The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) supports traditional, classical and contemporary dance styles from around the world: from hip hop to bharatanatyam; from Korean court dances to Kathak; from modern to Indigenous dance.
OAC provides funding to professional dance choreographers, dance companies, dance presenters and ad hoc groups/collectives to create, produce and present dance work. Dance programs also support professional training organizations and dance community initiatives across the province.
Grant Programs
What We Fund
The program supports the ongoing operations of not-for-profit, professional dance organizations in Ontario.
What We Fund
The program supports the development, production and presentation of dance by Ontario’s professional dance artists.