OUR STORY
Founded in partnership with the Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts (HCA) in 2001, HCA Dance + Theatre (HCADT) was established as a non-profit organization with a mission to foster dance excellence through artist collaboration and the presentation of high-quality performances. With over 25 years of dedication to the Hamilton arts community, we continue to evolve alongside the ever-changing arts landscape. Today, HCADT proudly presents three flagship projects, showcasing world-class excellence in music, dance, and theatre while offering enriching arts education experiences for tomorrow’s arts enthusiasts.
TEAM
VITEK WINCZA
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
STEPHANIE LAWLOR
ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
BRYN COWAN
ARTISTIC PRODUCER
Vitek, a graduate of the State Ballet School in GdaÅ„sk, Poland, has performed with renowned Polish companies before defecting to Canada in 1982. He founded and directed the Canadian Ballet Youth Ensemble (1991-2005), choreographing award-winning productions like Snow White and The Nutcracker. He also created dance productions for the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and founded the Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts. Vitek is the Artistic Director of Arts For All, which has impacted over 45,000 children. His contributions to the arts have earned him numerous awards, including Hamilton’s Community Arts Award and Poland's Cultural Merit.
Stephanie is a Hamilton-based theatre artist with over two decades of professional experience in performing, teaching and producing. She has performed on professional stages across Ontario, has taught and coached actors of all ages, and produces theatre with indie company Rooks Theatre. She is an active member of the Hamilton arts community and looks forward to the continued development of HCADT.
Bryn comes to the non-for-profit sector with a background as a producer in documentary, film, and television, with a BFA in Film Studies. Notably, she contributed significantly as a producer for a groundbreaking streaming service offering free educational content for 2SLGBTQI+ youth. Beyond production, her skills in arts management are evident in her successful fundraising and resource management, equipping artistic projects with the resources they need to thrive.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to enrich the artistic and cultural landscape of Hamilton, Ontario with high-quality professional performing arts presentations and opportunities for artist development. Our vision is to cultivate a professional artistic environment for future generations in Hamilton and beyond.
BOARD MEMBERS
A special thanks to all the board members that contribute to the success of our organization.
Cliff Lloyd, Virinder Singh, Jake How, Ekaterini Dimakis, Candi Peach, Dr. Jagmohan Sangha, Kartar Parmar, Marta Pozniakowski
OUR SPONSORS
Thank you to our generous sponsors.
