Citadel + Compagnie is an artistic and community entity with a dual purpose. It is at once both place and people.

The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance is a remarkable building nestled in the Regent Park neighbourhood of Toronto. Since 2012, The Citadel has established itself as an open and welcoming space for artists to rehearse, create and perform, and where the community can learn, communicate, and share.

The Citadel plays host to a range of presentation platforms and residency programs for some of Canada’s most interesting choreographers and dance companies. It is also the home of the Citadel Dance Program, providing free dance education to local children and youth, and neighbour Toronto Council Fire’s Indigenous dance program, First Fire.

Compagnie de la Citadelle is the professional dance company within Citadel + Compagnie. Founded in 2000, the Compagnie is known for its creative processes and intimate performances of classic works and new creations. Through remount initiatives, the Compagnie also dedicates itself to the preservation of important Canadian dance work, making available iconic repertoire to a new generation of dance artists.

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1 - CREATE: Help bring new and exciting dance works to life.

Compagnie de la Citadelle’s repertoire is eclectic, daring and technically sophisticated. A visually rich, emotionally arresting tapestry nourished by talented choreographers and gifted artists and collaborators from many disciplines. Through remount initiatives, the Compagnie also dedicates itself to the preservation of important Canadian dance work and makes iconic repertoire available to a new generation of dancers and audiences, including the work of renowned choreographer James Kudelka and the late Jean-Pierre Perreault.

2 - CURATE: Invest in a creative future. Support our artists.

The Citadel is home to multiple presentation series making space for the work of artists from here in Toronto and across the country. Our season at The Citadel, Citadel LIVE, plays host to an abundance of rich and provocative work by talented creators and captivating performers. From our late-night dance fest Night Shift to our newest series Citadel Spring Mix, we work to support the vision of exceptional artists dedicated to moving audiences through dance.

3 - CULTIVATE: Play a key role in helping us support our community.

The Citadel is an integral part of its local community and is host to multiple outreach initiatives including the Citadel Dance Program, delivering free dance education to local children and youth, and community partner Toronto Council Fire’s Indigenous dance program First Fire.