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ATLiens at Harbour Event & Convention Centre
Vancouver, BC 13
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it's murph at New City Gas
Montreal, QC 14
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INZO at Harbour Event Centre
Vancouver, BC
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Royal Winnipeg Ballet: The Nutcracker at Royal Theatre
Victoria, BC 21
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Ballets Jazz Montréal — Dance Me at Théâtre Maisonneuve
Montreal, QC 11
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Ballets Jazz Montréal at Place des Arts
Montreal, QC 35
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Orchestre symphonique de Montréal at Place des Arts
Montreal, QC 123
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Symphony Nova Scotia: The Nutcracker at Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
Halifax, NS 36
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Virtual Riot and Blanke at Harbour Event Centre
Vancouver, BC
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The National Ballet of Canada: The Nutcracker at Four Seasons Centre
Toronto, ON
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The Nutcracker by Les Grands Ballets at Place des Arts
Montreal, QC 28
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The Nutcracker by Alberta Ballet at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Edmonton, AB
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Les Grands Ballets — The Nutcracker at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Montreal, QC 53
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Royal Winnipeg Ballet — The Nutcracker at Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Vancouver, BC 13
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The Nutcracker — Goh Ballet
Vancouver, BC 26
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Alex Wann at the Harbour Event Centre
Vancouver, BC
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Alberta Ballet – The Nutcracker at the Jubilee Auditorium
Calgary, AB 11
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Goh Ballet: The Nutcracker
Vancouver, BC 25
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Daijo at Harbour Event Centre
Vancouver, BC
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Royal Winnipeg Ballet - The Nutcracker at Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall
Winnipeg, MB 11
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TroyBoi at the SAT
Montreal, QC 16
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.