DanceHouse Announces 2026-27 Season with Adventurous Global Performances
Vancouver's premier dance presenter, DanceHouse, has officially unveiled its highly anticipated 2026-27 season, promising a lineup of five contemporary performances from leading international companies. This announcement marks the organization's 19th season of bringing boundary-pushing movement arts to local audiences.
A Legacy of Showcasing World-Class Talent
Since its inception in 2008, DanceHouse has established itself as a vital cultural institution, introducing Vancouver audiences to the finest movement artists from British Columbia, across Canada, and around the globe. The organization often provides the premiere platform for many artists, solidifying its role in the city's vibrant arts scene.
Diverse International Lineup for the Upcoming Season
The 2026-27 season will feature a rich tapestry of performances from choreographers and companies hailing from Canada, India, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The schedule is packed with notable events, including:
- Two local premieres
- One Canadian premiere
- One North American premiere
- The return of the Olivier Award-winning Assembly Hall by Kidd Pivot
All performances will take place at the Vancouver Playhouse, with shows beginning at 8 p.m.
Season Highlights and Performance Details
ODE – Compagnie Catherine Gaudet (Montréal)
Dates: October 23-24, 2026
This new work channels the industrial happiness complex into a stripped-down exploration of group-think conformity and cultural collapse.
Knitting Peace – Cirkus Cirkör (Sweden)
Dates: January 27-30, 2027
A co-presentation with The Cultch, this performance is described as more circus than dance, filled with spectacular elements that promise to captivate audiences.
Forbidden – Aditi Mangaldas Dance Company (India)
Dates: February 26-27, 2027
This North American premiere features Aditi Mangaldas' solo exploration of female sexuality, blending traditional Kathak dance with elements from the Kama Sutra.
Assembly Hall – Kidd Pivot (Vancouver)
Dates: March 17-20, 2027
Following its world premiere in the 2023-24 DanceHouse season, this dance theatre hybrid returns with eight performers exploring the human need to gather and belong, showcasing a range of emotions and experiences.
Deepstaria – Company Wayne McGregor (U.K.)
Dates: April 15-17, 2027
This British Columbia premiere takes its name from a rare species of deep-sea jellyfish that lives under crushing atmospheric pressure and darkness, promising a visually stunning and conceptually rich performance.
Leadership Perspective on the New Season
Jim Smith, artistic and executive director of DanceHouse, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming season. "We are delighted to present our 19th season of boundary-pushing works to Vancouver audiences," Smith said. "Together, these performances offer audiences a dynamic season of virtuosity, imagination, and deeply contemporary perspective."
The 2026-27 DanceHouse season represents a significant commitment to bringing diverse, innovative dance performances to Vancouver, continuing the organization's mission to enrich the city's cultural landscape through adventurous movement arts.
