Alberta Dance Alliance

LSIDA Choreographic Intensive: Workshop Weekend One-Day One
2019-09-07 04:30 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | Danceworks Dance Academy, 461 10 St N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 2C6, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 2C6, Canada
Lethbridge Society of Independent Dance Artists in conjunction with Sasha Ivanochko of Dancers’ Studio West is excited to provide a Choreographic Intensive Workshop Series. Workshop Weekend One- Day One dates and times are Saturday September 7th (4:30-7:00pm) Location TBA. An informal showing is TBA on November 2019 at the Trianon Art Gallery. Register by e-mail at class@lsida.ca . Early Bird price $150.00 before Aug 9th,2019.

LSIDA Choreographic Intensive: Workshop Weekend One-Day Two
2019-09-08 13:00 - 16:30 | Danceworks Dance Academy, 461 10 St N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 2C6, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 2C6, Canada
Lethbridge Society of Independent Dance Artists in conjunction with Sasha Ivanochko of Dancers’ Studio West is excited to provide a Choreographic Intensive Workshop Series. Workshop Weekend One-Day Two dates and times are Sunday September 8th (1:00-4:30pm) Location TBA. An informal showing is TBA in November 2019 at the Trianon Art Gallery. To register e-mail class@lsida.ca .Early Bird price $150.00 before Aug 9th, 2019

Pre-Professional/Professional Theatre Dance (19+ years)
2019-09-09 19:45 - 21:15, 2019-10-07 19:45 - 21:15 | #105 125 Carleton Drive, 105 125 Carleton Drive, St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 3S6, Canada
Have you recently graduated from a university or college theatre program or are you an alumnus and still feel you need more dance training? Have you been working in the theatre world and need to brush up on your dance skills? Are you in need of getting into shape for you next big dance show or audition? Then this is the class for you! Each session will take you through a guided jazz dance warm up with strength and flexibility training followed by jazz dance progressions and combinations for theatre dance.

Ballet Class
2019-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 | La cite francophone, 8627 91 St (Office #12), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The ballet class, of 6 sessions, starts this Thursday, September 12 to October 17, 2019!
Be here with us!

Vinok Worldance Open House and Auditions
2019-09-13 18:30 - 21:30 | Chateau Louis Conference Centre, 11420 117 ST NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 3A1, Canada
Vinok Worldance is hosting an Open House and Audition on Friday, September 13, 2019!
Come and experience the variety of Cultural dance performed by Vinok.

Vinok has paid and apprentice positions available for the 2019/2020 season.
Try a class and meet some of the company!

Visit vinok.ca or call 780-454.3739 to register and find out more info!

Zumba Class
2019-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | La cite francophone, 8627 91 St (Office #12), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Zumba class finally available.
All Wednesdays from 12pm to 1pm
To register please contact us:
lagirandole.ab@gmail.com AND/OR (780) -468-0057

Musical Theatre Dance (6-7 years)
2019-09-21 09:45 - 10:45 | #105 125 Carleton Drive, 105 125 Carleton Drive, St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 3S6, Canada
Come experience the joy of dance! This is a non-competitive dance course that focuses on the training and development of popular theatrical jazz movement. Each class will begin with a warm up and follows with step-by-step instruction on all the Broadway style movements used in Musical Theatre repertoire. Participants will learn a choreographed piece that they will perform for family and friends at the end of the course.

Ballet Edmonton BE Home Tour
2019-09-21 10:00 - 2019-09-22 16:00
Ballet Edmonton Home Tour (formerly Citie Home Tour) returns for its seventh year this fall – mark your calendars to join us on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22 to view 5 spectacular homes and get all your creative inspo in one weekend! Tickets available here.

Musical Theatre Dance (8-10 years)
2019-09-21 11:15 - 12:15 | #105 125 Carleton Drive, 105 125 Carleton Drive, St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 3S6, Canada
Come experience the joy of dance! This is a non-competitive dance course that focuses on the training and development of popular theatrical jazz movement. Each class will begin with a warm up and follows with step-by-step instruction on some of the Broadway style movements used in Musical Theatre repertoire. Participants will learn a choreographed piece that they will perform for family and friends at the end of the course.

Musical Theatre Dance (11-17 years)
2019-09-21 12:30 - 13:45 | #105 125 Carleton Drive, 105 125 Carleton Drive, St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 3S6, Canada
Come experience the joy of dance! This is a non-competitive dance course that focuses on the training and development of popular theatrical jazz movement. Each class will begin with a warm up and follows with step-by-step instruction on some of the Broadway style movements used in Musical Theatre repertoire. Participants will learn a choreographed piece that they wil perform for family and friends at the end of the course.

Tap Dance (12-17 years)
2019-09-24 17:00 - 18:00 | #105 125 Carleton Drive, 105 125 Carleton Drive, St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 3S6, Canada
Have fidgety feet? Want to learn a time-step? Come and explore the fun and rhythmical world of Tap Dance in this non-competitive dance course. Learn all the basic movements to get your feet moving and sounding like Gene Kelly. Participants will learn a choreographed piece that they will perform for family and friends at the end of the course.

Chair Tap (18+ years)
2019-09-25 15:00 - 16:15 | #105 125 Carleton Drive, 105 125 Carleton Drive, St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 3S6, Canada
Who knew you could learn tap while sitting in a chair? This course is designed to promote the joy of tap dance for all mobility and fitness levels. Tap dancing can increase cardio, flexibility in the knees and ankles all in a fun and safe environment. Each class focuses on a warm-up, technique and cool down stretches to reduce stress on the joints.

Tap Dance (6-8 years)
2019-09-25 16:30 - 17:30 | #105 125 Carleton Drive, 105 125 Carleton Drive, St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 3S6, Canada

Tap Dance (9-11 years)
2019-09-25 17:45 - 18:45 | #105 125 Carleton Drive, 105 125 Carleton Drive, St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 3S6, Canada

Adult Tap (18+ years)
2019-09-25 19:00 - 20:15 | #105 125 Carleton Drive, 105 125 Carleton Drive, St. Albert, Alberta, T8N 3S6, Canada
Always wanted to learn to Tap Dance? This is the class for you. Besides the great workout, expand and develop your musicality through the medium of Tap. There are many health benefits to tap dancing, and a great opportunity to learn in a safe and fun, non-competitive environment. No previous experience is necessary.

FLUID FEST
2019-10-15 20:00 - 2019-10-27 23:00 | Various venues | DJD Dance Centre (111 12 Ave SE) | cSPACE King Edward (1721 29 Ave SW) | Dickens Pub (1000 9 Ave SW) | Central Library (800 3rd St SE), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
BE MOVED. BE CURIOUS. BE FLUID.
Fluid Fest brings artists and audiences together to stir the city of Calgary with contemporary art, dance and physical performance. For two weeks, celebrate outstanding performance and the vast spectrum of what dance can be. Featuring extraordinary local, national and international artists, Fluid Fest ignites the city with performances, workshops, artist talks, and happenings to inspire and connect.
Visit fluidfest.com for the full festival lineup and schedule.

Alberta Showcase 2019
2019-10-17 09:00 - 2019-10-20 15:00 | Dow Centennial Centre – Shell Theatre, 8700 84 Street, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, T8L 4P5, Canada
Performing artists need live audiences. Presenters need artists for their audiences. Presenters do not always have the opportunity to see artists from other parts of the province or the country. That’s where Alberta Showcase comes in.
Each year Alberta Showcase brings together presenters, performers and promoters for one jam-packed weekend of live performance, networking, and professional development. This explosive event allows presenters and promoters to see performances before they book the artists.
Over 40 artists will perform excerpts of their best work in a variety of settings throughout the weekend. You will have the opportunity to meet these artists in our Exhibition Hall, a trade fair where business and art mingle. Come join us for a weekend that will fuel your excitement for the performing arts in Alberta. #ABShowcase

Alberta Showcase

LSIDA Choreographic Intensive: Workshop Weekend Two-Day One
2019-10-19 16:30 - 19:00 | Danceworks Dance Academy, 461 10 St N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 2C6, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 2C6, Canada
Lethbridge Society of Independent Dance Artists in conjunction with Sasha Ivanochko of Dancers’ Studio West is excited to provide a Choreographic Intensive Workshop Series. Workshop Weekend Two-Day One dates and times are Saturday October 18th (4:30-7:00pm) Location TBA. An informal showing is TBA in November 2019 at the Trianon Art Gallery. To register e-mail class@lsida.ca .Early Bird price $150.00 before Aug 9th, 2019.

LSIDA Choreographic Intensive: Workshop Weekend Two-Day Two
2019-10-20 13:00 - 16:30 | Danceworks Dance Academy, 461 10 St N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 2C6, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 2C6, Canada
Lethbridge Society of Independent Dance Artists in conjunction with Sasha Ivanochko of Dancers’ Studio West is excited to provide a Choreographic Intensive Workshop Series. Workshop Weekend One-Day Two dates and times are Sunday October 20th (1:00-4:30pm) Location TBA. An informal showing is TBA in November 2019 at the Trianon Art Gallery. To register e-mail class@lsida.ca . Early Bird price $150.00 before Aug 9th, 2019

Dancing in the early years- Community Workshop Series
2019-10-21 17:00 - 21:30 | La cite francophone, 8627 91 St (Office #12), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
As part of the Alberta Dance Alliance- Community Workshop Series, on October 21, you are invited to attend this workshop for educators to enhance knowledge on how to integrate dance in your curriculum following the practices developed by Foolish Operations and its artistic director, Julie Lebel. Register Now!
This workshop is for educators, parents or artists of various disciplines working with the very young to explore benefits and strategies for more dance in their curriculum. The workshop starts with a conversation and exchange on the topic of dance in the early years to assess the needs of the group and create a community of peers. We will explore Foolish Operations’ strategies for relationship-based dance exercises that respond to children’s attachment needs and respects the physical developmental stages of children in the early years. The workshop will close with self-care relaxing movement exercises for caregivers.
Julie Lebel graduated with a B.F.A. in Dance and is a choreographer specializing in community-engaged arts and dance in the early years.
She will also be presenting her show Paper Playground at the Arden Theatre in St Albert from October 17 to 19.
Please RSVP and register for the workshop by September 30.
Location: La Girandole, #12, 8627 91 Street. Edmonton
Date: October 21
Times: 5 to 7PM (atelier en français), 7:30 à 9:30 PM (bilingual workshop)
Cost: 40$
What to bring: water bottle, confortable clothes to move and dance, notebook
To register: administration@lagirandole.com
More information about Foolish Operations
More information about La Girandole

Ballet Edmonton presents Chapter ONE
2019-10-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Triffo Theatre in Allard Hall, 11110 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K1M9, Canada
Choreography by Shay Kuebler and Serge Bennathan
Shay Kuebler has presented, choreographed and directed his energetic, physical work for The American Dance Festival, Les Grands Ballet Canadiens, Moment Factory and Decidedly Jazz Danceworks.
As part of the mixed program, we welcome Vancouver-based Serge Bennathan. Serge is the Artistic Director of his own company producing full-length works for Les Productions Figlio.

Oblivion by Mari Osanai presented by Mile Zero Dance
2019-10-25 20:00 - 21:30 | Spazio Performativo, 10816 95 ST NW, Edmonton, AB, T5H 2E3, Canada
This season, Mile Zero Dance (MZD) is harnessing the power and creativity of the human body in the fight against climate change. Virtuoso Japanese dancer and choreographer, Mari Osanai, will open our Dance Crush series with her body-mind movement piece Oblivion.
Osanai’s post-butoh dance transforms space and time in a deep ritual of embodiment. She has been touring North America and performing this piece as a solo production featuring masks, doll stage art, and lighting design created with visual artist Shohei Yamashita who will be traveling to Edmonton from Japan exclusively for this show.
“Mari’s movement is fluid like water, and her effect on viewers is incredibly positive and emotional,” says Gerry Morita, Artistic Director of MZD. “We are thrilled to have her and Shohei in Edmonton next month. Edmontonians are in for a treat.”
Osanai’s heightened awareness of gravity’s influence on the body and her deep connection with the natural world is based on her technique of Noguchi Taiso—a form of physical training that supports new ways of movement to improve efficiency while letting go of unnecessary tensions. The performance also interweaves dance styles such as ballet, modern dance, jazz, Tai Chi, and traditional folk dance.
Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. For tickets, visit: https://oblivion-mari-osanai.eventbrite.ca. For more information, visit: http://milezerodance.com/2017/2019-international-dance-crush/
About Mile Zero Dance

DIWALI DHAMAAKA
2019-10-26 19:00 - 2019-10-27 19:00 | The Magnolia Banquet Hall, 5075 Falconridge Blvd NE #900,, Calgary, AB T3J 3K9, AB, T3J 3K9, Canada
SPARQ PRODUCTIONS INC, is proud to host the 2nd Annual DIWALI DHAMAAKA!!! A Dinner Dance to celebrate the East Indian culture!!
Diwali, is the East Indian ‘Festival of Lights’ It signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. It is one of the most important festivals celebrated in India.
This year we would like to celebrate Diwali with Calgarians by producing an absolutely amazing event for people from any and all ethnic backgrounds to come in, celebrate and enjoy the Indian Culture. The event will include a very unique and traditional welcoming-in of guests, delicious East Indian appetizers, dinner and desserts, stunning and mesmerizing entertainment, party favours, door prizes, henna, photobooth and DJ Dance.
Dress Code: FORMAL WEAR
Tickets:
Adults $70
Kids (Ages 5-10) $40
Tania/Vishal 403-246-5739 l 403-708-9900
Neelum Baid 403-470-1078
Tickets are purchased by sending in an etransfer to
contact@sparqproductions.com
NO REFUNDS FOR TICKET PURCHASES
PLEASE DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE

Mari Osanai: Noguchi Taiso Workshop (Mile Zero Dance)
2019-10-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Spazio Performativo, 10816 95 ST NW, Edmonton, AB, T5H 2E3, Canada
MZD MOVEMENT INTENSIVES
Accessible movement workshops taught by world-renowned instructors. For beginners and professional dancers.
FALL October 27-30 | Sunday 11am -4pm, Monday-Wednesday 10am – 1pm
Noguchi Taiso Workshop with Mari Osanai
$175 for all four classes or $50/day
Mari Osanai will be traveling from Japan to perform and teach at Mile Zero Dance. Noguchi Taiso (Water Body movement) has been widely appreciated and incorporated/integrated into Butoh movement practice.
Mari Osanai’s workshop focuses on Noguchi Taiso combined with the influences of her early training in Tai Chi, western dance methods, traditional folk dance in Aomori, Japan (her birthplace), and the connection between one’s thoughts and sensation of weight. Osanai’s approach to movement research and exploration begins with a heightened awareness of gravity’s influence on the body and the body’s connection with the center of the earth. Exercises in the workshop train the body to embrace its weight and heighten its sensitivity to move from its most relaxed and receptive state. Starting with images, such as washing the body with water, air, sunlight, workshop participants will discover the body’s vital energies rooted in its inherent hydrodynamics. Movement and form result as participants ingest imagery inside their bodies and allow the changes to shift the body’s interior.
Registration closes Friday, October 25. Phone 780 424 1573/ admin@milezerodance.com
This workshop is made possible through the generous of Alberta Dance Alliance

Flamenco Master Classes with Farru
2019-11-01 18:00 - 21:00
Flamenco dancer Antonio Fernandez Montoya, Farru, of the legendary Farruco family, will be on tour with The Paco de Lucia Project (performing in Calgary October 30 and St. Albert on October 31st). In collaboration with Flamencos por el Mundo, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to study with him in Edmonton on November 1st.
Some previous flamenco experience required.
Friday, November 1st, 2019
6:00 – 7:00 – Beg/Int level – 1hr
7:00 – 9:00 – Int/Adv level – 2hrs
EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE – October 18th
Early Bird rate – $40/hr
After Oct 18th – $45/hr
More Information and Registration here –
https://flamencojane.com/farru-masterclass/

Umbrella Girl
2019-11-01 20:00 - 21:30 | The GRAND, 608 1 ST SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1M6, Canada
“Turn on your television or flip through your LIFE magazine and there we are! We are the happy, comfortable and exuberant family of the perfect era. As perfect as Mother’s apple pie, as reliable as your Chevrolet, as tasteful as your Edwards coffee… You know us well. Or do you?
“We define our identity always in dialogue with, sometimes in struggle against, the things our significant others want to see in us,” said Charles Taylor.
Woven through tap, body percussion, contemporary dance and theatre, this is a story of these dialogues, and our all-consuming effort to maintain our identities in the eyes of those who shape the visions of who we need to be.
You will hear us speak, loud and clear.”
thegrandyyc.ca for tickets and more info!!
See you there!!!

Running Piece by Grand Poney presented by Mile Zero Dance
2019-11-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Westbury Theatre, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 2E3, Canada
Running Piece from Montreal’s Jacques Poulin-Denis AKA Grand Poney is a bold work for dancer and treadmill. On this confined yet infinite space, a man travels without leaving, constantly forced to go forward. He moves through the situations and moments that define us. On the path of humanity and civilization, or on the transit to work, we are the high hope joggers, the overly capable multi-taskers, and the compulsive lateness sufferers.
“Running Piece’s endless belt reminds me of the ouroboros, the cyclical symbol of a snake eating its own tail. This paradox, where life and death mutually feed on each, reminds me of our perverse desire to somehow master time,” says Poulin-Denis.
Poulin-Denis is a composer, choreographer, director and performer. Undertaking projects that blur the boundaries between dance, music and theater, he creates humanistic and uncanny works that are both sensorial and thought provoking.
Based in Montreal, Grand Poney was established by Jacques Poulin-Denis, and has performed Running Piece recently in France, Germany, and Italy. Originally from Saskatoon, this will be Poulin-Denis’ first time performing in Edmonton, while taking Running Piece on a prairie Canadian tour. He will perform in Edmonton for one night only!

BUNGEE DANCE WORKSHOPS
2019-11-09 09:30 - 16:30 | Bungee Workout Canada, 108 - 5621 11 street NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 6Z7, Canada
Try something new, and come FLY with us!
Mo Fan, Tina Guthrie, and Kyrsten Blair are very excited to announce two BUNGEE DANCE WORKSHOPS.
Open to dance students, educators, aerialists, martial artists, choreographers, and fitness enthusiasts. Ages 13+.
Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at Bungee Workout Canada:
Workshop #1 9:30am-12:30pm
Workshop #2 1:30-pm-4:30pm
Investment: $52.50
Located at 108 – 5621 11 street NE, Calgary, Alberta.
Register at www.bungeeworkoutcanada.com. Follow the ‘Sign Up’ Tab and select the November calendar to find the workshop date and times.
Bungee Dance Workshops aim to merge the dynamic vigour of Bungee Fit, with the technical and creative methodology of dance choreography together in a fun, high energy, three hour aerial intensive.
Bungee’s signature is a mix of dance, fitness training, acrobatics, and interval fun, which makes for an exciting partner when paired with the stylings of a rhythmic, contemporary jazz vocabulary.
Participants wear a hip harness which clips onto a bungee cord suspended from the ceiling. There are various bungee cord tensions based on a person’s weight, height and strength. Only 9 spots available per workshop. Sign up now!

Tap Workshop with Heather Cornell
2019-11-11 10:00 - 14:00
Heather Cornell is coming to Edmonton from New York for ONE DAY ONLY!
Location: Dance Co (9030 McKenney Ave – St. Albert)
Date: November 11, 2019 (10:00am- 2:00pm)
Class size is limited, so hurry and get your registration in early to save your spot! This workshop is geared to more intermediate and advanced students.
Early Bird Int/Adv (Till November 4, 2014) ($90.00)
After Early Bird ($110.00)
Register today: https://forms.gle/sme8GUKJh7crfmkp9
