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.”
- Audience, Fergus ON -
“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
train with us
Dance and Heart offers drop-in classes and practices at
Aura Studio (151 St. David Street N in Fergus, ON)
ARTISTIC WORK
Dance and Heart presents original, theatrical performances that combine visual storytelling, immersive choreography, and imaginative design. Each production is unique, bringing together dancers of varied backgrounds in high-quality, visually rich ensemble work. From intimate community showcases to fully staged theatrical productions, our performances highlight creativity, risk-taking, and expressive movement, while fostering audience engagement and building a vibrant regional dance culture.
our community
Our space is a hub for dance, creativity, and collaboration. We host artistic residencies, community programs, and co-created projects, inviting dancers and artists to explore, perform, and connect within a supportive, inspiring environment.