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The Nutcracker - Goh Ballet
Vancouver, BC
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Dance in Canada
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Royal Winnipeg Ballet - The Nutcracker at Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall
Winnipeg, MB 23
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TroyBoi at the SAT
Montreal, QC 30
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Toronto International Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker at Bluma Appel Theatre
Toronto, ON
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Ballet of Lights: Cinderella, a Dazzling Show at Kailash Mital Theatre
Ottawa, ON 105
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Alberta Ballet: The Nutcracker
Calgary, AB
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Ballet Victoria's The Gift of the Nutcracker at the Royal Theatre
Victoria, BC 36
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Ballet Jörgen - The Nutcracker at Flato Markham Theatre
Toronto, ON 32
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Ballet of Lights: Cinderella at La Maison Théâtre
Montreal, QC 66
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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show at Bella Concert Hall - Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB
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Riverdance at Place des Arts - Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Montreal, QC 21
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Riverdance 30 - The New Generation at Place des Arts
Montreal, QC 52
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Heyz at The Palace Theatre
Calgary, AB 20
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Alberta Ballet at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Calgary, AB
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Twinsick at New City Gas
Montreal, QC
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Alan Walker at MTELUS
Montreal, QC
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Step Afrika! at Théâtre Maisonneuve
Montreal, QC 27
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Alberta Ballet - 60th Anniversary Gala at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Edmonton, AB
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Sylvan Esso at Vogue Theatre
Vancouver, BC 26
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Cinderella - Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Montreal, QC 22
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Cinderella - Ballet at Place des Arts
Montreal, QC 39
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.