Dance and the Law: A Conversation

*Banner photo credit: Dancer Micaela Van Rensburg photographed by Aidan Tooth (detail)

Dance and the Law: A Conversation

October 23, 2025: 5-6:15pm (EDT)

Virtual: Register here

Co-presented with CADA/East

Join us with entertainment lawyer Lyndra Griffith-Harnden for an open conversation around common legal issues and questions faced by independent dance artists. From the creation and negotiation of contracts, to navigating disputes and understanding copyright as it relates to original works of choreography, the session is intended to provide dancers a relaxed opportunity to engage with both their peers and a legal professional, in order to understand and advocate for their legal rights and to more confidently navigate situations that may arise over the course of their artistic careers. Participants are encouraged to send specific questions or topics of interests that they may have in advance, during registration.

Lyndra Griffith-Harnden (Griffith Law) is a bilingual entertainment lawyer, representing clients in music, film, television, publishing, fashion, and the visual and performing arts. She brings a strategic and empathetic approach, grounded in her background in litigation and dispute resolution. As a former adjudicator with Tribunals Ontario, Lyndra conducted over 3,000 case conferences and authored more than 30 reported decisions. She is a passionate advocate for the arts, a frequent speaker, and a committed community volunteer, currently serving on the Board of the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation. Outside of law, Lyndra is a lifelong equestrian who competes nationally in dressage with aspirations for international competition.

We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts