The Stabilize Program provides one-time funding support to rodeos, sports, arts and other venue-based organizations. Funding will enable organizations to maintain their operations to support the live experience sector in Alberta. The Stabilize Program will: support Alberta-based professional sport teams, non-profit elite amateur sport leagues and teams, rodeos and art
Exploring the importance of African origins in popular dance genres, this dance theatre production is a not-to-be-missed highlight for the 2021 Black History Month celebration. UNGANISHA, a Swahili word for “connection,” invites all to share, learn and connect through the beauty and diversity of African arts and culture. On February
CHAT & CHEW - Monthly Zoom Gatherings February to July 2021 4th Tuesday of each month, at 1:00-2:30 pm MST Feb 23 / March 23 / April 27 / May 25 / June 22 / July 27 We want to invite you into an initiative that started up in
Tuesday, February 23, 1:00-3:00pm Limited Participation - Book early! Live Performance for the Virtual Stage is a two hour online workshop designed to provide technical information and inspiration for creating live online entertainment using the resources you have available. The workshop is for individuals or groups who usually create art
Come and play with us in our Live Lab on Wednesday 24th February, 10.00 PST, 11.00 MST, 13.00 ET, 18.00 GMT. There’s no need to register, just save the date and join us here: https://meet.google.com/nsp-ettg-nbb. This is your opportunity to experiment and play with what we’ve developed so far in DCD
Coming up this Thursday, February 25th, DSW has their next Talking, Thinking, Dancing Body- Calgary. Artists Jessica McMann and Katharina Schier will be joining for the discussion on Intercultural Artistic Exchange. Hello friends, we are excited to share February's Talking, Thinking, Dancing, Body discussion regarding Intercultural, Artistic Exchange with you
Dose of Pleasure - Part 1 of the 2021 EXchanges series. Led by Alvin Collantes. February 27, 2021 at 10 am PST, 11 am MST via Zoom. We are thrilled to bring a movement exploration for anyone who wants to move right to your homes or studios this month! Alvin
A Sassy, Sultry and empowering program that focuses on dancing in heels. This heels class is a fusion of Latin styles and is set to Latin music. Classes are currently ONLINE, heels are optional and all levels welcome! Embrace your inner Latin queen.
Originating out of the Reggaeton music scene of Puerto Rico during the late 90s. The dance is a sensual mix of Latin American, Hip Hop, Dancehall, and Caribbean styles. It is a social dance but can also be danced without a partner. All levels Welcome!! @ayasol.yeg (Instagram and Facebook) www.ayasol.ca
This funding provides up to $15,000 to support the development of individual Alberta artists, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists by providing funding for a specific dance project. APPLICATION DEADLINE March 1, 2021 Who can apply Individual eligibility criteria To be eligible for individual project funding, you must be
Are you someone working in the arts or the hospitality industry who is looking for creative ways to collaborate amid the COVID-19 pandemic and plan for future recovery? Are you interested in conversations exploring the live experience economy and how to get audiences out and artists back to work in
Over the past year, our dance community has encountered shifts, shutdowns, pivots, opportunities, and losses. With these changes, and an uncertain future for many artists and businesses, mental health and well-being are at the forefront of our conversations. Open to all Alberta dancers and educators! Join us on Friday, March
This international short film festival for clowning around in film format is in its second instalment, based out of Edmonton, Canada, complements the Play The Fool Live Theatre Festival and welcomes interpretations of clowning from all corners of the world. International and local films are jury selected with engaging, creative
Mile Zero Dance presents a work by Julianne Chapple entitled City of Glass - a solo exploration of text, movement, sound and objects. Drawing inspiration from the West Coast ‘wellness’ movement, this project investigates the isolation and dissociation of contemporary commodification of the body, using the climate-controlled skyscraper (colloquially known
As you may have suspected, we still cannot welcome you to a live event; however, we hope you will tune in for the digital version of Body of Wordsas part of the SkirtsAfire event. It was initially scheduled for March 7-14 at the Westbury theatre, but now you have an excuse to
In the spirit of jazz, we dance. The mission of DJD is to enrich lives by engaging people in exploring, evolving, and promoting the art of jazz dance. Jazz is a contemporary dance form with a rich history and many cousins. We dance to jazz music; with bent knees and movement in our
It is extraordinary to know, to feel and to carry inside of us the fact that we have been living with pandemic conditions for over a year now. To reflect upon this, and as a community check in, we invite you to gather with us on Zoom at our upcoming
What is the role of a board in helping arts organizations through this period of crisis and transition? A panel of governance and management veterans from Calgary and Edmonton discuss their experiences and perspectives on the past year, and help suggest steps forward for boards who may be seeking direction.
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Join us on April 1st - April Fools Day - for the first annual Play the Fool International Short Film Festival! This is no joke! We are thrilled to screen this year's top clowning and physical comedy shorts for your viewing pleasure. Save the date and join us online at: