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Performing Arts in Canada
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Marquee Theatrical Productions Inc
Marquee Theatrical Productions was founded in 2003 by its current Executive Director, Sheryl Thomas. We are an award-winning, registered charitable, community theatre group and performing arts school, located in Aurora, Ontario. Our goal is to inspire excellence, motivate learning, uplift the human spirit, build confidence and spark a lifelong appreciation for the arts. By helping children develop their artistic talents and coaching them to strive for excellence, we teach them how to achieve – in the performing arts, in school, and ultimately in life. Marquee Theatrical Productions strives to provide an environment that meets the needs of all children. We believe in the interconnection of physical, mental, social and emotional health and work hard to provide an environment that promotes holistic health and wellness. Our Mission: Marquee’s Mission is to teach and promote positive and valuable life skills in the lives of the children in our community through our educational programs.
1 to 10 staff
Mascall Dance
Mascall Dance is a contemporary dance company that provides a platform for somatic movement teaching, creation, research, and practice. Our mission is to provide a forum for the research, creation, performance education, documentation, and dissemination of contemporary dance and related disciplines. While Mascall Dance primarily develops and promotes the work of choreographer Jennifer Mascall, the company also places a high priority on mentoring new and emerging choreographic voices. Our mandate is to promote public exposure to and appreciation of dance and related arts ~ to research human movement and physical motivation and apply this knowledge to the production, dissemination and documentation of dance ~ to educate dancers and the general public in the traditions, history, developments and discoveries of modern dance.
1 to 10 staff
Mazouka Dance Co
Our progressive zouk program is designed to provide a fun and social learning environment while developing the skills you'll need to enjoy dancing this smooth, sensual dance with confidence and finesse. Classes are divided into four levels, starting with the fundamentals in our 100% beginner-friendly Zouk I course, and building up to more complex movements in Zouk and IV. We run new 4-week sessions every month, meaning no long-term commitment is required: try it out for a month, and if you enjoy the classes, continue right on to the next level.
1 to 10 staff
Mississauga Festival Choir
With 150 singers, MFC is the largest and most spirited community choir in our city! We first came together in 1984 to celebrate Mississauga's 10th anniversary, and we stayed together to celebrate the joy of singing in a choral community like no other. Our spirited singing springs from our no-audition policy. Everyone who loves to sing is welcome to join us, and audiences hear the joy in every song. Under the leadership of artistic director David Ambrose, MFC performs many concerts, raises money for local charities, records professional CDs, holds an annual choral competition and tours the world!
51 to 200 staff
Moose Jaw Cultural Centre Inc
The Moose Jaw Cultural Centre Inc. is a non-profit organization that has been operating since 2004. Our location is in the heart of historic downtown Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. We offer a variety of cultural activities and performing arts in our facilities, which include the Mae Wilson Theatre, an Art Deco building that was inaugurated in 1916. Additionally, we have a Visual Art Gallery, where local artists can expose their creations, and we can rent meeting rooms for the business community and the general public. We have spaces for resident artists and rentals for arts organizations that serve our city residents.
1 to 10 staff
North London Dance Centre
At North London Dance Centre, all of our programs emphasize the joy of dance, and we strive to offer a positive experience for EVERY dancer! It is our goal to offer the highest caliber of dance instruction in a friendly, family-oriented environment that will give your child the best possible introduction and experience to the world of dance, with a focus on age appropriate technical training. No matter what each student’s individual age, skills, or goals are, we believe that the discipline, self-esteem and joy they experience at North London Dance Centre add a positive, influential energy to their lives. Dance Types- Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Acro & more Ages 2 - Adult Non-Competitive
11 to 50 staff
Oakville Academy For The Arts
Oakville's #1 in Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, Fine Art, Drama, and Preschool education. Over 300 Programs for Ages 3+. Register Today! Call: 9058442787
11 to 50 staff
Ontario Philharmonic
Ontario Philharmonic has become a notable player in the landscape of classical music in Ontario. It has evolved as one of the most exciting orchestras in the Durham Region and Toronto/GTA areas and it has earned its place among the leading performing arts organizations of the province. The orchestra is comprised of players that are among the finest professional musicians in the GTA and it is led by one of Canada's most distinguished conductors on the international scene, Marco Parisotto. The OP's early history began in Oshawa, Durham Region, where it was founded in 1957. Its stellar growth in recent years has won it the acclaim of both critics and audiences. The OP is comprised of up to seventy-five musicians and it performs its main concert programs in both the Regent Theatre in Oshawa and at Toronto's Koerner Hall (Telus Centre for Performance and Learning). As well, the orchestra performs in various other venues in the GTA. Although the great symphonic and choral/symphonic repertoire is its mainstay, the OP's programs reflect a wide variety of styles from Baroque/Classical/Romantic/Modern to light classical, pop music, jazz and music of the world, in an effort to satisfy the taste of all audiences, diverse cultures, as well as young listeners.
1 to 10 staff
Ottawa Children's Festival De La Jeunesse
For four decades, the Ottawa Children's Festival has presented a five-day extravaganza of the finest quality theatre, dance and music for young audiences. We've staged an abundance of award-winning artists from around the globe and made wide-eyed children out of attendees of all ages!
1 to 10 staff
Perchance Theatre New World Theatre Project Inc
Perchance Theatre features some of the province’s best stage actors and continues to provide established and emerging artists an environment for ensemble creation and professional development, creating unique experiences for audiences, inspired by open air Elizabethan playhouses. Mission: Perchance Theatre at Cupids is a non-profit professional, classical theatre company that makes Shakespeare, and other timeless authors, accessible to and reflective of modern audiences. We provide opportunities and professional development to theatre practitioners from around the world. Named #1 of 6 Most Unique ways to experience Shakespeare in Canada by UK in Canada Magazine.
11 to 50 staff
Pi Theatre
Pi Theatre produces bold and uncompromising theatre that’s intellectually alive and emotionally charged. We create social moments and community connections around the work, and invest in impactful art and artists in order to challenge sensitivities and generate conversation. Pi will continue to be a valued and supported community asset that contributes to Vancouver's intellectual and artistic quality of life through the curation and production of challenging theatre with social and cultural relevance. Founded in 1984, Pi is now under the leadership of Artistic Director Richard Wolfe. Pi runs Prime Placements, a mentorship program for emerging artists and cultural workers. We are committed to accessibility in our work, and support our community with discounted tickets.S Since the company’s inception, we have produced over 100 shows and events. Our peers have recognized Pi and its collaborators with 34 Jessie Richardson Awards and 116 nominations for outstanding artistic achievement in Vancouver professional theatre. Pi is a member of the Alliance for Arts and Culture, the Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance, Progress Lab, and a full member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres.
1 to 10 staff
Poise Dance Academy
Bringing out the best of everyone’s artistic, musical, and physical abilities in a fun, nurturing, and encouraging dance education environment and training program.
11 to 50 staff
Praiseteam Studio
Since its inception in 1997, Praise Theatre Ensemble & Arts Ministry ("PraiseTEAM") has grown from our original 9 dancers into a large company training over two hundred performers aged 5 years and older. For 17 years we have trained close to a thousand young people in different forms of dance whether it be ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap, contemporary or musical theatre, and have recently expanded by offering voice, music and acting lessons. Competitively, PraiseTEAM has won over 100 local and international awards, including podium finishes at Hip Hop International in Las Vegas. We give our time and talent for worthy causes, and we involve ourselves in a number of outreach programs, charitable works, services in the parish, and local and international events. These include can drives, fundraising events, performing at local events and youth conferences, and raising funds to build the PraiseTEAM Learning Centre for underprivileged children in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. We ensure that our students get involved in good works and service. We are part of the Youth Minstry of the Salesians of Don Bosco in the Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. The Salesians have supported our arts ministry in every way they can, particularly by making the space available for us to work in and nourishing us through their spiritual guidance. We are truly grateful for their generosity through the years, but we believe it is time for us to make room in the space which we were graciously given in order for us to keep growing and to continue our mission, and to allow a new family to be born into our community at Don Bosco Youth Center!
11 to 50 staff
Pride In Art Society - Queer Arts Festival
The Pride in Art Society (PiA) produces, presents and exhibits with a curatorial vision favouring challenging, thought-provoking contemporary art that pushes boundaries and initiates dialogue, including through the Queer Arts Festival (QAF), an annual artist-run, transdisciplinary festival, and SUM Gallery, one of the only permanent spaces dedicated to the presentation of queer art worldwide. PiA brings diverse communities together to support artistic risk-taking, incite creative collaboration and experimentation and celebrate the rich heritage of queer artists and art. We harness the visceral power of the arts to inspire recognition, respect and visibility of people who transgress gender and sexual norms.
1 to 10 staff
Princess Productions Tiger Princess Dance Projects And Dance Made In Canada Fait Au Canada
princess productions is the umbrella organization for both tiger princess dance projects and dance: made in canada/fait au canada. As a whole, we facilitate the creation and dissemination of art and are invested in building culture within communities. We value dance and movement as an important component of communication that allows us to understand ourselves, share with each other, and express ourselves as multifaceted beings. Separately, we are on two unique missions that add to the vibrant dance sector in different capacities.
1 to 10 staff
Productions De L'instable
Les Productions de L’Instable sont une jeune compagnie de théâtre professionnelle dont la mission est de promouvoir la création spontanée, notamment en présentant des oeuvres de théâtre improvisé. Avide d’explorer et de découvrir de nouvelles avenues au jeu théâtral, L’Instable propose aux comédiennes et comédiens qui forment sa troupe annuelle de jouer dans des univers théâtraux aux règles simples et inusitées de façon à leur offrir un maximum de liberté et repousser les limites de leur créativité. Sans textes appris par coeur, la troupe de L’Instable livre aux spectateurs une expérience théâtrale riche, surprenante, différente et déstabilisante à tout coup. Le vent de fraîcheur que vous attendiez en théâtre improvisé!
1 to 10 staff
Project Humanity
Project: Humanity has become one of the country’s leading developers of Verbatim Theatre, a journalistic form of theatre that involves transforming original interview transcripts into ‘live documentaries’ for audiences. The original work we create explores the art of listening. Additionally, through our PH Youth stream of practice, PH creates opportunities for young people to express themselves creatively, explore social issues using drama, and break down social barriers in their communities. We create a safe space and nurture meaningful relationships with participants through our style of group facilitation and our commitment to showing up regularly. In our artmaking and our engagement with communities, we are guided by the following core beliefs: • We believe theatre is a powerful way to bring together disconnected groups. • We believe theatre can help people listen better and become more compassionate. • We believe theatre can inspire active citizenship and lead to real change.
1 to 10 staff
Ptc Playwrights Theatre Centre
PTC finds, nurtures, and advances the Canadian playwright. We develop new plays from creation to performance.
1 to 10 staff
Pulse Dance Studios
PULSE Studios is a progressive Hip Hop & Streetdance community that embodies the authentic roots of our pioneers. We have a multi-faceted approach to education. We aim to preserve the history while inspiring and challenging our students to contribute to the ever-evolving Hip Hop culture. We are renowned for our approach to educating the global community in the art of Hip Hop and Streetdance. We embrace the techniques and knowledge of our pioneers while inspiring students to achieve and surpass their goals, forging the future of Hip Hop. PULSE is a hub where everyone is welcome, a place where people come to be inspired and express their creativity, a place the Hip Hop community can call home, and a place to dance.
11 to 50 staff
Purple City Music Festival
We are a unique, innovative and progressive multi-venue music festival in Edmonton, Alberta that provides a comfortable, enjoyable and safe experience for all. We plan and host events youth and discovery focused showcased featuring the newest sounds from the underground and highlighting a diverse and inclusive spectrum of artists. A collaborative organization, we offer opportunities to engage local community organizations and music collectives across the globe in curating cutting edge lineups. Each August, we bring hundreds of people to the core of our city offering accessible, multi-venue showcases and arts events."Purple City Music Festival is a grassroots, non-for-profit arts festival powered by volunteers and a large amount of community support. It is my belief that this long-standing music festival is vitally important in fostering arts & culture within the Alberta musical landscape"- Carly Klassen, Executive Director, Alberta music
11 to 50 staff
Quick As A Wink Theatre Society
Quick As A Wink Theatre Society (QAAW) is a non-profit, charitable community theatre group located at the eastern end of the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. We offer community events and educational programming in addition to live theatrical performances. QAAW's objective is,"To educate and increase the public's understanding and appreciation of the arts by providing performances of an artistic nature in public places, and by providing educational seminars, workshops and hands on experience on topics relating to such performances." On our website you can find information about upcoming events, photos from our past events, news and updates about the theatre, and ticket information. Visit us often for updates!
201 to 500 staff
Red Deer Symphony Orchestra
The Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, central Alberta's flagship performing arts organization, is a community-oriented professional orchestra dedicated to engaging, educating, and inspiring Central Alberta through music.
11 to 50 staff
Red Sky Performance
Red Sky Performance is a leading company of Indigenous performance in Canada and worldwide. Founded by Sandra Laronde in our vision is to lead in the creation, elevation, and evolution of Indigenous performance and to make a significant contribution to the vibrancy of Canada and the world. We have delivered over performances in 21 countries on four continents, including two Cultural Olympiads (Beijing and Vancouver), World Expo in Shanghai, Kennedy Center, and the Venice Biennale. At the same time, we remain deeply rooted and regularly perform in urban, rural, and reserve communities across Turtle Island (Canada and the USA). In 2024, we have also developed Aki Creators, a platform to accelerate Indigenous content and resurgence in the digital world.
11 to 50 staff
Redbird Entertainment
At Redbird, storytelling is our passion, and we are always looking for new partners and unique voices to join us on our mission of pushing our industry forward. We are a full-fledged, independent production company, completely capable of seeing a project through from inception to acquisition. If a project falls under our banner, we want to believe in it whole-heartedly and help improve it through every stage of development. Our creative team offers a diverse set of skills and experience that ensure any project undertaken reaches its utmost potential. Together, our partners have produced a combined total of nearly two dozen film and television projects, from studio features to micro-budget independent films, that have received distribution on platforms including Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and major cable networks. We are excited to team up with like-minded, hardworking professionals equally eager to craft stories that move the needle and evolve the medium. Let’s soar together!
1 to 10 staff
