IDD 2026: Contemporary dance class with Good Women Dance Collective
2026-04-30 10:00 - 23:30 (America/Edmonton) | Alberta
Event link https://goodwomen.ca/classes/
Location: Shumka Dance Centre, 10515 111 st NW, Edmonton
Date: April 30, 10-11:30
GWDC’s training program includes ongoing weekly company classes, instructed by collective artists and local guest artists. These classes foster a sense of community for practicing professionals, something valued in a province that feels isolated from other artistic hubs in the country. The classes anchor the collective and allow the artists to discover common interests in terms of physicality and movement qualities. Classes are consistently attended by both professional artists and members of the broader arts community, meaning that this training benefits the talented and committed pool of professional dance artists in the community. GWDS instructors use body neutral, judgment-free terminology and do not teach gendered roles to participants.

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IDD 2026: Marr-Mac Dance & Theatre Arts
2026-04-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Alberta
Event registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRGu5tL_jYGUhPx5ZqEHfHvkYBJ02-_uB1DESd0DoWEKCLow/viewform
Location: Marr Mac, 8627 109 st T6G 1E7, Edmonton
Time: April 30, 5-6pm

International Dance Day Parent & Tot Class!
Join us for a free dance class to celebrate the International Day of Dance! Parents and caregivers are welcome to join us with their little ones (Age 0-5) to dance, shake, and move to the beat!
Come along with your preschooler and explore creative movement with the use of fun props and themes! Parents are welcome to watch or participate with your boy or girl as they move and groove to different musical rhythms. Children explore a variety of motor skills including marches, gallops, skips, claps, freeze in poses, twirl ribbon sticks, act out animals etc. All the while using their imagination to create movement.

IDD 2026: Cuban Movements Dance Academy
2026-05-02 | Alberta
Event link: https://cubanmovements.punchpass.com/classes/19837141
Location: Cuban Movements Dance Academy, 10110 124 Street, Edmonton
Date: May 2, 11am
International Dance Day: A lo Cubano!
Get ready to celebrate International Dance Day, Cuban style! Join Professional Dancer and Choreographer Leo Gonzalez, Director of the Cuban Movements Dance Academy, as he shares the vibrancy and flavour of Cuban dance and culture on this special day. This workshop will be mix of salsa shines and reparto Cubano, the latest and hottest urban style coming out of Havana. Bring your friends, your energy and your best moves for a dance celebration that promises to be energetic, fun, and full of tropical vibes! All levels, ages 16 and up

IDD 2026: SPARQ PRODUCTIONS BOLLYWOOD BLAST - International Dance Day Special
2026-05-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Alberta
Event registration: contact@sparqproductions.com
Location: 111 12 AVE SE Calgary
Time: May 2, 2-3pm
Celebrate International Dance Day with SPARQ at our Bollywood Blast – International Dance Day Special! Join us for a FREE Bollywood Dance Class designed for the whole community. Whether you’re a beginner or just love to dance, this high-energy session will get you moving to vibrant Bollywood beats in a fun, welcoming environment.
No experience needed, just bring your energy, your smile, and get ready to dance together. Come meet new people, try something exciting, and celebrate the joy of dance with SPARQ!

IDD 2026: Viva Dance Company Free Contemporary Dance Class with Steph Lilley of Viva Dance Company
2026-05-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Alberta
Event registration: https://www.vivadancecompany.com/
Location: Shumka Dance Centre, 10515 111 st NW, Edmonton
Time: Saturday, May, 4-5:30pm

Free Contemporary Dance Class with Steph Lilley of Viva Dance Company
Class will kick off with an intentional warm-up including mobility, strength, and breath work. Following, we will dance across-the-floor exercises focusing on quality of movement, intention, and biomechanics. Class will culminate with a short choreographed dance. My dance language is one of joy and authentic self-expression. Modifications will be offered to suit the attending dancers.

Swing at Fringe
2026-05-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Fringe Theatre Adventures, 10330-84 Ave Nw, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2G9, Canada
Swing at Fringe!
Join us on Wednesday, May 13th for the next Swing at Fringe at the Fringe Grounds Cafe!
6:30-8:30pm
Location:
10330 84 Ave NW
Social dance and socialize to the swingin’ tunes from our talented DJs. Music is great for Lindy Hop, Balboa, and other swing-era dances.
Everyone is welcome! Please bring indoor shoes to help keep the floor clean.
This event is FREE! All beverage and food purchases help support our wonderful venue.

IDD 2026: Hit That Jive I Swing at Fringe
2026-05-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Alberta
Event link: https://www.hitthatjive.ca/swingatfringe
Location: Fringe Grounds Cafe (10330-84 Ave NW), Edmonton
Date: May 13, 6:30-8:30pm

Swing at Fringe is a FREE social dance at the Fringe Grounds Cafe in Old Strathcona.
Social dance and socialize to swingin’ tunes great for Lindy Hop, Balboa, and other swing-era dances.
Everyone is welcome! Please bring indoor shoes to help keep the floor clean. All beverage and food purchases help support our wonderful venue.

Untitled (clock piece) by Susannah Haight & Tia Kushniruk
2026-05-20 | Alberta
About Untitled (clock piece)

A clock built from stones. A body moves so slowly it begins to disappear. A broken factory light stutters, fragmenting the space. A low bass vibrates through the ground, through flesh and bone.

In this performance, temporal systems used to organize labour, regulate bodies, and enforce linear progress are dismantled. That structure begins to come undone. Time is no longer something to follow or produce within, but something that lingers, accumulates, and resists containment.

Over 12 hours, six dancers cycle through the structured space, carrying time between them as it slips beyond systems that seek to regulate and contain it.

Zero Lab #3: Ember Collective
2026-05-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Mile Zero Dance, 9931- 78 Avenue, Edmonton, Edmonton, T6E 1N6, Canada
Embers, slowly dying or fading emotions, memories, ideas, responses still capable of being revived. In a return to quiet spaces and voices unspoken, we weave and gather movement, music, and form to carry forward stories old and new about memory and identity. The Ember Collective is an interdisciplinary arts group composed of Soni Dasmohapatra, Jia Jia Yong, and Jeannine Naboye Kroening, who collaboratively create work rooted in movement, sound, and form to carry forward both ancestral and emergent stories. Ember Collective presents From Me to You at Mile Zero Dance’s ZERO Lab!

Contemporary Dance Class - GWDC
2026-05-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-05 | Shumka Dance Centre, 10515 111 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3E8, Canada
GOOD WOMEN DANCE COLLECTIVE RUNS WEEKLY CONTEMPORARY DANCE CLASSES, LEAD BY GWDC ARTISTS OR A GUEST ARTIST!
Capacity is limited – first come, first served. Masks are welcome but not required. All class participants are required to complete a Class Liability and Release Waiver. Please refer to our Physical Accessibility Description of Shumka Dance Centre to know what to expect when attending our classes.

Flamenco … at the Yardbird … at the DJD Dance Centre
2026-05-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2M2, Canada
A collaboration between Flamenco dancers – Claire Marchand, Jane Ogilvie and Rosanna Terracciano
“WOW…simply, utterly. Such a rich and diverse production of flamenco components. We were enthralled. ”
Following a sold-out 2025 tour, this vibrant Flamenco ensemble takes to the stage with returning special guests – Spanish Flamenco singer and percussionist Francisco Orozco “Yiyi” and Vancouver Flamenco guitarist Peter Mole – for an intimate, dynamic evening of live flamenco dance, guitar, piano, rhythm and song.
Flamenco dancers Claire Marchand (Winnipeg/Vancouver), Jane Ogilvie (Edmonton/Calgary) and Rosanna Terracciano (Calgary) have explored their own creative trajectories since meeting years ago as emerging dancers. Now, as established artists, each has played an integral role in establishing a Flamenco presence in Western Canada. Their paths have crossed as artists, colleagues, and friends in many ways over the years. In 2023 they decided it was time to formally create a project where they would have the chance to collaborate.
Their first project “Flamenco at the Yardbird” was presented to a sold out Edmonton audience in 2024 with invited guests; Vancouver Flamenco guitarist Peter Mole, and Spanish Flamenco singer Celedonio Garrido. In 2025 they returned to the Yardbird for two nights, with a new program including returning guitarist Peter Mole and new guest Spanish Flamenco singer/percussionist Francisco Orozco “Yiyi” – taking the show on the road to their hometowns of Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg, to rave reviews.
The 2026 tour brings an all new program of music and dance to Calgary, Edmonton, and Winnipeg.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Francisco Orozco “Yiyi” (Song/Percussion) is from an Andalusian family. Born in Barcelona, he was introduced to Flamenco rhythms at the tender age of four and was trained by his father, Flamenco singer “Joselón de Jerez”. He began his professional career at the age of twelve and performs internationally.
Claire Marchand (Dance), known for her theatrical, singular style, has performed across Canada and internationally.
Peter Mole’s (Guitar) raw yet lyrical guitar style comes alive when accompanying dance. He recently released his debut album “La Luna y el Viento.”
Jane Ogilvie (Dance, Piano) is a 2023 recipient of the Edmonton Artist’s Trust Fund Award for dance and a lifelong pianist.
Rosanna Terracciano (Dance), winner of the Jacqueline Lemieux Prize, has been presented throughout Canada and Europe, including at the Bienal de Flamenco (Seville).

Fall(se) Cirque(us) by Isak Enquist
2026-05-29 20:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-30 20:00 - 21:00 | Westbury Theatre, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 2E3, Canada
Fall(se) Circ(us) explores the notion of rebellion against everyday complacency through shifting cycles of “work” and “rest,” inviting improvised movement as a form of resistance. Choreographed by Little Room Productions Co-Director Isak Enquist, the work draws on an expansive movement language rooted in martial arts, snowboarding, and experimental floor work, embodied by an ensemble of seven performing artists.
At its core, Fall(se) Circ(us) seeks to subvert expectations, transforming a traditional performance space into a shared celebration with audience members. It begins as a contemporary display of physical excellence—movement that seems to defy gravity and physics, often likened to “circus.” As the work unfolds, this intense physicality gradually dissolves to reveal a performer’s humanity—the circus falls into movement that becomes relaxed, learnable, and participatory in real time. A simple hand gesture, a step repeated throughout the show becomes an invitation for the audience to join the joyful rebellion on stage.

Swing at Fringe
2026-06-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Fringe Theatre Adventures, 10330-84 Ave Nw, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2G9, Canada
Swing at Fringe!
Join us on Wednesday, June 3rd for the next Swing at Fringe at the Fringe Grounds Cafe!
6:30-8:30pm
Location:
10330 84 Ave NW
Social dance and socialize to the swingin’ tunes from our talented DJs. Music is great for Lindy Hop, Balboa, and other swing-era dances.
Everyone is welcome! Please bring indoor shoes to help keep the floor clean.
This event is FREE! All beverage and food purchases help support our wonderful venue.

Re-Zoning: Pigeon Breeders with Kate Stashko
2026-06-05 19:30 - 20:30 | Mile Zero Dance, 9931- 78 Avenue, Edmonton, Edmonton, T6E 1N6, Canada
Re-Zoning, featuring Pigeon Breeders (Myles Bartel and Will Scott) and Kate Stashko, proposes that through collaboration and awareness, systems—and how we inhabit them—can be reimagined. Re-Zoning is supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton.
Content warning – Potentially loud volumes and harsh sounds.

Yemaja at Thousand Faces Festival
2026-06-19 | Alberta
Cuban Dance Movements present: Yemaja at Thousand Faces Festival

Swing at Fringe
2026-06-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Fringe Theatre Adventures, 10330-84 Ave Nw, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2G9, Canada
Swing at Fringe!
Join us on Wednesday, June 24th for the next Swing at Fringe at the Fringe Grounds Cafe!
6:30-8:30pm
Location:
10330 84 Ave NW
Social dance and socialize to the swingin’ tunes from our talented DJs. Music is great for Lindy Hop, Balboa, and other swing-era dances.
Everyone is welcome! Please bring indoor shoes to help keep the floor clean.
This event is FREE! All beverage and food purchases help support our wonderful venue.

Shumka Summer Dance Camp -Shumka Minis Themed
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-10 | Shumka Dance Centre, 10515 111 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3E8, Canada
Ages 3-5. Embark on a magical, themed adventure where our youngest Shumka dancers bring Ukrainian dance, traditions, and folklore to life! Each day is packed with exciting dance, crafts, songs, stories, and games, sparking creativity and learning. As the week unfolds, campers dive into a world of culture and fun, leading up to a final concert and art showcase!

Shumka Summer Dance Camp - Splish, Splash & Dance
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-10 | Shumka Dance Centre, 10515 111 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3E8, Canada
Ages 6-8, 9-12
Splish, Splash & Dance is a high-energy day camp that combines refreshing water adventures with quality Ukrainian dance training. Campers enjoy swimming, splash parks, water parks, long boarding, and a beach visit, paired with 15 hours of high-quality Ukrainian dance instruction. With games, team challenges, and creative activities throughout the week, campers stay active while building confidence and friendships.

Cuban Dance Showcase
2026-07-11 | Alberta
Afternoon Sound Sessions, 124 Street Business Association.

The Magpie Collection: A Dance Festival
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-26 | Mile Zero Dance, 9931- 78 Avenue, Edmonton, Edmonton, T6E 1N6, Canada
Exciting short dance pieces from near and afar, including a tri-city collaboration
Includes a two-week dance intensive and potential commissions.

Swing at Fringe
2026-07-15 | Fringe Theatre Adventures, 10330-84 Ave Nw, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2G9, Canada
Swing at Fringe!
Join us on Wednesday, July 15th for the next Swing at Fringe at the Fringe Grounds Cafe!
6:30-8:30pm
Location:
10330 84 Ave NW
Social dance and socialize to the swingin’ tunes from our talented DJs. Music is great for Lindy Hop, Balboa, and other swing-era dances.
Everyone is welcome! Please bring indoor shoes to help keep the floor clean.
This event is FREE! All beverage and food purchases help support our wonderful venue.

Shumka Summer Dance Camp - Folklab
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-24 | Shumka Dance Centre, 10515 111 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3E8, Canada
Ages 6-8, 9-12.
Folklab is a creative, hands-on day camp where Ukrainian dance, art, and culture come together. Each day explores a different region of Ukraine through its traditions, artistic styles, and regional dancing. Campers learn from experienced instructors and guest artists who guide them through both the creative and dance components of the camp. Campers take part in activities such as making dance props, creating jewelry, floral headpieces and ribbon accessories, designing simple costume elements, and exploring Petrykivka painting, then bring their creations to life in a dance performance and art showcase.

Shumka Summer Dance Camp - Overnight Xtreme
2026-08-09 - 2026-08-15 | Alberta
Junior: 9-13, Senior: 14
Experience elite Ukrainian dance training and summer fun like never before at our overnight camps, where dancers train up to six hours daily with top instructors in two spacious studios while enjoying team challenges, water sports, lake swims, theme meals, Kolomeyka Night with the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers, great food, air-conditioned mess hall, canoes, campfires, and endless opportunities to build skills, friendships, and lifelong memories in a picture perfect summer camp setting.
Our OVERNIGHT CAMPS have a stunning new home at Camp St. Basil in Mulhurst, AB – a picture-perfect summer camp straight out of the movies! Set on a beautiful lake side, it features two spacious dance studios, a full dining hall, large dormitories, a sprawling field, canoes, and air conditioning for the perfect mix of adventure and comfort.

Shumka Summer Dance Camp - Shumka Uncharted
2026-08-24 - 2026-08-28 | Shumka Dance Centre, 10515 111 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3E8, Canada
Ages 6-8, 9-12.
Shumka Uncharted is perfect for dancers who love adventure, discovery, and movement — on and off the stage. Campers will explore the city and outdoors through activities such as river valley hikes, mountain biking, laser tag, paint ball, the Edmonton Valley Zoo, and the Fun Park Amusement Centre, all while staying active and engaged throughout the week. Each day is balanced with 15 hours of Ukrainian dance instruction.
