Canada Council Funding: Professional Development for Artists
Canada Council for the Arts
Canada
The Professional Development for Artists component of Explore and Create supports the career growth of Canadian artists and artistic groups by encouraging participation in a wide range of development opportunities. Grants fund activities that contribute to the professional advancement of Canadian artists working in all artistic disciplines.
Posted 08/12/2020
Edmonton Performing Arts Accessibility Ad Hoc Group: Findings
YEG Performing Arts Accessibility Ad Hod Group
Online (Via Theatre Alberta)
We are pleased to share the findings of the Edmonton Performing Arts Accessibility Ad Hoc Group. The Edmonton performing arts community believes that the arts are for everyone.
Posted 07/29/2020
Looking for Members: Aboriginal Curatorial Collective / Collectif des commissaires autochtones
https://acc-cca.com/membership/
Sign Up Online
The Aboriginal Curatorial Collective / Collectif des commissaires autochtones (ACC-CCA) is an Indigenous run and led non-profit organization that aims to support and connect fellow Indigenous curators, artists, writers, academics, and professionals through various methods of gathering.
Posted 07/29/2020
Advocacy: Imagine Canada – Sector Resilience Grant Program
Imagine Canada
Online
We are urging the federal government to implement a Sector Resilience Grant Program, which would provide a vital lifeline to ensure charities and nonprofits will be here to support communities through this pandemic and into recovery.
Posted 07/24/2020
Mohkinstsis (YYC/Calgary) BIPOC Circle Discussion
Thomas Geddes, Mike Tan, Kiana Wu, Jenna Rodgers, Chantelle Han
Online
The Alberta Dance Alliance is pleased to share a record of this important discussion on behalf of its organizers: Thomas Geddes, Mike Tan, Kiana Wu, Jenna Rodgers, Chantelle Han.
Posted 07/24/2020
Protection of Dancer Health
Hello everyone, I am looking to understand Alberta dance teachers thoughts on healthy dance practices and injury prevention. Please consider filling out this short survey and sharing it with your colleagues. Many thanks!
Posted 07/24/2020
Volunteer Alberta: VSP Funding is here to help
Volunteer Alberta
https://volunteeralberta.ab.ca/vspn-2/
The costs associated with volunteer screening can be a burden for many organizations. VSP Funding is here to help.
Posted 07/24/2020
5678 Showtime Registration
5678 Showtime
Online
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO DANCE IN 2020. DISCOVER CANADA WITH 5678 SHOWTIME. 5678 SHOWTIME ACTION PLAN TO RETURN TO THE STAGE. RSVP your date preference to participate with 5678 Showtime by August 1.
Posted 07/23/2020
DJD: Youth Summer Camps
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
111 12 AVE S.E. CALGARY, ALBERTA CANADA
JULY 20-AUGUST 29 FOR AGES 4-18 DJD summer dance camps are designed to instill a love of dance in your child! With an emphasis on FUN and CELEBRATION, students are encouraged to explore challenges, demonstrate creativity, expand movement vocabulary, build confidence and develop friendships with other students.
Posted 07/23/2020
DJD Adult Summer Classes
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
111 12 AVE S.E. CALGARY, ALBERTA CANADA
JULY 13-AUGUST 20 We will be offering in-person classes 4 evenings per week plus 4 weekly virtual live classes and will be adding 30 new classes to our class streaming library. A limited number of in-person class passes will be sold to reflect the reduced class capacity in the AHS guidelines.
Posted 07/23/2020
CCVO: FROM EMERGENCY TO OPPORTUNITY Building a Resilient Alberta Nonprofit Sector After COVID-19
CCVO
Online
PREFACE It is time for the nonprofit sector to lead a vital conversation. A conversation that considers the resiliency of our sector and the value that we offer as leaders on the front lines of this pandemic and leaders in our collective recovery.
Posted 07/21/2020
EAC: New Experience Economy Report
Edmonton Arts Council
Online
Stone-Olafson, a research-based consulting firm, has conducted a study about the experience economy in Alberta, including sports, recreation, arts and culture, travel and hospitality, festivals and events. The first wave of their research has been released, reporting on the effects of COVID on Alberta audiences.
Posted 06/26/2020
SHUMKA Summer Dance Camps
Shumka Ukrainian Dance
SHUMKA SUMMER DANCE CAMPS is an internationally attended program offering different styles of camps to suit every taste, age, and ability.
Posted 06/26/2020
TRYZUB Fall Registration Now Open
Tryzub Ukrainian Dance
https://www.tryzub.ca
Online fall registration is now open! The Tryzub School of Ukrainian Dance offers fun and exciting dance classes year-round.
Posted 06/26/2020
Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide
Alberta Dance Alliance
Online
As municipal officials begin to allow small groups of people to gather in public even while the fight against COVID-19 continues, there is a tremendous need for guidance how small events and venues can reopen as safely as possible under these incredibly challenging circumstances.
Posted 06/24/2020
Survey: Freedom to Care Act
Government of Alberta
Online
Thank you for taking part in this survey. Your responses to the questions within will help the Government of Alberta determine how best to remove barriers for non-profit groups, charities and volunteers across the province.
Posted 06/24/2020
Calgary Arts Development: Anti-Racism Virtual Town Hall (archive)
Calgary Arts Development
Online
Calgary Arts Development is committed to bettering our systems regarding equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA).
Posted 06/24/2020
Survey: Lethbridge Performing Arts Centre – Functional Planning & Preliminary Design
Alberta Dance Alliance
Online
What an exciting prospect, a new performing arts venue in Lethbridge, AB! We urge Alberta’s dance community to voice your perspective on what this space needs to be for you.
Posted 06/24/2020
COVID-19 information : guidance for live music, dance and theatre
Alberta Dance Alliance
Online
This document has been developed to support efforts in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among participants in music, dance, and theatre activities (including performers, instructors, support staff, volunteers and the general public). NOTE: This document is also available in French.
Posted 06/24/2020
Dance Research – CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS (round 2)
Attention Alberta Dance Teachers! The University of Calgary would like to invite you to take part in this research study. We are looking for more participants to participate in an anonymous online survey to investigate current safe dance practice knowledge, beliefs, and behaviours. Interested?
Posted 05/07/2020
Looking for African dancers of any level
Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre Inc.
Alberta Ballet - 141 18 Avenue SW, Calgary
Are you a dancer of African or Caribbean descent? Do you love African dance and culture? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team of dancers committed to grow & develop their skills? Then we would love for you to join our company dance team!
Posted 03/04/2020
Digital Navigation Program
Edmonton Arts Council w/ Linked Digital Future
Online
The Digital Navigation Program is a single-window access to one-on-one digital literacy and digital transformation services and resources. It supplements other digital literacy and digital transformation activities within the Linked Digital Future initiative. Performing arts and arts service organizations across Canada are invited to apply for the program, through which they may be eligible to receive up to 15 hours of free digital transformation coaching.
Posted 02/20/2020
Artists’ Legal Outreach Survey
Pacific Legal Education and Outreach
Online
Deadline Extended! There’s still time to complete the artist needs assessment survey! Due to a low response rate from some provinces and territories, we are extending the deadline of this vital survey until March 10, 2020.
Posted 02/20/2020
Heather Simpson Memorial Award in Dance
Patti O'Brien - Chairperson of WRDAA (1987)
Alberta
Posted by ADA on behalf of Patti O’Brien, Chairperson of WRDAA (1987). Heather Simpson was a ballet teacher that had a love for dance, teaching, and life. She believed in herself, which inspired her students to believe in their dreams and to be strong.
Posted 02/14/2020