Welcome to the Alberta Dance Alliance
Alberta Dance Alliance (ADA) is a Provincial Arts Service Organization (PASO) for dance in the province of Alberta, Canada.
Serving
We serve our members and the public, by providing Programs and Resources that reflect the core needs of our dynamic dance sectors. We offer a subscription or annual membership for individuals and organizations, for those directly or indirectly involved with dance. Professional, Recreational, and Educational dance, ADA balances programming and resources to assist and support the individuals and organizations that comprise these three interlinked sectors. If you have a service need and cannot find it mentioned on our site, please help us by contacting our office so we can address it or escalate it, as required.
We are sustained through grant programs from Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton.
Below, ADA Members have added their events to the DanceLink Calendar…
Dance Lives Here Campaign
Dance Lives Here is an exciting new initiative that highlights Edmonton’s vibrant dance scene through a website, social media, ads and newsletters.  Digital, print and billboard ads will point potential audiences to a new website, Enewsletters and publicity pieces will keep our stories interesting and alive for months to come.
Dance Lives Here will launch on International Dance Day (April 29). Stay tuned for more information about that!
How can you be part of it?
If you are an independent dance artist, dance collective or dance company, we want to tell your story. We need your bio, images and videos to be used in marketing assets, events to be listed on the campaign page, and a link to your own online marketing assets to be distributed with campaign materials.
OUR COMMITMENT TO ANTI–RACISM
The Alberta Dance Alliance is committed as an anti-racist organization by: Standing in solidarity with Black people, Indigenous people and communities of colour, listening to what is needed and taking action to address injustice; continuing to question our practices and disrupting patterns that reinforce inequities; advocating for change in arts policies and arts funding; and holding ourselves to a standard that does not accept that this work is ever done. We join our national organization, the Canadian Dance Assembly, in our commitment to meaningful change.
Please listen, learn, and support where you can. We vow to do the same. We commit to growing our own understanding along with you.
The Alberta Dance Alliance stands with all dance artists, cultural communities and Canadians in the fight against racism. Please contact us if you require resources on anti-racism in dance or have particular concerns with respect to experiences of racism in your own dance practice.
Membership
The Alberta Dance Alliance is a provincial arts service organization.
Alongside our members, we foster and promote the appreciation and practice of dance.
Your membership awaits…
Featured Member
Kathy Metzger: Dance Artist, Choreographer and Sessional Instructor in Dance in KSR – University of Alberta
Events
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Experience the magic of flamenco at El Faro Flamenco, held every first Friday of the month at the quirky and artisanal Congress Coffee Company. El Faro, meaning the lighthouse in Spanish, aims to be a beacon of improvised live music in Calgary, featuring the top local and visiting flamenco performers |
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Description We are seeking dance, theatre, circus and other movement professionals for a one-day workshop in Edmonton exploring light, connection, and microscopic life. This paid workshop will contribute to Diatom Lanterns, an interdisciplinary art project led by Kira Hunt that explores the question: How can microscopic life inspire light-based art?
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Swing at Fringe! Join us on Tuesday, April 7th for the next Swing at Fringe at the Fringe Grounds Cafe! 6:30-8:30pm Location: 10330 84 Ave NW Social dance and socialize to the swingin’ tunes from our talented DJs. Music is great for Lindy Hop, Balboa, and other swing-era dances. Everyone
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News
Jun 26 2024
Letter from the AFA Chair regarding 2024-2025 Budget
A Message from AFA Chair Cynthia P. Moore I am pleased to share that the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) Board of Directors has approved its 2024-25 annual budget. This budget is based on an increased provincial allocation of $30.1 million.
READ MOREMar 20 2024
AFA Budget 2024
On February 29, the Alberta government announced Budget 2024. I am pleased to share that funding for the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) was increased by $4.5 million, or by 18 percent from last year, to $30.1 million for 2024-25.
READ MORENov 16 2023
New Projects and Programs for Non-Profit and Voluntary Organizations
Recently, the Government of Alberta has launched a new projects and programs to help non-profit and voluntary sector organizations access the resources and supports needed to serve Albertans.
READ MORESep 29 2022
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 2022: Events & Activities
On September 30, Canadians commemorate the day and work towards reconciliation by honouring residential school victims, survivors, and their loved ones.
READ MORESep 12 2022
The CanNatyam Journey of Traditional Performance in Canada
Alberta Dance Alliance is grateful for the support from the Alberta Foundation for the Art and the Edmonton Arts Council.
READ MOREJul 06 2022
Covid Relief Funding for Dancers across Canada
CDA has received funding from the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund to bring direct assistance to independent and self-employed dancers from across Canada, thanks to Canadian Heritage. With the funding received, CDA aims to offer a total of $2500 each to 1500 applicants.
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