2025 Ticket Sales

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OPENING – 19th adFda

August 8, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Join us for the opening reception of the 19th edition of adFda! A friendly moment to kick off the festivities in a warm atmosphere, on the first floor of the Aberdeen Cultural Centre (140 Botsford).

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BREAKDANCE WORKSHOP

August 8, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.

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Discover the art of breakdancing in this dynamic workshop! A great opportunity to move, learn the basics, and share an energetic moment centered around urban dance.
Studio A – Aberdeen Cultural Centre (140 Botsford)

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LE SACRE DE LILA

August 8, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.

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A production by Destins Croisés.
Choreography by Ismaël Mouaraki.
Inspired by the Lila ceremonies - mystical and musical celebrations from his native Morocco - Ismaël Mouaraki explores trance in his new creation with a group of male dancers.

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LINE DANCING

August 9, 2025 – 10:30 a.m.

Join us for a line dance class at Bore Park, open to all levels. A great opportunity to move together in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

DISCOVERY WORKSHOPS

August 9, 2025 – 9:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

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Come explore dance through our discovery workshops - a must-try experience at the Atlantic Dance Festival.

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CINÉDANSE: FEATURE FILM

August 9, 2025 – 3:00 p.m.

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This feature film will present two powerful works blending dance, spoken word, and memory: Funambules du temps and Marée Noire.

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CINÉDANSE: SHORT FILM

August 9, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.

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Une soirée de courts métrages programmés par le FICFA!

📍 Centre Culturel Aberdeen

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AROUND THE WORLD

August 10, 2025 – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

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Two captivating and energetic performances that blend urban, folkloric, theatrical, contemporary, and jazz dance, featuring artists from all over. Two shows will take place at Centennial Park.

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MASTERCLASS

August 11, 2025 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Fighting Monkey blends dance, acrobatics, and martial arts to develop coordination, mobility, endurance, and physical intelligence.

By: Alanna Kraaijeveld

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BUSINESS MEETING

August 12, 2025 – 10 a.m to 12 p.m.

Join us for a business meeting where partners, artists and organizations will discuss key issues: status of the artist, accessibility and visibility of dance in Atlantic Canada. Together, let's build the future of the performing arts!

EPHEMERAL ARTIFACTS

August 12, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.

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Ephemeral Artifacts is a repertory production by ĀNANDAM, choreographed by Brandy Leary. Created in 2017, it exists in various iterations, each featuring a diverse cast of artists.

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