

This year’s edition spans tradition and rebellion, ritual and rhythm, past and future. From classical Indian forms to street-informed styles, queer cabaret to contemporary solos—dance becomes a space for identity, transformation, and joy.
With artists from across the province, the country, and beyond, FND 2025 brings together bold voices and fresh perspectives across cultures, generations, and genres—not only on stage, but in the studio too, with workshops as varied and vital as the performances themselves.
Join us to move, witness, and celebrate the power of dance!
SCHEDULE
SEP
24

Festival of New Dance 2025 - Workshop with TUFF - Open Foundations of Breaking

Festival of New Dance 2025 - Workshop with TUFF - Open Foundations of Breaking

Festival of New Dance 2025 - Workshop with TUFF - Open Foundations of Breaking

Festival of New Dance 2025 - Workshop with TUFF - Open Foundations of Breaking
"Open Foundations of Breaking"
5:00pm
ACC

Festival of New Dance 2025

Festival of New Dance 2025

Festival of New Dance 2025

Festival of New Dance 2025
with Lindy Hop on the Rock
7:00pm
ACC
SEP
25

Festival of New Dance 2025

Festival of New Dance 2025

Festival of New Dance 2025

Festival of New Dance 2025
with Rooted Dance Projects
and Lindy Hop on the Rock
4:00pm
ACC

Festival of New Dance 2025 - Paratopias by Pratibha Arts/Bageshree Vaze

Festival of New Dance 2025 - Paratopias by Pratibha Arts/Bageshree Vaze

Festival of New Dance 2025 - Paratopias by Pratibha Arts/Bageshree Vaze

Festival of New Dance 2025 - Paratopias by Pratibha Arts/Bageshree Vaze
by Pratibha Arts/Bageshree Vaze
with curtain raiser by Big Steppers NL
7:30pm
LSPU Hall
SEP
26

Festival of New Dance 2025

Festival of New Dance 2025

Festival of New Dance 2025

Festival of New Dance 2025
with Rooted Dance Projects
and Lindy Hop on the Rock
Any time! Anywhere!
Finale: 5:15pm at The Rooms

Festival of New Dance 2025


Festival of New Dance 2025
with Rooted Dance Projects and Lindy Hop on the Rock
5:30pm
The Rooms


Festival of New Dance 2025 - Cypher

with TUFF and Rhythm Village
6:30pm
The Rooms
SEP
27

Festival of New Dance 2025 - Zombiegrams Workshops with NDW

Festival of New Dance 2025 - Zombiegrams Workshops with NDW

Festival of New Dance 2025 - Zombiegrams Workshops with NDW

Festival of New Dance 2025 - Zombiegrams Workshops with NDW
with Neighbourhood Dance Works
1:30pm
ACC




Performances by TUFF, Hilary Knee Sara Porter Productions, and Rooted Dance Projects
7:30pm
LSPU Hall
SEP
28


Works in progress by 10 local artists, groups, and companies
2:00pm
The Rooms

Festival of New Dance 2025 - Workshop with Sara porter

Festival of New Dance 2025 - Workshop with Sara porter
"How to Talk and Dance at the Same Time"
with Sara Porter
4:15pm
ACC

Line Dancing Workshops - Festival of New Dance 2025

Line Dancing Workshops - Festival of New Dance 2025
with Jenn Edwards
6:15pm
ACC
OCT
03




"African Rhythms and Melodies
in Action - A Bodily Experience"
with Aly Keita
4:30pm
ACC




Double Bill presenting Ziyian Kwan and Christine Friday
7:30pm
LSPU Hall
OCT
04


"Mino Bamadzawin (the good life)"
with Christine Friday
12:00pm
ACC




by Kira Arts
7:30pm
LSPU Hall




Performances by Gay Jesus, Scarlet Delirium, Madame Daddy, Priscilla Dawn Under, Rameez Karim, Robyn Breen, Vanessa Cardoso.
Hosted by /garbagefile.
9:30pm
The Majestic
OCT
05


Guided by Vanessa Cardoso-Whelan, Tendai Mudunge, Jenn Edwards, Melissa Williams, and Robyn Breen
12:00pm (Every 30min)
LSPU Hall - The Rooms



"Bombastic Burlesque and Drag Costuming"
12:45pm
LSPU Hall


By Cirque'letics
2pm, 3pm & 4pm
The Rooms

Festival of New Dance is an annual signature event presenting compelling and provocative contemporary works by dance and interdisciplinary artists from near and far, reflecting the diversity of our local, regional and national communities. Our mission is to curate a program that challenges and inspires our community to think deeply about the performance experience, and to stimulate conversations between artists and audiences that nurture a wider understanding of artistic aesthetics as well as social and cultural points of view.




