Toronto, ON: The Toronto International Dance Festival (TIDF) is thrilled to announce its 10th-anniversary celebration, set to take place at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. This annual event, organized by the non-profit organization Dancing Damsels Inc., is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity through the art of dance. The festival is scheduled to unfold over two exciting days on November 19 and November 26, 2023, from 7pm to 9pm.
TIDF has become a cherished tradition in Toronto, bringing together artists and audiences from various backgrounds to celebrate their rich heritage through the universal language of dance. Over the past decade, TIDF has played a pivotal role in fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation for the art of dance.
On November 19, the festival will showcase a vibrant array of cultural dances, hip-hop performances, and social dances. Audiences can look forward to an exhilarating evening featuring outstanding talent, including Nirkoda Israeli Dancers of Toronto, Rangara Performing Arts, Elite Chinese Arts Troupe (ECAT), Mimi Batho, BollySass, Sakura Performers, Sentir Venezuela, Mexican Folklore Group TONATIUH, MM Entertainment, Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga Inc., Dantitude Elites, Kaleidoscope Chinese Performing Arts (KCPA), BollySalsa, Ensemble Topaz, Gaana at Mac, and SG Expressions.
The program on November 26 will spotlight classical, contemporary, ballet, and modern dance styles. The stage will be graced by remarkable performers, including Saugandhikam Dance Academy, Karika – Verses of Dance, Dance Fachin, Mississauga Chinese Arts Organization (MCAO), UV Movement, Shivani Shivakumar, Sapna Sehravat and Ayushi Sharma, Prajakta David, Kaleidoscope Chinese Performing Arts (KCPA), Hoor Dance Team, Roosara Dance, Canada’s Ballet Jörgen, Arte Flamenco, The Candy Shop Dance, Tdot Tdat Thai Dramatic Dance Troupe and ICONS.
What sets the Toronto International Dance Festival apart is its commitment to making the arts accessible to all. The festival offers free admission to the community, with an RSVP required to ensure venue capacity is not exceeded. Audience members can secure their spot by following the Eventbrite link, which will be shared on the festival’s social media channels closer to the event.
Furthermore, there will also be free dance workshops hosted by TIDF across Toronto
and GTA leading up to the festival. Details for the workshops will be announced on our social media channels as well. To stay updated with all the latest news and announcements regarding TIDF and related workshops, please follow @tidfcanada on Instagram and Facebook.
For inquiries and further information, please reach out to: Parul Verma, Festival Manager
Email: contacttidfcanada@gmail.com
Join DD Inc. as they celebrate a decade of cultural diversity and artistic expression at the Toronto International Dance Festival. Don’t miss this extraordinary event where the world’s cultures unite through the power of dance. We look forward to welcoming you to this unforgettable celebration!
For more info, visit their websites: www.tidfcanada.com and www.ddarts.ca
