The first year's performance was an interpretation of three nursery rhymes. That year, the cast was composed of 18 dancers and performances were held in local libraries.
Since 1980, the cast has grown to include over 50 members with shows held in community theatres in both Calgary and Lethbridge. The creative visions of the artistic directors have provided a variety of wonderful performances ranging from adaptations of traditional stories to completely original productions, aimed at audiences of all ages.
With continued growth Alberta Dance Theatre has become an integral part of the Alberta arts community and continues to provide unique opportunities for young performers and quality family entertainment.
| YEAR | TITLE | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR(S) |
| 1980 | 3 Nursery Rhymes | Gayda Errett |
| 1981 | Rainbow Goblins | Gayda Errett |
| 1982 | Ting-A Ling & the 5 Magicians | Shirley Murray |
| 1983 | How the Birds Got Their Colors & the Enchanted Drum | Shirley Murray |
| 1984 | 4 + 1 Dance is Fun & the Magic Stones | Shirley Murray |
| 1985 | Alice in Wonderland | Shirley Murray |
| 1986 | Once Upon Our Land | Susan Maitland |
| 1987 | Simply Child's Play | Judith Maxwell |
| 1988 | Stories from the Golden Box | Judith Maxwell |
| 1989 | The Raven Steals the Light | Nicole Mion |
| 1990 | Spindizzy | Nicole Mion |
| 1991 | Jungle Book | Nicole Mion |
| 1992 | Munsch Moves | Nicole Mion |
| 1993 | The Nut Cracks | Nicole Mion |
| 1994 | The Mystical Wheel | Joanne Birtz |
| 1995 | Anatomy: The Heartbeat Adventures of Every Body | Barbara Lisek |
| 1997 | Alice's Adventure Through 'The Looking Glass' | Emily Forrest |
| 1998 | 'Twas the Night Before Christmas | Emily Forrest |
| 1999 | James and the Giant Peach | Emily Forrest |
| 2000 | The Visit of the Sea Queen | Emily Forrest |
| 2001 | Redwall: Adventures of Martin the Warrior | Emily Forrest |
| 2002 | Writes of Passage | Emily Forrest |
| 2003 | 'Twas the Night Before Christmas | Emily Forrest |
| 2004 | Voyage of the Dawn Treader from the Chronicles of Narnia | Emily Forrest |
| 2005 | Lost in Space | Emily Forrest |
| 2006 | James and the Giant Peach | Emily Forrest |
| 2007 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone* | Emily Forrest |
| 2008 | Fairytale Fiascos: The Untold Stories | Jason Stroh & Christie Preston |
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