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Immersion Festival
Dance · Live Performances · Seminars/Workshops
About this event
Join us for a celebration of Canadian cultural life for audiences and a sought-after performance and networking opportunity for renowned and aspiring artists, with three distinct stage performances, twelve workshops, a dance education roundtable, and community gatherings. Performances and workshops are open to all! Enjoy The Vanguard Presentation includes commissioned works by Katlyn Addison and Tanya Charles, Travis Knights and Divine Brown, and Nubian Néné. The National Presentation features Ebnflōh Dance Company, Lua Shayenne Dance Company, and N.A.P.P.Y. Dance, while the Next Gen showcase highlights emerging Black youth artists. Our workshops for youth, beginners, and professionals are led by Kwasi Obeng-Adjei, Reequal Smith, Natasha Powell, and Isaac Gasangwa, exploring diverse Black and diasporic movement practices. Three gathering events bring together presenters, artists, and academics to connect, exchange ideas, and celebrate Black dance across Canada.
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Upcoming and ongoing · 13 entries
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 11 AM–4:30 PM
Youth Dance Workshops
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PM
Dance Education Roundtable & Intergenerational Gathering (FREE with Registration!)
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Community Dance Workshops Day 1 (For Beginners of Any Age)
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Community Dance Workshops Day 2 (For Beginners of Any Age)
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 7:30 PM · End time not supplied
Next Gen Youth Presentation
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 2 PM · End time not supplied
Next Gen Youth Presentation
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Professional Dance Workshops Day 1 (For Experienced Dancers in Any Form and Any Age)
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
Professional Dance Workshops Day 2 (For Experienced Dancers in Any Form and Any Age)
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:30 PM · End time not supplied
National Presentation
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 2 PM · End time not supplied
National Presentation
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 7:30 PM · End time not supplied
Vanguard Presentation
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 2 PM · End time not supplied
Vanguard Presentation
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 3:30 PM–6 PM
Closing Celebration! (FREE)
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