By Penelope Ford

“ Starting as a summer project in 1974, Dancemakers went on to curate award-winning Canadian and international performances and play host to a multiyear resident artist program, as well as many presentations and workshops. More than 4,000 audience members and artists passed through each year.


The closing was announced, perhaps unsurprisingly, as arts organizations are under historic pressure because of the pandemic. This and the rising cost of rent spelled the end. Although the Dancemakers Centre for Creation is housed in a property owned by Artscape, a not-for-profit organization, overhead costs for the Distillery District space became an issue.“

Source: The Globe and Mail