New Works creates responsive, artist-centred programs shaped by the ever-evolving needs of diverse dance communities.
All Over The Map
July 24 & 26 and August 14 & 16 | Celebrate with us at All Over the Map, a free series of outdoor dance performances celebrating diverse artists from across cultures and styles. This year’s program features eight artists and groups showcasing street dance, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, juggling, contemporary dance, and more. The series runs over two weekends with captivating shows at two locations: Vancouver Public Library, Central Library and at the Picnic Pavilion at Granville Island.
New Works 2026/27 Season
Announcement
Join us this season | The 33rd season of New Works features an exciting program of new and returning offerings, with artist residencies, partnerships, and community programs in the mix. We’re immensely excited to work with the 2026/27 season artists and look forward to the many new artist relationships and organizational collaborations we build along the way.
New Works Ticket Pack 2026/27
Sale ends November 1 | Join our New Works 2026/27 season by purchasing a Ticket Pack and access exclusive discounted tickets to two upcoming World Premieres! With support from the Roundhouse Community Centre, New Works is excited to present two new full-length works, and as a Ticket Pack holder, you’ll get a ticket to each performance.
NWXR Summer Residency Artist Jason Wu Kitikul
NWXR Summer Residency | Presented in partnership with Chimerik 似不像, this residency is envisioned as an opportunity for an emerging embodied and new technology artist (or artists) to push the boundaries of their practice, take creative risks, and dive into the process of development with New Works.
Summer Studio Artists in Residence
Welcome our Summer Studio Artists in Residence | New Works is pleased to introduce Dr T'uy't'tanat-Cease Wyss and Salomé Nieto & elika mojtabaei as our Summer Artists in Residence. This intensive period allows artists space to focus in on their craft with no pressure to pressure to show or share a final product.
We’re taking a moment to reflect on everything that has moved, grown, and connected through New Works. We are incredibly proud of everything we accomplished together, and we invite you to take a look inside our Impact Report 2025/26 to see the incredible difference your support made this year.
Our work is made possible by a community filled with a spirit of generosity, collaboration, and care. To the many artists and partnering organizations, funders, donors, and volunteers, thank you for being part of this ever-evolving, vibrant dance ecosystem