dance Centre, Canada's flagship dance facility; promotes BC dance to the public and to presenters; and provides resources and services for the dance profession. Programs The Dance Centre runs programs and projects which support the professional development of dance creators and performers, and nurture new audiences. Key programs include Artist-in-Residence, where a choreographer undertakes creation, performance, teaching and outreach activities over an extended period of time; DanceLab, in which choreographers collaborate with professionals from other disciplines; Global Dance Connections, a contemporary dance performance series featuring artists from BC, Canada and overseas; and Discover Dance!, an informal noon performance series. Dance In Vancouver is a biennial event showcasing BC-based contemporary dance artists, both to the public and to presenters of dance from around the world.