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Performing Arts in Canada
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Performing Arts sector based in Canada. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
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Saskexpress Theatre Company
MUSIC. THEATRE. PASSION. Igniting the talents of Saskatchewan's young performers. With its history rich in the mentorship of emerging entertainers, SaskExpress is thrilled to be on a journey into the future under our Artistic Director and C.E.O, Danny Balkwill. By producing cutting-edge original theatre shows relevant to today's generation, yet appealing to all demographics, we are firing up the community's passion for the arts and giving countless young performers opportunities to grow. We are also proud to have two outstanding Musical Theatre and Dance studios in Regina and Saskatoon. For more information about our touring group and studios, visit SaskExpress.com.
1 to 10 staff
Scotiabank Saddledome
The Scotiabank Saddledome is Calgary's leader for entertainment excitement. Seating for over it has something for everyone. It's home to the NHL's Calgary Flames and the WHL's Calgary Hitmen. It has also played host to big ticket concerts, rodeos, ice shows, circuses, conventions and more!
501 to 1000 staff
Summerworks
SummerWorks Performance Festival August 7-17, 2025 // Tickets on sale: July 15 SummerWorks is a leader, collaborator and community builder at the forefront of contemporary performance – asking crucial questions; nurturing artistic innovation; and presenting new works that reflect the complexity and diversity of our society. Our year-round activities and summer Festival offer four distinct streams of programming designed to provide unique supports to creative projects and processes while offering audiences a dynamic choice in how they engage with the work.
11 to 50 staff
Tapa - Toronto Alliance For The Performing Arts
TAPA- Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts is dedicated to listening and learning about the needs of these diverse members to effectively support their individual work, while also acting as a unified voice for the performing arts as a whole. Through a broad spectrum of partnerships and networks, TAPA has a proven track record of establishing new programs and services. TAPA is committed to advocating with all three levels of government to maintain and secure new funding to support arts and culture. In the time of the pandemic, TAPA demonstrated its expertise in the cultural ecosystem and the impact of its work was clearly evident and rippled throughout the sector. As a dynamic ASO, TAPA is a leader in building a strong and thriving creative sector. Vision A flourishing Toronto performing arts industry, where artists, arts organizations and audiences feel connected, engaged and empowered to lead positive change through the arts. Mission Supporting the growth of the Toronto performing arts sector, by facilitating learnings, connections and partnerships across industries, communities, organizations, groups and professionals.
1 to 10 staff
The Port Theatre
Everyone can enjoy livestreaming, whether you’re in Nanaimo or on the other side of the world! Live events are an important part of the cultural and economic fabric of Canada and our community. Like so many industries, the pandemic hit theatres hard as we were the first to shut down and will be one of the last to return to our full capacity of 800-seats. The Port Theatre has invested in excellent livestreaming technology and trained our staff in new ways because our industry is evolving. Showcasing important artistic work in a time of a pandemic, bringing some of the very best to our community and streaming it back out to the world, is inspiring and uplifting. Diversity is one of our core values. The Port Theatre Society is proud to be accessible and responsive to all segments of the population. We continue to expand our community outreach and ensure access and collaboration with people from all cultures, ages, races and genders. Nanaimo is a gathering place and the Port Theatre is at the centre; the heart of our downtown. Livestreaming allows more people to safely experience the joy of live performance!
51 to 200 staff
The Theatre Centre
The Theatre Centre is a non-profit arts organization located in Toronto's West Queen West neighbouhood. A nationally-recognized arts incubator, The Theatre Centre serves as a research and development hub for the cultural sector by providing space, subsidy and mentorship to new generations of cultural leaders. The company focuses on programming that challenges the definitions of theatrical performance by embracing music, dance, visual arts and new media; programming that champions risk and questions traditional notions of failure and success. In 2013, The Theatre Centre will move into a new live arts hub and incubator at Queen St. West.
1 to 10 staff
Theatre Of The Beat
Theatre of the Beat (TOTB) is a Canadian touring theatre company working to catalyze conversations on social justice and its intersection with the beliefs of the communities in which we find ourselves. Since 2011, Theatre of the Beat has been staging change across North America (and recently The Netherlands) by creating original social justice theatre and workshops for underrepresented populations. Through an immersive cultural exchange of grassroots theatre, hospitality, and philosophy, the company empowers its audience to work towards a just future. We create and perform original theatre across Canada (and USA), host talk backs, spark discussions, and teach workshops. Founded by Johnny Wideman in 2011, Theatre of the Beat first hit the stage when it produced Rebecca Steiner's Gadfly: Sam Steiner Dodges the Draft in partnership with Conrad Grebel University College. Since that premiere, Theatre of the Beat has written, produced and toured over 10 different plays, created and facilitated multiple workshops around the themes of restorative justice, consent and social change. We have also gone on to partner with NGOs and Community Groups across Canada, all while employing a five person staff. Theatre of the Beat has performed over 350 shows, to over people in theatres, festivals, churches, universities, and prisons throughout (almost) every Canadian province (we are still waiting on you Newfoundland!), The United States and The Netherlands.
1 to 10 staff
Theatre Passe Muraille
BELIEF There should be a more diverse representation of artists, audience members and stories in our theatre in Canada. VISION Theatre Passe Muraille aspires to be a leader locally, nationally and internationally in establishing, promoting and embracing collaborative and inclusive theatre practices that support and ignite the voices of unique artists, communities and audiences. MISSION Our mission is to break down walls by pushing against boundaries; to create art with and for an audience, examining the marginal, the unexplored and the unforeseen; to articulate a distinct Canadian voice that reflects the complexity of our intercultural society. MANDATE Theatre Passe Muraille has a special interest in-producing theatre that is provocative, subversive and joyful -supporting and presenting independent artists and companies, emerging artists, and marginalized voices -modelling new approaches to creation, collaboration, production and stewardship -providing mentorship, expertise, space and opportunity to people, artists and companies -encouraging, enhancing and increasing meaningful interactions between our communities – artists, staff, audiences, neighbourhoods and supporters VALUES -Art‐centric -Relevant -Collaborative -Pioneering -Socio-Political -Egalitarian -Accessible -Community oriented
11 to 50 staff
Toronto Dance Theatre
We’re Toronto’s original dance provocateurs, bringing Toronto’s dance creativity to the world and the world to T.O. Under the artistic direction or Andrew Tay, TDT is the legendary artistic home and collaboration hub where curious creators, ensemble performers and audiences inspire each other to create and celebrate new explorations of dance that reflect our times, our diverse cultures and communities. Ever fresh and adventurous, TDT is one of Canada’s leading innovators in dance while being one of the very few dance companies in the country with an ensemble of dancers. TDT is driven to make a significant impact in Canadian dance by developing new works, supporting artists in their choreographic practices, and creating empowering dance experiences in the community.
11 to 50 staff
Vancouver Chamber Choir
Canada’s longest-running professional vocal ensemble, the Vancouver Chamber Choir has performed across the country and internationally since the choir’s formation in 1971. The choir presents a full concert season, tours, performs in broadcasts and recordings, and offers five highly acclaimed educational programs. In addition to touring and a busy season of concerts, broadcasts and recording in Vancouver, the choir offers an annual array of educational programs: the Conductors' Symposium for advanced choral conductors, Interplay workshops for choral composers, Focus for college and university music students, OnSite for elementary and secondary schools, the biennial Young Composers' Competition, and various on-tour residencies and workshops.
1 to 10 staff
Vancouver International Children's Festival
The longest running professional performing arts festival for young audiences and the first of its kind in North America and Europe, the Vancouver International Children’s Festival presents the world’s finest music, theatre, dance, puppetry, acrobatics and storytelling, as well as creative arts activities for the entire family. Families come from near and far to experience this extraordinary annual arts festival created specifically for children and families. We are dedicated to providing creative, diverse programming that engages and delights our young audience.
1 to 10 staff
Vic Juba Community Theatre
Vic Juba Community Theatre is a performing arts venue in Lloydminster, Alberta/Saskatchewan. We are a non-profit organization. We host 175+ event days each year on the "Ulmer Chev Stage".
11 to 50 staff
W.P. Puppet Theatre Society
W.P. Puppet Theatre Society is a not-for-profit, charitable organization committed to producing professional, innovative, Canadian puppet theatre as well as delivering enjoyable and socially responsible learning experiences through the art of puppetry. We seek to spark curiosity and provide understanding about the world we live in, examine the issues of our time, consider solutions and inspire our audiences to become active, ethical and involved citizens. Since 1991 we have toured to Calgary schools, theatres and community events performing original and unique puppet theatre productions and offering a wide range of learning opportunities for children and adults to over audience members annually. We provide our programs, products and services to young and adult audiences locally, nationally and internationally including: • Performances, workshops, residencies, and professional development for schools. • Performances and workshops for community events and festivals • Commissioned puppetry pieces and community engagement workshops • Puppet Power Conference, a biennial conference that examines the power of puppetry beyond performance
1 to 10 staff
Windsor Symphony Orchestra
Connecting People Through Music. linktr.ee/theWSO
11 to 50 staff
Wordfest
Wordfest connects audiences of all ages and backgrounds with life-changing experiences on Calgary’s stages, featuring some of today’s most compelling writers, thinkers, and dreamers. Now in its 23rd year, Wordfest is a non-profit charitable arts organization that produces 180 events a year featuring 120+ artists. CRA# Our year-round programming culminates in a week-long reader’s festival held every April and October. Wordfest’s hallmark events include readings, workshops, panel discussions, trivia nights, adult spelling bees, live storytelling, and in-school presentations from authors writing in every genre and for all ages.
1 to 10 staff
Youth Singers Of Calgary
SING! DANCE! ACT! Youth Singers of Calgary (YSC) is a vibrant performing arts company for kids, teens, and adults. Our mission at Youth Singers is to provide an inclusive and engaged community that gives young people the opportunity to grow and express themselves through the performing arts. We are committed to; artistic integrity, excellence, community building, inclusion, health and safety, personal development, self-expression, lifelong learning.
11 to 50 staff
Dance Art Studio
Ballroom, latin, salsa dance lessons at Richmond Hill (Leslie and Hwy 7,(International or American Style) Salsa dance lessons (PRIVATE, SEMI-PRIVATE OR GROUP LESSONS) Wedding dance (First dance) choreography for first dance (bride and groom) or mother-son, father-daughter dance Ballroom, latin, salsa dancers for performances or teaching at Christmas parties, corporate events, weddings; Ballroom, Laltin, Salsa dance costumes/dresses for competitions or showcases; Dance shoes, ballroom, latin, salsa dance DVDs Professional dance instructors, licentiate member - Ballroom and latin american dancing - of Canadian Dance Teachers Association (CDTA), and Associate Member -Ballroom and Latin American Dancing- Canadian Dancesport Federation (CDF)
1 to 10 staff
Dance Arts
For over 50 years, Dance Arts Institute (Formerly The School of Toronto Dance Theatre) has been passionately committed to the training and education of young dancers in the art of contemporary dance. We dedicate ourselves to investing in the artistic potential of youth for the development of the art form. Specifically:* Dance Arts serves the art form of contemporary dance by providing well-trained and educated dance artists to further developments in the field.* Dance Arts supports the professional development of faculty and guest artists so that they may further their artistry and provide excellent and relevant instruction to students.* Dance Arts serves as advocates for dance and for education in the arts within the dance community and to the public-at-large. Philosophically, training emphasizes the whole dancer - body, mind, and spirit - since excellent movement training engages the physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our humanity. The School of Toronto Dance Theatre affirms its commitment to the education of all aspects of an individual through its strong and varied curriculum and through the provision of excellent role models in its faculty and guest artists. Through its dedication to excellence in the art form, Dance Arts Institute is at the forefront of training in contemporary dance in Canada.
11 to 50 staff
Dancer Transition Resource Centre
Founded in 1985, the Dancer Transition Resource Centre (DTRC) is a national, charitable organization dedicated to helping dancers make necessary transitions into, within, and from professional performing careers. We recognize that dance is one of the most challenging professions, physically, emotionally and financially, and that transitions are inevitable. Our goal is to ensure that dancers have the tools they need to reach their potential throughout their dance career and after retirement from dance performance. Our mission is to serve professional Canadian dancers from diverse backgrounds, dance forms and practices, both at home and abroad, by being a resource for career development and transition. Our vision is to support healthy transitions that improve the lives and livelihoods of professional Canadian dancers- Dédié aux danseur-se-s depuis 1985, le Centre de ressources et transition pour danseurs (CRTD) est un organisme à but non lucratif, oeuvrant au plan national, dont la mission est de soutenir les danseurs dans les diverses phases de transition liées à leur cheminement artistique, professionnel et personnel, qu’ils soient en début de carrière, à mi-carrière ou en période de retrait. Nous savons que la danse est l’une des professions les plus exigeantes, du point de vue physique, émotionnel et financier et que la carrière de danseur comporte inévitablement plusieurs transitions. L’objectif du CRTD est de fournir aux danseurs les outils nécessaires pour atteindre leur plein potentiel, pendant leur carrière de danse et après avoir quitté la scène. Nous sommes au service des danseur-se-s professionnel-le-s* canadien-ne-s provenant d’une variété de milieux, de formes de danse et de pratiques, tant au Canada qu’à l’étranger, en étant une ressource précieuse pour le développement et la transition de carrière. Nous voulons soutenir des transitions saines qui améliorent la vie et perspectives d’embauche des danseur-se-s professionnel-le-s* canadien-ne-s.
1 to 10 staff
J'aime Coiffure
Situé au cœur du Plateau Mont-Royal, l'équipe J'Aime! Coiffure communique d'abord et vous coiffes ensuite pour vous apporter confiance et bien-être! Appréciez notre salon pour l'atmosphère chaleureuse des lieux.
1 to 10 staff
Manitoba Chamber Orchestra
The MCO is a Winnipeg-based arts and cultural organization committed to continually reimagining the chamber orchestra experience through bold programming, transformative collaborations, and deep community engagement. Rooted in an evolving orchestral tradition, the MCO nurtures Canadian artists and composers, champions diverse voices, and creates meaningful connections between audiences and music. To learn more, visit themco.ca.
1 to 10 staff
New Image College
New Image College (NIC) is a PTIB-accredited private academy for film acting, makeup artistry, aesthetics, hairdressing and nail design. New Image College consists of two locations, their main student campus is located on the corner of Granville and Nelson, with their corporate offices on Granville and Pender - both in the heart of downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. New Image College is designated under EQA, a designated learning institution with CIC, and her programs designated with the Ministry of Education. NIC was founded by Charlotte and Bill Dyke in 1980, with the vision to help individuals develop both inner and outer beauty. NIC prides itself in providing instructors that are among the best in Canada. Award-winning professionals with accomplished careers in acting, make-up artistry and aesthetics. With years of industry experience behind them, our instructors are encouraged to pursue their own careers so they can bring fresh insights into our classrooms. As a result of our hands on based training, NIC has developed a prestigious list of alumni. Our students work in their fields of study all across the world. Our students have worked in part of the New York Fashion Week, opened up their own spa's, and worked with major Hollywood heavyweights like Steven Spielberg. Whether you are interested in becoming a make-up artist, an aesthetician or an actor, New Image College is the school you're looking for. Our students work!
11 to 50 staff
Sawitri Theatre Group
SAWITRI Theatre Group has organically grown into a professional theatre company. Its projects, in keeping with its mandate, educate, inform, entertain and heal through the arts, especially theatre. SAWITRI’s projects focus on issues regarding women’s mental health, violence against women, women's search for identity, women’s self-image and women’s freedom to make their own choices.
1 to 10 staff
The Grand
The GRAND is a not-for-profit organization that founded Calgary’s Culture House for multidisciplinary live art at The GRAND. Since 2006, the theatre has become a centre for the presentation and support of contemporary performance from Calgary, Canada, and around the world. Vision The GRAND is a space to think collectively and to activate the individual as a participant in a vibrant society, where the artist and the spectator converge to bring the theatre to life and make apparent its diversity, vitality and necessity. Mission The GRAND is a crossroads for the exchange of art and ideas. We are “the culture house” where people, art forms, and ideas converge to cultivate a sustainable and meaningful cultural landscape in the city of Calgary. Mandate The GRAND presents local, national, and international creation-based artists in theatre, dance, music and new forms, providing a Canadian contextfor contemporary live art. The GRAND supports theatre, dance, music and media art.
11 to 50 staff
