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SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing in the Arts (EAC)
DESCRIPTION:Maintaining a trusted and functional online presence takes diligence\, creativity and technique. Join the EAC and communications specialists Katie Sowden and Josh Semchuk for a discussion of how to establish your voice\, sustain your relationship with your audience\, and expand your circle. To sign up for this free online session\, contact us at grants@edmontonarts.ca.
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/social-media-marketing-in-the-arts/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Edmonton Arts Council":MAILTO:info@edmontonarts.ca
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SUMMARY:NBS Webinar Topic 1: Dance and Mindfulness in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) offers a wide range of community programs through the Lozinski Centre for Community Dance at NBS\, and we are excited to host a series of FREE webinars for dance teachers interested in/delivering community programs. \nTopic 1: Dance and Mindfulness in the Classroom \nIn this NBS kids webinar\, we will explore strategies for using creative movement as a way of practicing mindfulness with kids. Anne and Nancy will share activities\, tools and tips for supporting physical and mental well-being\, building empathy and fostering emotional understanding through inclusive dance. No dance experience is required to participate in this webinar. Come prepared to move in a way that feels best for you. \nDate: Wednesday October 28\, 2020  \nTime: 10:00-11:15pm & 3:00-4:15pm (MST)  \nSign up here \n***Registration closes at 4:00pm Tuesday October 27th. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/nbs-webinar-topic-1-dance-and-mindfulness-in-the-classroom/2020-10-28/2/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201028T100000
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SUMMARY:Fluid All Fall launches with Dancing at Dusk - A Moment with Pina Bausch's The Rite of Spring
DESCRIPTION:Springboard Performance is thrilled to present Pina Bausch’s stunning interpretation of The Rite of Spring (1975) as part of the Fluid All Fall programming. \nIn spring 2020\, Pina Bausch’s 1975 seminal work\, The Rite of Spring\, was due to tour the world. Performed by a specially assembled company of 38 dancers from 14 African countries\, this international co-production between Sadler’s Wells (UK)\, Pina Bausch Foundation (Germany)\, and École des Sables (Senegal)\, should have opened in March 2020 in Dakar as part of a double-bill with a new work created and performed by Malou Airaudo and Germaine Acogny\, common ground[s]. However\, just days before the premiere\, performances were cancelled as governments around the world banned public gatherings and began shutting their borders due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Before disbanding and going into lockdown\, the company seized the moment by performing  a last rehearsal on a beach near their base  at École des Sables in  Senegal.  Filmmaker Florian Heinzen-Ziob  and his crew were able to capture this  unique  moment  in a stunning film. \nFaithful to Stravinsky’s composition\, this seminal work examines the power of ritual and sacrifice\, as a young woman is chosen to mark the changing seasons. This film is a remarkable achievement in so many ways; it’s visceral\, beautifully shot\, lovingly detailed\, luscious visuals and powerful themes. You will not want to miss this rare opportunity to see timeless dance work reimagined. \nLIVE WEBCAST: OCTOBER 21 – 28\, 2020 \nGet your tickets now! \nIMPORTANT\nThe viewing link that you will receive by email will be valid between October 21 and 28\, 2020\, at the time of your choice. \nAfter signing up and purchasing your ticket\, you will receive a confirmation email from Lepointdevente. If you do not see it\, please check your junk folder. Prior to the performance you will receive another email from lepointdevente with a link to access the performance. The link will be valid for 48 hours. The live stream can be played on any screen: on your PC\, laptop\, phone or iPad/tablet. For the best experience\, we recommend using the largest screen possible\, or connecting your laptop to a TV. Note that the performance will be available exclusively to patrons in Canada. \nWatch the trailer here!
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/fluid-all-fall-launches-with-dancing-at-dusk-a-moment-with-pina-bauschs-the-rite-of-spring/2020-10-28/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201026T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201026T163000
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SUMMARY:Brain-Body Connection Professional Development Series hosted by Free Flow Dance Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Professional and emerging dancers are welcome to attend the online zoom platform based Brain-Body Connection Professional Development Series hosted by Free Flow Dance Theatre free of charge. If you would like and can afford to make a donation to support the future of the company please do! Free Flow Dance Theatre is pleased to host this series of workshops as part of their free Community Workshop Program with the support of the Community Initiatives Fund\, City of Saskatoon and Sasktel. \nMitchell Larsen will be teaching workshops on October 19th and October 26th at 2:30-4:30 pm. \nMitchell is pleased to be sharing his love of cross-disciplinary work in his upcoming Brain-Body Workshop: Dance Across Disciplines: Finding Yourself in the Milieu. Focusing on the ways in which other performance arts can enhance our skills as dancers\, participants will have the opportunity to take part in artistic exercises that Mitchell has found essential in his multidisciplinary work\, offering them a chance to revitalize their practice\, step outside of their comfort zones\, and synthesize new understanding in an encouraging environment. \nPlease note you must register individually for each workshop. \nRegister here for Mitchell Larsen Workshop #1 (October 19th) \nRegister here for Mitchell Larsen Workshop #2 (October 26th) \nDancer: Mitchell Larsen; Photo by Ken Greenhorn
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/brain-body-connection-professional-development-series-hosted-by-free-flow-dance-theatre-2020-10-26/2020-10-26/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event,Professional Development,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Free Flow Dance Theatre Company":MAILTO:freeflowdance@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Mile Zero Dance: The Spine Folds\, Far Away (eryn tempest)
DESCRIPTION:The Spine Folds\, Far Away\, reimagines the body as a multitudinous structure of strange matter and alien organisms: a vessel in constant transformation always on the brink of collapse. It attempts to situate the human experience in terms of its relation to dreams\, sensation\, and the cosmos\, using space and time travel to unpack the uncanny nature of an ever-evolving embodiment. \nArtist Biography\neryn tempest is a choreographer and movement artist currently based out of Montreal with roots in Edmonton\, Alberta. She is compelled by the exploration of movement and physicality within the context of emotion and affect. Her interest in subtle energies and vibrations in the body allow her to delve deeply into a research around state\, and to question the transformative and propulsive capacities of imagination and emotion. She investigates the body as a conduit\, a revealing zone wherein external forces and alien intelligences are activated and given reign to express themselves. eryn’s work has been presented by Nextfest\, Expanse\, Vous Êtes Ici/You Are Here\, and Tangente Danse. She has received support from the Edmonton Arts Council\, Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec\, as well as the Canada Council for the Arts. \nProgram Credits\neryn tempest: choreography\, performance\, sound\, editing\nRico Moran: cinematography\nThea Patterson: dramaturgical consultation\nTechnical Director: Trent Crosby\nDigital Front of House: Elise Jason \nSpecial thanks to:\nHal Annett\, Deb Tempest\, Jesse Tempest\, Chris Bateman\, Stephanie Bailey \neryn would like to acknowledge the generous support of \nMile Zero Dance\nFAVA- Film and Video Arts Society of Alberta\nCanada Council for the Arts
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/mile-zero-dance-the-spine-folds-far-away-eryn-tempest/2020-10-24/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mile Zero Dance":MAILTO:info@milezerodance.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043109
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SUMMARY:It’s About Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now (Mitchell Art Gallery)
DESCRIPTION:The Mitchell Art Gallery in MacEwan University is excited to share that they are re-opening on September 15 with the launch of their latest exhibition It’s About Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now\, which will be viewable in-person and online!  \nCurated by Seika Boye\, this archival exhibition exposes the representation of Blackness on Canadian stages\, as well as audience and media reception of Black performance in Canada during this era. It’s About Time also explores legislation of leisure culture\, dance lessons and the role of social dances at mid-century. Featured are individual dance artists such as Leonard Gibson\, Ola Skanks\, Ethel Bruneau\, Joey Hollingsworth and Kathryn Brown. \nThis is the fourth presentation of the archival materials in It’s About Time. New to this iteration\, Boye has invited contemporary performing and visual artists — either from or currently based in Alberta — to respond to the archive and consider what the history of Black people dancing in Canada reveals about our contemporary moment. Not only will the exhibition feature work by dance artists Michèle Moss and Ashley “Colours” Perez\, visual artists Braxton Garneau and Preston Pavlis\, author Cheryl Foggo\, with graphic response by Adriana Contreras and photography by Mike Tan\, but there is also virtual programming planned with Seika and each artist. \nVirtual conversations with the curator to learn more about It’s About Time will take place on: \n\nSeptember 23\, 2020 at 6 p.m.\n\nwith Ashley “Colours” Perez and Adriana Contreras\n\n\nOctober 21\, 2020 at 6 p.m.\n\nwith Braxton Garneau and Preston Pavlis\n\n\nNovember 3\, 2020 at 6 p.m.\n\nwith Cheryl Thompson and Mpoe Mogale\n\n\nDecember 2\, 2020 at 6 p.m.\n\nwith Cheryl Foggo and Michèle Moss\n\n\n\nVisit macewan.ca/mitchellartgallery or @mitchellartgallery on social media for more details.
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/its-about-time-dancing-black-in-canada-1900-1970-and-now-mitchell-art-gallery-2020-10-21/
LOCATION:John and Maggie Mitchell Art Gallery\, 11-121\, Allard Hall 11110 – 104 Avenue\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5K 1M9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Online/Streaming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201019T143000
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SUMMARY:Brain-Body Connection Professional Development Series hosted by Free Flow Dance Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Professional and emerging dancers are welcome to attend the online zoom platform based Brain-Body Connection Professional Development Series hosted by Free Flow Dance Theatre free of charge. If you would like and can afford to make a donation to support the future of the company please do! Free Flow Dance Theatre is pleased to host this series of workshops as part of their free Community Workshop Program with the support of the Community Initiatives Fund\, City of Saskatoon and Sasktel. \nMitchell Larsen will be teaching workshops on October 19th and October 26th at 2:30-4:30 pm. \nMitchell is pleased to be sharing his love of cross-disciplinary work in his upcoming Brain-Body Workshop: Dance Across Disciplines: Finding Yourself in the Milieu. Focusing on the ways in which other performance arts can enhance our skills as dancers\, participants will have the opportunity to take part in artistic exercises that Mitchell has found essential in his multidisciplinary work\, offering them a chance to revitalize their practice\, step outside of their comfort zones\, and synthesize new understanding in an encouraging environment. \nPlease note you must register individually for each workshop. \nRegister here for Mitchell Larsen Workshop #1 (October 19th) \nRegister here for Mitchell Larsen Workshop #2 (October 26th) \nDancer: Mitchell Larsen; Photo by Ken Greenhorn
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/brain-body-connection-professional-development-series-hosted-by-free-flow-dance-theatre/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event,Professional Development,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Free Flow Dance Theatre Company":MAILTO:freeflowdance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201018T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201018T233000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043109
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SUMMARY:DJD Signature Program: Fall For Dance North Festival
DESCRIPTION:It’s not too late to see DJD in action!\nDJD performed in the Fall For Dance North Festival in their Signature Program\, which premiered online on Saturday\, October 3\, 2020. You can still watch this amazing program which features six world premieres by a diverse range of Canadian choreographers\, including a new piece by DJD’s Artistic Director Kimberley Cooper\, featuring Sabrina Comanescu\, Catherine Hayward\, Kaja Irwin and Natasha Korney\, with live music by Rubim de Toledo with Jim Brennan (sax) Raul Gomez Tabera (drums) Jon McCaslin (vibraphone) Bob Tildesley (trumpet) \nDJD performed a premiere of a new work from Beautiful Noise titled Terra. Terra\, the name of this tune composed for DJD by Brazilian bassist Rubim de Toledo\, means earth in Portuguese. Driven and grounded movement creates the core of the work. At times the dancers seem to pull the rhythm out of the floor; at other times they push it in. They dance as though on a hot surface\, or one that is taut and resilient. The dancers and musicians converse constantly\, yet it’s not necessarily about what each is saying but about what hangs in the air between them. \nThe program is available on demand until October 18\, 2020. \nFor more information and to get your tickets visit the Fall For Dance North Festival event website!
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/djd-signature-program-fall-for-dance-north-festival/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Decidedly Jazz Danceworks":MAILTO:djd@decidedlyjazz.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043109
CREATED:20201008T165218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T171127Z
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SUMMARY:Back Alley Antics Film Premieres on YouTube (Free Flow Dance Theatre Company)
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Ken Greenhorn. Dancers: Laura Turnbull\, Ilaria Zuzak.  \nFree Flow Dance Theatre is pleased to have been able to collaborate with local Metis Filmmaker Marcel Petit and composer David Bordessa on a short film showcasing the talents of our 2020 company members and special guest poet Ryan Bradshaw. \nDue to the pandemic\, Free Flow Dance Theatre was only able to book in small in-person audiences for the performances and wanted to be able to share the work with everyone. This film is the result of that effort. \nThank you very much to everyone who helped out and to SKarts and AODBT Architecture + Design for enabling this project. \nDon’t miss the live premiere on October 17th at 7:30 PM CST.  \n 
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/back-alley-antics-film-premieres-on-youtube-free-flow-dance-theatre-company/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Free Flow Dance Theatre Company":MAILTO:freeflowdance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043109
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T194032Z
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SUMMARY:Project 686KM - Calgary Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Project 686km Artistic Exchange considers the distance between the creative centres of Calgary and Vancouver and offers a roadmap for creative exchange for emerging artists of colour who are living and creating in each centre. The residency offers artist driven discussions\, creation\, and work-in-progress showings. 2020 Vancouver and Calgary residency artists include Eric Cheung\, Kristy Janiver\, Jessica McMann\, Sabrina Naz\, Jason Owen Galeos\, and Zahra Shahab.⠀ \nPROJECT 686km is developed by Springboard Performance\, the Fluid Festival\, and Made in BC – Dance on Tour\, with additional funding and administrative support from the CanDance Network\, the Dance Section of The Canada Council for the Arts\, and Canadian Heritage. \nThis event is a partnership with SLIPPAGE: PERFORMANCE | CULTURE | TECHNOLOGY@Duke University\, and SFU Woodwards Cultural Programming\, as well as facility support from partners Decidedly Jazz Danceworks\, 45 W Studio. \nADD THIS EVENT TO YOUR CALENDAR!
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/project-686km-calgary-exchange/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200923T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043109
CREATED:20201008T161845Z
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SUMMARY:It’s About Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now (Mitchell Art Gallery)
DESCRIPTION:The Mitchell Art Gallery in MacEwan University is excited to share that they are re-opening on September 15 with the launch of their latest exhibition It’s About Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now\, which will be viewable in-person and online!  \nCurated by Seika Boye\, this archival exhibition exposes the representation of Blackness on Canadian stages\, as well as audience and media reception of Black performance in Canada during this era. It’s About Time also explores legislation of leisure culture\, dance lessons and the role of social dances at mid-century. Featured are individual dance artists such as Leonard Gibson\, Ola Skanks\, Ethel Bruneau\, Joey Hollingsworth and Kathryn Brown. \nThis is the fourth presentation of the archival materials in It’s About Time. New to this iteration\, Boye has invited contemporary performing and visual artists — either from or currently based in Alberta — to respond to the archive and consider what the history of Black people dancing in Canada reveals about our contemporary moment. Not only will the exhibition feature work by dance artists Michèle Moss and Ashley “Colours” Perez\, visual artists Braxton Garneau and Preston Pavlis\, author Cheryl Foggo\, with graphic response by Adriana Contreras and photography by Mike Tan\, but there is also virtual programming planned with Seika and each artist. \nVirtual conversations with the curator to learn more about It’s About Time will take place on: \n\nSeptember 23\, 2020 at 6 p.m.\n\nwith Ashley “Colours” Perez and Adriana Contreras\n\n\nOctober 21\, 2020 at 6 p.m.\n\nwith Braxton Garneau and Preston Pavlis\n\n\nNovember 3\, 2020 at 6 p.m.\n\nwith Cheryl Thompson and Mpoe Mogale\n\n\nDecember 2\, 2020 at 6 p.m.\n\nwith Cheryl Foggo and Michèle Moss\n\n\n\nVisit macewan.ca/mitchellartgallery or @mitchellartgallery on social media for more details.
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/its-about-time-dancing-black-in-canada-1900-1970-and-now-mitchell-art-gallery/
LOCATION:John and Maggie Mitchell Art Gallery\, 11-121\, Allard Hall 11110 – 104 Avenue\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5K 1M9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Online/Streaming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200915T190000
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SUMMARY:GWDC: Season Launch (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Ainsley Hillyard\, Alison Kause\, Alida Kendell\, and Kate Stashko of Good Women Dance Collective (GWDC) invite you to celebrate the launch of their most memorable season yet!  \n\n\n  \n\n\nContemporary dancer and co-founder of Montreal’s Wants&Needs Danse\, Sasha Kleinplatz\, will be joining GWDC’s 2020/21 season for Convergence 2021—the collective’s annual show that highlights various works from different artists including Dustin Stamp\, a fancy dancer from Saddle Lake Cree Nation\, and guests; and a collaboration between GWDC and poet and spoken word artist\, Brandon Wint.  \n\n\n  \n\n\nSeason 2020/21 also features an exciting collaboration between FEMME\, an all-female vocal quartet\, and GWDC in which they reflect upon domestic abuse during the world premiere of The Beginning of Happiness by Edmonton composer\, Jane Berry\, choreographed by GWDC\, and performed by FEMME and GWDC. While the composition draws on Berry’s experience with domestic violence\, the work encourages performers to bring their own thoughts into the work so that their own personal experiences are included in the show. \n\n\n  \n\n\n“In these uncertain times\, GWDC is excited to continue supporting the creation of new work by courageous and curious artists from across Canada. We are all learning quickly and becoming more adaptable and agile—pivoting has multiple meanings for dance in the 2020/21 season and we are excited by the transformative possibilities that can arise out of uncertainty.”   \n\n\n  \n\n\nIn between each production\, Canadian artists Anastassiia La Musa\, Lebogang Disele\, Krista Lin\, Erin Pettifor\, Nina Milanovski\, and Larissa Pohoreski will be completing residencies at GWDC’s new space located within the Shumka Dance Centre\, just a six-minute walk from their previous studio at The Ruth Carse Centre for Dance.  \n\n\n  \n\n\nGWDC will be kicking off Season 2020/21 with a virtual celebration on September 15th from 7 to 8 pm via Facebook live. The night will feature interviews and brief performances by Lebogang Disele\, Deviani Bonilla\, Phany Peeña\, Larissa Pohoreski\, Jane Berry\, Brandon Wint\, Erin Pettifor\, and Nina Milanovski\, as well as a DJ dance party. All are invited to attend. 
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/gwdc-season-launch-virtual/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Women Dance Collective":MAILTO:info@goodwomen.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043109
CREATED:20200810T213625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T213625Z
UID:10004615-1598191200-1598191200@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Free Flow Dance: PODS Livestream
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Ken Greenhorn\nFree Flow Dance Theatre celebrates its 25th anniversary season this year. Despite the pandemic causing many changes of plans\, we are very pleased to announce that we will be presenting 3 Livestreamed performances of one of our signature pieces of choreography “Pods” for you to enjoy! “Pods” which runs approximately 20 minutes\, is one of the company’s most requested works. This visually stunning unusual performative work features a trio of dancers growing from unique costumes each encompassing its own miniature trampoline. Inspired by fast motion films of plants growing fused with an alien lifeform\, this is truly a one of a kind dance work.\nStay after the live stream performance for a short Q&A with the performers and director. \nA special thank you to Lorraine and Ross for donating us the use of their backyard for this special Livestream event. \nRegister for tickets to Friday\, August 21st at 7 pm HERE \nRegister for tickets to Saturday\, August 22nd at 7 pm HERE \nRegister for tickets to Sunday\, August 23rd at 2 pm HERE \nPods – Premiere 2014 (20 minutes) \nChoreography: Jackie Latendresse \nDancers: Kyle Syverson\, Rachel Saufert\, Mitchell Larsen \nCostumes: Design: Jackie Latendresse\, Creation: Linda Coe Kirkham \nMusic: Lisa Gerrard \nLivestream Tech: Nathan Regamey
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/free-flow-dance-pods-livestream/2020-08-23/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Free Flow Dance Theatre Company":MAILTO:freeflowdance@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200818T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043109
CREATED:20200814T201845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T201845Z
UID:10004894-1597773600-1597779000@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
SUMMARY:What the Fund? A Guide to Applying to the EAC’s New Individual Artist Grant Programs
DESCRIPTION:The Edmonton Arts Council has unveiled a new suite of supports for individual artists\, with deadlines on September 15th and October 15th. To better understand your options\, and how best to match your work with available funding\, we encourage you to sign up for this overview at grants@edmontonarts.ca.
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/what-the-fund-a-guide-to-applying-to-the-eacs-new-individual-artist-grant-programs/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Edmonton Arts Council":MAILTO:info@edmontonarts.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200901
DTSTAMP:20260406T043109
CREATED:20200812T225207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T221329Z
UID:10004891-1597536000-1598918399@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
SUMMARY:UNGANISHA: Explore. Connect. Dance. (Digital Edition)
DESCRIPTION:Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre will be launching an online digital edition of their February 22\, 2020 UNGANISHA: Explore. Connect. Dance. production from their website from August 16 to 31\, 2020. \nThis free digital production is meant to promote intercultural understanding by illuminating the threads of African diasporic traditions throughout Western colonial expansion and its influence on the modes of these modern dance styles: Tap\, Hip Hop\, Step\, Afro Cuban\, and Afro Caribbean. \nDuring the 45 minutes of digital experience\, each dance style will be accompanied by theatrical and visual elements that provide historical and cultural insight on the challenges and contributions of Africans in the Diaspora. \n\nThe inspiration for UNGANISHA came from Woezo’s belief in the power of art to reach people at a deep emotional level and to expand cultural and historical insight and understanding. The dance theatre production aims to spotlight the diverse stories lived and told by people of the African diaspora. \nDonations will be accepted in a Pay-What-You-May format and the proceeds will go towards the highly anticipated 2021 UNGANISHA showcase on February 27\, 2021.
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/unganisha-explore-connect-dance-digital-edition/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woezo Africa Music &amp%3B Dance Theatre Inc. - UNGANISHA":MAILTO:unganishadance@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200816
DTSTAMP:20260406T043109
CREATED:20200812T212352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T212352Z
UID:10004889-1597363200-1597535999@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Carifest (YYC)
DESCRIPTION:2020 VIRTUAL CARIFEST SCHEDULE \n\n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, AUGUST 14\, 2020 | 6pm – 9pm\n\n\n\n\nWe kick off Virtual Carifest with some of Calgary’s grooviest dance and fitness instructors! Tune in to our FACEBOOK LIVE to work up a sweat with this line up: \nFIT VIBES | 6PM | FitRev\nWEST AFRICAN | 6:45PM | Masani St Rose-Toth\nSOCA | 7:30PM | Nicole Andrea Pemberton\nAFRO-BEATS | 8:15PM | Amanda Okafor\nZOUK | 9PM | Nelson Arsenault\nISLAND MASH UP | 9:45PM | Sabrina Naz \n\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, AUGUST 15\, 2020 | 12pm – 6pm\n\n\n\n\nConnect to our Virtual Carifest in three different ways and get ready for a spectacular show featuring international and local artists! \nFACEBOOK! Tune in for some virtual vibes on our MAIN PAGE from 12 – 6PM! Be sure to SHARE\, LIKE & FOLLOW to stay in the loop! \nZOOM! Pre-register to be featured in our livestream on day TWO of the festival! Dress up in your favourite carnival costume\, grab a drink with a friend and bring some bacchanal to the screen! (Stand by for the registration link!) \n Join the action in real life by reserving your spot at one of the following Caribbean associations: \n\nSt Vincent & The Grenadines Association Of Calgary\nTrinidad and Tobago Sports and Culture Club / Kid Masquraders\nHaitian Sports and Culture Club\nJunction Restaurant & Bar\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrating Caribbean Culture in Calgary\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow We Got Started\n\nIn the 1980’s a group of individuals from the Caribbean community formed the CanCarib Association. These individuals believed they had a responsiblity to educate the community about Caribbean culture because they wanted the community to know that the culture was more than just food and music. The Association was eventually renamed to The Caribbean Community Council of Calgary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Growth\nCarifest grew year after year to become the city’s largest festival! Attendees such as the Prime Minister\, dignitaries from other countries and international artists have all travelled to take part of the festivities.Carifest effectively raised the inquisitiveness of the community with more than 20\,000 attending the Sunshine Market during Saturday’s event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe First Festival\n\nThe CanCarib acquired all the resources they needed to organize the first festival which was held at Prince’s Island Park. During that time they did not receive assistance from the City of Calgary. It was the idea of the CanCarib Board of Directors that each Caribbean island should showcase their culture — and that was how Carifest was born! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Connection\n\nCarifest became the vehicle used to begin a healthy relationship between the Caribbean community and the Calgary Police Service. A few Carifest executives were requested to provide strategies to new recruits on maintaining a healthy relationship with the Caribbean community.
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/virtual-carifest-yyc/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carifest Calgary":MAILTO:info@carifestcalgary.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200810T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043109
CREATED:20200810T213915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T213915Z
UID:10004887-1597069800-1597075200@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Free Flow Dance: Brain-Body Connection
DESCRIPTION:Dancer: Karla Kloble. \nProfessional and emerging dancers are welcome to attend the online zoom platform based Brain-Body Connection Professional Development Series hosted by Free Flow Dance Theatre free of charge. If you would like and can afford to make a donation to support the future of the company please do! We are pleased to host this series of workshops as part of our free Community Workshop Program with the support of the Community Initiatives Fund\, City of Saskatoon and Sasktel. \nKarla will be teaching August 10th\, 2:30-4 pm. Please note you must register individually for each workshop thank you. \nRegister here Workshop #2 \nWe will be taking a short break and will resume with workshops by Jackie Latendresse September 14th and 21st and Kyle Syverson on September 28th and October 5th. In addition to our popular Brain-Body Connection workshops were are currently providing free online dance workshops to Global Gathering Place\, International Women of Saskatoon\, The Sask Abilities Council and Open Door Society. We are grateful to our sponsors for giving us the opportunity to make dance programming more accessible to the community.
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/free-flow-dance-brain-body-connection/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Free Flow Dance Theatre Company":MAILTO:freeflowdance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200727T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200727T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043109
CREATED:20200724T220855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T220855Z
UID:10004564-1595865600-1595872800@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Ironic Dancing (is) the same as Dancing
DESCRIPTION:All ages and abilities encouraged to take the time and space for communal movement\, sharing and creative play.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\n/////////////// \nWhat it is and Who we are: \nInitiated by Slow Motion Radical/Kara Bullock \nLed by the group (you) \nhttps://www.facebook.com/slomorad/ \nAll ages and abilities encouraged to take the time and space for communal movement\, sharing and creative play. \nWe believe dance is for everyone. Whether it is in your kitchen\, in the grass with your kids\, in a class\, whether you have attended a post secondary institution\, you do this for money\, you dance as a ceremony\, you dance for protest\, you dance to honour\, you dance to celebrate\, you dance to feel\, you dance to purge\, you dance to process\, you dance to meditate\, you dance to pray\, you dance to challenge\, you dance for strength. No matter where or why we dance\, we will move in and out of our comfort zones together. \nThis is an Online Event. You will need to register to receive the invitation\, which will be sent out 24 hours before the event. Please communicate any needs you may have to feel welcome and fulfilled. \nMondays July 13th\, 20th and 27th 4PM – 6PM MST \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/ironic-dancing-is-the-same-as-dancing/2020-07-27/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T043109
CREATED:20200424T222139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200424T222314Z
UID:10004218-1588183200-1588190400@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Dance Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate International Dance Day with Mile Zero Dance! \nDance Blitz is an event that exalts the short dance piece. Originally the event was planned as a live event in Edmonton’s historic Chez Pierre Cabaret. In spite of the mass self-isolation happening across the world\, dancers will continue to perform live from their own spaces. We invite audiences to join us on Zoom and witness dance artists playing with short format works (3 minutes or less) in a virtual environment. The event will be hosted by Sue Goberdhan\, and includes DJ Joses Martin\, with performances by Justin Calvadores\, Ivan Ngandjui Touko\, Lakota Tootoosis\, Ainsley Hillyard and many more. \nThe event is free but audience members will need to register to have access to the login details.
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/dance-blitz/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mile Zero Dance":MAILTO:info@milezerodance.com
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