Dancer of the Year

Photo by: Marc Domage

Luminato Festival Toronto Presents

Dancer of the Year

By Trajal Harrell

Update: Due to illness, Dancer of the Year performances on June 6 and 7 have been cancelled. Ticket holders will be contacted directly.

The North American premiere of Dancer of the Year represents the seminal work within Trajal Harrell’s artistic journey, offering a deeply emotional and immersive experience for viewers, regardless of their familiarity with dance. This performance invites you to reflect on your own place in the world and understand your worth beyond public recognition and accolades. 

"In Harrell’s universe, nothing is rushed, regardless of rhythm or tempo. Each work takes its time. The present moment­ is his friend, and he invites us to languish and breathe in the heady spaciousness of his vision. He shows a visual artist’s sense of stagecraft, props, and costuming."

- Dance Magazine

Dates & Times

Thursday, June 6 7:00pm Bluma Appel Theatre
Friday, June 7 7:00pm Bluma Appel Theatre Audio Described Performance

* Each performance is followed by a moderated artist chat onstage

Show Duration & Intermission

Approximately 55 Minutes - No Intermission

Accessibility

Accessible Shows:

ASL Interpreted Post-Show Talk Back with Miles Greenburg - June 6, 7 PM 

Audio Described Performance - June 7, 7 PM 

Sensory Friendly - All Shows 


An Access Guide and Venue Guide are available HERE 


To reserve an Audio Description device, please contact our Access Concierge, Emily Maxwell at (437) 776-1569‬ or emaxwell@luminato.com.   

Event Supporters

Presented by

Ian and Kiki Delaney, C.M.

Lead Support From

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With Assistance From

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Getting there

Bluma Appel Theatre
Inside the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
27 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B4

Directions

Taking GO? Get to Union Station with GO Transit, and from there it’s a short walk or TTC connection to Luminato events.

Plan your GO trip

Meet The Artist

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