Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman intends to turn the Paris Opera Ballet’s historic Palais Garnier into a vast playground where every object is a plaything. Ekman believes we should always keep that childlike urge to jump into action and let our imaginations run free. Play combines dance, theatre, music and song into what aims to be a high-energy spectacle that explores play through...
Harbourfront Centre presents the world premiere of Kaha:wi Dance Theatre’s Homelands, a meditation on the connection between Indigenous women, their lands and waterways since time immemorial. The performance is part of the international contemporary dance series Torque. Choreographed by celebrated Six Nations of the Grand River | Ohswé:ken dancer, choreographer and artistic director of Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, Santee Smith, this...
Harbourfront Centre presents the world premiere of Kaha:wi Dance Theatre’s Homelands, a meditation on the connection between Indigenous women, their lands and waterways since time immemorial. The performance is part of the international contemporary dance series Torque. Choreographed by celebrated Six Nations of the Grand River | Ohswé:ken dancer, choreographer and artistic director of Kaha:wi Dance Theatre, Santee Smith, this...
Harbourfront Centre presents the Toronto premiere of Canadian choreographer Louise Lecavalier’s Stations, November 23 through 25 at 7:30pm at Fleck Dance Theatre as part of its international contemporary dance series, Torque. Driven by a vital impulse, this solo performance takes audiences into the primal experience. The work brings together Lecavalier’s dynamism and physicality, demonstrating her lifelong relationship with dance and all its...
Harbourfront Centre presents the Toronto premiere of Canadian choreographer Louise Lecavalier’s Stations, November 23 through 25 at 7:30pm at Fleck Dance Theatre as part of its international contemporary dance series, Torque. Driven by a vital impulse, this solo performance takes audiences into the primal experience. The work brings together Lecavalier’s dynamism and physicality, demonstrating her lifelong relationship with dance and all its...
Harbourfront Centre presents the Toronto premiere of Canadian choreographer Louise Lecavalier’s Stations, November 23 through 25 at 7:30pm at Fleck Dance Theatre as part of its international contemporary dance series, Torque. Driven by a vital impulse, this solo performance takes audiences into the primal experience. The work brings together Lecavalier’s dynamism and physicality, demonstrating her lifelong relationship with dance and all its...
Harbourfront Centre presents the Canadian premiere of Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart’s explosive mixed program, Swan Lakes and Minus 16, on stage April 18–20, 2024, at 7:30pm at Fleck Dance Theatre, which closes the 2023/24 international contemporary dance series, Torque. In Swan Lakes, two of the world’s finest choreographers - Marie Chouinard and Hofesh Shechter - will present their daring...
Harbourfront Centre presents the Canadian premiere of Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart’s explosive mixed program, Swan Lakes and Minus 16, on stage April 18–20, 2024, at 7:30pm at Fleck Dance Theatre, which closes the 2023/24 international contemporary dance series, Torque. In Swan Lakes, two of the world’s finest choreographers - Marie Chouinard and Hofesh Shechter - will present their daring...
Harbourfront Centre presents the Canadian premiere of Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart’s explosive mixed program, Swan Lakes and Minus 16, on stage April 18–20, 2024, at 7:30pm at Fleck Dance Theatre, which closes the 2023/24 international contemporary dance series, Torque. In Swan Lakes, two of the world’s finest choreographers - Marie Chouinard and Hofesh Shechter - will present their daring...
It’s Harbourfront Centre’s birthday, and they want to celebrate 50 years in the Toronto community with you – and a big Harbourfront Centre Block Party! Join Harbourfront Centre for a live performance by Canadian alternative country band Elliott Brood, family-friendly activities, a chance for you to sing on stage with Good Enough Live Karaoke band, take a free social line...
Harbourfront Centre announces the 2024 summer programming lineup to celebrate its landmark 50th anniversary with a mix of ticketed, free and pay-what-you-wish events. Highlights of free summer programming include: Also returning this summer are the adored multicultural festivals, Habari Africa, TAIWANfest, Toronto International Tap Dance Festival and Fun Philippines Toronto Food & Music Festival, promising a rich exploration of culture. To learn more about summer programming and...