Moving Communities brings Ballet BC into partnership with organizations to share the power of movement in spaces beyond the stage. Through all-levels experiences, participants are invited to reflect, express themselves and build connections through dance—particularly those who may not otherwise have access to the arts. This work is developed collaboratively with partner organizations, and many programs are partially or fully subsidized.

Current partnerships

• Seniors-focused programming such as Creative Dance for Seniors at community centres or other organizations such as Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, False Creek Community Centre, West End Senior’s Network, 411 Senior Centre, PARC Living, and PAL Vancouver.
• Youth and community programs with organizations such as Pacific Communities Resource Society, Union Gospel Mission, Big Sisters, and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Youth Empowerment Program among a growing list of partners doing incredible work in the Lower Mainland community.
• Community Comp tickets provide complimentary access to Ballet BC performances at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for organizations serving people who may otherwise face barriers to attending our performances. Partners include Britannia Community Services Centre, CityReach Care Society, Dancers of Damelahamid, DTES Small Arts Grants, Gathering Place Community Centre, Migrant Workers, QMUNITY, Raven Spirit Dance, and Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society, among others.

If you are an organization interested in learning more about these programs, please reach out to outreach@balletbc.com.