
About
Toronto's premiere contemporary dance company.

21+
Years performing
Founded 2004
600+
Students Trained
45+
Productions created
World premieres & tours
Our Vision
"We believe contemporary dance should take risks,
invest in artists, and leave audiences changed"
ProArteDanza creates contemporary dance that challenges expectations and expands what dance can be. Through performance, education, and collaboration, we support artists, engage audiences, and create space for new ideas to emerge.
Everything we do is guided by curiosity, artistic ambition, and a belief in creating what comes next.
Artistic Leadership
2026 Season Dancers

Demetri Apostolopoulos

Aerin Cho
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Sarah Di Iorio

Griffen Grice

Shona Kiyama

Sasha Ludavicius

Connor Mitton

Bennett Richardson

Willem Sadler

Petra Toop

Eleanor van Veen

Carleen Zouboules
2026 Season Choreographers

Jennifer Archibald

Roberto Campanella

Chantelle Good

Syreeta Hector

Robert Glumbek

Pulga Muchohcoma

Kevin Orsmby

Jera Wolfe
Board of Directors

Payton Hillman
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Chloe Wilson
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Jessica Davis
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James Williams
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History
2 Decades Of Dance
2004
ProArteDanza debuts in Toronto & Hamilton
Founded by Roberto Campanella and Joanna Ivey, the company's debut season featured Canadian ballet stars Rex Harrington
and Evelyn Hart in three sold-out, critically acclaimed shows.
2006
First Canadian company to present Kevin O'Day
A landmark moment — ProArteDanza introduces Toronto audiences to the world-renowned German choreographer.
2010
Dora Mavor Moore Award
Roberto Campanella and Robert Glumbek win the Dora Award for Outstanding Choreography for …in between… —
cementing the company's place in Canadian dance.
2019
World premiere of The 9th!
Campanella and Glumbek premiere their landmark work at Fleck Dance Theatre, exploring freedom and resilience at the fall of
the Berlin Wall. Later toured Ontario in 2025.
2023
Night Shadows & Burlington Intensive launch
A successful fall season at Fleck Dance Theatre, alongside the launch of the new Burlington Summer Intensive program
expanding the company's educational reach.
2025
Fall Season: Another Life, Memento Vitae, An Unwinding
Three world-class choreographers. One critically acclaimed evening. ProArteDanza enters its third decade at the
peak of its powers.
Community,
Access &
Belonging
We believe contemporary dance thrives when many voices, experiences, and perspectives are welcomed into the room. Through our artistic work, educational programs, and community partnerships, we strive to create spaces where artists and audiences feel seen, supported, and valued.
Equitable Access
We are committed to reducing barriers and creating opportunities for artists, students, and audiences. At ProArteDanza, we believe contemporary dance should be accessible, welcoming, and relevant to a wide range of communities. Through our performances, educational programs, and artistic collaborations, we work to create opportunities for participation, learning, and artistic growth. We recognize that access takes many forms, including economic, physical, cultural, and social accessibility. As an organization, we remain committed to listening, learning, and continually improving how we serve our artists, students, and audiences. Our commitments • Creating opportunities for artists at different stages of their careers. • Supporting students through education and mentorship. • Encouraging diverse voices and perspectives in our artistic work. • Working to reduce barriers to participation and engagement. • Fostering respectful and welcoming environments for artists and audiences.
Community & Belonging
We foster environments where artists, students, and audiences can connect, collaborate, and feel supported. Dance brings people together. At ProArteDanza, we believe artistic experiences are strongest when they create opportunities for connection, curiosity, and shared experience. Our work extends beyond the stage through educational programs, workshops, community partnerships, and audience engagement initiatives that encourage participation and dialogue. We strive to build environments where artists can take risks, students can grow, and audiences can discover new perspectives through contemporary dance. We believe in • Artistic collaboration. • Lifelong learning. • Meaningful community engagement. • Respect for different experiences and perspectives. • Creating spaces where creativity and belonging can thrive.
We acknowledge the land on which we dance.
We acknowledge that this sacred land has been the site of dance for more than 15,000 years. We give thanks to the caretakers of this territory: the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabe, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples. Toronto (Tkaronto) is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties. We acknowledge the Dish With One Spoon treaty and our responsibility to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes.
We are grateful for the ability to dance and celebrate in this land.
Resource 1
KNOW THE LAND
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NATIVE LAND
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WHOSE LAND
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Native Canadian Centre of Toronto
Resource 5
National Truth & Reconciliation Commission
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