OUR EVENTS
Join us and participate in our many events including
company classes, showcases, workshops, galas,
battles, master classes and more.
2022 INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHERS' SHOWCASE
Ottawa will experience exceptional hip-hop and urban dance performances from local and international artists at the 2022 Culture Shock International Choreographer’s Showcase from October 20 to 23, 2022 at the Meridian Theatres. This year’s event is hosted by Culture Shock Canada, a local non-profit arts organization that educates, empowers and entertains young people through hip-hop and urban dance culture.
The International Choreographer’s Showcase features the city’s finest performance talent of all ages. The dance spectacle will also showcase a diverse group of teams from outside of Canada, with more than 25 dance troupes making the trip to Ottawa to perform from as far away as Switzerland. Performers also include troupes affiliated with international cities of the Culture Shock organization, including Chicago; Washington, DC; Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego and Las Vegas.
The 2022 Culture Shock International Choreographer’s Showcase is a three-day celebration of the power and beauty of urban dance culture and its ability to transform communities.
25th Anniversary Gala
A fundraiser dinner and celebration of 25 years of work engaging and empowering young people through Hip Hop dance and culture.
International Youth Showcase
A dance spectacle featuring amazingly talented young performers from Canada and the U.S. All performers in the Youth Showcase are 18 years or younger.
International Showcase
Professional-level dance troupes will take to the stage to wow audiences with their exceptional dance talent, impressive choreography, and beautiful artistic pieces.
Master Classes
Professional-level dance Master Classes will be held with internally acclaimed choreographers.
25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
Will return in 2022
Join us in celebrating & supporting our youth and leaders!
Come join us in celebrating Culture Shock Canada’s Showcase Launch Party and Awards, by supporting our cause and attending this fundraising Gala. Come network with Culture Shock Dancers, Directors, supporters and special guests to honour Award Nominees and Winners.
This unforgettable event will kick off the 2022 International Choreographers’ Showcase Weekend festivities and will include food, beverages and entertainment, as well as a silent auction with tons of amazing gifts and prizes. All proceeds will go directly into Culture Shock Canada’s Community Programs.
2023 CULTURE SHOCK CANADA SHOWCASE
Location: Meridian Theatres & Virtual
Date: June 23-24, 2023
Price: To be Announced
After a few years of online and virtual events, we are looking forward to coming back to an in-person showcase and events in 2023. We can’t wait to see you all again soon.
Stay tuned and informed about all our current and ongoing events on our social media below, and be sure to remain informed on our 25th Anniversary events and Showcase, in hoping that we can certainly move forward with the festivities.
AUDITIONS
Come join our teams of dancers, at the forefront of the dance community. Enrich your life as well as that of others, by teaching and performing at a variety of shows and venues, and most importantly by taking part in community enrichment and empowerment programs.
*Please register below. Only applicable troupe audition buttons will be activated.
*ALL OTTAWA & TORNTO AUDITIONS ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD DUE TO COVID
