Learn and Engage

The National Arts Centre's Arts Alive provides outstanding programming and resources to help young people engage in the arts, including many free resources. Virtual workshops and performances from inspiring Canadian artists, pre-professional artist training and engaging free resources - it's all here. Whether you are in the classroom, at home with children, or preparing for a professional career as an artist, the National Arts Centre can help you bring the performing arts alive.

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Upcoming events

  1. Free In-person

    UAQUE I Pre-Performance Talk UAQUE I Pre-Performance Talk UAQUE I Pre-Performance Talk

    SPHERE Festival
    Sep 10 - 11, 2024 Sep 10 - 11, 2024 Peter A. Herrndorf Place
    Free

    Join us for a pre-show talk hosted by Caroline Ohrt, Executive Producer of NAC Dance, featuring choreographer Andre Peña, photographer Edward Burtynsky, and NAC Orchestra's music director Alexander Shelley.

  2. Free In-person
    © Sioned Watkins & Liz Winkelaar

    Dance Workshops Dance Workshops Dance Workshops

    SPHERE Festival
    Sep 14, 2024 Sep 14, 2024 Canal Lobby
    Free

    Two water-themed dance workshops led by dancer, choreographer and teacher Siôned Watkins and suitable for all ages. 

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