Cathy Levy has devoted her professional working life to the performing arts, dedicated to the creation, development and presentation of artistic projects, most notably in the dance field. She joined Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) in the fall of 2000 having acquired an enviable reputation throughout the Canadian dance community. Under her leadership NAC Dance annually hosts 18-20 companies, develops a growing number of Canadian and international co-productions, and presents an impressive program of outreach and enhancement activities. She is often invited to represent Canada and the NAC at festivals and dance events and she occasionally contributes articles to dance journals and newsletters. She is sought after by emerging artists and arts administrators for short- and long-term mentorships and she regularly serves on arts boards.

NAC Dance is dedicated to presenting a broad spectrum of dance forms throughout the season, providing a balanced, sweeping view of established and emerging artists from diverse backgrounds. Within a multi-disciplinary performing arts centre with venues of varying sizes, we program a range of international and Canadian artists and companies, classical ballet accompanied by the NAC Orchestra, and choreographer-driven ensembles. We provide enhancement activities which deepen the presence and reach of the artists within our community, locally and nationally, including an Associate Dance Artist program and a Visiting Dance Artist Residency project.

I am moved by the incredible ideas that choreographers of today are exploring, and am committed to capturing their stories on our stages. I treasure work that is original, idiosyncratic and dynamic, where the choreographer’s voice is both stimulating and profound. I value our investment in the creation and development of new Canadian and international dance, in supporting artists through co-productions and multiple presentations, and in following the arc of an artist’s career while continuing to introduce new voices to our broad-based audience.