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SUMMARY:Current Conditions Talk # 3: Place and the Body\, Geography and Gesture | The New Flamenco Scene in Spain and Canada
DESCRIPTION:Rosanna Terracciano experiments within and around the boundaries of flamenco\, dance\, contemporary performance and short film\, driven by an urgency to expose the vulnerable and introverted aspects of flamenco dance. Her solo performance works and short films have been presented throughout Canada and Europe\, and in 2019\, she collaborated with Spain’s Juan Carlos Lérida in residencies and performances at the Dusseldorf Flamenco Festival and Barcelona’s Mercat de les Flors\, In 2018\, she created the ongoing online short film project\, a quiet flamenco. She is Associate Artist at Dancers’ Studio West for the 2020-2022 seasons and is the 2017 recipient of the Jacqueline Lemieux Prize for dance from the Canada Council for the Arts. \nThe Current Conditions Talk\, short film screenings\, presentation\, and green room artist talk come with supporting essays\, images\, thoughts and ideas made available all week and includes an open discussion with the artists. \nCurrent Conditions Talk # 3: Place and the Body\, Geography and Gesture | The New Flamenco Scene in Spain and Canada \nGesture\, place and mental maps. How contemporary flamenco\, risk\, history and our sense of place are felt in the body. \nA whole generation of artists are offering contemporary and alternative spins on the traditional Andalusian form. Join a conversation with current voices of flamenco’s vanguard. Choreographers Rosanna Terracciano (Calgary/Montreal)\, Juan Carlos Lérida (Barcelona) and Myriam Allard (Montreal) join with architect Holly Simon (Seattle)\, writer Marcello Di Cintio (Calgary) and moderator Graziella Terracciano (UK) in a conversation rooted in flamenco perspectives\, the body\, politics and the edges of contemporary form. \nNow playing at fluidfest.com until November 10\, 2020.  \nWatch now!
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/place-is-a-city-written-on-this-body-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Online/Streaming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201109T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
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SUMMARY:Brain Body Connection #2 Kathleen Rea
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! We are pleased to host this series of workshops with the support of the Community Initiative Fund\, City of Saskatoon and Sasktel. \nEnsemble Thinking in Dance ImprovisationTechniques that entice collective thinking and spontaneous composition in dance improvisation are explored in the context of conference calls. The question is how can dancers connect in the zoom room with other dancers to spontaneously co-create meaningful group composition that reflects our current situation. Choreographic concepts such as frame\, rhythm\, originating idea and motif\, shape\, level\, and tone will be explored through the lens of the Zoom room. \nKathleen Rea danced with Canada’s Ballet Jorgen\, National Ballet of Canada & Tiroler Landestheater (Austria). She has choreographed over 40 dance works and been nominated for 5 DORA awards. Her film Lapinthrope\, co-produced with Alec Kinnear won Gold Award at the Festival Der Nationen (Austria). Kathleen is also a co-recipient of a K. M. Hunter Choreographic Award. Kathleen is a published author (“The Healing Dance”\, Charles C. Thomas). She has a Master’s in Expressive Arts. and is a teacher candidate of the Axis Syllabus. She is the director of REAson d’etre dance productions who produces both the Wednesday Dance Jam\, the Contact Dance International Film Festival and dance-theatre productions. Kathleen identifies as having High Functioning Autism and works to educate people about neuro-divercity. \nRegister now!
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/brain-body-connection-2-kathleen-rea/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Free Flow Dance Theatre Company":MAILTO:freeflowdance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201106T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
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SUMMARY:Older & Reckless: 20 Years of Age on Stage
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of OLDER & RECKLESS! \nAbout this Event\nOLDER & RECKLESS 20 Years of Age on Stage – an online event produced by Fagan Media Group \nDATE \nNovember 6th\, 2020 \n5:30pm MST \nCOST \nPay What/If You Can \n$0 – Free \n$10 – Discounted Rate \n$20 – General Admission \n$40 – Pay It Forward (cover the cost of someone else’s ticket) \nABOUT \nOlder & Reckless\, conceived by Claudia Moore in 2000\, is MOonhORsE Dance Theatre’s acclaimed performance series for mature dance artists from diverse backgrounds who have pursued their passion over a lifetime. \nOur 20th anniversary celebration features: \n\n32 senior dance artists\n10 community movers\n4 new dance video works – commissioned especially for our celebration\nAudience warm-up\n2 excerpts of outdoor ensemble dances\n\nincluding ApHeart and Pina Bausch’s Nelken-Line\n\n\n\nFeaturing revered senior dance artists including \nDenise Fujiwara\, Esmeralda Enrique\, Sara Porter\, Learie Mc Nicolls\, William Yong\, Carol Anderson\, Marie-Josée Chartier\, Fanny Ghorayeb\, Deepti Gupta\, Phyllis Whyte\, Viv Moore\, Gerry Trentham\, Yvonne Ng\, Dave Wilson\, Charmaine Headley\, Brian Solomon\, Claudia Moore\, Barbara Diabo\, Martha Randall\, Julia Aplin\, Norma Araiza\, Sylvie Bouchard\, Arwyn Carpenter\, Karen Kaeja\, Terrill Maguire\, Kevin Ormsby\, Patrick Parson\, Roula Said\, Julia Sasso\, Holly Small\, Sashar Zarif and special guest appearances. \nGet your tickets now!
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/older-reckless-20-years-of-age-on-stage/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
CREATED:20201104T224456Z
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SUMMARY:AGO LIVE: THE LEFT SPACE
DESCRIPTION:In a time of global political uprisings\, we have had to learn to self-isolate and maintain physical distance from one another. Faced with a global pandemic\, we have had to re-imagine the ways that we gather\, protest and how we achieve critical mass. The Left Space is a new digital commission by internationally renowned artist Brendan Fernandes\, created specifically for this moment in time and for the AGO\, that considers how we\, the global left\, have found ourselves in this predicament.  \nDeveloped and choreographed for webcam and the grid formation of Zoom\, custom backdrops by graphic designer Jerome Harris and on-and-off camera sequences will intervene and aesthetically connect a team of dancers from Hit and Run Productions performing from their homes around the world\, with a score by DJ Karsten Sollors. Reaching out and signaling to one another with the choreography and engaging with protest slogans incorporated into each’s changing background\, the performers and audiences will question the potential for online platforms to re-create the social solidarity experienced in physical gatherings. \nThe performance will be followed by an interview between the artist and Bojana Stancic\, AGO Assistant Curator\, Live Projects and Performance. \nGet your tickets now!
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/ago-live-the-left-space/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201105T131500
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
CREATED:20201021T164940Z
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SUMMARY:RISE UP Calgary Relaunch Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Are you someone working in the arts or the hospitality industry who is looking for creative ways to collaborate amid the COVID-19 pandemic and plan for future recovery? Are you interested in conversations exploring the live experience economy and how to get audiences out and artists back to work in safe and meaningful ways? Then join one of RISE UP’s upcoming Relaunch Lunches! \nRISE UP Calgary is a local initiative created to kickstart economic recovery for Calgary’s arts sector. It is an open-source campaign that unites arts\, hospitality and tourism partners to develop a comprehensive array of initiatives and plans for relaunch by building the best possible conditions for success for audiences and artists. Together\, we will RISE UP and move forward. \nAs part of its programming\, RISE UP is planning a series of relaunch lunches to connect industry professionals and give them an opportunity to network\, share ideas\, and look for ways to collaborate on COVID recovery planning. \nThe first virtual event is on Thursday\, November 5\, 2020 from 12:00 to 1:15pm and explores the model used by the creators and technicians of The Big Art Drive-In. \nThe lunch discusses how this space came to be and how it was then utilized for the RISE UP Weekend concert series. This is your chance to hear about what the team learned\, how they worked with AHS to create a safe arts experience for artists and audiences alike\, and get ideas on how you might be able to use this model and insights to create your own arts experiences. \nPanelists include\, Paul Magnuson\, Chief Imagineer\, Big Art\, Josh Burnett\, General Manager\, FM Systems\, and Kaley Beisiegel\, Principal Consultant\, Bird Creatives and Project Manager for RISE UP Calgary. \nRegister at zoom.us for this free Zoom-based conversation. The November 5 event will be interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL) with a live English transcription available and will be recorded for future posting on the RISE UP Calgary website. \nIf you have any questions or comments\, please send them to cherie@birdcreatives.com.
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/rise-up-calgary-relaunch-lunch/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Online/Streaming Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Arts Development":MAILTO:info@calgaryartsdevelopment.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
CREATED:20201104T213118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T213237Z
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SUMMARY:Talking Truths: Matriarchs Uprising
DESCRIPTION:A conversation hosted by Olivia C. Davies with four tour-de-force female artists discussing ways they have overcome adversity in the arts.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAs creators\, we are constantly in dynamic exchange with the forces of social structures that can help or hinder our creative expression. Join O.Dela Arts\, Artistic Director Olivia C. Davies in circle conversation with four other tour-de-force female artists including Dalannah Gail Bowen along with Diane Roberts\, Rosemary A. Georgeson\, and Savannah Walling as they discuss ways they have confronted and overcome adversity in the arts\, and changed the way we look at the world around us by incorporating matriarchal values and right relations agreements into the work. The Circle Conversation is on Zoom\, followed by an interactive Q&A. \n\nInteractive workshop on Zoom -maximum 100 participants\nFree / donation appreciated\n\nAbout the Format\nIn this circle conversation setting\, we invite audiences to co-create and hold a scared space for women artists to talk our truth about the ways our creative acts connect us to community. Topics can range from dance as sacred act\, art as living embodiment of community\, and the necessity of kinship and relational accountability. Audiences are invited to sit in (live or virtual) circle with us and listen as we speak to each other\, with open hearts\, and open minds. \nRegistration required. Please follow this link for access to the free event. Zoom link will be sent to you in advance.
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/talking-truths-matriarchs-uprising/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Online/Streaming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201104T235900
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201104T235900
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
CREATED:20201102T193158Z
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SUMMARY:Performance Research Project – Online Intensive
DESCRIPTION:The Performance Research Project is thrilled to present our 2 Week Online Intensive. The intensive will take place from November 9\, 2020  to November 20\, 2020. Classes and workshops will run Monday to Friday 9am-3pm Vancouver time/ 12-6pm EST time. \nCheck out the schedule here! \nMultiple options to choose from (see registration). \n\nFull Intensive\n9am-3pm PST/12-6pm EST/6pm-12am CET\n$500  / 5hrs per day for 2 weeks\n​Early Registration: $400 \n$300 / 5hrs per day for 1 week\nMorning Intensive Option \n9am-12pm PST/ 12-3pm EST/ 6-9pm CET\n$ 300 / 3hrs per day for 2 weeks\nEarly Registration: $275\n$175 / 3hrs per day for 1 week\nAfternoon Intensive Option\n1-3pm PST/ 4-6pm EST\n$ 200 / 2hrs per day for 2 weeks\nEarly Registration: $175 \n$ 120 / 2hrs per day for 1 week\n\nTake the classes you want!\nLink available upon request for 24hrs if scheduling is difficult for your time zone. \nRegister now!\nEarly registration discounts extended until November 4th! \nInternational Guest Artists:\nSarah Reynolds (NDT) teaching  Medhi Walerski Repertoire  (Ballet BC director)\nYannick Boquin/ Ballet\nChristophe Dozzi/ Ballet\nBéatrice Larrivée/ Gaga/dancers\nClyde Archer (Cullberg\, Royal Swedish Ballet\, LEV) teaching Sharon Eyal Repertoire\nMarla Waal / ELDOA\, Pilates\, Breath work\n​Khoudia Toure / Improvisation\, Hip Hop\nAyman Harper (Forsythe Company) / Improvisation
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/performance-research-project-online-intensive/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Convention,Online/Streaming Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201104T161500
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
CREATED:20201027T182656Z
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SUMMARY:NBS Webinar Topic 2: Distanced Dancing
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 2: Distanced Dancing \nIn this NBS community webinar\, we will explore strategies for navigating the ever-evolving world of socially distanced dancing. Whether you are teaching virtually or in-person\, Anne and Megan will share tips\, tools and best practices for providing authentic distanced dance programs\, navigating logistical challenges\, and fostering connection among your dance community. No dance experience is required to participate in this webinar. Come prepared to move in the way that feels best for you. \nDate: Wednesday November 4\, 2020 \nTime: 10:00-11:15pm & 3:00-4:15pm (MST) \nSign up here \n***Registration closes at 4:00pm Tuesday November 3rd
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/nbs-webinar-topic-2-distanced-dancing/2020-11-04/2/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201104T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
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SUMMARY:Strategic Plan Community Dialogue Session (Canada Council for the Arts)
DESCRIPTION:The Canada Council for the Arts invites you to help shape its next Strategic Plan. \nOur last strategic plan was launched in 2016. Since that time\, the Council has increased its overall support to artists and arts organizations and has made important investments in digital\, international promotion and Indigenous arts. The new plan will guide the Council through the next five years\, a critical time for the arts as it emerges from the global COVID-19 pandemic. \nWe want to hear from you\, to shape a plan that reflects the arts sector’s current reality and looks ahead to how the Council can help restart\, reinvigorate and reimagine the arts for the benefit of all Canadians. We aspire to support a vital and diverse arts ecology that enriches the lives of all Canadians\, and we are committed to equity\, diversity and inclusion. We encourage the participation of a wide range of perspectives and participants in this process. \nSome of you may have completed the Canada Council for the Arts Choicebook™ survey. We now invite you to participate in one of three (3) 90-minute dialogue sessions. These sessions will build on key issues identified through our ongoing engagement activities and provide an opportunity for virtual exchange and conversation. \nThe virtual dialogue sessions are happening on: \n\nMonday\, November 2\, 2020 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST (bilingual\, “English first”)\n\n11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. MST\n\n\nTuesday\, November 3\, 2020 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST (bilingual\, “English first”)\n\n1:00 – 3:00 p.m. MST\n\n\nWednesday\, November 4\, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST (bilingual\, “French first”)\n\n8:00 – 10:00 a.m. MST\n\n\n\nAll sessions will be bilingual and simultaneous interpretation will be available. The principal language of the presentation on November 2nd and 3rd will be English\, and on November 4th it will be French. If you require any supports to be able participate in these sessions\, including ASL/LSQ interpretation or CART captioning\, please let us know during registration.  \nIf you are interested in participating in one of these sessions\, please register here. \nRegistration will close on Monday\, October 26\, 2020. Please note that space is limited. \nIf you are unable to participate in a session\, you can also provide written comments to plan@canadacouncil.ca until November 16\, 2020.
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/strategic-plan-community-dialogue-session-canada-council-for-the-arts/2020-11-04/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201103T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
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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-2020-11-03/
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:20201103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201103T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201028T161500
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201028T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
CREATED:20201009T155109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T155220Z
UID:10004905-1603879200-1603879200@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201026T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201026T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
CREATED:20201008T170532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T170802Z
UID:10004625-1603722600-1603729800@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
CREATED:20201007T210437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T212444Z
UID:10004617-1603548000-1603555200@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
CREATED:20201008T161845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T162100Z
UID:10004619-1603303200-1603303200@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201019T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201019T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
CREATED:20201008T170532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T170825Z
UID:10004624-1603117800-1603125000@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201018T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201018T233000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
CREATED:20201009T204635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T204853Z
UID:10004392-1603063800-1603063800@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
CREATED:20201008T165218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T171127Z
UID:10004623-1602963000-1602963000@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010412
CREATED:20201014T193930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T194032Z
UID:10004397-1602874800-1602874800@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200923T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010413
CREATED:20201008T161845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T162010Z
UID:10004618-1600884000-1600884000@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010413
CREATED:20200818T221859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T221859Z
UID:10004897-1600196400-1600200000@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010413
CREATED:20200909T070039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T070611Z
UID:10004884-1599904800-1601150400@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Woezo Africa Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre Inc. is a performing arts organization based in Calgary\, Alberta. Founded in 2006\, Woezo Africa\, meaning “welcome to the land of perfection\,” highlights our organization’s desire to bring the uniqueness of the African cultures to the public. With a multidisciplinary approach that blends African music\, dance\, theatre\, and storytelling. Woezo Africa aims to use the combined power of arts and education to host events that promote compassion and understanding.  \nOn September 12\, 19 and 26 participants can expect to have three Saturdays filled with traditional African drum and dance performances\, stimulating arts and crafts\, moving vocal artists and musicians\, spirited comedians and spoken word artists\, cooking classes\, a screening of an award-winning documentary and a presentation of our 2020 digital UNGANISHA dance theatre production all live-streamed in the comfort of your home! With the theme of “Emerge from the Roots\,” the festival intends to engage children and adults in activities that showcase unique histories\, artistic traditions and cultural expressions to help minority groups find a voice and express their identity.
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/woezo-africa-cultural-festival/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Woezo-Africa-Cultural-Festival-Artwork-2-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Woezo Africa Music &amp%3B Dance Theatre Inc.":MAILTO:info@woezoafrica.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200902T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200902T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010413
CREATED:20200729T223115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T223115Z
UID:10004571-1599071400-1599080400@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca
SUMMARY:Latin Music Nights at containR
DESCRIPTION:At containR\nJoin us every Tuesday for Open Mic Nights and every Wednesday for Latin Music Nights!
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/latin-music-nights-at-containr/2020-09-02/
LOCATION:ContainR\, 1020 2 AVE NW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2N 1T6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/9421b1ec-8f31-47c3-8699-5751f0657991.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200826T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200826T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010413
CREATED:20200724T183610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200724T184346Z
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SUMMARY:Calgary Arts Development: Anti-Racism Town Halls
DESCRIPTION:Anti-Racism Virtual Town Halls\n\n\nAs an organization\, Calgary Arts Development has committed ourselves to bettering our systems regarding equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and accessibility (EDIA). \nTo continue the conversation about the deep-seated racism that exists within our communities and systems\, and how we can further develop anti-racist policies and practices governing our work\, we have scheduled anti-racism virtual town hall gatherings for every other Wednesday in July and August. The purpose of the gatherings is to host deeper conversations that will lead to possible actions and decisions as we deal with current inequities in the sector and work with a broader community toward positive action. \nThe anti-racism virtual town halls will take place on Wednesdays\, July 15; July 29; August 12; and August 26\, 2020 from 3:00 to 4:30pm MDT. \nThe virtual town halls will take place through Zoom and will be interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL) with a live transcription available. Registration is required at the following links. \nJuly 15\, 2020\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sde6tqz8pGdRYNk5lLWu6ccf7ZW0NGRTD \nJuly 29\, 2020\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctcumsqTMqHNbdB96e7D2Ey4SX6zAXkPNv \nAugust 12\, 2020\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtduyppjgjHNUBrshghfFi_l3Ivspjv8un \nAugust 26\, 2020\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvcuGvqjkqEtPncHeEo8n8AimPJgLnWOOt \nIf you have questions you would like the Calgary Arts Development team to think about ahead of time\, please send them to edia@calgaryartsdevelopment.com. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions during the event by messaging us on Twitter\, Facebook\, or Instagram. Anonymous questions or statements can be submitted via email.
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/calgary-arts-development-anti-racism-town-halls/2020-08-26/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Town Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="Calgary Arts Development":MAILTO:info@calgaryartsdevelopment.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200826T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010413
CREATED:20200812T215124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T215124Z
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SUMMARY:ATAA: Legal Issues Regarding On-Line Delivery of Performances Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Understanding common contractual provisions\nOwnership of copyright\nProtecting and exploiting copyright in original works\nLicensing the works of others for use in on-demand and live streams\n\nAs we adjust to the restrictive measures wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic\, many events and performances have abruptly migrated online. Although online delivery offers many advantages\, it also brings a multitude of challenges especially with regard to copyright\, licensing and the protection of original works. Presenters\, artists\, their agents and managers must adapt quickly to understand unfamiliar contractual terms in order to avoid the pitfalls inherent to the digital medium. \nFor insight into the legal issues surrounding the online delivery of performing arts\, Gowling WLG’s Entertainment and Sports Law Group\, in partnership with CAPACOA and NAPAMA\, is pleased to invite you to a live Q&A webinar on August 26 at 11:00 a.m. MDT. Featuring Susan Abramovitch\, Head of Gowling WLG’s Entertainment and Sports Law Group\, Brian Rosenblatt\, Entertainment Attorney at Bryce Downey & Lenkov LLC\, and moderated by Eoin Ó Catháin\, Chair of NAPAMA’s Canadian Executive committee and Vice-President of Latitude 45 Arts Promotion\, this event promises to be both timely and instructive. \nWith a view to maximizing your experience\, we ask that you submit questions in advance by completing the quick pre-webinar survey\, which can be found at this link\, by August 11th. Your questions will help direct the discussion and may relate to a variety of topics\, including: \nPre-registration is required. \nhttps://sites-gowlingwlg.vuturevx.com/103/5478/compose-email/esl-webinar—aug-26—oft.asp?fbclid=IwAR0h9pmUcIyuPWX4WHMgRO1Hgb21RNxaTpwerDWBiDC8q3bo5CPFdU-AIeY
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/ataa-legal-issues-regarding-on-line-delivery-of-performances-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta":MAILTO:info@artstouring.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20200823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010413
CREATED:20200810T213625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T213625Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200821T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200821T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010413
CREATED:20230704T184633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T184633Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Dance Camps 3-7 Yrs & Junior Jazz & Lyrical Camps 8-11 Yrs
DESCRIPTION:MINI SUMMER CAMPS 2020 FOR 3-7 YEAR OLDS\nOur camps are designed for those children\, whose preferred method of transportation is twirling\, skipping\, and leaping around your house; who can be seen holding a wand in one hand and a crayon in the other.\nThese camps are for those FINE ARTS kids who love everything about Singing\, Dancing & Crafting.\nCome join us this summer for some Fine Arts FUN!! \n______ Summer Camp #1 (5 Days) $225.00 plus g.s.t.\nJuly 13-17  Ages 3-7 years 9:30 am – 12:00 pm\n______ Summer Camp #2 (4 Days) $195.00 plus g.s.t.\nJuly 27-30 Ages 3-7 years 9:30 am – 12:00 pm\n______ Summer Camp #3 (5 Days) $225.00 plus g.s.t.\nAugust 17-21 Ages 3-7 years 9:30 am – 12:00 pm \nOR $50.00/day plus gst \n  \nJUNIOR – SUMMER DANCE 2020 – JAZZ & LYRICAL 8-11 YRS.\nALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS WELCOME!\nAugust 17-21 Monday to Friday\nDaily – Warm up\, Jazz & Lyrical classes\n• 11:00-12:00 warm up & technique class\n• 12:15 – 1:30 alternating daily – Jazz & Lyrical\n• Fee $225.00 plus gst. $236.25\n• Drop in rate $45.00 per day plus gst. $47.25
URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/summer-dance-camps-3-7-yrs-junior-jazz-lyrical-camps-8-11-yrs/2020-08-21/
LOCATION:Marr-Mac Dance Edmonton\, 8627 109 ST NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6G 1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Summer Dance Camp
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marr-Mac Dance":MAILTO:1968@marrmac.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200818T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T010413
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200901
DTSTAMP:20260423T010413
CREATED:20200812T225207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T221329Z
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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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