A BLEND OF TAP & CONTEMPORARY DANCE Four works, four worlds, exploring power and control, pleasure and pain, otherworldly creatures, and a satirical portrayal of decorum. The choreographic team of Catherine Hayward & Shayne Johnson present their debut production, bringing their distinct investigation of rhythm in movement to the stage.
INTRODUCING ALBERTA BALLET UNLEASHED Experience ballet from three different artistic perspectives powerfully expressed by Alberta Ballet's company dancers. February's triple bill, Alberta Ballet Unleashed perfectly blends classical and contemporary ballet in one unforgettable evening. Allegro Brillante George Balanchine's Allegro Brillante, performed to Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 3 is characterized by what Maria Tallchief (the
This weekend, join us at City Hall for another Swing 'n' Skate! From 1:00 - 4:00 pm enjoy the music of the Capital City Big Band and free dance lessons with Sugar Swing Ballroom. Outside, grab your skates and try out the fountain ice in front of City Hall! Free
The annual SSD Winter Concert takes place on Sunday, February 23. Over 200 students take the stage to showcase numbers from this past year. Adults: $18 plus gst Children 5-12 years: $10 plus gst Children under 5: Free, but still require a ticket Tickets are sold as reserved seating though
written contract rarely covers all the scenarios that may and do arise in research, rehearsal and creation projects. This edition of TTDB, we’ll be looking at: - strategies to deal with unforeseen changes in a project/contract once it has already started - non-violent conflict resolution - defining working conditions -
Join Momo Movement for a 12-week evening dance series on Thursday nights from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. This workshop would not be possible without the support of Alberta Dance Alliance and Disability Pride Alberta. We will explore four different forms of dance: Movement and Sound Explore improvisational contemporary dance movement
Community Swing 'n' Skate is back for 2020! Come out this Saturday (February 29) for the next Community Swing 'n' Skate at the Yellowbird Community League (10710 19 AVE NW) featuring Dave Babcock and his Jump Orchestra and dance lessons with Sugar Swing Ballroom! This is a free, all-ages event open
Presented by Shaktiflow Studios, who are dedicated to empowerment through movement—stories told through dance. Each gesture has a meaning and with them we facilitate ideas of unity, equality, and change. Garba is the Sanskrit term for womb. Originating from Gujarat, this folk dance celebrates the circle of life and the
Mile Zero Dance welcomes Rosanna Terracciano to Edmonton for a solo performance as part of our Dance Crush Series. See the recent writeup in the Edmonton Journal (Feb. 11) PLACE/Is a city written on this body? is a solo trilogy of cities — Napoli, Calgary, Madrid/Sevilla/Barcelona. It explores each city’s
This evening of contemporary dance and ballet will feature two works by Artistic Director Wen Wei Wang: NIGHT BOX and SWAN. SWAN is an arresting and beautifully presented reimagining of the iconic characters of Swan Lake. Our third piece of the night is new work by Karissa Barry. Her meticulous,
DANCE FROM AROUND THE WORLD She Moves is a brand new event to SkirtsAfire! Four dance groups come together to bring us a taste of Classical Ballet, Traditional Lebanese, Columbian, Haitian and Kenyan dance – all in one evening of impactful moments in motion. Coppéli-AI Coppéli-AI is a retro-futuristic rendition
OLA is excited and honoured to bring this event to our communities, and we warmly invite you to join us. Featuring poetry, storytelling, contemporary and traditional dance, the widely acclaimed production of NEW BLOOD blends Blackfoot music and contemporary music by Peter Gabriel to create an amazing piece of theatre
DANCE, MUSIC & SPOKEN WORD Presented by Shaktiflow Studios, who are dedicated to empowerment through movement—stories told through dance. Each gesture has a meaning and with them we facilitate ideas of unity, equality, and change. The Lioness tells the story of the fire that resides within the feminine being. It
DRUMMING FROM AROUND THE WORLD Another brand new event on Alberta Ave for SkirtsAfire, The Beat of Her Drum will be a powerful coming together of Indigenous, Korean, Latin American and West African drumming and dance for an explosive night of cultural fusion. Sangea With a splendid repertoire that draws
Part of The Female Gaze, our celebration of women in film! Cunningham traces Merce’s artistic evolution over three decades of risk and discovery (1944–1972), from his early years as a struggling dancer in postwar New York to his emergence as one of the world’s most visionary choreographers. The 3D technology
March 6-8 Friday 7 pm – 10 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 5:30 pm $175 for all three classes $50/ for Friday $75 each day for Saturday and Sunday Andrew de Lotbinière Harwood has been dedicated to improvisation as a performing art for nearly 40 years and is
TRIBULATIONS – A Dance Story Directed & Choreographed by Hannah Joelle. Join Hannah Joelle and dancers from her recent production Tribulations, in a company repertoire workshop. This workshop is open to dancers of all styles and will focus on exploring individual artistry within improv/freestyle as well as choreography. The work
SPARQ PRODUCTIONS is proud to present the 6th Annual HOLI HUNGAMA!!! THE COLOUR THROW IS BACK!!! This year we will be CELEBRATING A NEW DECADE OF LIFE & LOVE!!! The event SELLS OUT every year so make sure to book your tables early to avoid disappointment!! THE ONLY COLOURFUL PARTY
Project InTandem is an exciting evening of contemporary dance featuring the works of Calgary choreographers Sylvie Moquin & Meghann Michalsky. This double-bill will consist of a quartet, choreographed by Moquin, and a quintet, choreographed by Michalsky. This project came together out of the desire to invigorate the community and
TRIBULATIONS – A Dance Story Directed & Choreographed by Hannah Joelle. Join Hannah Joelle and dancers from her recent production Tribulations, in a company repertoire workshop. This workshop is open to dancers of all styles and will focus on exploring individual artistry within improv/freestyle as well as choreography. The work
