About the sessions: 3 days of immersive study on the legacy work of Dianne Walker's mentor, the "late" Leon Collins. Courses on Routine #2 and Routine #4 Seminar and discussion with Dianne Walker Live music tap jam/ social In the 1970’s tap dance began to experience a revival. Numerous masters
Join us in celebrating five years of KINESIS— we invite you to our brand new social mixer, "KINESIS & chill" on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 99ten (9910 109 ST NW). Enjoy a "chill" evening of drinks, snacks, networking, fun (photo booth etc.), and amazing pop-up performances from KINESIS alumni!
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
Epilogos: The point in a speech where the reader attempts to build an emotional response from the Audience. “Rhetoric then may be defined as the faculty of discovering the possible means of persuasion in reference to any subject whatever.” ― Aristotle, Rhetoric Shay began his artistic development in dramatic arts
A round table discussion with dance artists, educators, cultural organizations, and funders to build the future all tap enthusiasts want and deserve. A look into the present tao community and the future you are dreaming of. Together we can celebrate the successes, challenge change, and ensure we leave a legacy
Sunday, February 16, 7 p.m. Max Bell Auditorium, at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity FREE (Please reserve tickets in advance.) How can a background as a dancer inform your future? Join us for a facilitated discussion with three professional dancers about turning dance into a career. Heather Ware
Community Swing 'n' Skate is back for 2020! Come out this Saturday (February 22) for the next Community Swing 'n' Skate at the Kensington Community League (12130 134b avenue) featuring Don Berner's Little Big Band and dance lessons with Sugar Swing Ballroom! This is a free, all-ages event open to everyone;
Vinok Worldance, brings the excitement and liveliness of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras to Edmonton on Saturday, February 22 at 6:30 pm. Celebrate 30 years of Vinok with an evening of dance, music, food and drink, as the Chateau Louis Grand Ballroom captures the atmosphere of the famous French Quarter party
UNGANISHA: Explore. Connect. Dance. is a dance theatre show bringing together five popular dance genres with roots on the diverse continent of Africa. Through movement and storytelling an all-Calgary team of dancers, actors, and choreographers journey through Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Cuban, Hip Hop, Step, and Tap dance to celebrate their genesis, their
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
