Here’s what you’ll find:

Dance 101

Discover why people dance and let us introduce you to a variety of dance forms and styles. Learn dance facts and brush up on your dance lingo with engaging glossaries of dance and anatomy terms.  Don't forget to explore terrific links and references!

Understanding Dance

Find out where to see dance in Canada and around the world. Gain tips to facilitate your appreciation of the art form, then focus your attention on dance literacy to be able to read and write about it.

Making Dance

Delve into engaging information on the process of creating dance and the elements of choreography. Professions in dance abound: Find out what they are and gain advice from professionals on pursuing a career in the field.

Meet the Artists

Immerse yourself in hundreds of biographies: learn about top Canadian and international dance artists. Learn about the people involved in the past, present and future of theatrical dance.

Mediatheque

Whet your appetite for seeing dance live! Sample dozens of videos and enjoy stunning photography. Watch exclusive interviews with artists like Édouard Lock, Veronica Tennant, Jérôme Bel, Karen Kain and more.

Your Turn!

Take the reins! This is where you get to be in the spotlight as student, artist and creator! Compose in the Virtual Dance Studio. Quiz yourself on seven dance, anatomy and health-related topics. Send us your dance news, reviews and compositions!

Resources:

For Students

Delve into engaging information on the performing arts. There’s a lot to discover!

For Teachers

Brings ArtsAlive.ca into the classroom. We’ll show you how.

For Parents

Find resources of interest to you and your family.