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The stage is yours!
Arts Alive is the school, youth, and family programming hub at Canada’s National Arts Centre, where theatre, dance, and music come alive. We invite you to check out our performances for families and schools, workshops for students, professional development events, free resources for educators and teaching artists, and more, both virtual and in-person. We’re so glad you’re here – the stage is yours!
Great workshops & residencies for your students!
Theatre Works: Bringing stories to life
Want to learn about the professions that shape the theatre industry? This new Arts Alive resource was created in collaboration with English Theatre, French Theatre, and Indigenous Theatre.
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cultural outreach
Dancing in the Streets in the Great Hall
As part of a joint initiative between NAC Dance and the National Gallery of Canada (NGC), Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) shared an unforgettable… As part of a joint initiative between NAC Dance and the National… As part of a joint initiative between NAC Dance and the National Gallery of Canada (NGC), Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) shared an unforgettable morning with 100 students from the Ottawa region. -
Sensory Symphony
Sensory Symphony: Creating space for everyone to enjoy music
The NAC Orchestra is turning its commitment to inclusion into action through accessible performances designed to make orchestral music welcoming… The NAC Orchestra is turning its commitment to inclusion… The NAC Orchestra is turning its commitment to inclusion into action through accessible performances designed to make orchestral music welcoming for all. -
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Connecting cultures through music and friendship
Arts Alive teaching artists Samantha Whelan Kotkas and Walter MacDonald White Bear blend their diverse backgrounds to encourage dialogue and inspire… Arts Alive teaching artists Samantha Whelan Kotkas and Walter… Arts Alive teaching artists Samantha Whelan Kotkas and Walter MacDonald White Bear blend their diverse backgrounds to encourage dialogue and inspire students throughout Alberta.
Learn more from the artists
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Video on-demand
Enjoy encore performances, exclusive interviews and special series captured on-stage, backstage and beyond. Enjoy encore performances, exclusive interviews and special series… Enjoy encore performances, exclusive interviews and special series captured on-stage, backstage and beyond. -
NAC Podcasts
Power your arts obsession with exclusive interviews, insights and artistic explorations of music, theatre and dance. Power your arts obsession with exclusive interviews, insights… Power your arts obsession with exclusive interviews, insights and artistic explorations of music, theatre and dance. -
Arts resources
Explore the NAC’s free pedagogical resources and learning materials including lesson plans, teacher guides, and interactive activities.… Explore the NAC’s free pedagogical resources and learning… Explore the NAC’s free pedagogical resources and learning materials including lesson plans, teacher guides, and interactive activities.
Recent stories
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Dancing in the Streets in the Great Hall Dancing in the Streets in the Great Hall Dancing in the Streets in the Great Hall -
A lasting legacy: NAC Orchestra says goodbye to Platypus Theatre A lasting legacy: NAC Orchestra says goodbye to Platypus Theatre A lasting legacy: NAC Orchestra says goodbye to Platypus Theatre -
NOMAD: Visualizing music NOMAD: Visualizing music NOMAD: Visualizing music -
Daniel Barthlomew-Poyser continues to shape the next generation Daniel Barthlomew-Poyser continues to shape the next generation Daniel Barthlomew-Poyser continues to shape the next generation -
Sensory Symphony: Creating space for everyone to enjoy music Sensory Symphony: Creating space for everyone to enjoy music Sensory Symphony: Creating space for everyone to enjoy music -
Sharing Indigenous culture with youth through Arts Alive Sharing Indigenous culture with youth through Arts Alive Sharing Indigenous culture with youth through Arts Alive -
Guillaume Côté: A Glorious Classical Ballet Career Guillaume Côté: A Glorious Classical Ballet Career Guillaume Côté: A Glorious Classical Ballet Career -
A duo connecting cultures through music A duo connecting cultures through music A duo connecting cultures through music -
From Nova Scotia to Quebec by way of Manitoba and Ontario:… From Nova Scotia to Quebec by way of Manitoba and Ontario: “L’école à l’œuvre,” Act VIII From Nova Scotia to Quebec by way of Manitoba and Ontario:… -
AIRsessions: Making connections, one song at a time AIRsessions: Making connections, one song at a time AIRsessions: Making connections, one song at a time -
Navigating Tides: A show that sails between dance and music Navigating Tides: A show that sails between dance and music Navigating Tides: A show that sails between dance and music -
Theatre for young audiences: A present for everyone Theatre for young audiences: A present for everyone Theatre for young audiences: A present for everyone -
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The Spirit Horse Returns: A Fun Afternoon of Artmaking with Rhonda Snow The Spirit Horse Returns: A Fun Afternoon of Artmaking with Rhonda Snow The Spirit Horse Returns: A Fun Afternoon of Artmaking with… -
Jah’Mila brings her reggae roots to the classroom Jah’Mila brings her reggae roots to the classroom Jah’Mila brings her reggae roots to the classroom -
The BIG BANG Ambassadors: “The standard-bearers of the event” The BIG BANG Ambassadors: “The standard-bearers of the event” The BIG BANG Ambassadors: “The standard-bearers of the event” -
David Serkoak: Talking to youth through drumming David Serkoak: Talking to youth through drumming David Serkoak: Talking to youth through drumming -
L’école à l’oeuvre: “Boot camp for the imagination” L’école à l’oeuvre: “Boot camp for the imagination” L’école à l’oeuvre: “Boot camp for the imagination” -
The Great Canadian Orchestra Field Trip The Great Canadian Orchestra Field Trip The Great Canadian Orchestra Field Trip -
Yao, artist and educator: Sharing a passion for words Yao, artist and educator: Sharing a passion for words Yao, artist and educator: Sharing a passion for words -
Chansons pour le musée: Multifaceted experience Chansons pour le musée: Multifaceted experience Chansons pour le musée: Multifaceted experience -
Making the Arts Accessible Making the Arts Accessible Making the Arts Accessible -
Eskasoni Theatre Camp: Sparking a passion for theatre Eskasoni Theatre Camp: Sparking a passion for theatre Eskasoni Theatre Camp: Sparking a passion for theatre -
Music as a tool for cultural exchange in schools Music as a tool for cultural exchange in schools Music as a tool for cultural exchange in schools -
Meet Omari Newton: actor, writer, educator and Arts Alive teaching artist Meet Omari Newton: actor, writer, educator and Arts Alive teaching artist Meet Omari Newton: actor, writer, educator and Arts Alive… -
Autorickshaw: a musical vehicle Autorickshaw: a musical vehicle Autorickshaw: a musical vehicle -
Reggae Roots or an Unexpected Rendez-Vous! Reggae Roots or an Unexpected Rendez-Vous! Reggae Roots or an Unexpected Rendez-Vous! -
ThisGen Fellowship 2022 Call for Applications ThisGen Fellowship 2022 Call for Applications ThisGen Fellowship 2022 Call for Applications -
NAC to co-present Arohafest, Diwali Edition NAC to co-present Arohafest, Diwali Edition NAC to co-present Arohafest, Diwali Edition -
Impact Report 2020-2021 Impact Report 2020-2021 Impact Report 2020-2021 -
Arts Alive: Creating Lasting Connections Arts Alive: Creating Lasting Connections Arts Alive: Creating Lasting Connections -
Meet violist, composer and teaching artist Kathryn Cobbler Meet violist, composer and teaching artist Kathryn Cobbler Meet violist, composer and teaching artist Kathryn Cobbler -
BIG BANG: An Incredible Celebration of Music BIG BANG: An Incredible Celebration of Music BIG BANG: An Incredible Celebration of Music -
Discovering Common Ground Through Dance Discovering Common Ground Through Dance Discovering Common Ground Through Dance -
Enriching Communities Through Music Enriching Communities Through Music Enriching Communities Through Music -
Q & A: Natasha Harwood, Manager, NAC Music Alive Program Q & A: Natasha Harwood, Manager, NAC Music Alive Program Q & A: Natasha Harwood, Manager, NAC Music Alive Program -
Sharing Métis culture in Edmonton Sharing Métis culture in Edmonton Sharing Métis culture in Edmonton -
Spoken Word artist Zoey Roy discusses the NAC Music Alive Program Spoken Word artist Zoey Roy discusses the NAC Music Alive Program Spoken Word artist Zoey Roy discusses the NAC Music Alive Program -
Music Alive Program in Calgary Music Alive Program in Calgary Music Alive Program in Calgary -
Young Artist Summit for Indigenous Musicians Young Artist Summit for Indigenous Musicians Young Artist Summit for Indigenous Musicians -
Music Alive Program teaching artists come together to share, learn, and… Music Alive Program teaching artists come together to share, learn, and collaborate Music Alive Program teaching artists come together to share,… -
Kugluktuk students share message of hope and support through music Kugluktuk students share message of hope and support through music Kugluktuk students share message of hope and support through music -
From Sunrise to Sunset: MAP Saskatchewan From Sunrise to Sunset: MAP Saskatchewan From Sunrise to Sunset: MAP Saskatchewan -
Music Alive Program: Nelson Tagoona in Cape Dorset Music Alive Program: Nelson Tagoona in Cape Dorset Music Alive Program: Nelson Tagoona in Cape Dorset -
Hip-hop in Kugluktuk Hip-hop in Kugluktuk Hip-hop in Kugluktuk -
In children’s hands: Music Alive Program meets the music of R. Murray… In children’s hands: Music Alive Program meets the music of R. Murray Schafer In children’s hands: Music Alive Program meets the music of… -
Music, youth and the North Music, youth and the North Music, youth and the North -
Music Alive Program connects in Ottawa Music Alive Program connects in Ottawa Music Alive Program connects in Ottawa -
Music Alive Program: Nunavut - Keyboards for Cape Dorset Music Alive Program: Nunavut - Keyboards for Cape Dorset Music Alive Program: Nunavut - Keyboards for Cape Dorset -
Hip-Hop in Kugluktuk Hip-Hop in Kugluktuk Hip-Hop in Kugluktuk -
NAC Orchestra Brass Trio in Pangnirtung NAC Orchestra Brass Trio in Pangnirtung NAC Orchestra Brass Trio in Pangnirtung
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The National Arts Centre Foundation would like to thank our Major Partners The Azrieli Foundation, National Bank, Canadian North and Calm Air. Arts Alive is also generously supported by the Government of Nunavut, Emond Harnden, The River Philip Foundation, and The Turnbull Family Community Building Foundation.