News & Updates
2025
Looking for Volunteers 2025
Doors Open - Swing Dance Party! Explore local history through dance! Learn basic moves of Swing, then join the dance party featuring live music by The Bettys.…
Doors Open London 2025: Swing Dance Party
Celebrate Doors Open London 2025 with a one-of-a-kind Swing Dance Party**! Explore local history through the joy of movement, learn the basics in Lindy Hop and…
Arts Access Magic!
- - - - ✨ Presented by Sound in Motion & Centre of Movement Arts ✨ A neurodiversity-affirming creative movement program for kids 5+! Open to all — caregivers…
2024
Ahead by a Century: Sept 21 & 22
Ahead by a Century: a London childhood 100 years ago A historical OEV walking tour with pop-up dance performances presented by the Centre of Movement Arts and…
Buy the Book!
Order your copy of My Childhood Days by Audrey Varty now! All proceeds support CMA programming. Physical and digital copies available.
Get Involved - all ages & abilities!
June 30 2024 Festival Preview
Doors Open Video Audition
Photo by Mark Spowart Dancers Olivia Zess and Ashley Wheeler The Centre of Movement Arts is auditioning dancers ages 9-17 for an upcoming choreography project…
Doors Open Project: Auditions
Sunday June 23, 2024 12-2pm Sound in Motion Studio, 1570 Highbury Ave North Info session for dancers and parents from 12-12:30pm Audition from 12:30-2pm Please…
2023
Weekend Adventurers
Centre of Movement Arts & Forest City Nature Experience present… Weekend Adventurers Weekend Adventurers provides children with the opportunity to explore the…
LDF 2023: Call to ALL Dance Artists
Photo by Jason Sunio. The London Dance Festival is pleased to announce a call to local artists for the 2023 Festival, taking place between June 30-July 2.…
LDF 2023: Calling ALL Dance Artists!
Photo by Jason Sunio. We are encouraging all local dance artists to send their submissions for this year’s festival, taking place between June 30-July 2. Dance…
It's back! Join Nature Club 2023
Forest City Nature Experience & Centre of Movement Arts present A play-based, child-led, movement-rich, fully-outdoor, fun & educational nature immersion…
2022
Cleanse, Heal, Bookend. Screening
- Photo by Jason Sunio - Photo by Jason Sunio - Photo by Jason Sunio - Photo by Jason Sunio - Photo by Jason Sunio - Photo by Jason Sunio - Photo by Jason…
CMA x SHH Battle
We’ve teamed up with 519 School of Hip Hop to bring you a Battle and Jam event. It will include workshops for all levels, a community check-in session, a live…
YBAC 2022
The Centre of Movement Arts is seeking BIPOC dance artists ages 16-25 to join a new mentorship and creation initiative called the 2022 Young BIPOC Artists…
Nature Club in April & May
Our Nature Club pilot program officially launches April 9. Learn more here.
London Dance Festival
London Dance Festival is the signature event of the Centre of Movement Arts**, a non-profit supporting dance and movement in the Forest City. The CMA presents…
2022 Call for Board Members
The Centre of Movement Arts is looking for new members to join our Board of Directors. We are seeking individuals of all ages\ and diverse backgrounds with a…
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Call for Dance Month Proposals
Los Aires by Jason Sunio, Dancer: Larissa Medeiros Call for Dance Month Proposals Want to offer a workshop, performance, artist talk, or other event for Dance…
Nature Club 2023
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Forest City Nature Experience & Centre of Movement Arts present Nature Club for Kids & Caregivers Gibbons Park 2-4 pm Aimed at…
Windows of Time film premieres
Windows of Time: London Short Film The short film will get another screening at Museum London**’s open house event. See it on the big screen in the lecture…
February Community Check-In & Restorative Class
Join us for a casual chat about the state of dance in London. We’ll start with a movement session to get grounded and in sync (approx 45 mins). Then you’re…
Joy of Movement Class
Joy of Movement returns February 26**! Saturdays 11am-12pm Sound in Motion 1444 Glenora Drive (Free Parking, Wheelchair accessible) Pre-registration required –…
Breath Workshop
Photo by François Bergevin Wednesday February 23, 2022 5-5:45pm FREE Open to all ages and experiences on Zoom Please pre-register here Time for a deep inhale….…
Classes & Workshops
We're excited to launch a series of workshops exploring different ways dancing bodies can move. We’ve deconstructed the “typical” dance class into three…
2022 Monthly Check-Ins & Classes
Monthly Dance Community Check-In & Class Join us for a casual chat about the state of dance in London. We’ll start with a movement session to get grounded and…
2021
December 19: Event Cancelled
We regret to inform that due to the new COVID-19 restrictions we will be postponing tomorrow’s workshop and community check-in event at O.N.E. Stay tuned for…
Fall 2021 Classes & Workshops
We’re excited to launch a series of workshops exploring different ways dancing bodies can move. We’ve deconstructed the “typical” dance class into three…
2021 London Dance Festival
Join us for an exciting, free, LIVE dance event in Ivey Park. Learn new moves in all-levels workshops, then see London’s talented dance artists perform on…
Events
LDF 2021 Call to Artists
The London Dance Festival is pleased to announce we have a date and venue for an outdoor performance and workshops: September 18 in Ivey Park. The workshops…
2021 Virtual Spring Showcase: Variation
The London Dance Festival invites all local dance artists to apply for the 2021 Virtual Spring Showcase which will be presented online in April. Dancers of all…
Technique Tuesdays
Weekly Technique Class for Experienced Dancers Tuesdays 12:15-1:30pm on Zoom A class for experienced dancers to train with professional teachers in a variety…
2020
Pandemic Response
London Dancers, Teachers & Dance Professionals: Let your voice be heard! What does the London dance community want and need? We have some big questions to…
Let’s Connect London: We’re back for you
We’re Back London Dancers and Dance Fans! With funding from the London Arts Council, we are pleased to be getting back to work at the CMA/LDF! Before planning…
Pandemic Response
London Dancers, Teachers & Dance Professionals: Let your voice be heard! What does the London dance community want and need? We have some big questions to…
2020 Festival Update
Dear Dancers and Dance Fans, Thank you for your patience while we navigate this strange new world. I’m sure you will share in our sadness, but expect you will…
Chair Yoga Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed! The Centre of Movement Arts is looking for volunteer assistants to help Bizz teach Chair Yoga for individuals with special needs. This is a…
Programs
2020 - Call to Emerging Dance Artists
Dance artists Abbey Richens. Photo by Sidney Siu. All emerging London choreographers are invited to present their best work in the 2020 festival. We are now…
2020 London Dance Festival now accepting submissions
Vintage Suite by Mary Jo Mullins. Photo by Jason Sunio. Be part of the 2020 London Dance Festival! We're now accepting submissions for all festival events: -…
2020 - Call to Professional Dance Artists
Photo by Jason Sunio The festival will take place in London, Ontario from June 26 to June 28, 2020. The London Dance Festival is seeking submissions by local…
2020 - Job posting: Dance Mob Choreographers
The London Dance Festival is inviting choreographers to apply for the job of Dance Mob Choreographer for the 2020 festival. The festival will take place in…
2019
No August Nature Walk
PLEASE NOTE: We will be taking a break from Nature Walks beginning in August 2019 while we look for a sponsor to help keep the program going. Thank you for…
Nature Walk: Outdoor Play
Saturday July 13 - 10 AM at Gibbons Park Photo by Gail McLellan Dukic Reach, bend, squat, lunge and balance as we stroll through Gibbons Park. A fun outdoor…
The 2019 Festival Guide is Here!
Pick up your physical copy at local libraries and downtown businesses, or click here to download the PDF**.
2020 Call for Submissions
Be part of the 2020 London Dance Festival! We're now accepting submissions for all festival events: - Professional Artists – deadline April 7th - Dance Mob…
2019 Dance Mob Workshop Tour
The Dance Mob choreographers Cynthia Nakeyar & Codie Primeau will be touring the city in June teaching the dance to Londoners of all ages. Want them to stop at…
Sponsor Dance Mob Workshop
We are looking for sponsors to help us bring dance to more people and places. For a donation of $100.00 you will be the named sponsor of a workshop and receive…
Seeking Movement Fair Vendors
Do you have a dance, movement, or health-based business? On Sunday, June 30th the London Dance Festival will be presenting a Movement Fair and WE WANT YOU! We…
Watch.Donate.Share: Thanks
Thank you to our generous donors and to everyone who watched and shared our videos! Donation rewards will be available until May 15***. Stay tuned for more…
Watch, Donate, Share! Fundraiser
Celebrate National Dance Week 2019 from April 22-29 with the London Dance Festival presented by the Centre of Movement Arts Watch videos of amazing dances from…
Watch, Donate, Share!
Celebrate National Dance Week 2019 from April 22-29 with the London Dance Festival presented by the Centre of Movement Arts Watch videos of amazing dances from…
CMA adds live music to Dance Nature Walks for the first time ever
Saturday April 13 @ 2:30-3:30pm Dance Walk – Springbank Park There’s no right or wrong way to dance walk, just get outside and groove, strut, shimmy and shake!…
2019 Call to Emerging Artists
Calling All Emerging London Choreographers Dancer: Tori Kuhn. Photo by Mark Spowart The festival is seeking dances of 3 to 15 minutes by emerging artists in…
2020 - Call to Community Artists
Calling All London Dancers We are looking for dances of approximately 2 to 6 minutes by local artists. Dances can be in any style. Movement and music content…
March 9: Dance Walk at St. Julien Park
Satur day March 9 @ 2:30-3:30pm There’s no right or wrong way to dance walk. For this winter walk, we’ll add a little extra movement to keep us warm. Bizz…
Dance at Western: Studies in Motion 2019
Studies in Motion Presented by the Don Wright Faculty of Music Sunday, March 3 at 2:00 p.m. Paul Davenport Theatre (Talbot College, Western University) $10…
Job posting: 2019 LDF Dance Mob Choreographer
CALLING ALL CHOREOGRAPHERS The London Dance Festival is inviting choreographers to apply for the job of Dance Mob Choreographer (formerly Flash Mob…
Nature Walks covered in the Western Gazette
See our article in the Western Gazette from January 2019:
Nature Walk: Outdoor Play - February 9
Saturday February 9 @ 2:30-3:30pm Outdoor Play - St. Julien Park Reach, bend, squat, lunge and balance while exploring the Thames Valley Trail in St. Julien…
2019 Call to Professional Dance Artists
Centre of Movement Arts Presents the 2019 London Dance Festival Breath in Mvmt by Mark Spowart Calling All Professional Dance Artists! The festival will take…
Nature Walk – Saturday January 12
Saturday January 12 @ 2:30-3:30pm Nature Walk at St. Julien Park Take deep breaths of fresh air as we move and stretch our bodies and tune into the natural…
2018
Dance Walk - Saturday December 8 @ 2:30-3:30pm
Saturday December 8 @ 2:30-3:30pm Dance Walk - Killaly Meadows There’s no right or wrong way to dance walk, just get outside and groove, strut, shimmy and…
Join the 2018 LDF Dance Mob
Join our Dance Mob!**The Dance Mob (formerly known as the Flash Mob) is a fun and easy dance created by local artists and performed by the community. No dance…
Dance Mob 2018
Join our Dance Mob!**The Dance Mob (formerly known as the Flash Mob) is a fun and easy dance created by local artists and performed by the community. No dance…
Garden Yoga at Eldon House
PLEASE NOTE: Garden Yoga will be cancelled as of August 5th due to low attendance. The final class will be Saturday August 4th. Join Bizz Varty, director of…
Nature Walks begin this Saturday!
Nina Sampson Photo by Andrew Clark
2018 London Dance Festival
2018 Dance Festival
JUNE 29 to JULY 1, 2018 \*More details coming soon!\ Friday June 29: Emerging Artists Performance**7pm, Eldon House Tickets: $18 before (online) or $20 at the…
2020 London Dance Festival
The London Dance Festival is a three day community festival presented by the Centre of Movement Arts where dancers gather to expose local audiences to original…
Nature Walk Series begins May 26
Nature Walks with Nina Explore London’s many walking tails while learning about the physical and mental health benefits of walking as a regular movement…
Events
Nature Walks May 26, 3pm: All Together Now June 12, 7pm: Moved by Nature 2018 London Dance Festival June 29-July 1: Learn more at LondonDanceFestival.ca
Spring Dance Showcase 2018
Visit the Spring Showcase 2018 page for details
Supporting Movement in the Forest City
Programs
More information coming soon. Please visit LondonDanceFestival.ca for details about the summer festival: June 29-July 1, 2018.
Spring Showcase 2018
Centre of Movement Arts & London Dance Festival present Spring Showcase 2018**Date: Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 7pm Location: Wolf Performance Hall, 251 Dundas…
