Scotiabank Dance Centre

The Dance Centre is a Vancouver-based arts organization that hosts events and dance classes. It also supports both artists and professional dance companies.

This article includes information about The Dance Centre organization and the venue that it’s based in. There are also details about shows in the 2026/2027 season.

For The Dance Centre’s official website, visit thedancecentre.ca. For a list of what’s happening and when, see The Dance Centre’s Calendar of Events.

NOTE: On Saturday, September 12th, from 10:15 until 4:00 pm, the centre has an Open House. Admission to it is free. Tickets to watch Ballet Vancouver classes, however, cost $15. Advanced registration for the classes is also required.

Vancouver's Scotiabank Dance Centre — The Dance Centre on Davie Street

About The Dance Centre in Vancouver

The Dance Centre is the name of both a non-profit organization and the building it operates from. Both the organization and the physical venue are a hub for dancing, dancers and dance companies in Vancouver. Many dance groups use its facilities for classes and rehearsals. Its spaces can also be rented for both private and public events.

Founded in the mid-1980s, The Dance Centre group operates The Dance Centre building and hosts various events and dance-related programs.

In addition to managing the venue where dance rehearsals and performances take place, The Dance Centre is also a resource centre for dance companies and artists. It’s where people and organizations can get dance-related news and information about funding opportunities, employment, auditions, training and more.

For The Dance Centre’s official website, visit thedancecentre.ca.

Where is The Dance Centre?

The Dance Centre’s address is 677 Davie Street. It’s at the corner of Davie Street and Granville, so in the heart of Vancouver’s entertainment district. It’s just a five-minute walk from places like Robson Square, the Commodore Ballroom and Yaletown.

The Dance Centre is just around the corner from the VIFF Centre (which is homebase for the Vancouver International Film Festival). It’s also only about four or so blocks from the Orpheum Theatre.

2026-27 Season Schedule

The Dance Centre offers a robust selection of performances throughout their season which runs from October to May. The 2026-27 season marks the 40th anniversary of The Dance Centre!

Most of the events are divided into one of two series: the Global Dance Connection Series and the Discover Dance! Series. Below are details on each of them.

Global Dance Connection Series

The Global Dance Connection Series features seven events, all of which have multiple performance dates. You can purchase three, five or seven-show ticket packages in addition to buying tickets to individual shows.

The season subscriptions cost $95 for a three-pack, $147 for a five-pack and $193 for a seven-pack. Individual show tickets are about $40 for adults over the age of 30, and $30 for those under 30 as well as seniors.

The schedule for the 2026-27 Global Dance Connection Series is as follows:

Tasha Faye Evans – the Indigenous dance artist and her ensemble perform Cedar Woman, a Coast Salish story that honours the land and the history of womanhood (October 1st to 3rd, 2026).
Wen Wei Dance – billed as the final solo work of Chinese artist Wen Wei Wang, he reflects on his own life, aging and mortality (October 23rd and 24th, 2026).
Barbara Matijevic & Giuseppe Chico – this unique show features a single performer and a laptop, using the world of amateur YouTube videos to weave a performance (November 13th and 14th, 2026).
Raven Spirit Dance / Vanguardia Dance Projects & Aanmitaagzi – a double-bill performance that focuses on connection to the earth and human storytelling (December 4th and 5th, 2026).
Ebnflōh Dance Company – part of the Vancouver PuSh Festival, this show uses dance and hip hop culture to explore how elements adapt and transform over time (January 30th and 31st, 2027).
Moonhorse Dance Theatre – the Toronto-based ensemble celebrates artists over 45 in their series entitled Older & Reckless (May 7th and 8th, 2027).
Odd Meridian Arts – a new show where four performers share truths and show wonder for things that we may take for granted (May 28th and 29th, 2027).

For The Dance Centre’s official website, visit thedancecentre.ca.

The Dance Centre Performances in 2026-2027 — (Photos by Yinchi Lee, Rita Taylor and Marlowe Porter)

Discover Dance! Series

The Discover Dance! Series features four shows. Individual tickets cost $18 for adults and $16 for seniors and those under 30. A season subscription for all four performances costs $56.

The schedule for the 2026-27 Discover Dance! Series is as follows:

tiger princess dance projects – an ensemble piece created by Yvonne Ng, it’s inspired by the chaos of travel and how there can be moments of stillness within that (October 29th, 2026).
Ballet Vancouver & Yolanda Skelton – this event is both its own performance as well as a behind-the-scenes type look at the creative process for the Ballet Vancouver show Winterbourne (November 19th, 2026).
André Bessette & Josh Cameron – the two local dancers take to the stage in a performance that focuses on the linking points between House Dance and Métis Jigging (February 11th, 2027).
Vidya Kotamraju & House of Indian Dance – enjoy a performance of the classical Indian dance form Bharatanatyam, one of subcontinent’s oldest forms of dance (March 25th, 2027).

In addition to the above, there are a few other events put on by The Dance Centre that aren’t part of either of those series. There’s a Dance Centre Open House on September 12th, 2026, as well as various performances around Vancouver on International Dance Day (April 29th, 2027).

There are also recurring events in the Power of Dance program and some special 40th anniversary events too. For full details see The Dance Centre’s website.

About The Dance Centre Building

The Dance Centre venue (formerly known as the Scotiabank Dance Centre) opened in 2001. The building was designed by Architectura in collaboration with renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson. The venue has cemented its status as a major development in Canadian dance.

The centre is a seven-storey, 32,000 square foot venue. It’s where you can take dance classes. You can also see performances and even rent the facilities. Tickets to performances can be purchased in advance online or at the door on the day (usually about an hour or so before shows start).

The Dance Centre venue is home to six dance studios and a small theatre. It’s one of Canada’s flagship dance facilities. Since its opening in 2001, well over one million people have attended its shows, rehearsals and dance classes. As many as 85,000 or more people pass through its doors on their way to workshops, shows and other activities each year.

For The Dance Centre’s official website, visit thedancecentre.ca.