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Magic Men Australia at Vogue Theatre
Vancouver, BC 33
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Magic Men Australia at L'Olympia
Montreal, QC 39
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Magic Men Live! at L'Olympia
Montreal, QC 42
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Spirit of the Dance at Niagara Fallsview Casino
Niagara Falls, ON 66
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Alberta Ballet at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Edmonton, AB 23
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Les Grands Ballets Canadiens at Place des Arts
Montreal, QC 18
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Alberta Ballet at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Calgary, AB 24
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Teac Damsa — MAM at Place des Arts
Montreal, QC 39
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Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Winnipeg, MB
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Alberta Ballet at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Calgary, AB 34
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Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
Winnipeg, MB
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Ballets Jazz Montréal at Place des Arts
Montreal, QC 16
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Orchestre symphonique de Montréal at Place des Arts
Montreal, QC 40
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The Nutcracker by Alberta Ballet at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Edmonton, AB 19
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Ballet Jörgen at FirstOntario Concert Hall
Hamilton, ON 12
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The Nutcracker by Les Grands Ballets at Place des Arts
Montreal, QC 16
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The Nutcracker
Vancouver, BC
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The Nutcracker
Calgary, AB
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Riverdance 30 - The New Generation at Place des Arts
Montreal, QC 14
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Alberta Ballet at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Calgary, AB 14
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Alberta Ballet at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Edmonton, AB 13
Canada has three major ballet companies: Les Grands Ballets canadiens in Montreal, the National Ballet of Canada in Toronto (Four Seasons Centre), and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. For contemporary dance, Montreal is the Canadian epicenter (Festival TransAmériques, Agora de la danse, Tangente). In Vancouver, Arts Umbrella and Ballet BC dominate. The FTA (Festival TransAmériques) in May-June presents international contemporary work. Spectaculos also lists international tours (Alvin Ailey, Cirque du Soleil dance productions, etc.).
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions.
What are the main Canadian ballet companies?
Les Grands Ballets canadiens (Montreal), National Ballet of Canada (Toronto), Royal Winnipeg Ballet (Winnipeg).
Where can I see contemporary dance?
Mainly in Montreal (Agora de la danse, Tangente, Place des Arts) and Toronto (Harbourfront Centre, Canadian Stage). The Festival TransAmériques in May-June is a must-see.
Are family productions (e.g., Nutcracker) listed?
Yes, in December the major companies (Grands Ballets, National Ballet) program the Nutcracker. All those dates are referenced here.
Are tickets expensive?
Prices vary by production and seating. Classical ballet in large halls often starts around 50-80 CAD. Independent companies frequently offer tickets under 40 CAD.