The Dance Foundation

About The Dance Foundation

The Dance Centre is a resource and support organization dedicated to fostering a healthy dance sector in British Columbia, Canada. It provides performances, programs, and resources to support dance artists and the community through memberships, rentals, workshops, and events at Scotiabank Dance Centre in Vancouver.

Products & Services

Performances & Events:Hosts a variety of dance performances and events, including shows by artists like Danny Nielsen and Corporeal Imago, as well as special events like International Dance Day.

Dance Studio & Space Rentals:Offers rental spaces including six studios, a boardroom, and a black box performance space at Scotiabank Dance Centre for rehearsals, classes, workshops, and events, with discounts for members.

Artist Membership:Provides access to programs, affordable studio spaces, and resources for dance professionals at all career stages, from emerging artists to established companies.

Programs & Residencies:Includes initiatives like Artist-In-Residence, Dancelab, 12 Minutes Max, and partnerships for choreographic projects to support dance creation and development.

Dance Workshops & Training:Offers workshops and classes for various groups, including seniors, schools, and professional dancers, covering topics like lighting design and creative movement.

Power of Dance Programs:Community outreach programs such as Discover Dance! for schools, programs for immigrant and refugee youth, and initiatives for seniors and high school students.

Specialties

Dance Performances Artist Support and Residencies Studio and Theatre Rentals Community Dance Programs Educational Workshops

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 2000000 MR: - FA: $2 million FAN: 2000000	D: 2026-04-07 FD: 2026-04-07	2 investors

Grant Latest

2026-04-07

$2.0M

2 investors (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

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Mirna Zagar

Executive Director of The Dance Centre

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Raquel Alvaro

Associate Programming Director

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Linda Blankstein

Associate Producer

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Kaia Shukin

Membership Coordinator

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Yurie Kaneko

Outreach Coordinator

H

Heather Bray

Director of Marketing

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