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.
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In 2026, the organization underwent a name change to HCA Society, reflecting the organization's commitment to the community it serves. With over 25 years of dedication to the Hamilton arts community, we continue to evolve alongside the ever-changing arts landscape.
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Today, HCA Society proudly presents three flagship projects: Dances at the Bay, the Performing Art Sundays Series, and our Children's Arts Exploration Field Trips - showcasing world-class excellence in music, dance, and theatre, offering community-building arts activities, and enriching arts education for tomorrow’s arts enthusiasts.
OUR TEAM
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.
Vitek Wincza
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
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 Hope Lawlor
ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Stephanie is an award-winning 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 Rook's Theatre.
Bryn Cowan
ARTISTIC PRODUCER
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.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Cliff Lloyd
Virinder Singh
Jake How
Ekaterini Dimakis
Candi Peach
Dr. Jagmohan Sangha
Kartar Parmar
Marta Pozniakowski