Dance

A place for professional dancers and choreographers to research, train, and create new works.

Intercultural Indigenous Choreographers Creation Lab, 2018. Photo by Jessica Wittman

Dance

Dance programs at Banff Centre provide a rare space for today’s curious professional dance artist. Dance programs encourage research, sharing, and questions around topics such as the creation process, training, somatic practices, and the future of contemporary dance.

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Residency
December 04 - December 16, 2023

Dance Artists in Residence 2023

Focused studio time in an unparalleled mountain environment, for the creation and development of new dance works.

Application deadline: Jul 12, 2023
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History of Dance

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Stories
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Banff Centre Announces Daina Ashbee, Artist, Performer, and Choreographer as Recipient of the Clifford E. Lee Award.

Banff Centre Announces Artist, Performer, and Choreographer, Daina Ashbee as Recipient of the 2022 Clifford E. Lee Award.

Banff Centre Announces Artist, Performer, and Choreographer, Daina Ashbee as Recipient of the 2022 Clifford E. Lee Award.
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New Director of Dance Training: Alejandro Ronceria

Alejandro Ronceira: New Dance Director Training Programming at Banff Centre Rooted in Culture, Trained in Ballet, Open to the World
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I was thrilled to attend this program and learn from incredible mentors while working full time with dancers. I am excited to return to California and share all I have learned with the dance program I design for.

Kelsey Vidic, The Creative Gesture - Designing for Dance, 2018

Contact Us

For questions about the department and what we offer, please contact:

Email: arts_info@banffcentre.ca
Phone: 403.762.610