The Dance Current’s holiday gift guide has a variety of offerings for the art and dance lover on your list. All businesses in this guide are either run by dancers, support dance organizations or offer dance-specific items.
Whether you’re just beginning your holiday shopping or you’ve started early and need a few more ideas, check out what these businesses have to offer – some have even included discounts for our readers.
Happy shopping!
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HACIENDA:
Hacienda is a small Toronto-based business that was created by a professional prop stylist to help you make your home into your personal haven.
Check out our website for beautiful and affordable gift ideas, such as these brass plates, an elegant and thoughtful gift for anyone who likes unique home decor items; they can be used to hold a small candle, trinkets, jewelry or dry foods. The warm gold tone of the brass is the perfect holiday accessory.

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@shophacienda
THE DANCE CURRENT WINTER SPECIAL ISSUE TOTE:
Support the publication of Canadian dance media while carrying everything you need to and from class, rehearsals or the grocery store!
Featuring our Winter 2022 cover illustration by Saelym Degrandpre (Taqqiq), the cotton tote measures 14.75″ W x 16.5″ H. Email office@thedancecurrent.com to purchase. Free shipping within Canada: please allow 7-9 business days for delivery.

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office@thedancecurrent.com
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@thedancecurrent
LILIA LEON, REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST AT FOR HEALTH’S SAKE:
Arts workers and creatives, treat yourself or a loved one to the gift of self-care this holiday season!
Enjoy 20% off a 60-minute massage therapy treatment with Lilia Leon, registered massage therapist at For Health’s Sake, located at 465 Queen St., upper floor, in Toronto. There are two flights of stairs from ground level to the treatment room.
Book directly at For Health’s Sake, online or by phone by calling 416-551-7100.
Use code: HOLIDAYGIFTLILIA20

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@forhealthssake
@artfulmassagetherapy
LIVE DANCE FESTIVAL:
LIVE Dance Festival is where dancers and dance professionals alike can meet, share and learn from each other while contributing to the overall health and growth of dance communities. Gift a full festival pass to your dancer this holiday season. For more information or to purchase a pass, head to our website.

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brittany.hutton@livedancefestival.com
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@livedancefestival
MADE TO MOVE:
Gift certificates for Made To Move can be used towards massage therapy and chiropractic appointments, custom orthotics, as well as cork yoga blocks, Medistik dual action sticks or our resistance bands (all in our online store). Chiropractic appointments can include medical acupuncture, laser therapy, taping and rehab.
Appointments can be made at one of our three locations in Toronto or for mobile service!

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@madetomove.ca
ONCE UPON A DANCE:
Give a child the gift of dance! Breath, movement, joy and imagination!
Two main series:
Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement Stories (ages 3-7):
Visit creativemovementstories.com for whimsical storytelling and interactive play.
Dancing Shapes: Ballet and Body Awareness for Young Dancers (ages 6-9):
Visually stunning, interactive, heartfelt and detailed how-to biographies.
Once Upon a Dance was created by an award-winning dance teacher and her daughter, a Ballet Idaho apprentice. All profits are donated to ballet companies across North America that have struggled due to the pandemic, including Pacific Northwest Ballet.

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@Once_UponADance
PIVOT DANCER:
Pivot Dancer offers everything you need to stay strong, healthy and fit while dancing at your best. No matter where you are in Canada, you can access all of our services through our app!
Our membership options give you access to 100+ on-demand videos including workouts, yoga, recipes and education from experts.
Our live-class passes provide you with one month of unlimited live classes through our online platform. Join us for conditioning, barre class and Pilates!
Need stocking stuffers? Our online store offers fitness equipment, foot-care and health-care items and our very own lululemon collection!
Use the code HOLIDAY2021 for a 25% discount on all of the above options!

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@pivotdancer
THE PLAYFUL WARRIOR:
The Playful Warrior is offering two unique holiday experiences on Zoom.
Option One: Wellness Hour
➔ 30 minutes of creative playtime and a deeply relaxing 30-minute hypnosis that will have you feeling like a million bucks.
Option Two Play Date
➔ 60 minutes of playful and sensory activities to tap into that delightful place of exploration, wonder and curiosity.
Special offer for The Dance Current readers: $165 (valid until Nov. 30, 2021). Available for one-on-one, couples or friends.

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@theplayfulwarrior
THE SCHOOL OF DANCE:
DragonFly Totes
These beautiful Canadian-made tote bags are created from artwork by students in The School of Dance DragonFly program for learners with Down syndrome.
The 16” x 13” tote bags feature vegan leather straps, a magnetic closure and a cotton sateen lining with inside pockets and a zippered welt pocket.
$65 (+HST and shipping)
All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the DragonFly Students’ Scholarship Fund.
Submit orders to archive@theschoolofdance.ca by Nov. 29, 2021.

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@tsodottawa
THE SHOE ROOM AT CANADA’S NATIONAL BALLET SCHOOL:
This holiday season, we are featuring Révolutionnaire and their collection of inclusive apparel and accessories, AinslieWear’s limited edition Nutcracker Snowflake Collection, monochromatic looks from Grishko and, for the tiny ballerina in your life, plush animals and keychains.
Be sure to follow our socials for holiday giveaways and promotions (think FREE shipping)! Happy holidays, dancers!
All proceeds from The Shoe Room are returned to the National Ballet School to support programs that offer meaningful dance experiences.

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