Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing live presentations that involve the performances of dancers.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Dance companies |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 71112 - Dance companies |
| International correspondence | R9000* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-08-13 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Inclusions
- dance companies that operate their own facilities, primarily for the staging of their own production
Exclusions
- freelance producers and dancers (See 711512 Independent actors, comedians and performers (CAN))
- organizing and promoting, but not producing, dance productions (See 7113 Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events)
- providing food and beverages for consumption on the premises and also presenting live dance entertainment, such as exotic dance clubs (See 722 Food services and drinking places)
Examples
- ballet companies
- contemporary dance companies
- folk dance companies
- jazz dance companies
- ballet companies
- ballet productions, live
- classical dance companies
- contemporary dance companies
- dance companies that operate their own facilities, primarily for the staging of their own production
- dance theatres
- dance troupes
- folk dance companies
- interpretive dance companies
- jazz dance companies
- modern dance companies
- tap dance companies
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
ballet companiescontemporary dance companiesfolk dance companiesjazz dance companiesballet productions, live
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-08-13
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-08-13)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: R9000*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 711120
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
711120
Dance companies
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 711120 Dance companies. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
711120
ballet companies
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as ballet companies. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 711120 Dance companies to a business file.
03
711120
contemporary dance companies
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as contemporary dance companies. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 711120 Dance companies to a business file.
04
711120
folk dance companies
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as folk dance companies. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 711120 Dance companies to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 711120Dance companies
Commonly confused with
711512 — Independent actors, comedians and performers
freelance producers and dancers (See 711512 Independent actors, comedians and performers (CAN))
7113 — Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events
organizing and promoting, but not producing, dance productions (See 7113 Promoters (presenters) of...
722 — Food services and drinking places
providing food and beverages for consumption on the premises and also presenting live dance enterta...
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
R9000*Creative, arts and entertainment activities
Approximate correspondence
Dance companies
US NAICS reference711120 - Dance Companies
Source row
711120Dance companies
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 711120 cover?
Dance companies: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing live presentations that involve the performances of dancers.
Which level of the hierarchy is 711120?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 711120?
It rolls up to 71112 Dance companies.
Should I stop at 711120 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 711120?
Yes. 1 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 711120?
Yes. 3 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 711120 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 16 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Heritage sites, Leisure venues, Sports services, Arts operations, Gaming activities.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 711120?
Yes. The page shows R9000* Creative, arts and entertainment activities.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Dance Companies.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.