Welcome to TFD’s 2026-2027 Season!
It's a year of intercultural exchange, artistic development, curatorial experimentation, and community learning! From North York, to South Etobicoke, and downtown Toronto - you're invited to be a part of TOES FOR DANCE's most ambitious and exciting season yet.
Our newly rebranded Lakeshore Dance Series builds on our Process+Practice programming at Assembly Hall, offering family-friendly opportunities to discover and enjoy dance as well as a fully-realized performance series that illustrates the arc of the choreographic process. We'll take a breather from producing a full-scale festival and instead host Common Ground Dance Days at Lee Lifeson Art Park; including dance education and cross-cultural collaboration activities that foster understanding and solidarity between communities. For youth, our Fresh Dance Intensive program continues to provide a non-competitive space for student dancers to explore their artistry through a variety of styles with acclaimed faculty members.
Our 2026-27 Season also includes the launch of several new artistic development initiatives including Engaging in Repertoire, Intercultural Collaboration, and Creative Access residency programs, in addition to our ongoing Process+Practice Residency. Furthermore, our Creative Communities Consultation is just getting started!
Your presence will bring the magic. The dance is waiting to emerge! See you there? We can't wait to welcome you!
This page will be updated as more programming is confirmed throughout the season.
EXPLORE THIS SEASON’S PROGRAMMING
August 2026
August 15-16, 2026 | National Ballet School, Toronto
Fresh Dance Intensive
A weekend full of artistic exploration and building community (Ages 8-18).
August 22, 2026 | Assembly Hall, Etobicoke
Outdoor Dance Jam + PicniC
A day of free outdoor beginner dance classes, live music, and a BBQ lunch at Assembly Hall.
August 26, 2026 | Assembly Hall, Etobicoke
Dance-In-Development Performance
A sharing of the early stages of development for two distinct pieces of dance choreography.
September 2026
September 11-12 + 25-26, 2026 | Lee Lifeson Art Park, North York
Common Ground Dance DayS
Two days of free, outdoor and intercultural classes and performances in celebration of community.
November 2026
November 7-8, 2026 | Assembly Hall, Etobicoke
Premiere Dance Presentations
Encounter an elevated arts and culture experience through a presentation of two compelling dance works in one shared programme.
November 7, 2026 | Assembly Hall, Etobicoke
Supporter Appreciation Event
A gathering to express our gratitude for TFD supporters.
JANUARY 2027
January 30, 2027 | Assembly Hall, Etobicoke
artist mixer
A day of free reciprocal offerings for artists and creatives as a thank you to the arts community and Lakeshore Dance Series supporters.
January 30, 2027 | Assembly Hall, Etobicoke
Repertoire Dance Showing
A showcase of revisited dance pieces by talented local artists breathing new life into existing works.
