

Empower the Future of Dance
Because of donor support, New Works is thrilled to expand our Residency programs.
Help us help more artists by making a Donation.
The need for responsive, comprehensive support for artists in our community continues to grow.
We need your help to respond.
At New Works, we are passionate about empowering dance artists through our Artist Support programs. These initiatives are designed to meet artists where they are and provide opportunities for growth, professional development, and collaboration:
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- Help Desk & Consultation: An open invitation to connect with us for advice, guidance and one-on-one support.
- Residencies: Creative spaces to take risks without the pressure of production and the opportunity to build community engagement.
- Cohort Program & In Practice: A chance to delve into professional development alongside peers and mentors.
- XR Program: Exploring artistic practice through innovative technologies.
- Mentorship & Management: Foster long-term, collaborative management relationships.
Demand for artist support is at an all-time high. Last season, we received:
- 100+ applications for 2 Residency and Performance opportunities spots (with your support last season we were able to expand our Residencies to help 3 artists instead of 2!)
- 23 applications for 10 Cohort spots (with your support last season we were able TO subsidize the entry of 4 artists who found the registration financially inaccessible!)
This growing demand reflects the vital need for programs like ours. However, we are facing significant challenges:
- Public funding levels have stagnated, limiting our ability to expand or even sustain current offerings.
- We lack the financial resources to meet this increasing need, let alone introduce new opportunities.

Donate Now to help us sustain and grow these vital programs.
Together, we can continue to be a part of these artists’ stories.

Your generosity creates a ripple effect
From YOU
to the artists we support,
to the audiences they inspire
and the communities they serve.

Thanks for your support!
Contact Us
Reach out to our fundraising team to discuss making a unique gift, or other opportunities for direct support.
Jason Dubois, Executive Director
Antonio Jr. Somera, Communications Coordinator
*New Works is a nonprofit and registered charity. Your donation is tax-deductible and supports our mission to be a hub for artistic excellence and community building through dance.
*Don't have a Canada Helps account already? Set your account up FIRST here to then complete your monthly donation. With an account you'll easily be able to manage your donation and download your tax receipts anytime you like.
Other support opportunities:
Photography by Carla Alcántara
Thank you to our Donors...*
Beverly Walker, in honour of Barb Clausen
Brian Peterman
Charlotte Newman
Hilary Maxwell
Janice Beley
Jason Dubois & Clayton Baraniuk
Laura Moore
Laura Taler
Marco Esccer
Martha Carter, in honour of Marnie Carter
Michael Wortis
Rachel Helten
Sandra Heath
Valerie Jerome
Victoria Henderson, in honour of Nik Radosevic
Yvonne Chew
Thank you to our Volunteers*
Camila Silva
Dulce Chitica
Eman
Gesley Tarazona
Jenna Wadden
Kaili Che
Lev
Luz Triana
Max Hanic
Mika Manning
Rachana Goel
Rhea Goel
Riya
Saina
Shen
Veronica Cheng
Ysadora Dias
*Updated January 1, 2026 to include all contributions of $10 or more from the past 12 months.
Thank you to our Partners and Public Funders
The 2025/26 Season is made possible through the generous support of partners; BalletBC, British Columbia Arts Council (BCAC), Canada Council for the Arts, Government of Canada, CADA/West, Cineworks, City of Vancouver, CMHC Granville Island, Co.Erasga, Culture Days, Dance Transition Resource Centre (DTRC), Dundarave Print Workshop, EDAM, FORM (Festival of Recorded Movement), Granville Island Brewing, MICON Products, Out Innerspace, PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, Raven Spirit Dance, Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, Rosedale on Robson, Stir, The Cinematheque, The Dance Centre, Vancouver Public Library,



