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LEGACY GIVING
FOUNDED IN 1986, DCD TURNS 40 IN 2026
IF YOU VALUE DANCE, WE VALUE YOUR SUPPORT
DCD has spent 40 years capturing Canada’s dance story. Through our archives, publications, educational programs, and the annual Hall of Fame, we are documenting and celebrating the artists, companies, and cultural traditions that have shaped dance in this country.
Today, our collection is larger than ever, our national profile continues to grow, and the need to preserve Canada’s dance heritage has never been more urgent. Every year, priceless stories, photographs, films, costumes, and archival materials risk being lost forever.
Consider donating to DCD now. Your generosity will not only help us today, it will give us the freedom to plan for tomorrow.
If you’re already a donor ‒ thank you for your support! If you believe in the importance of dance, please consider joining the DCD family of supporters by making a charitable gift. Your contribution will help to ensure that Canadian dance continues to be remembered and celebrated across the country and beyond.
- Fill in the form below or click on the button above to give to our 40th Anniversary campaign; consider making your gift in monthly instalments throughout the year and receive one consolidated receipt
- Call us at 416-365-3233/1-800-665-5320 to donate using your VISA card
- Send a cheque to: Dance Collection Danse, 1303 – 2 Carlton Street, Toronto ON, Canada, M5B 1J3
All donors receive an annual magazine; advance notice of special events, exhibitions and presentations; donor newsletters and a charitable tax receipt (for $25+).
For further information contact our office at 416-365-3233/1-800-665-5320/ or email Vickie at: vickie[AT}dcd[DOT]ca
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The dance collection Danse hall of fame
STAY TUNED. WE ARE WILL SOON ANNOUNCE THE 2026 HONOUREES
The Dance Collection Danse Hall of Fame launched on March 25, 2018 – a long-overdue celebration of Canada’s premier artists. It was seminal in powerfully validating Dance Collection Danse’s achievements of 35+ years. Now in its seventh iteration, the feedback we continue to receive suggests this event is unlike any other on the calendar. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, November 8th at the historic Palais Royale Ballroom in Toronto.
The 2025 inductees included: Arnold Spohr, C.C., O.M.; Rachel Browne, C.M.; Brian Webb; Ryan Richard (aka Miss Sandi Bay); Canada’s Ukrainian Shumka Dancers; William J.S. Boyle Dance Luminaries: Odette Heyn, C.M. and Faye Thomson, C.M.; Sandra Faire Next Generation Award: Ashley Colours Perez. To learn more about the inductees, visit HERE.
THE COST
Many costs are associated with producing this landmark event, including inductee travel and lodging, venue, food and beverage, production of videos, and live stream, plus performer fees for our exciting live performance pop-ups! To continue producing a first-rate experience, we are focussing our new campaign on raising funds to offset the costs.
If you have attended a past event or watched the live stream, you will appreciate the importance of celebrating our diverse and storied legacy.
Not only does the DCD Hall of Fame event offer an opportunity to gather from across the country and celebrate Canada’s rich culture as embodied by dance, but it also creates invaluable archival material to be accessed for generations to come!Â
LEGACY GIVING
CREATE YOUR LEGACY
Lois Smith was The National Ballet of Canada’s first prima ballerina. She believed so strongly in the legacy of Canadian dance that she became the first person to make a gift to DCD in her estate plans.
Lois’ inspiring generosity facilitated DCD’s bold move into a new space. This change has in turn boosted our capacity to celebrate and share the remarkable art form that she so loved.
You too can leave a lasting legacy that reflects your passion for dance. Anyone can give Canadian artists a firm footing on the continuum of history by making a gift to DCD through their estate. Regardless of income, you can make a deferred gift without impacting your current lifestyle. Contributing can be as simple as adding a sentence or appendix to your current estate plan.
To learn more about including DCD in your estate plans please contact our office at 416-365-3233 / or email our Manager of Donor Relations, Vickie Fagan: vickie[AT]dcd[DOT]ca
If you have already named DCD in your estate plans, please let us know so that we can work with you to recognize your extraordinary generosity and commitment to strengthening the legacy of Canadian dance.
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
DCD’s touring exhibition Still With Us: HIV/AIDS and Dance in Canada is Funded by the Government of Canada
Upcoming tour venues from September to December 2026 will include The Woodland Cultural Centre at Six Nations of the Grand River and the University of Waterloo. DCD wishes to thank Heritage Canada for their support.