THE NEW FACE OF DCD

Explore the richness and depth of Canada’s vibrant dancing past

WELCOME TO DANCE COLLECTION DANSE

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DCD has been preserving, sharing and celebrating Canada’s dance story for almost 40 years. Our collection, both physical and digital, is available to explore by anyone with an interest in dance and/or the people, events and times that shaped the dance past and inspire us today.

ANNOUNCEMENT

On the occasion of World AIDS Day, Dance Collection Danse announces Stories of HIV/AIDS and Dance in Canada, a touring exhibition now in development coming in Fall 2025. Curated by Christopher House. 

À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale du SIDA, Dance Collection Danse annonce Récits de VIH/SIDA et de la danse au Canada, une exposition itinérante en cours prévue pour l’automne 2025. Commissaire – Christopher House.

Photo of/de René Highway by/par Frank Richards

The latest news

Grant Strate – 2024 Inductee

Grant Strate’s choreography brought an original Canadian perspective and a contemporary aesthetic to the repertoire of the National Ballet, but his contribution as an educator and nurturer of choreographic talent has been even more important for the development of Canadian dance.
Read More Grant Strate – 2024 Inductee
PERSONNEL

Miriam Adams, C.M.
Co-founder/Advisor

Amy Bowring
Executive and Curatorial Director

Jay Rankin
Administrative Director

Vickie Fagan
Director of Development and Producer/Hall of Fame

Elisabeth Kelly
Archives and Programming Coordinator

Michael Ripley
Marketing & Sales Coordinator

CONTACT

1303 – 2 Carlton St.
Toronto, ON
M5B 1J3
Canada
Phone: 416-365-3233
Fax: 416-365-3169
info [AT] dcd.ca

HOURS

Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Appointment Required
Contact our team by email or call one of the numbers above

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