Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) will kick off its nationwide celebration for Canada’s 150^thanniversary of Confederation beginning June 2 at Sharing Dance Day events – free to the public – taking place across the country.

A Canada 150 Signature Project, NBS’ Sharing Dance Day events will bring Canadians and their communities together by empowering them to enjoy the physical, social, emotional and cultural benefits of dance. The Canada 150 Signature Project is funded in part by the by the Government of Canada through the Canada 150 Fund, and with the support of presenting partner Shaw Communications Inc.

Sharing Dance Day events include professional dance performances, open free dance classes, activity booths, music, and engaging activities for all ages and abilities. The highlight of each Signature Official Event will be performances of the 2017 Sharing Dance choreography, which has been taught and rehearsed across the country in dance studios, schools, community centres, long-term care facilities, and via online rehearsal videos – by children and youth, seniors and everyone in between – since January.

• Toronto – Yonge-Dundas Square, June 2 from 12 noon – 6 p.m. ET
• • Children and Youth Event, 12 noon – 2 p.m. ET
  • Seniors Event, 3 – 4 p.m. ET
  • Community, 4 – 6 p.m. ET