SAINT JOHN
CONTEMPORARY
DANCE FESTIVAL
PRODUCED BY CONNECTION DANCE WORKS
July 18-23, 2026
Full schedule coming soon!
July 18 - Community Movement Project / Workshops
July 19 - Community Movement Project / Workshops
July 20 - Community Movement Project
July 21 - Main Stage Show at BMO Studio Theatre
July 22 - Site-specific Performances at Market Square Artrium and Harbour Passage
July 23 - Happy Hour Cabaret
Saint John Contemporary Dance Festival is produced by Connection Dance Works. We are a non-profit professional contemporary dance company in Saint John, New Brunswick. The Festival features professional and emerging choreographers. All events take place in Saint John, New Brunswick. The festival’s programming seeks to offer a variety of artistic performances highlighting contemporary dance in Canada.
Connection Dance works creates and presents work and provides opportunities for artists to share knowledge and learn from each other through the PERSPECTIVE series, the New Music, New Dance Residency, and our annual Saint John Contemporary Dance Festival.
Save the Date - PERSPECTIVE: an evening works-in-progress — November 2026 at the BMO Studio Theatre
About the festival
Artistic Director Sarah Power
Executive Director Joanna Bryson
Festival Producer Kate Beresford
The Saint John Contemporary Dance Festival has been made possible with the generous support of:
Our community supporters:
Thank you to: Marcia Dysart, Sandra Donnelly, Emily MacNeil, Lynda Rogers, Dianne Taylor
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Connection Dance Works has produced the Saint John Contemporary Dance Festival for the past 15 years. We focus on New Brunswick and Maritime dance artists and provide opportunities to experience dance for movers of all abilities.
Over this time, the Saint John Contemporary Dance Festival has become a staple in the arts community of Saint John, New Brunswick. By highlighting professional choreographers from both local and nationally renown, the festival offers a unique opportunity to experience contemporary dance in Canada. The festival's commitment to showcasing performers of all cultural backgrounds helps to create a diverse and inclusive environment that celebrates the many different forms of contemporary dance.
In addition to live performances, the festival also offers workshops for aspiring dancers and choreographers. These workshops provide a valuable learning opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in contemporary dance, and help to foster a sense of community among festival attendees.
One of the unique features of the festival is the "Pop-Up" performances that take place in unconventional and site-specific spaces throughout the city. These performances are a great way to showcase the beauty and versatility of contemporary dance, and help to engage the wider community in the festival's activities.
As a donor, your support helps to ensure the continued success of the festival and contributes to the sustainability of a vibrant arts community in Saint John
Your donation will help support the arts and contribute to the sustainability of a vibrant dance community in New Brunswick.
Note: Connection Dance Works is not a registered charity, as such a tax receipt will not be issued.