Persistence of Memory (Ballet Edmonton and BWDC)
2021-04-30 - 2021-05-05, 2021-05-01 - 2021-05-06, 2021-05-03 - 2021-05-08 | Online, Canada
Brian Webb Dance Company (BWDC) is thrilled to present Ballet Edmonton’s digital debut of Persistence of Memory, a new work by Wen Wei Wang, online May 3 – 8.
It has been a challenging year, to say the least, but Ballet Edmonton is poised to finish their season with a stunning new digital work by Artistic Director, Wen Wei Wang. “This work is about love, loss and distance. As this pandemic stretches on and winds its way through the whole world, it has changed us. Imaginary chains have constrained us; even our breathing has slowed to force us to feel each moment”, says Wen Wei.
This digital offering was filmed at the Ruth Carse Centre for Dance and is a digital rendering of this beautiful new work. It is also a candid look at the challenges and opportunities that presented themselves this past year.
Brian Webb Dance Company and Ballet Edmonton have a long collaborative relationship, and are thankful for this partnership in such a tumultuous time. “I am really excited that we are presenting this world premiere digital viewing” says Brian Webb, BWDC Artistic Director. “It quite simply continues our collaboration to strengthen every aspect of Edmonton’s dance community. While I was really looking forward to being able to present a live performance of Persistence of Memory, under the circumstances the creativity of our two companies have made this viewing possible for you.”
Tickets for Persistence of Memory are $15 per viewing. A link will be sent to purchasers and viewing will be available until May 8 at 11:59 MST.
Purchase viewing here!

Pricing Your Art: How to Put a Number on Your Visual Art, Craft Work and Commissions
2021-05-04 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | Online, Canada
Pricing Your Art: How to Put a Number on Your Visual Art, Craft Work and Commissions
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 from 6-7:30pm
The pricing of visual art and craft involves a delicate balance of considerations: the time and materials going into the creation of the work, the message it sends about the artist, perceptions around the work aesthetically, economically and as a social statement. Vikki Wiercinski (Royal Bison Craft Fair), Chris Carson (CARFAC Alberta), and Danny Ross (TIX on the Square) will help artists navigate thought process behind setting the right price for your work. Register through this link.

Reggaeton Dance – Studio & Online classes
2021-05-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-05-09 18:00 - 19:00 | AB
Join us for a Reggaeton class ONLINE every Wednesday 6-7pm! This class is a beginner level class so no experience is needed. Aya Sol also offers an in studio Reggaeton class on Sundays. Check our website for more information on our October session for this and other classes!
REGGAETON originated out of the music scene in Puerto Rico in the late 90’s. The style is an energetic mix of Latin American, Hip Hop, Dancehall and Caribbean styles. It is a social dance but can also be danced without a partner.
AYA SOL is an Edmonton based dance company that is building community through education, movement, health and fitness. Styles taught include Hip Hop, House, Heels and Reggaeton. In each class you will learn the foundation, history and culture of the style. Aya Sol offers group classes, private lessons, workshops and choreography. Classes are available in studio and online.
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Message us directly if you have any questions: info@ayasol.ca

The 25th Festival de Jerez
2021-05-06 - 2021-05-22 | Online, Canada
May 6th – May 22nd
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-life-time opportunity to watch live streaming of some of the performances of this world renowned festival.
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AS THE WORLD’S GREATEST FLAMENCO FESTIVAL
The Festival de Jerez is the foremost Flamenco and Spanish Dance Festival in the world. In 2021, it celebrates its landmark 25th edition, making it one of the longest-running festivals of its kind, but this year, the Festival de Jerez faces a new, unprecedented challenge.
With the COVID-19 global pandemic still looming, the festival administration decided to move this year’s edition to May instead of its usual dates in February and March and also to reduce the number of productions it normally presents. Moreover to protect the well-being of artists, staff and audience the theatre capacity was reduced to 50%. The festival of Jerez usually hosts a large international contingency that flood the city Jerez de la Frontera to attend the festival’s courses and performance. Due to travel restrictions this contingency will be missed and as such the festival has partnered with two different platforms to show live streaming of its performances. This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some of Spain’s finest performers in their newest product from the comfort and safety of home, wherever home is.
For more information and Festival performances links click here
