Dance and Heart is an artist-led dance collective based in Centre Wellington Ontario, founded and produced by Norah Wardell. The collective creates theatrical, visually driven performance while providing opportunities for rural dancers across Southern Ontario to train, perform, and develop their artistic practice.
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“I came to see RAFT tonight. It was so beautiful! That backdrop was stunning, the song selection was so fun, all the movements came with so much meaning and intention.”
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“DH has been one of my maternity leave highlights. I have always wanted to dance more and have finally found an accommodating space to express myself.”
- Dancer, Mount Forest ON
Our Work
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Dance and Heart offers ongoing dance classes, seasonal intensives, workshops, and skill-building sessions for dancers in Fergus, Ontario. Our programs focus on strength, performance, and the creation of visually striking, theatrical movement. We centre on community building and consider ourselves the hub for creative dance in Centre Wellington, Ontario.
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We create theatrical productions that blend dance with contemporary visual storytelling. Our stories host elusive qualities and immersive aesthetics that define our company’s signature style. Performances provide rural dancers with opportunities to showcase their artistry and engage audiences in Centre Wellington and beyond.
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Dance and Heart supports local artistic initiatives.
We have space for emerging artists to create, perform, and produce unique works.
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community impact
Dance and Heart increases access to dance in Centre Wellington and across Southern Ontario by supporting rural dancers through training, performance, and creative opportunities. Our work strengthens local cultural infrastructure while contributing high-quality artistic programming to the region.
