THE 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.

DCD DISCOVER

NOW LIVE! Access and explore all that has been digitized of DCD’s collection, upload your OWN collection, or dive deep into our exhibition materials.

DCD HALL OF FAME

The DCD Hall of Fame honours and celebrates dynamic, lifelong contributions to dance in Canada by some remarkable individuals.

EXHIBITS & EDUCATION

Click here to view DCD’s online exhibitions, live exhibition retrospectives, and learn about our education programs.

SHOP DCD

Home to the best in Canadian dance books (biographies, reference, cultural history, educational resources), ShopDCD is also where you can search and download issues of the our magazine.

DONATE

Donations build and safeguard a unique national collection which is shared through exhibitions, online resources, educational programs and special events.

THE DETAILS

Visit this section to learn about our personnel, services, indigenous knowledge circle, history, and mandate. This is also where you can download our brochure or advertising kit.

NEW BOOK RELEASE!

Get your copy of our latest book, Still With Us – Stories of HIV/AIDS and Dance in Canada. DCD is proud to publish this groundbreaking collection reflecting on the devastating impacts of HIV/AIDS on Canada’s dance world. Edited by longtime Artistic Director of Toronto Dance Theatre, Christopher House, it is at once an archive and a memorial, a celebration and a catalyst for contemplation.

With contributions from Assistant Editor Jon Davies, Seika Boye, Rodney Diverlus, Doug Durand, Sylvain Émard, Ralph Escamillan, Jose Miguel “Miggy” Esteban, Theodore (Ted) Kerr, Brent Lott, Marcus Merasty, José Navas, Jeffrey Prentice, Sébastien Provencher, George Stamos, Philip Szporer, Veronica Tennant, Stephen Thompson, Shelly Tognazzini, Ricky Varghese, Brian Webb.

Order your copy today at:  https://dcd.ca/product/swu

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PRIVACY
REFUNDS AND RETURNS
TERMS OF SERVICE
SHOPDCD
DCD HALL OF FAME
DCD DISCOVER
DCD MAGAZINE
ADVERTISE IN DCD MAGAZINE
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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