New Works is a Vancouver-based non-profit organization that is dedicated to developing and supporting dance communities through accessible art engagement.

Share Dance | Community Development

New Works partnered with Watari Counselling and Rainbow Refugee to deliver two distinct ABCD programs. Both programs emphasized movement, storytelling, and artistic expression as pathways to resilience and community building. 

All Over the Map 2025

July 20 & Aug 17 | A  free series of outdoor dance and music performances taking place on Granville Island this summer! This season we are proud to feature eight artists and groups over four performances which will take over the Granville Island Picnic Pavilion.  Audiences of all ages are welcome.

Work with NWXR 2026

Apply by June 30 | We're currently looking for an exceptional student to jump into the role of Program Coordinator to support NWXR 2026. This part time role offers space for creative leadership, program and festival coordination, and deep learning alongside the New Works and Interplay_2026 teams. 

April Spotlight Story 

This NWXR season featured collaborative creative workshops and a culminating open studio sharing. Experience the program through Megan Gibbons's lens and step into a world of technology, movement, and community.

Spotlight Stories highlight our interconnected dance ecosystem. 

Meet the Cohort 2025

There is just one month left of Cohort 2025! Meet the artists, including Paper Rabbits pictured above, and learn more about this 5-month long robust mentorship program. Applications for next season's program will open in Fall 2025. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up to date!  

Donate & Support

Your donation to the Artist Support Programs directly benefits artists in the community. Your generosity creates a ripple effect to the artists we support, to the audiences they inspire and the communities they serve.

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