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Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra at Jack Singer Concert Hall
Calgary, AB 58
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Dance in Canada
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Place des Arts, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Montreal, QC 12
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National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark at Jack Singer Concert Hall
Calgary, AB 25
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Swan Lake - International Ballet Stars, McIntyre Performing Arts Centre
Hamilton, ON 31
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International Ballet Stars: Swan Lake at Théâtre St-Denis
Montreal, QC 33
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Elderbrook at MTELUS
Montreal, QC
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The National Ballet of Canada - Dr. Coppélius at Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
Toronto, ON 21
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International Ballet Stars at Living Arts Centre
Toronto, ON 46
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Ballet Victoria - Swan Lake at the Royal Theatre
Victoria, BC 42
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Royal Winnipeg Ballet - Northern Lights Project at RWB Founders Studio
Winnipeg, MB
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Layz
Montreal, QC
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Alberta Ballet at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Edmonton, AB
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Les Grands Ballets - Lady Chatterley at Place des Arts
Montreal, QC 33
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Les Grands Ballets Canadiens - Lady Chatterley at Théâtre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts
Montreal, QC 36
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Royal Winnipeg Ballet: The Mix at the Centennial Concert Hall
Winnipeg, MB 32
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Alberta Ballet: Snow White at the Jubilee Auditorium
Edmonton, AB 17
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Calvin Harris at Rogers Arena
Vancouver, BC
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Les Grands Ballets - Alice in Wonderland at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Montreal, QC 48
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The National Ballet of Canada - The Sleeping Beauty at the Four Seasons Centre
Toronto, ON 24
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Christos Papadopoulos: My Fierce Ignorant Step at the Royal Theatre
Victoria, BC 36
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Les Grands Ballets Canadiens: The Nutcracker at Southam Hall, NAC
Ottawa, ON 11
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.