The World's Best Dance
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IGNITE! Launch Party
October 25 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dance Victoria’s 2025/26 season is fast approaching. But before we return to the theatre, we invite you to join us at IGNITE! A Dance Victoria Launch Party to celebrate our 29th season of the World’s Best Dance. This year, we’re amping up the festivities at a new location: KWENCH, the historic Pembroke Barn Building in the heart of Victoria’s arts and design district on Store Street. This “one-stop work and culture club” is airy, welcoming, and gorgeous!
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At IGNITE! you’ll enjoy:
- An intimate duet performance by Ballet Edmonton (last seen in our 2023 co-presentation with Victoria Symphony)
- Tastings and cocktails by Phillips Brewing featuring their small batch distilled spirits
- Delicious savoury bites, plus sweet bites provided by Chocolat & Co.
- DJ LoFi, dancing, and the company of fellow arts-lovers
- Access to wide-ranging auction prizes in support of Dance Victoria
Thank you to IGNITE! Co-Chairs Castle Consulting and PBX Engineering Ltd., Media Sponsor YAM magazine, Venue Sponsor KWENCH, and Event Partners Phillips Brewing, Pedersen’s Rentals, and Chocolat & Co.
Tickets: $99*
A limited number of discounted tickets ($49) available for guests 19-29 years old!
*Plus ticketing fees. Price includes a complimentary drink, food, and entertainment. On sale beginning Sept. 10.
All proceeds from IGNITE! and our coinciding online auction support Dance Victoria’s artist programs and community engagement activities.
Party Coordinates: 7:00 pm @ KWENCH, 2031 Store Street.
Online auction will be live Oct. 9–28.
Dance Victoria Society is a non-profit organization with the mission to cultivate a connection to dance by presenting and supporting diverse local, national, and international artists, and inspiring all communities through the magic of dance. Our vision is that everyone in Greater Victoria can experience the transformative power of world-class dance. All proceeds from our auction, and IGNITE! live event, will directly support our artist programs and community engagement activities.
