Toronto 
Events Description
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.
3 Electrifying Stage Presentations
- VANGUARD Presentation – A presentation of commissioned duets between 7 of Canada’s internationally-renowned dance artists and live musicians: November 21 @ 7:30 PM & November 22 @ 2:00 PM
- NATIONAL Presentation – A presentation of 6 acclaimed Canadian Black-led dance companies and artists from Calgary, Toronto, Montréal, and Nova Scotia: November 20 @ 7:30 PM & November 21 @ 2:00 PM
- NEXT GEN Presentation – Our one-of-a-kind Youth presentation, featuring 10 performances by Black-led youth groups on a professional stage: November 14 @ 7:30 PM & November 15 @ 2:00 PM
12 Inspiring Workshops
- 4 technique workshops for youth: November 8 from 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- 4 workshops for beginner community members aged 16 – 99+: November 11 & 12 from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- 4 technique workshops for professional dance artists: November 17 & 19 from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Workshops will be led by artists from Prince Edward Island, Vancouver, and Toronto in African Street Dance Fundamentals, Bahamian Caribbean Folk, Vernacular Jazz, and Rwandan Traditional & Street Dances.
3 Gathering Events
- An intergenerational roundtable gathering providing guidance for youth dancers entering the professional realm: November 9 from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- A lunch reception for artists to meet informally with visiting and local presenters: November 19 from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
- A closing celebration following the final performance featuring an intimate, moving performance by Ebnflōh Dance Company of Montréal!: November 22 from 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $30
Single Ticket to Any of the Shows: $30
Single Ticket to Any Two Shows: $55
Single Ticket to All Three Shows: $75
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Sunday November 8, 2026 to Sunday November 22, 2026
Venue & Address
Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis St, Toronto
Wheelchair accessible
