As the Scotiabank Dance Centre’s Open House on September 17th brings a day filled with dance and activities, it also kicks off the Dance Centre’s 2022-2023 season.
This season’s program is once again filled with performances and events by artists from a wide range of genres. The Global Dance Connections contemporary dance series features Canadian and international choreographers, and the popular Discover Dance! series presents dance from diverse cultural backgrounds. Other season highlights include the Iris Garland Emerging Choreographer Award recipient Shion Skye Carter, International Dance Day events, and residencies and research labs throughout the season.
“Throughout the pandemic we have remained passionately committed to supporting artists, sharing dance with audiences, and operating our building as a vibrant and safe creative hub,” says Mirna Zagar, The Dance Centre’s Executive Director. “As we move forward with hope and determination, I am so grateful to our resilient and creative artistic community, and to the audience members, donors, volunteers and partners who have been steadfast in their support for our work and the art of dance.”
2022-2023 Season includes:

Global Dance Connections series
- Sept 30-Oct 1 Jeanette Kotowich
- Oct 13-14 Justine A. Chambers and Laurie Young
- Oct 20-22 Compagnie d’Autres Cordes – Franck Vigroux
- Nov 17-19 Corporeal Imago
- Dec 8-10 Arash Khakpour and Emmalena Fredriksson
- Jan 19-21 Smaïl Kanouté/Compagnie Vivons!
- April 13-15 Hillel Kogan
- May 4-6 FakeKnot
Discover Dance! series
- Oct 27 VanVogueJam + Friends
- Nov 23 Karen Flamenco Dance Company
- Mar 30 Dancers of Damelahamid
- April 20 Lamondance
- May 18 Aeriosa

Special Events
- Sept 17 Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House
- Nov 4-5 Shion Skye Carter
- April 29 International Dance Day
Residencies and Projects
- Artists-in-Residence: Lee Su-Feh/Battery Opera | Marissa Wong/The Falling Company | Olivia C Davies/O.Dela Arts | Vidya Kotamraju | Virginia Duivenvoorden and Kay Huang/VDCM
- DanceLab Interdisciplinary Research: Ayasha Guerin | Isabelle Kirouac | Kait Ramsden | Sammy Chien and Caroline MacCaull/Chimerik ??? | Tomoyo Yamada
- Special Projects and Partnerships: Anusha Fernando/Shakti Dance Society | Damarise Ste Marie | Katie Van Buskirk DeVries | Kristen Lewis/Gull Cry Dance | Lesley Telford/Inverso Productions | Mandala Arts and Culture | Matriarchs Uprising/O.Dela Arts | Raven Spirit Dance
For subscriptions, single tickets, and further information on the programs, visit thedancecentre.ca
The Scotiabank Dance Centre, is located at 677 Davie St, Vancouver.