Thank you for your interest in supporting Fall for Dance North!  We work year-round to elevate professional Canadian dance artists on the global stage. We are celebrating our 12th festival in 2026 because of every single person who has supported us along the way. Your contributions make a direct difference, keeping ticket prices affordable and casting a spotlight on the extraordinary dance artists here in Toronto, across Canada, and around the world.  

With your support, we can get more people seeing more dance more often, and that’s good for everybody! Dance is an art form that brings joy, expresses complex emotions, cultivates understanding and acceptance, and improves mental and physical health. 90% of our surveyed audience say the FFDN experience encourages them to see more dance throughout the year!

FFDN is a not-for-profit organization and registered charity (Registered Charitable Number 84270 1179 RR0001).

There are many ways to donate to FFDN:

In-Kind Support

The Patrons’ Circle helps Fall for Dance North nurture a future in which Canadian professional dance shines on the global stage. 

FFDN does this through:

• Affordable tickets and diverse programming that develop Toronto’s dance audience 
• Incorporating dance into people’s daily lives with free public programming, workshops, and artist talks for deeper understanding of the art form and improved physical and mental health
• Mentoring extraordinary Canadian artists: 
  • Professional performance opportunities at our international festival
  • The Artist-in-Residence program
  • Co-curatorial roles and professional development opportunities  
  • Showcases for booking agents at FFDN’s International Presenters Program

Patrons’ Circle membership begins at the Inner Circle level ($1,000 annually) and offers prime festival tickets and exclusive behind the scenes experiences during the year. Join now to do good for the art form you love, while having more fun with people who love it, too!

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Fall for Dance North 2026 Patrons' Circle Benefits

*Program, Artist, Company or Musician to be chosen in consultation with the Artistic Director. Print deadlines may apply in some cases.

Join the Unparalleled Dance Community!

A thriving network of friends who share a passion for dance

Welcome to the third season of FFDN Unparalleled – a fresh series of experiences crafted for both dance lovers and the dance curious aged 19-40. 

With your membership, you’ll be a part of an exciting journey exploring Toronto’s many dance presenters and creators, curated by FFDN’s new Artistic Director, Robert Binet, and Festival Director, Lily Sutherland. Discover world-class dance performances, connect with artists behind the scenes, and enjoy exclusive pop-up events—all while building a community of fellow dance enthusiasts.

Plus, you'll be supporting the incredible work of FFDN, a charitable arts organization that believes dance is a joyful way of experiencing the world.  

Register now and join co-chairs Nicole Korb and Jemin Patel, and all of us at FFDN for a season not to be missed!

Join Unparalleled 2025 Now! 

FFDN Unparalleled Schedule 2025

March 7, 2025
Swan Lake Exclusive Dress Rehearsal
The National Ballet of Canada
Directed and staged by Karen Kain, with choreography by Karen Kain, Christopher Stowell and Robert Binet. 
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
*Please note: Availability for this dress rehearsal is limited. To secure a ticket to this event, please do not delay in joining FFDN Unparalleled for our 2025 season.

March 28, 2025
Ballet BC in Pieces of Tomorrow and Passing
Presented by TO Live
Bluma Appel Theatre

April 10, 2025
Citadel Dance Exchange
Presented by Citadel + Compagnie
The Citadel

June 19, 2025
Luminato Festival
** Programme information to be announced 

October, 2025
Signature Program 1 - Opening Night!
Fall for Dance North Festival
** Festival dates and performance date to be announced in April

Membership Pricing

Registration Fee: $150
Charitable Donation: $300 (Tax Deductible!)
Total Membership cost: $450

Includes: 

• 1 premium seat to each of the 5 shows above
• Access to exclusive artist meet and greets and artist talks
• Join a community for young dance/arts lovers!
• $300 annual charitable donation to FFDN 

Bring-a-Friend add-on
Two is always better than one! Purchase a Bring-a-Friend add-on to your membership for an additional $150 and bring a friend to every show!

Join Unparalleled 2025 Now!

Want to Learn More? Contact us at Unparalleled@ffdnorth.com

FAQ

What if I can’t make a performance?
We know that everyone is busy and sometimes you just can’t do everything. For that reason, FFDN Unparalleled allows members to transfer their tickets to a different show when available. Contact us directly, and we can help come up with a solution that works best for you! 

How does the $300 donation work?
There are two ways to give your $300 donation - you can make a one-time lump sum donation at the time of sign-up or you can choose to make smaller monthly payments through Canada Helps. If you would like to give monthly, please indicate so when you join, and one of our staff will be in touch to assist you in setting that up! 

If I purchase the Bring-A-Friend add-on, do I have to bring the same friend to each show?
Not at all! You can bring the same friend or a different friend. The choice is yours - share the love or bring the same bestie every time.

More questions? Contact us at unparalleled@ffdnorth.com

Past Unparalleled Events

Carmen
Compañía Nacional de Danza
Presented by TO Live
Meridian Hall

Swan Lakes
By Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart
Presented by Harbourfront Torque Series
Fleck Dance Theatre

Murmuration*
Co-Presented by Fall for Dance North, TO Live and Le Patin Libre
Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Arena, Bert F. Grant Rink
*with post-show skating party

Living Dances
Choreographed by James Kudelka
Presented by Citadel + Compagnie
The Citadel

Signature Programme
Fall for Dance North 10th Anniversary Festival

Want to learn more about FFDN?
Read about FFDN's Mission & Values
Read about Our Story

Photo credits:

Photo of Ballet BC in Passing. | Photo of Unparalleled Members enjoying Carmen at Meridian Hall in 2024. 

Fall for Dance North is tremendously grateful to each and every person whose thoughtful donation keeps our ticket prices affordable and our performances accessible. Thank you for your support!

Patrons' Circle

*updated as of February 9, 2026

FFDN recognizes the members of our Patrons’ Circle for their remarkable generosity. Our Patrons’ Circle underwrites FFDN’s mission-based ticket model and supports the presentation of diverse professional dance in Toronto. The FFDN festival would not be possible without this support.

FFDN Unparalleled

FFDN UNPARALLELED is a new young professionals subscription series for the dance lover, the dance curious, and anyone - ages 19 - 40 - who enjoys the Toronto arts scene.

Jemin Patel, Co-Chair
Nicole Korb, Co-Chair
Anthony Chung, Co-Chair Emeritus
Kulin Matchhar, Co-Chair Emeritus
Laura Billett
Maisie Brown
Emad Ghattas
Spencer Hack
Nazli Nahidi
Amanda Schroeder

Dancing Forward Circle

We would like to thank the following for their visionary leadership and dedication to the future of FFDN:

LEADING DONORS: Joan Lozinski, O.C. and Jerry Lozinski, O.C. 

BNY Mellon
The Renette and David Berman Family Foundation
D Borkowski
The Bulmash-Siegel Foundation
John Dalrymple and Srimati Sen
Mark and Susan Davis
Eizenman Family
Eileen Farrow
Linda Galen
Mary and Robert Gore
Lindy Green Family Foundation
Kevin Hamilton and Stephanie Roberts
Gerry Hannochko and Cecelia Paolucci
J Hwang
Hal Jackman Foundation
The Janice Lewis and Mitchell Cohen Foundation
Curtis and Lori Link
The Honorable Margaret Norrie McCain
Jan McCrae
Emma Sako
Karen Sparks
Jane Spooner
Zdenko Teply
The Wilcox Family
Christine Wright
Anonymous (2)

*FFDN would like to recognize each donor in the way they prefer.  If you would like to make any edits to your listing, please contact felicia@ffdnorth.com.

Sponsorship and FFDN - We Move Your Audience

Chances are that FFDN reaches your demographic in Toronto’s downtown core and beyond. Our best-deal-in-town tickets fill theatres, including Toronto’s largest - the iconic Meridian Hall - with audiences of every age, and at every income. World-class programming brings in the dance aficionado and the dance curious. Diversity and accessibility are at the heart of our festival, welcoming audiences and artists that reflect the multiculturalism of our city.  Uniquely curated digital programs impact audiences  across the country and around the world.

Audience Members at 8-Count Film Series at Sandra Faire and Ivan Fecan Theatre at York University. Photo by Marlowe Porter.

Please contact us to learn more about how FFDN can craft unique marketing opportunities for your business, deliver on your corporation’s philanthropic objectives, and move your audience  - because it is also ours.

Opportunities are virtually unlimited and can include:

• Activations across our theatres and non-traditional venues
• Video collaborations
• Marketing partnerships and cross-promotions
• TTC and GO visibility
• Podcast promotions
• Dynamic social media content and giveaways
• Exclusive hosting opportunities and behind the scenes experiences 

Please contact our Manager of Advancement Felicia at felicia@ffdnorth.com for more information.