Jörgen Dance

George Brown Dance & Jörgen Dance Academy Present: Unleashed 2026
2026-04-10 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Winchester Theatre, 80 Winchester St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Unleashed will feature works by acclaimed guest choreographers Debbie Wilson and Ryan Lee, alongside faculty choreographers Kathleen Rea and Yuichi Inoue.
This show provides all GBD students with professional performance and production experience and is the highlight of our season! Check out the program HERE.
Purchase your tickets below – must purchase in advance, only limited tickets will be available at the door.

A Midsummer Night's Dream in Gatineau, QC
2026-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Salle Odyssée, 855 Boulevard de la Gappe, Gatineau, QC, J8T 8H9
View & Download Program
Ballet Jörgen presents William Shakespeare’s classic comedy with a Canadian twist accompanied by Mendelssohn’s famous score. Ballet Jörgen’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream will bring out the magic of Northern Canada’s woodland and tundra landscapes and creatures of the forest. The ballet is a tale of love and, often misguided, magic set in motion by the mischievous trickster Puck. This family-friendly short ballet will captivate audiences of all ages and will warm the hearts of young and old alike!

A Midsummer Night's Dream in Chicoutimi, QC
2026-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Théâtre C de Chicoutimi, 534 Rue Jacques-Cartier E, Chicoutimi, QC, G7H 1Z5

A Midsummer Night's Dream in Baie-Comeau, QC
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Centre des arts de Baie-Comeau, 1660, rue de Bretagne, Baie-Comeau, QC, G5C 3S3, Canada

A Midsummer Night's Dream in Saint John, NB
2026-05-02 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Moncton) | Imperial Theatre, 24 Kings Square S, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 5B8, Canada

A Midsummer Night's Dream in Halifax, NS
2026-05-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Ave, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2V9, Canada

A Midsummer Night's Dream in Summerside, PEI
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Harbourfront Theatre, 124 Heather Moyse Dr, Summerside, PEI, C1N 5Y8, Canada

Cartographies of Motion: Free Public Showcase in Toronto
2026-05-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Ballet Jörgen Studios at George Brown College, 160 Kendal Avenue, Building C, Room 126, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1M3, Canada
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Ballet Jörgen’s Choreographers of Colour Program is officially underway, and our studios are alive with creativity as five outstanding Canadian artists collaborate with our dancers. This immersive program offers participants – Jennifer Archibald, Emily Cheung, Sheriauna Haase, Jane-Leigh Jamieson, and Kunal Ranchod – dedicated studio time to experiment, take risks, and develop original choreographic sketches in a professional setting.
Selected from dozens of applicants, this year’s choreographers represent a rich diversity of dance styles, perspectives, and experience levels. In addition to hands-on creation, participants have the opportunity for individualized mentorship from Hanna Kiel, Artistic Director of Human Body Expression and Ballet Jörgen’s Choreographer in Residence.
The program culminates in a free public showing on May 21, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience these bold new works in their formative stage.
Must RSVP to attend, space is limited.
One of attendees will have a chance to win two tickets to our upcoming Toronto mainstage performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in October 2026— winner drawn on-site and must be present to claim.

A Midsummer Night's Dream in Cornwall, ON
2026-05-24 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Aultsville Theatre, 2 St. Lawrence Dr, Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Junior Company: Free Public Showcase in Toronto
2026-07-24 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | Ballet Jörgen Studios at George Brown College, 160 Kendal Avenue, Building C, Room 126, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 1M3, Canada
Junior Company allows the dancers to immerse themselves into a professional dance company environment; this program is for the dancers seeking their first professional full time job in a dance company. Dancers have been training with Ballet Jörgen’s company dancers and artistic director Bengt Jörgen C.M. to create new works, hone repertoire and put professional poise to technique, etiquette and work habits. Taking place in Studio C, the Junior Company graduates will perform Act 4 from Swan Lake, the final movement from J.S. Bach’s Piano Concerto #1 and other excerpts.
This year’s showcase also features a newly commissioned contemporary work, “Meet Me There,” by acclaimed Canadian choreographer and George Brown Dance alumnus Christopher Knowles. The piece explores human connection and emotion beyond physical form, bringing Christopher’s distinctive contemporary voice and industry expertise to the stage.

A Midsummer Night's Dream in Huntsville, ON
2026-09-25 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. East, Huntsville, ON, P1H 1A1, Canada
Ballet Jörgen presents William Shakespeare’s classic comedy with a Canadian twist accompanied by Mendelssohn’s famous score. Ballet Jörgen’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream will bring out the magic of Northern Canada’s woodland and tundra landscapes and creatures of the forest. The ballet is a tale of love and, often misguided, magic set in motion by the mischievous trickster Puck. This family-friendly short ballet will captivate audiences of all ages and will warm the hearts of young and old alike!

A Midsummer Night's Dream in Thunder Bay, ON
2026-10-02 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, 1 Paul Shaffer Dr, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 6C7

A Midsummer Night's Dream in Sault Ste. Marie, ON
2026-10-04 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Sault Community Theatre Centre, c/o White Pines C&V 1007 Trunk Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 5K9, Canada

A Midsummer Night's Dream in Toronto, ON
2026-10-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-23 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1B 5Z5

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition in Huntsville, ON
2026-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. East, Huntsville, ON, P1H 1A1, Canada
Holiday magic is made year after year by Ballet Jörgen’s traditional treasure The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition. Created by acclaimed choreographer and Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen to Tchaikovsky’s well-loved score, this delightful classic is a favourite that brings magic to the holidays.

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition in Regina, SK
2026-11-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Regina) | Conexus Arts Centre, 200A Lakeshore Dr, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 7L3, Canada

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition in Saskatoon, SK
2026-11-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Regina) | TCU Place, 35 22nd Street East, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 0C8, Canada

The Essence of The Nutcracker in Keswick, ON
2026-12-03 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | The Stephen Leacock Theatre of Performing Art, 130 Gwendolyn Blvd, Keswick, Ontario, L4P 3W8
The Essence of The Nutcracker is comprised of excerpts of Ballet Jörgen’s traditional treasure The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition. Created by acclaimed choreographer and Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen to Tchaikovsky’s well-loved score, this delightful classic is a favourite that brings magic to the holidays.

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition in Hamilton, ON
2026-12-05 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | FIRSTONTARIO CONCERT HALL, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4Y2, Canada

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition in Brantford, ON
2026-12-09 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Sanderson Centre, 88 Dalhousie St, Brantford, Ontario, N3T 2J2, Canada

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition in Ottawa, ON
2026-12-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-12 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto) | Centrepointe Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Dr, Nepean, Ontario, K2G 5K7, Canada

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition in London, ON
2026-12-20 15:00 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington Street, London, Ontario, N6A 3P9, Canada

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition in Guelph, ON
2026-12-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-12-23 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 3V1, Canada

The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition in Kitchener, ON
2026-12-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-12-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Centre In The Square, 101 Queen St N, Kitchener, Ontario, N2H 6P7, Canada
