Tiger Princess Dance Projects

Tiger Princess Dance Projects (Business Registration Number: 865122493RR0001) is a Canadian nonprofit contemporary dance company based in Toronto, Ontario. It operates as a division under the umbrella organization Princess Productions and is recognized as a registered charity by the Canada Revenue Agency. Founded and led by artistic director Yvonne Ng, the company focuses on creating and performing contemporary dance works that reflect Ng's unique heritage, perspective, and artistic values both in Canada and internationally[1][3][5].

Mission and Artistic Vision

The mission of Tiger Princess Dance Projects is to develop a repertoire of original works that express the artistic director’s personal cultural narrative and choreographic voice, performing these works domestically and abroad. The organization is also committed to delivering dance education through diverse training programs targeting students, senior citizens, and professional artists[1][4].

Artistic director Yvonne Ng, who is of Peranakan Chinese descent and was born and raised in Singapore, draws inspiration from her intersecting cultural experiences and migration story. Her choreographic practice incorporates innovative techniques such as Open Source Forms and Vipassana Meditation, focusing on exploring the interior landscapes of the self through movement. Ng aims to communicate intimately with audiences by sharing perspectives filtered through her identity as a Canadian immigrant negotiating traditional and contemporary cultural influences within Toronto’s multicultural landscape[1][3].

Activities and Contributions

Tiger Princess Dance Projects produces and tours contemporary dance performances across Canada and internationally, having appeared in countries including Singapore, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Australia, China, and the United States. The company has received critical acclaim, garnering thirty-six Dora Mavor Moore Award nominations between 1998 and 2019 for both performance and choreography. Yvonne Ng won a Dora Award for best ensemble performance[3].

In addition to presenting cutting-edge dance works, the organization places strong emphasis on arts education and community engagement. Its educational programs include dance and creative movement workshops for various age groups, often incorporating interdisciplinary collaborations with guest artists from diverse fields such as music, poetry, and theatre. Participation fees support sustaining these high-quality programs while maintaining accessibility through fee subsidies and charitable donations[2].

Organizational Structure

Princess Productions serves as the parent organization of Tiger Princess Dance Projects and another initiative, the biennial festival Dance: Made in Canada/Fait au Canada. Founded in 1996 by Yvonne Ng, Princess Productions supports Canadian dance legacies by commissioning, producing, and presenting contemporary choreography. The organization fosters collaborations across artistic disciplines and provides both financial and administrative backing for Ng’s broad range of creative activities[3][5].

Tiger Princess Dance Projects embodies a contemporary, interdisciplinary approach to dance performance, combining new music, theatre, and innovative movement techniques. It aims to cultivate an evolving body of work that reflects Canadian multicultural identities and engages diverse communities through both artistic creation and education[1][3][5].