Dance Victoria

09/04/2026

The deadline to register for the "Nutcracker" Children's Ensemble Auditions is fast approaching! Please sign up by Sept. 9.
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On Sept. 12, Dance Victoria will be hosting auditions for the Children's Ensemble of ’s "Nutcracker", accompanied by the .

Local children are an integral part of the production, performing as polar bears, angels, partygoers and more. Every successful dancer will have the opportunity to perform in full costume with the RWB on the Royal Theatre stage. The performances are on:⁠
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Nov 27–29 • 7:00 pm⁠
Nov 28 + 29 • 1:00 pm⁠
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For more information and online registration, please visit:
https://dancevictoria.com/whats-on/nutcracker -ensemble

Thank you to Children's Ensemble sponsor

📸 Michelle Blais

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Adventure Clothing, one of DV’s newest sponsors this season! 🥳

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Adventure Clothing! Congratulations to the AMAZING Jennifer Brooks on 5 fantastic years of business!
We’re all so proud of you…..❤️😍🥰😘
Many more to come.

09/03/2026

IGNITE! is less than a month away!

Join us on Oct. 2 at the Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion to launch Dance Victoria's 30th Anniversary Season in style.

You'll enjoy:⁠
✨️ An intimate duet performance by Chrystal Dance Prize winner Eric Cheung and collaborator Kinui Oiwa;⁠
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✨️ Signature cocktail, mocktail, and wines sponsored by The Courtney Room, and poured by Wine Director Jack Snyder and Lead Bartender Mackenzie Irvine;

✨️ Delicious bites and desserts from local suppliers;⁠
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✨️Access to fabulous auction prizes in support of Dance Victoria;

✨️ An all-vinyl set by DJ Bill Stuart and the company of fellow arts-lovers!⁠
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📍Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion
🗓️ October 2, 7 pm⁠

🎟️ Tickets: $120 Regular | $69 Night Moves (30 Night Moves tickets for guests 45 and under)⁠
✨ Limited capacity—only 150 tickets available!⁠
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Get yours now at the link in bio!⁠
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Thank you to IGNITE! Gold Sponsor Mayburry & Associates Wealth Management, Raymond James; Beverage Sponsor The Courtney Room, Magnolia Hotel & Spa, Victoria; Media Sponsor YAM Magazine – Victoria; and event partners Luxe Home Interiors, Deborah B Event Management, Alison Ross Appraisals Ltd., Twyla's Flower Farm, Chocolat & Co. Victoria and Pedersen's Event Rentals - Victoria

08/31/2026

There’s just one more week to subscribe to Dance Victoria’s 30th Anniversary Season before single tickets go on sale. Get the best seats at the best prices for a landmark season you don't want to miss! ✨️

Get ready for Christos Papadopoulos/The Lion and the Wolf (Greece), Martha Graham Dance Company (New York), Kidd Pivot (Vancouver), and Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart (Germany)—four powerhouse companies bringing world-class dance to the Royal Theatre. Save up to $132 with a subscription, or up to $196 with Night Moves.

Subscribers also save on special presentations. Experience Out Innerspace Dance Theatre (Vancouver) and Royal Winnipeg Ballet's "Nutcracker" at a discount!

Visit https://dancevictoria.com/

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1. Martha Graham Dance Company. Photo: Melissa Sherwood
2. Gauthier Dance/Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart. Photo: Jeanette Bak
3. Christos Papadopoulos. Photo: Pinelopi Gerasimou
4. Kidd Pivot. Photo: Michael Slobodian
5. Out Innerspace Dance Theatre. Photo: Mark Kelly
6. RWB's "Nutcracker". Photo: Michelle Blais

08/28/2026

🎶Dance the night away at IGNITE!🎶

We can't wait to welcome DJ Bill Stuart back to IGNITE! Stuart is a rare gem: one of few Victoria DJs spinning all vinyl.⁠

Your support at IGNITE! ensures Dance Victoria can present bold, high-calibre companies from around the world, while pursuing our vision: that everyone in our community can experience the transformative power of world-class dance.

📍Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion⁠
🗓️ October 2, 7 pm⁠
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🎟️ Tickets: $120 Regular | $69 Night Moves (30 Night Moves tickets for guests 45 and under)
✨ Limited capacity—only 150 tickets available!⁠
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Get yours now at the link in bio!⁠

Thank you to IGNITE! Gold Sponsor Mayburry & Associates Wealth Management, Raymond James; Beverage Sponsor The Courtney Room; Media Sponsor YAM Magazine – Victoria; and event partners Luxe Home Interiors, Deborah B Event Management, Alison Ross Appraisals Ltd., Twyla's Flower Farm and Floristry, Chocolat & Co. Victoria and Pedersen's Event Rentals - Victoria.

📸 IGNITE! 2024/2025. Photo: Photo: Hélène Cyr

08/24/2026

We're thrilled to announce The Courtney Room as our IGNITE! Beverage Sponsor. Guests will enjoy signature cocktails and mocktails expertly crafted by Lead Bartender Mackenzie Irvine, as well as curated wines served by Wine Director Jack Snyder.

Join us and raise a glass to Dance Victoria's 30th anniversary.🥂 Your IGNITE! ticket includes all drinks, food, and a live dance performance by Eric Cheung and Kinui Oiwa.

📍Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion⁠
🗓️ October 2, 7 pm⁠

Thank you to IGNITE! Gold Sponsor Mayburry & Associates Wealth Management, Raymond James; Beverage Sponsor The Courtney Room; Media Sponsor YAM Magazine – Victoria; and event partners Luxe Home Interiors, Deborah B Event Management, Alison Ross Appraisals Ltd., Twyla's Flower Farm and Floristry, Chocolat & Co. Victoria and Pedersen's Event Rentals - Victoria.

📸 The Courtney Room's Wine Director Jack Snyder and Lead Bartender Mackenzie Irvine. Photo by: Sophie Needham at The Courtney Room

08/23/2026

✨Bid on something extraordinary, and support extraordinary dance ✨

Dance Victoria's online auction is only a month away, featuring incredible prizes donated by generous local businesses and individuals. This year, you can bid on relaxing spa treatments, travel packages, dining gift certificates, art, local products, and more!

Every bid helps support Dance Victoria's mission to bring world-class dance to our community. Stay tuned for the big reveal on September 23.

Join us at IGNITE!
📍Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion⁠
🗓️ October 2, 7 pm⁠

Thank you to IGNITE! Gold Sponsor Mayburry & Associates Wealth Management, Raymond James; Beverage Sponsor The Courtney Room; Media Sponsor YAM Magazine – Victoria; and event partners Luxe Home Interiors, Deborah B Event Management, Alison Ross Appraisals Ltd., Twyla's Flower Farm, Chocolat & Co. Victoria and Pedersen's Event Rentals - Victoria.
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🎟️ Tickets: $120 Regular | $69 Night Moves (guests 45 and under)⁠

📸 2025/26 IGNITE! event at KWENCH. Photo: Hélène Cyr

08/20/2026

Dance Victoria's 30th Anniversary season launches at IGNITE!, taking place this year at the Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion⁠ ✨

By attending IGNITE!, you ensure that Dance Victoria continues to present bold, internationally acclaimed artists while making the transformative power of world-class dance accessible to more people in our community.

📍Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion⁠
🗓️ October 2, 7 pm⁠

Thank you to IGNITE! Gold Sponsor Mayburry & Associates Wealth Management, Raymond James; Beverage Sponsor The Courtney Room; Media Sponsor YAM Magazine – Victoria; and event partners Luxe Home Interiors, Deborah B Event Management, Alison Ross Appraisals Ltd., Twyla's Flower Farm, Chocolat & Co. Victoria and Pedersen's Event Rentals - Victoria

🎟️ Tickets: $120 Regular | $69 Night Moves (ages 30–45)⁠
📸 2025/26 IGNITE! event at KWENCH. Photo: Anne-Sophie Cournoyer

08/17/2026

Early bird tickets are now on sale for Dance Victoria’s special presentation of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's "Nutcracker", accompanied by the Victoria Symphony.

Back by popular demand, RWB's "Nutcracker" showcases the talents of Canada's top prima ballerinas and dancers. Featuring a hockey game, Mounties, polar bears, reindeer, and a battle on Parliament Hill, RWB brings the wintertime classic we all love — with a Canadian twist!

📍Royal Theatre
🗓️ November 27 - 29
🎟️ https://dancevictoria.com/whats-on/nutcracker

✨Thank you to long-time Season Sponsor Derma Spa Oak Bay, Lead Presentation Sponsors JB Lawyers and Dunbar Wealth Raymond James, Sugar Plum Party Sponsor RBC Royal Bank, Orchestra Sponsor Victoria Harbour by Chartwell, and Children's Ensemble Sponsor Victoria Academy of Ballet.✨

📸 Royal Winnipeg Ballet in "Nutcracker". Photo: Jen Derbach

08/12/2026

❄️Register now to audition for the "Nutcracker" Children's Ensemble with Royal Winnipeg Ballet!❄️

On September 12, Dance Victoria is hosting auditions for the Children's Ensemble as part of 's "Nutcracker". The children are an integral part of the production, performing as polar bears, angels, partygoers and more. Every successful dancer will have the opportunity to perform in full costume with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet on the Royal Theatre stage.

For more information and online registration, please visit https://dancevictoria.com/whats-on/nutcracker -ensemble

📸 Royal Winnipeg Ballet in "Nutcracker". Photo: Jen Derbach