Alberta Dance Alliance

Fluid All Fall launches with Dancing at Dusk - A Moment with Pina Bausch's The Rite of Spring
2020-10-26 10:00, 2020-10-27 10:00, 2020-10-28 10:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online, Canada
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.
In 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.
Faithful 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.
LIVE WEBCAST: OCTOBER 21 – 28, 2020
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IMPORTANT
The viewing link that you will receive by email will be valid between October 21 and 28, 2020, at the time of your choice.
After 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.
Watch the trailer here!

Brain-Body Connection Professional Development Series hosted by Free Flow Dance Theatre
2020-10-26 14:30 - 16:30 | Online, Canada
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.
Mitchell Larsen will be teaching workshops on October 19th and October 26th at 2:30-4:30 pm.
Mitchell 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.
Please note you must register individually for each workshop.
Register here for Mitchell Larsen Workshop #1 (October 19th)
Register here for Mitchell Larsen Workshop #2 (October 26th)
Dancer: Mitchell Larsen; Photo by Ken Greenhorn

NBS Webinar Topic 1: Dance and Mindfulness in the Classroom
2020-10-28 10:00 - 11:15, 2020-10-28 15:00 - 16:15 | Online, Canada
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.
Topic 1: Dance and Mindfulness in the Classroom
In 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.
Date: Wednesday October 28, 2020
Time: 10:00-11:15pm & 3:00-4:15pm (MST)
Sign up here
***Registration closes at 4:00pm Tuesday October 27th.

Breaking Class with Creeasian
2020-10-28 19:00 - 20:30
BREAKING CLASS WITH CREEASIAN
Online Via Zoom
Wednesdays at 7:00- 8:00 PM Mountain Time
October 14-December 16
Free or by donation
Register in advance for classes.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/milezerodance/436121

Learn the fundamentals of breaking from Matthew Creeasian! This weekly class is appropriate for all ages and skill levels and will guide participants as they develop their own personal style. If you’re not up for dancing, that’s cool, it’s still worth dropping in to listen to Creeasian’s killer beats and to learn about the historical and cultural significance of this genre of dance.

Artist Bio
Creeasian – Dancer, DJ, Beatmaker, is a founding member of the Sampler Café collective, Cypher Wild YEG and a long-time practitioner of hip-hop culture as a whole. He has made a living through DJ’ing, dancing, youth educating, and has in recent years turned his focus to the art of beat making and music production education. Through providing a consistent blend of his indigenous roots and his hip-hop influenced background, Creeasian continues to break boundaries while highlighting the similarities between his traditional culture and his modern influences. Previously on tour with Juno Award winning A Tribe Called Red until COVID-19 hit.
