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Mar 5 - 9

HADESTOWN: Teen Edition

Performed by the Musical Theatre Troupe (Sundays) This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and Persephone – Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and … Continued

Feb 28 - Mar 1

MIDSEASON

Arts Umbrella Dance Company returns to the Vancouver Playhouse this spring for Midseason – two exhilarating performances of world-class repertoire and brand-new works created for AUDC. The company will perform thrilling and innovative works by leading Canadian and International choreographers, including Astrid Boons, Roy Assaf, Marco Goecke, and more. Midseason showcases the dancers’ captivating progress as they work … Continued

Dec 19

SEVENTEEN STEPS: SOLO SHOW

AU Tour Dance Company presents Seventeen Steps: Solo Show. Dancers in their final year of the Arts Umbrella Post-Secondary Program collaborate with established and emerging choreographers to create solos that offer a diverse range of choreographic perspectives, highlighting the breadth of contemporary dance. Virtual and in-person tickets are available for this performance. Please note that … Continued

Dec 6 - 15

Winter Shorts

The Winter Shorts Festival showcases the fabulous work of the talented young actors in our Yearlong Intensive and Troupe programs with live performances and film screenings this Dec 6 – 15. Together, we celebrate their learning and the actor’s process. Each class takes to the stage (or screen) at the Jack and Darlene Poole Theatre … Continued

Dec 13 - 15

Mixed Nuts 2024

Arts Umbrella Dance Company presents Mixed Nuts, a modern and engaging twist on Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Performed annually at the Vancouver Playhouse each December, Mixed Nuts brings together a flavoursome assortment of dance styles for an extra-special holiday treat. Purchase Your Tickets Here! Learn more about Mixed Nuts here. Mixed Nuts is generously supported by … Continued

Oct 26

Monster Mash 2024

Join us on Saturday, October 26th from 6:00-9:00PM for a haunting evening of dancing, games and fun! All AU and non-AU students ages 7-12 are invited to join us for a kids-only Halloween Party at Arts Umbrella on Granville Island.

Oct 5

Splash 2024

Splash will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

Sep 30

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024

Arts Umbrella will be hosting a meaningful day of reflection and education on September 30th, to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Aug 23

ISDI Showings 2024

ISDI Showings will take place on Friday, August 23rd.

Aug 1 - 3

Summerstage 2024

Alice by Heart will be performed at the Jack and Darlene Poole Theatre at our Granville Island location.

Jun 24

2024 Nicola Wealth Invitational

The Nicola Wealth Invitational is Arts Umbrella’s annual golf tournament with proceeds benefiting young people across Metro Vancouver.

Jun 18 - 21

Expressions Cabaret Evenings

The Cabaret Evenings are an opportunity to strip away the costumes, lights, and production and celebrate musical theatre for what it is at its core: storytelling.

Jun 12 - 16

Recital 2024

Join us for Arts Umbrella’s year end dance performance, where we celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of all of our young dancers over the past 10 months.

Jun 10 - 15

Expressions Theatre Intensive Showcases

These Showcases are part of the Expressions Theatre Festival and are the cumulation of a year’s hard work by the Theatre, Music & Film students.

Jun 8

Registration Fair

Join us at Arts Umbrella on Saturday, June 8 to explore all the creative programs we have to offer for the upcoming year!

May 23 - 25

Season Finale 2024

Season Finale is the culmination of months of exploration and rehearsal of bold and innovative works created for AUDC dancers by leading International and Canadian choreographers.

May 8

Young Choreographer Showcase 2024

Mentored by Crystal Pite, the Young Choreographer Showcase presents work by Arts Umbrella Post Secondary second-year dancers.

May 5

Professional Training Program Open House

Arts Umbrella Dance welcomes dancers and families to attend our Professional Training Program Open House at our Granville Island location.

Feb 11 - Apr 28

Sunday Performance Series 2024

Arts Umbrella Dance Company performs new and innovative works-in-progress by leading Canadian choreographers alongside featured special guest artists.

Apr 22

Stagecraft Pro-D Day Workshop 5: Video Projection and Media Design

Calling all aspiring theatre and film technicians! We are happy to present the Pro-D Day Stagecraft workshop series!