Alberta Dance Alliance

Swing at Fringe
2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | backstage theatre, 10330 84 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2G9, Canada
Join us on Tuesday, January 20th for Swing at Fringe, a free social dance and hang out! Music will be great for Lindy Hop, Balboa, and other swing-era dances.
6:30-8:30pm at The Backstage Theatre, Fringe Theatre Arts Barns.
Location:
10330 84 Ave NW
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.
Huge thank you to our friends at Fringe Theatre Adventures for the beautiful space.

East Side Dance Festival Teacher Training Conference
2026-01-22 09:00 - 2026-01-23 17:00 | Alberta
“Kicking Up a Fuss”
Dance as a Catylyst for Social Justice
This year’s conference theme is inspired by two powerful documentary films that explore the historic court case of Charles Daniels, a civil rights activist who was denied his theatre seat in 1914 simply for being Black. The case was brought against James A. Lougheed and W.B. Sherman, owner and manager of Calgary’s Sherman Grand Theatre.
We are honoured to welcome Cheryl Foggo—local historian, author, and filmmaker—who will present her documentary Kicking Up a Fuss: The Charles Daniels Story. Featuring original transcripts, archival images, and other primary sources, this film reminds us that Alberta’s history is shaped by often-overlooked, yet deeply inspiring heroes.
In the follow-up film, We Call Him Sir Charles, produced by the Grand Theatre, Calgary’s Poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster, and professional tap dancer Lisa La Touche offer personal reflections on Daniels’ legacy through spoken word and dance. Directed by Cheryl Foggo and with cinematography by Joel Varjassy, this moving tribute celebrates Charles Daniels’ courage and enduring impact.
Following the screenings, a panel discussion with all three artists will delve into their creative processes and explore how Alberta’s history continues to shape our collective identity.
We hope this year’s offerings—including the documentary screenings, keynote address, networking opportunities, and a diverse lineup of instructors and speakers—will energize your teaching practice, enrich your professional toolkit, and provide tangible, socially conscious resources to elevate your dance pedagogy.

Motif Moves 2026
2026-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Roxy Theatre Network, 10708 124 St, Edmonton, AB, T5M 0H1, Canada
Orchesis Dance Society presents Motif Moves, a curated collection of dance art themed around Chrysalis: a period of growth, transformation and development before emerging into something new. Our dance art will unravel from its cocoon to the community in 3 live performances:
Choreographers include: Sophie Arab, Jessica Baudin-Griffin, Andrea Fitzgerald, Janita Frantsi, Kathleen Hughes, Brooke Leifso (CRIPSIE), Jason Romero (Romero Dance Collective), Miranda Stahn, Sam Ketsa, add Eric Awuah.

Swing at Fringe
2026-02-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Fringe Theatre Adventures, 10330-84 Ave Nw, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2G9, Canada
Swing at Fringe!
Join us on Tuesday, Feb 17th at the Fringe Grounds Cafe!
6:30-8:30pm
Location: Cafe/Westbury Lobby, 10330 84 Ave NW
Everyone is welcome! Please bring indoor shoes to help keep the floor clean.
This event is FREE! Fringe will also have a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase, if you would like to help support the venue.

Thank you to our incredible venue Fringe Theatre Adventures!

Swing at Fringe
2026-03-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Alberta
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, the Fringe Grounds Cafe (10330 84 Ave NW).

Movement Workshop: Dancing with Diatoms
2026-04-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Mile Zero Dance, 9931- 78 Avenue, Edmonton, Edmonton, T6E 1N6, Canada
Description
We are seeking dance, theatre, circus and other movement professionals for a one-day workshop in Edmonton exploring light, connection, and microscopic life. This paid workshop will contribute to Diatom Lanterns, an interdisciplinary art project led by Kira Hunt that explores the question: How can microscopic life inspire light-based art?
The movement portion will be led by contemporary dance artist Janita Frantsi. Through individual exercises and group work, we will translate biology themes into collaborative movements, develop illuminated props, and tell stories of diatoms through dance. We are looking for 5 artists and a mix of disciplines, styles, and abilities. Workshop participants will be paid $300 for their expertise and contributions. By applying you may also be considered for the future development of this project. No prior science experience required.
Sponsored by: The Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Application
Please send us:
1. A few sentences about your movement experience and what interests you about this project.
2. A resume, CV, or bio.
3. (Encouraged): A link for a 1-5 minute video showing a movement, improvisation, rehearsal, or performance.
Applications are due by March 12th, 2026 to: DiatomLanterns@outlook.com
Please reach out if you require assistance with your submission.
Date
Saturday April 4th (Easter Weekend) 10am – 4pm
Where
Mile Zero Dance Studio, 9931 78 Ave, Edmonton
Main floor, wheelchair accessible space.
Link
www.AdaptiveEcosystems.ca/dance

Swing at Fringe
2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Fringe Theatre Adventures, 10330-84 Ave Nw, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2G9, Canada
Swing at Fringe!
Join us on Tuesday, April 7th 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: University of Calgary, School of Creative and Performing Arts, Division of Dance
2026-04-26 | Alberta
Registration link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=7KAJxuOlMUaWhhkigL2RUQ-Qyt2xPe9Fs6L5pQrxfA5UNDJUUlpaUDJPMjhLVEpDVVZVN0ZRRFZHSC4u&route=shorturl
Location: University of Calgary, Craigie Hall, room E01, 2940 University Way NW, Calgary
Time: 12pm – 3pm
12-1PM Intermediate Ballet with Sarah-Rose Voyer
This intermediate ballet class is designed to integrate dancer’s previous knowledge of ballet, while also exploring how to have fun within a more technical style. Dancers will start with a short ballet barre, move the centre to expand on techniques explored at the barre, perform some travelling movements across the floor, and finish with a cool down. This class will encourage a safe and inviting space for dancers who wish to continue their ballet training while also having fun.

1-2PM Intermediate Commercial Jazz Dance with Claire Morton
This intermediate jazz class will focus on refining technique, precision, and control through more complex combinations and detailed movement work. Dancers will build on their foundational skills while exploring musicality, dynamics, and performance quality. Designed for dancers with prior jazz experience who are comfortable with basic technique and ready to focus on detail and refine their skills.

2-3PM Intermediate/Advanced Hip-Hop with Hana Reichel
This class will focus on refining groove, musicality, and expression through across the floor movements and a detailed combination. Dancers will be encouraged to find their own expression through choices of improvisation. Designed for dancers who have ample experience in hip-hop and are looking for a fun class environment to further develop their skills.

IDD 2026: Mahol Sessions
2026-04-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Alberta
Registration link https://luma.com/uwb7qbqk
Location: 115 Glenridding Ravine Rd SW, Edmonton
Time: April 27, 6.30-8pm

Celebrate International Dance Day with Mahol 🖤
Join us for a FREE Hip-Hop Dance Class in Edmonton filled with fun, energy, learning, and community vibes. Whether you’re brand new to dance or already in your journey, this session is designed to bring people together through movement, culture, and good energy.

Come learn, vibe, and celebrate the art of dance with us.
All levels welcome. Just bring your energy.

@maholized

IDD 2026: Pound It Hip Hop Studio Celebrate International Dance Day
2026-04-29 | Alberta
Event registration: https://www.pounditdj.com/
Location: 4b 5809 51 Avenue, Red Deer
Time: April 29, 6:30pm
In celebration of International Dance Day we are partnering with the Alberta Dance Alliance to host a FREE Hip Hop workshop open to everyone 10 years and up! All levels welcome.

IDD 2026: Contemporary dance class with Good Women Dance Collective
2026-04-30 10:00 - 23:30 | 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.

@Good Women Dance

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!
