Common Ground Dance Days (CGDD) is a series of free, outdoor, intercultural, and participatory events that celebrate movement and community! Co-presented by TOES FOR DANCE, Flight Festival, and North York Arts, the program includes welcoming Beginner Level Dance Classes in a variety of styles, Bimaadiziwin Learning Walks that share and uplift Indigenous knowledge, insightful Artist Talks, as well as creatively-vibrant Intercultural Performances featuring evocative dances and compelling works-in-process by professional choreographers and student dance artists.

September 11-12, 2026 (rain date: Sept 13)

September 25-26, 2026 (rain date: Sept 27)

Lee Lifeson Art Park

223 Gladys Allison Pl, North York, ON M2N 3R5, Canada

These events are connected to Willowdale’s multi-faceted and family-friendly Common Ground Dance Festival that has brought artists and audiences together annually since 2021. Through our offerings this year, you will be able to witness and experience Indigenous movement traditions, Bollywood, Kathak, Contemporary, Bharatanatyam, Iranian dance, Classical Han dance, and more.

Mandarin translation will be available for a class on Sept 11 and the performance on Sept 12.

Farsi translation will be available for a class on Sept 25 and the performance on Sept 26.

All events are free and unticketed, although attendees are encouraged to RSVP to receive weather-related updates directly in their inbox and a chance to win prizes onsite!

In the event of inclement or unpleasant weather, please check your inbox and our social media (@toesfordance) for updates about possible postponement.

Presented in partnership with Flight Festival of Contemporary Dance and North York Arts. Made possible with funding from the City of Toronto, Toronto Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, and the Government of Canada. We gratefully acknowledge additional support from Toronto Arts Foundation/Arts in the Parks, Willowdale Central Ratepayers Association, TO Live, and Empress Orthodontics.