Our Works

Dance & Heart creates original dance works centred on connection and contemporary performance. Our repertoire spans stage works, site-responsive pieces, and adaptable formats for festivals, galleries, and community spaces.

  • a dancer hides her face with arms draped in shiny fabric that looks like fairy wings, while a woman looks towards her with open body language. they are lit in a purple glow.

    RAFT

    RAFT is a contemporary dance work set on a lake ruled by unseen, magical forces. Three women — once strangers — find themselves together on a small raft, suspended between life and death, witnessing wonder and danger in equal measure.

    At its heart, RAFT is a meditation on letting go. The piece moves through sorrow and grief not to resolve them, but to open space for trust, tenderness, and one final shared adventure. As the women navigate this liminal world, fear softens into care, and the unknown becomes a landscape of possibility and transformation.

    Choreography: Norah Wardell, The Harrington Twins
    Performers: 8-10
    Duration: 40 minutes
    Premiere: Fergus Grand Theatre, 2025
    Adaptability: Stage and site-responsive; scalable for non-traditional spaces.

    This work is currently seeking co-producers, residencies, and presentation partners.

    “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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  • five dancers dressed in unicorn costumes march in the darkness, as part of the enchanted forest festival in Fergus ontario

    The Quest

    The Quest is a dance work for children and families that follows a baby swan on a magical journey to bring woodland and enchanted creatures together.

    Through simple, collaborative movement and narrated storytelling, the piece invites audiences to witness curiosity, courage, and friendship unfold as the swan navigates challenges, forms connections, and inspires unity. Its accessible structure allows children to engage directly while creating moments of wonder, play, and shared imagination.

    Choreography: Norah Wardell, The
    Performers: 10-30
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Premiere: Enchanta Festival, 2023
    Adaptability: Stage and site-responsive; scalable for non-traditional spaces.

    This work is currently seeking co-producers, residencies, and presentation partners.
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    “I was captivated the whole performance. Honestly it was so beautiful, emotional and enchanting. Thank you!! My kids and I will cherish these memories made.”

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  • two women embrace while sitting on a chair. They are lit by a blue haze, while audience members from Guelph Fringe Festival watch them in awe

    Emily's Letters

    Emily’s Letters is a contemporary dance work exploring intimacy, memory, and the bonds of friendship. Through layered, nuanced movement and subtle text integration, the piece traces emotional landscapes of connection, distance, and care between close friends. Its evocative choreography invites audiences to witness moments of trust, conflict, and reconciliation in deeply human terms.

    Choreography: Norah Wardell
    Performers: 3-7
    Duration: 20 minutes
    Premiere: Guelph Fringe Festival, 2025
    Adaptability: Stage or intimate performance spaces; adaptable for touring

    This work is currently seeking co-producers, residencies, and presentation partners.

    “Absolutely mesmerizing, from start to finish.”

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  • Dance Fables

    Dance Fables is a series of short, adaptable dance works designed for festivals, galleries, and themed events. Each piece explores narrative, humor, or metaphor through movement, inviting audiences into a playful, imaginative world. Its modular structure allows presentations to be curated around space, theme, or audience, making the collection versatile and engaging for a variety of performance contexts.

    Choreography: Norah Wardell
    Performers: 8-20
    Duration: 20 minutes
    Premiere: Fergus Medieval Faire, 2025
    Adaptability: Stage and site-responsive; scalable for non-traditional spaces.

    This work is currently seeking co-producers, residencies, and presentation partners.

    “Every moment and detail of the performance is so meticulously planned and beautifully choreographed.”

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collaborative Works

Our collaborative works reflect long-standing partnerships with artists, organizations, and community members. Through collaboration, we produce performances that are thoughtful, well-supported, and responsive to the needs of all participants.

  • Radium Girls production shows women who died with glowing skull masks

    radium girls

    Radium Girls by DW Gregory tells the true story of 1920s factory women who uncovered the dangers of radium. This dramatic theatre work explores resilience, solidarity, and the pursuit of justice, inviting audiences to witness courage, risk, and human connection in a powerful, historically grounded story.

    Artistic Director: Catherine Johnston
    Choreography: Norah Wardell
    Producer: Elora Community Theatre, 2024

    Nominated for Best Choreography, Best Sound Design, and Best Visual/Lighting Design by the Western Ontario Drama League

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  • the nutcracker

    Our production ofThe Nutcrackerreimagines the classic holiday tale through inventive choreography, vibrant design, and dynamic ensemble storytelling. Featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary movement, the performance invites audiences of all ages to experience wonder, imagination, and the magic of the season.

    Written By: Laura Faber, Norah Wardell
    Choreography: Norah Wardell, Vivien Heslett
    Performers: 15-30
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Premiere: Elora Community Theatre, 2025

    This work is currently seeking co-producers, residencies, and presentation partners.

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