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The Nutcracker by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet at Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall
Winnipeg, MB
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Dance in Canada
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Ballet Victoria's The Gift of the Nutcracker at the Royal Theatre
Victoria, BC 43
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Ballet Jörgen - The Nutcracker at Flato Markham Theatre
Toronto, ON 50
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Yoann Bourgeois & Patrick Watson at Southam Hall, National Arts Centre
Ottawa, ON
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Chris Lorenzo
Toronto, ON
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Ballet of Lights: Cinderella at La Maison Théâtre
Montreal, QC 80
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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show at Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB 32
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Dancing with the Stars: Live! 2027 Tour at Scotiabank Arena
Toronto, ON
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Riverdance 30 - The New Generation at Place des Arts
Montreal, QC 61
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Heyz at The Palace Theatre
Calgary, AB 40
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Riordan at History
Toronto, ON
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Alberta Ballet at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Calgary, AB
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Twinsick at New City Gas
Montreal, QC 13
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Alberta Ballet - 60th Anniversary Gala at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Edmonton, AB
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Cinderella - Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Montreal, QC 26
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Cinderella - Ballet at Place des Arts
Montreal, QC 44
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Interplanetary Criminal
Toronto, ON
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Royal Winnipeg Ballet - Swan Lake at the Centennial Concert Hall
Winnipeg, MB 35
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Mace at History Ottawa
Ottawa, ON 12
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Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Winnipeg, MB 17
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Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra at Jack Singer Concert Hall
Calgary, AB 44
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.