Events Description
The Toronto International Dance Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Unites Cultures through Dance and Art
This annual event, organized by the non-profit organization Dancing Damsels Inc., is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity through the art of dance.
TIDF has become a cherished tradition in Toronto, bringing together artists and audiences from various backgrounds to celebrate their rich heritage through the universal language of dance. Over the past decade, TIDF has played a pivotal role in fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation for the art of dance.
On November 19, the festival will showcase a vibrant array of cultural dances, hip-hop performances, and social dances. Audiences can look forward to an exhilarating evening featuring outstanding talent, including Nirkoda Israeli Dancers of Toronto, Rangara Performing Arts, Elite Chinese Arts Troupe (ECAT), Mimi Batho, BollySass, Sakura Performers, Sentir Venezuela, Mexican Folklore Group TONATIUH, MM Entertainment, Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga Inc., Dantitude Elites, Kaleidoscope Chinese Performing Arts (KCPA), BollySalsa, Ensemble Topaz, Gaana at Mac, and SG Expressions.
The program on November 26 will spotlight classical, contemporary, ballet, and modern dance styles. The stage will be graced by remarkable performers, including Saugandhikam Dance Academy, Karika – Verses of Dance, Dance Fachin, Mississauga Chinese Arts Organization (MCA0), UV Movement, Shivani Shivakumar, Sapna Sehravat and Ayushi Sharma, Prajakta David, Kaleidoscope Chinese Performing Arts (KCPA), Hoor Dance Team, Roosara Dance, Canada’s Ballet Jörgen, Arte Flamenco, The Candy Shop Dance, Tdot Tdat Thai Dramatic Dance Troupe and ICONS.
What sets the Toronto International Dance Festival apart is its commitment to making the arts accessible to all. The festival offers free admission to the community, with an RSVP required to ensure venue capacity is not exceeded. Audience members can secure their spot by following the official website link, which will be shared on the festival’s social media channels closer to the event. Furthermore, there will also be free dance workshops hosted by TIDF across Toronto and GTA leading up to the festival. Details for the workshops will be announced on our social media channels as well.
To stay updated with all the latest news and announcements regarding TIDF and related workshops, please follow @tidfcanada on Instagram and Facebook.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : FREE
FREE tickets must be purchased through their website www.tidfcanada.com/events. Tickets will be verified at the venue before admission.
How to get tickets?
Email: contactdancingdamsels@gmail.com
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Sunday November 19, 2023 to Sunday November 26, 2023
Sunday November 19, 2023 – 7pm to 9pm
Sunday November 26, 2023 – 7pm to 9pm
2 hours
Venue & Address
Chinese Cultural Centre Of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave E , Scarborough M1B 5Z5
Wheelchair accessible
Free Parking
Street Parking
Accessible by Public Transport