Immersion Festival is an eagerly-anticipated celebration of Canadian cultural life for audiences, and a sought-after performance and networking opportunity for renowned and aspiring artists, with 3 distinct stage performances, 12 workshops, a dance education roundtable, and community gatherings. Performances and workshops are open to all.
FESTIVAL PRICING
There are no additional taxes or fees on Immersion Festival tickets!
Single Ticket to Any of the Shows: $30
Single Ticket to Any Two Shows: $55
Single Ticket to All Three Shows: $75
Group Rates – 4 or more people:
$25 per person for one show
$22.50 per person for any two shows
$20 per person for all three shows
+ Click HERE to purchase the discounted tickets for groups of 4 or more!
Workshop Packages:
$25 for one workshop
$45 for two workshops
$60 for three workshops
$75 for four workshops
$90 for five workshops
FULL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Immersion Festival is generously supported by a venue partnership with Canada’s National Ballet School.
Questions about Immersion Festival or Ticketing?
- 416-203-0666
- info@danceimmersion.ca
The Vanguard Presentation features seven commissioned duets by internationally-renowned Canadian dance artists and musicians!
There are two chances to experience this once-in-a-lifetime gathering of exceptional artists:
Saturday, November 21 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 22 @ 2:00 PM
@ The Betty Oliphant Theatre: 404 Jarvis Street, Toronto
Biographies coming soon!
The National Presentation features seven exciting performances by renowned Canadian dance artists and companies from across Canada!
There are two chances to experience this dynamic, diverse performance, featuring West African, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Caribbean Jazz, Waacking/Cameroonian, and Contemporary African dances:
Friday, November 20 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, November 21 @ 2:00 PM
@ The Betty Oliphant Theatre: 404 Jarvis Street, Toronto
Biographies coming soon!
The Next Gen Youth Presentation features 10 diverse performances with works by Black-led groups and Black choreographers.
There are two chances to experience this inspiring performance, featuring Caribbean, West African, Hip Hop, Ballet, and other Street Dances:
Saturday, November 14 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 15 @ 2:00 PM
@ The Betty Oliphant Theatre: 404 Jarvis Street, Toronto
10 Youth Groups will perform in the Next Gen Presentation selected from an open call. Performing groups will be announced this summer!
Immersion Festival provides learning opportunities for all ages and levels of mover, from youth, to beginner, to professional. The workshops are open to all.
We have instructors from Toronto, Prince Edward Island, and Vancouver teaching us a diverse range of movement cultures.
Workshop Facilitators (for all series)
Workshops are held at The Betty Oliphant Theatre’s Windborne Studio @404 Jarvis Street, Toronto.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Vernacular Jazz with Natasha Powell (Toronto)
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: Rwandan Traditional & Contemporary Dances with Isaac Gasangwa (Vancouver)
LUNCH BREAK
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Bahamian Caribbean Folk with Reequal Smith (Prince Edward Island)
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM: African Street Dance Fundamentals with Kwasi Obeng-Adjei (Brampton)
6:30 PM – 7:45 PM: Vernacular Jazz with Natasha Powell (Toronto)
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Rwandan Traditional & Contemporary Dances with Isaac Gasangwa (Vancouver)
6:30 – 7:45 PM: Bahamian Caribbean Folk with Reequal Smith (Prince Edward Island)
8:00 PM – 9:15 PM: African Street Dance Fundamentals with Kwasi Obeng-Adjei (Brampton)
6:30 PM – 7:45 PM: Vernacular Jazz with Natasha Powell (Toronto)
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Rwandan Traditional & Contemporary Dances with Isaac Gasangwa (Vancouver)
6:30 – 7:45 PM: Bahamian Caribbean Folk & Calypso Fusion with Reequal Smith (Prince Edward Island)
8:00 PM – 9:15 PM: African Street Dance Fundamentals with Kwasi Obeng-Adjei (Brampton)
This free intergenerational roundtable gathering will include learning, listening, moving, and sharing ideas across generations to provide emerging dancers with practical next steps to enter the professional realm.
This educational roundtable will take place on:
– Arrival & Opening Movement Circle with Zahra Badua: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
– Panel & Dinner: An intergenerational panel discussion moderated by Nicole Inica Hamilton while we share a meal together: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
– Breakout Sessions – Small groups discuss a key question posed by youth dancers and report back on their ideas to the larger group: 7:30 – 8:00 PM
– Dance Conditioning Session – Knowledge sharing on how youth can maintain their bodily health throughout their careers: 8:00 – 9:30 PM
– Closing Words
Details on participating facilitators coming soon!
Questions about Immersion Festival or Ticketing?
Timea Wharton-Suri
Jillian Greyson
Zahra Badua
Emilie Jabouin
Natasha Eck
Sharon DiGenova
Nicole Inica Hamilton
Nikki Chabrol
Production Staff