POSTS
2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
For the first time since its inception, the Dance Collection Danse (DCD) Hall of Fame is taking place outside of Toronto – and we’re heading to Winnipeg!
Sandra Lamouche – Discover Dialogues
Sandra will be joined by Emilie Jabouin and Sebastian Oreamuno for a conversation about her experiences as a champion hoop dancer, award-winning Indigenous education leader, writer, artist, choreographer, and two-time TEDx Speaker.
Farewell Yves Cousineau
DCD staff were sad to learn today that former ballet dancer, teacher, and artistic director Yves Cousineau died on January 25, 2025 at the age of 92.
New Touring Exhibition
This project seeks to uncover and share the untold stories of the dancers, choreographers, designers, administrators and their friends and family members who were profoundly affected by the HIV/AIDS crisis
Remembering Patrick Parson
The staff of DCD are very sorry to hear about the passing of Patrick Parson, founder of Toronto-based Ballet Creole.
Bri Clarke Wins Bursary
Bri Clarke is the 2024 recipient of the Miriam Adams exploration bursary. Ms. Clarke is a performer, producer, dramaturg, choreographer, and movement teacher, based in Tkarón:to.
Book Launch on Dec. 3rd
One of Canada’s most celebrated male dancers, Frank Augustyn trained at Canada’s National Ballet School, joining The National Ballet of Canada in 1970. In 1973, he and Karen Kain won a special award for the best pas de deux at the International Ballet Competition in Moscow
Frank Augustyn – 2024 Inductee
One of Canada’s most celebrated male dancers, Frank Augustyn trained at Canada’s National Ballet School, joining The National Ballet of Canada in 1970. In 1973, he and Karen Kain won a special award for the best pas de deux at the International Ballet Competition in Moscow
Aria Evans – 2024 Honouree
Aria Evans is a queer, Vancouver Island-born, award-winning interdisciplinary artist whose practice spans dance, theatre, and film.
Lin Yee Goh & Choo Chiat Goh
In 1978, on a quest to establish a prestigious dance institute in their new home of Vancouver with a goal of artistic excellence and cultural awareness, the Gohs founded the Goh Ballet Academy.
Joey Hollingsworth – 2024 Inductee
A groundbreaking Black Canadian tap dancer, Joey Hollingsworth swings fast and smooth. Born in 1936, raised in London, Ontario, he danced on variety, medicine and minstrel shows early on.
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.
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
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