Alberta Dance Alliance

Project InTandem: Double-Bill Dance Production
2020-03-05 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | The GRAND, 608 1 ST SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1M6, Canada
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 a passion to create. We want to make a positive impact in the contemporary dance community in Alberta by providing opportunities for emerging artists. As female artists who are boldly venturing to make waves in the prairie region, we view the Project InTandem platform as a vehicle to express and enrich our community.

Dig into the work of Sylvie Moquin:

Dig into the work of Meghann Michalsky:

DATE/TIME:
Thursday, March 5 @ 8pm (Opening Night Reception)
Friday, March 6 @ 8pm (Post-Show Q&A)
Saturday, March 7 @ 8pm

LOCATION: The GRAND – Flanagan Theatre – 608 1st Street SW, Calgary

TICKETS: www.showpass.com/project-intandem

Featured Dancers: Valentia Dimitriou, Kaili Che, Brenna Heer, Sylvie Moquin, Meghann Michalsky, Chantal Wall, Katherine Semchuk, Kyra Newton

This project is made possible through the support of Alberta Foundations for the Arts, Calgary Arts Development, Canada Council for the Arts, The GRAND, and creative residencies through Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, University of Calgary, Dancers’ Studio West, and W&M Artist Support Program.

PARKING: Street parking in downtown Calgary is free after 6:00pm.
Parking also available at:
THE BROOKFIELD PARKADE
(6th Avenue entrance) Across from The GRAND
$2 flat rate after 6pm

THE JAMES SHORT PARKADE
112 – 5 Ave SW (5 Ave entrance)
115 – 4 Ave SW (4 Ave entrance)

Questions about tickets or parking, please contact The GRAND at (403) 205-2922 or boxoffice@thegrandyyc.ca

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @projectintandem to stay up to date with our creative process!
Photo Credit: Tim Nguyen

Improvisation with Andrew Harwood
2020-03-06 10:00 - 2020-03-07 17:30 (America/Edmonton) | Spazio Performativo, 10816 95 ST NW, Edmonton, AB, T5H 2E3, Canada
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 recognized worldwide as a specialist in instantaneous choreography and contact improvisation. Since 1976, his work has evolved through ongoing collaborations with several artists from various disciplines and through exploration into performance, composition, spatial design and various movement techniques. His improvisation work is influenced by the practice of gymnastics, athletics, yoga, modern dance, Alexander technique, Aikido, Release Technique, and a variety of somatic approaches.

SkirtsAFire: The Beat of Her Drum
2020-03-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Edmonton) | St. Faith’s Church, 11725 93 ST NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 1E2, Canada
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 heavily from the rich traditions of West African performance art, Sangea continues to brilliantly redefine what it means to revitalize tradition and in turn, captivate a modern audience. Sangea is a diverse West-African performance group made up of 8 members from several countries in Africa, and from Mexico and Canada. The name of the group means female leader and is a common name given to young girls in Liberia. Established in 2012, the group has grown from being a household name amongst several communities within the Edmonton area, to becoming a leader in the forward progression of traditional West-African music, dance, poetry, and theatre in it’s home province and across the country at large. All of its growth and success can be attributed to it’s steadfast mission to preserve and share African culture, to captivate and inspire it’s audience, and to build cultural bridges through artistic expression.
Featuring: Ereni Perez, Gal Perez, Shasily Matowe, Eyram Drah, Eto Kandu, Selassie Drah, Bill Mitchell & Reckie Lloyd
Warrior Women
Warrior Women is composed of Matricia Brown and Mackenzie Brown. A dynamic mother daughter duo whose haunting melodies and harmonious song writing will give you an experience of a lifetime. Warrior Women write and perform songs written in both English and their native tongue, Cree. Matricia and Mackenzie offer performances ranging from educational performances in schools with children and youth, to traditional crafting classes, to relaxing atmospheric drumming shows offered to people of all ages. Warrior Women was founded 15 years ago.
Since the creation of Warrior Women, Matricia and Mackenzie have traveled around Alberta, drumming, singing and educating the population on First Nations culture, traditions and crafts. Warrior Women has performed for Canada Day celebrations in Edson, Aboriginal Day in Jasper and Edson, performed at schools in Spruce Grove, Edmonton, Jasper, Edson, Hinton and many more places. Currently the members of Warrior Women are residing in Jasper where they perform for Parks Canada Rocky Mountaineer, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, as well as the Australian Pacific tour company for various tour groups at Jasper Park Lodge. Warrior Women does anything from drum making to big powwow drum experiences and Aboriginal awareness projects. If you have ever wanted to hear the beat of the drum and connect back to First Nations roots, Warrior Women is the band for you.
KoRock & Jeon’s TKD Demonstration Team
KoRock is an abbreviation of Korean Rock in English. In Korean words, KoRock (pronounced [ka-rak]) represents a type of music that synchronizes beat and rhythm with low, mid, and high tones. Taekwondo is Korean Traditional martial arts training, physically and mentally – Tae, meaning to kick or jump; Kwon, meaning fist or hand; and Do, which means “the way.” This performance will show the collaboration of Jeon’s Taekwondo & KoRock – the Taekwondo technical kickings and traditional movements with drumming beats and rhythms coming from traditional Korean beats.

Cunningham at Metro Cinema
2020-03-06 19:00 - 20:45 (America/Edmonton) | Metro Cinema, 8712 109 ST NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1E9, Canada
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 weaves together Merce’s philosophies and stories, creating a visceral journey into his innovative work. Co-presented by Mile Zero Dance. Featuring a live dance performance before the screening.
Germany/France/USA 2019, 93 min, Dir: Alla Kovgan
Screening
March 6 at 7:00 pm

Tribulations Company Workshop
2020-03-07 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)
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 is heavily influenced from both contemporary and hip-hop movement, as well as human gestures and behaviour. This workshop will allow you to work within any personal limits while still being able to share your artistic voice with the dance community in a safe and supportive environment.
CREATE. CONNECT. INSPIRE.

HOLI HUNGAMA
2020-03-07 19:00 - 2020-03-08 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Magnolia Banquet Hall, 5075 Falconridge Blvd NE #900,, Calgary, AB T3J 3K9, AB, T3J 3K9, Canada
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 IN TOWN!!! LET’S PLAY HOLI!!!!!
COME & CELEBRATE LIFE WITH COLOUR!!!
* STUNNING ENTERTAINMENT
* EVERY TICKET GETS A POUCH OF COLOUR
* COMPLIMENTARY GLASS OF WINE
* STUNNING PERFORMANCES
* DJ & DANCE
* APPETIZERS
* Delicious East Indian DINNER
* DESSERTS
* DOOR PRIZES
* AND THE MUCH AWAITED AND TALKED ABOUT – COLOUR THROW!!!!!!
Dress Code: STRICTLY WHITE CASUAL (please wear something that you are not so attached to as you will be playing HOLI – throwing of dry colour powder. That could be a great souvenir to remind you of the great time you will have had at the event!!!!)
MARCH 7, 2020
MAGNOLIA BANQUET HALL
7PM ONWARDS
Adults: $75 Kids (Ages 5-10) $50
Payment to be made via email transfer
Email: contact@sparqproductions.com
NO TICKETS WILL BE KEPT ON HOLD. Confirmation of your seats will be made once the etransfer is completed
****PLEASE DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE*****
****NO REFUND ON TICKET PURCHASES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES****
***NO OUTSIDE COLOUR WILL BE PERMITTED AT THE VENUE***
About the colour
The Holi colour will be an environmentally friendly product and non toxic, according to the vendor

Tribulations Company Workshop
2020-03-08 18:15 - 21:15 (America/Edmonton) | Edge School, 33055 Township Rd 250, Calgary, Alberta, T3Z 1L4, Canada

Dance as Art: Home
2020-03-13 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Sterndale Bennett Theatre, 1002 4 AVE S, Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0P5, Canada
With works by many emerging and established choreographers from Lethbridge and area! ⁣
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Can you believe this is our 5th annual spring show?! Neither can we! We hope to see you there! ⁣Stay tuned for posts with information about the choreographers and other exciting LSIDA events happening in the near future!

Edmonton Flamenco Festival | El ORUCO and Guests
2020-03-13 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | Francis Winspear Centre for Music, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4X8, Canada
Join us for an intimate evening of traditional Spanish flamenco at the Winspear Centre on March 13.
“Sevilla en Blanco y Negro”
Direct from Spain, featuring dancer José Manuel Ramos “El Oruco” with an exceptional cast of performers:
José Manuel Ramos “El Oruco”– Dancer
Karolina González “La Negra” – Dancer
Jonathan Reyes – Singer
José ‘El Pechuguita’ – Singer
José Luis Medina – Guitarist
The main event of the 2020 Edmonton Flamenco Festival.
http://www.edmontonflamencofestival.com
photo of José Manuel Ramos “El Oruco” by Marta Vila Aguilà

UMOJA
2020-03-14 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Spazio Performativo, 10816 95 ST NW, Edmonton, AB, T5H 2E3, Canada
Plant the seeds – an immersive movement, alchemic and sisterhood experience.
To register, send email transfer to masaniconsultingservices@gmail.com.

Black & White Ball
2020-03-14 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Edmonton) | Fairmont Palliser Hotel, 133 9 AVE SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2M3, Canada
PARTY LIKE IT’S THE ROARING 20’S!
The outrageous Black & White Ball is back! The Black & White Ball promises to be one of Calgary’s most provocative special events. We are thrilled that the party will once again be held at the Palliser Hotel. As usual, expect amazing music, a packed dance floor, impromptu performances by the DJD Company and guests and a spectacular silent auction. Swing, swing, swing with the Penguins On Broadway in the Crystal Ballroom.
Bring yourself, your gang or your company, there are ticket options to suit every taste. A $35 tax receipt will be issued per ticket.
SINGLE TICKETS
$95 until February 21
$125 regular price
HIGH TOP TABLES
Give your group a home base to set down their drinks while they groove on the dance floor.
$1080 –  Includes 8 tickets, an assigned high top cocktail table and 5 bar stools
GROUP TICKETS
$90 per ticket for groups of 10 or more
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The Black & White Ball is held at the beautiful Fairmont Palliser hotel.
Thanks to our friends at the Palliser partygoers can stay overnight at a preferred rate.
CLICK FOR RATES & BOOKING

POSTPONED – The Beginning of Happiness
2020-03-26 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Foundry Room, 12021 102 AVE NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 0R8, Canada
GWDC and FEMME Vocal Quartet have joined forces to bring to light contemporary female perspectives on domestic violence in the world premiere of The Beginning of Happiness by Edmonton Composer, Jane Berry, choreographed by GWDC, and performed by FEMME and GWDC.
This show features a new 60-minute choral work by Jane Berry that gives voice to the issue of violence against women.
Berry developed original text and music for this project which features four musicians and four dancers working together to create a multidisciplinary experience, with live ASL interpretation provided by Nicole Sanders.

Two all-female collectives join forces to bring to light contemporary female perspectives on domestic violence
Edmonton’s FEMME Vocal Quartet and Good Women Dance Collective premiere a new work uniting choral music and dance
(March 2020 – Edmonton) FEMME, an all-female vocal quartet, and Good Women Dance Collective (GWDC), an all-female contemporary dance collective have collaborated to explore and reflect upon violence against women in the world premiere of The Beginning of Happiness by Edmonton Composer, Jane Berry, choreographed by GWDC, and performed by FEMME and GWDC.
In the age of #MeToo, we are reminded that domestic violence continues to be a widespread reality, and both FEMME and GWDC feel it is vitally important that they use their skills and privilege as artists to bring awareness to this issue.
This show features a new 60 minute choral work by Berry that gives voice to the issue of violence against women. Berry developed original text and music for this project which features four musicians and four dancers working together to create a multidisciplinary experience, with live ASL interpretation provided by Nicole Sanders. While the composition draws on Berry’s experience with domestic violence, the work encourages performers to bring their own thoughts into the work so that their own personal experiences are included in the show.
This isn’t the first time that GWDC has incorporated choral music into their work. In April 2016, Good Women Dance Collective, New Music Edmonton, and Pro Coro Canada collaborated for a run of David Lang’s Love Fail. Love Fail and The Beginning of Happiness alike draw upon an inherent power that comes from unifying voices and bodies through the modalities of a cappella choral singing and contemporary dance to share stories of female experience. Both collectives are thrilled to be working with this strong and talented group of women on this innovative performance.
The Beginning of Happiness is presented in partnership with WIN House, an organization whose purpose is to give victims the hope and help they need to overcome domestic abuse. WIN House representatives will be available after all performances, including the talk back on March 27, to engage in a dialogue with the audience about the work and the issues surrounding this topic.
In sharing these stories, FEMME and GWDC aim to reduce stigma and increase dialogue surrounding domestic abuse and sexual assault.
Tickets are available at Tix on the Square. Seating is limited, please book in advance.
$25 General, $15 Student/Senior/CADA Members
25% of the house will be held for pay-what-you-will tickets at the door.
FEMME is a female vocal quartet comprised of Dawn Bailey, Jane Berry, Sable Chan, and Amy Voyer. Their mandate is to amplify the voices of women by performing work written by women. FEMME wishes to create a performance space for females singing at a professional level and give voice to underrepresented female perspectives in the world of classical repertoire.
Good Women Dance Collective (GWDC) is a creation-based movement company comprised of Ainsley Hillyard, Alison Kause, Alida Kendell and Kate Stashko. GWDC is committed to supporting a vibrant and sustainable contemporary dance community in Edmonton by creating, commissioning and producing innovative new works.

POSTPONED - 12-Week Evening Dance Series: Performance techniques
2020-04-16 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Wildflower Arts Centre, 3363 Spruce Dr SW, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T3C 3A3, Canada
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 led by Kyra Newton with live music performed by Eric Smith.
February 6, 20, 27
Burlesque
Try on the glamour and spectacle of integrated burlesque with Eva Angel.
March 5, 12, 19
Performance techniques
Build your skills as a performer with the tools to be confident and present on stage.
April 16, 23
DanceAbility®
Experience your body in a new way through improvisational exercises that focus on your relationship to physical space and other people.
April 30
May 7, 14, 21
(DanceAbility will be FREE thanks to the support of Disability Pride Alberta)
Drop in $12, full rate $80
4-week DanceAbility® Free, registration required.
Located at WildFlower Arts centre, 3363 Spruce Dr SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3A3
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOxuL4cw1XW5pe4FqSrruADGJDN7UKu0Uc2WvwMpfxHqoc3Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

International Dance Day
2020-04-29 | Province-Wide, Alberta, Canada
UNESCO International Dance Day
April 29
Celebrate another year of dance in Alberta w/ ADA support!
If you have programming set for the April 29 (including the surrounding dates) please email us at info@abdancealliance.ab.ca so we can begin the conversation and start spreading the word! Only performances, workshops, events emailed directly to us can be guaranteed promotion.
Once again, ADA will be supporting your International Dance Day events by boosting them on Facebook and listing them on our website. We have taken out ads in the April edition of Avenue Magazine, in YEG and YYC, directing readers to our site to check out what’s on in their locale! … and that new site should be live very soon now.
So send us your events ASAP and stay tuned for the official International Dance Day messages and a listing of all celebratory activities around the province!

Dance Blitz
2020-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Online, Canada
Come celebrate International Dance Day with Mile Zero Dance!
Dance Blitz is an event that exalts the short dance piece. Originally the event was planned as a live event in Edmonton’s historic Chez Pierre Cabaret. In spite of the mass self-isolation happening across the world, dancers will continue to perform live from their own spaces. We invite audiences to join us on Zoom and witness dance artists playing with short format works (3 minutes or less) in a virtual environment. The event will be hosted by Sue Goberdhan, and includes DJ Joses Martin, with performances by Justin Calvadores, Ivan Ngandjui Touko, Lakota Tootoosis, Ainsley Hillyard and many more.
The event is free but audience members will need to register to have access to the login details.

POSTPONED - 12-Week Evening Dance Series: DanceAbility®
2020-04-30 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Wildflower Arts Centre, 3363 Spruce Dr SW, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T3C 3A3, Canada

CANCELLED - Ballet Edmonton: Chapter 3 with Wen Wei Wang and Gioconda Barbuto
2020-05-01 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Triffo Theatre in Allard Hall, 11110 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K1M9, Canada
Gioconda Barbuto just finished worked with Ballet Edmonton in May of last year and Ballet Edmonton is thrilled to welcome her back. She is an internationally recognized Italian-Canadian dancer and choreographer with over 50 works to her credit and has created work for internationally acclaimed dance companies including Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Ballet BC, Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal, Alberta Ballet and Ballet Kelowna, to name a few.
Ever grateful he is our leader, we close the season with a new piece by our own Artistic Director, Wen Wei Wang. Wen Wei is such an important voice in Canadian contemporary ballet right now, and we are thrilled to present a new work by him to close our 2019/2020 season.
The May 2 show contains a silent auction, high-value raffle, a reception and other fun goodies as part of our annual Art & Sole fundraiser.

CANCELLED - Ballet Edmonton: Chapter THREE, now with ART & SOLE
2020-05-02 18:00 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Triffo Theatre in Allard Hall, 11110 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K1M9, Canada
Our Saturday, May 2 performance of Chapter THREE now contains our Art & Sole fundraiser. Previously a stand-alone event, we have rolled Art & Sole into our final show of the season. Come Saturday night before the show for a silent auction, high value raffle and stick around for a reception and other exciting tidbits!
Gioconda Barbuto worked with Ballet Edmonton in May 2019 and we are thrilled to welcome her back again. She is an internationally recognized Italian-Canadian dancer and choreographer with over 50 works to her credit and has created work for internationally acclaimed dance companies including Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Ballet BC, Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal, Alberta Ballet and Ballet Kelowna, to name a few.
Ever grateful he is our leader, we close the season with a new piece by our own Artistic Director, Wen Wei Wang. Wen Wei is such an important voice in Canadian contemporary ballet right now, and we are thrilled to present a new work by him to close our 2019/2020 season.

CANCELLED - Ballet Edmonton: Chapter 3 with Wen Wei Wang and Gioconda Barbuto
2020-05-03 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Triffo Theatre in Allard Hall, 11110 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K1M9, Canada
Gioconda Barbuto worked with Ballet Edmonton in May of last year and Ballet Edmonton is thrilled to welcome her back. She is an internationally recognized Italian-Canadian dancer and choreographer with over 50 works to her credit and has created work for internationally acclaimed dance companies including Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Ballet BC, Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal, Alberta Ballet and Ballet Kelowna, to name a few.
Ever grateful he is our leader, we close the season with a new piece by our own Artistic Director, Wen Wei Wang. Wen Wei is such an important voice in Canadian contemporary ballet right now, and we are thrilled to present a new work by him to close our 2019/2020 season.
The May 3 show includes complimentary “Tea and the Ballet” before the show for all ticket holders from 1:30-2:30. The May 2 show contains a silent auction, high-value raffle, a reception and other fun goodies as part of our annual Art & Sole event.

DSW: 40th Anniversary Gala
2020-05-07 | TBD
The 40th Anniversary Gala will be filled with wine, delicious nibbles, a silent auction, the premiere of Linnea’s new work, and the screening of her retrospective film on DSW.

DSW: Linnea Swan's New Work
2020-05-07 | TBD
Details TBA

Quick + Dirty: A Festival for Emerging Artists and Ideas and The Creative Intensive
2020-05-10
Dancers’ Studio West is pleased to announce our first annual Quick + Dirty, a one-day festival taking place on May 10th, 2020. Q + D features young, new voices presenting their very first works. The festival is paid opportunity, and we provide publicity and technical support in the theatre.

Prior to the festival, choreographers will have the opportunity to workshop their ideas and refine their pieces through a five-day Creative Intensive, guided by artistic director Sasha Ivanochko. Throughout the intensive, choreographers will have multiple chances to show their work, and to practice talking about the works as they are being developed. Nurturing the ability to clearly see what the qualities of a given work are, to coherently describe them, and to assess the work is the foundation for any critical artistic discussion.

We proudly announce this year’s line up:
Jocelyn Mah (Toronto)
Jennie Vanderkerkhove (Edmonton)
Marynia Fekecz (Edmonton)
Meghann Michalsky (Calgary)
Nicole Charlton Goodbrand (Calgary)

Tickets for all the events will go on sale at the end of March! Stay tuned in to our Facebook page, instagram and website for artist features, and up-to-the minute info!

CDA Gathering Together: Cross-Country Check-Ins (Individual Artists)
2020-05-13 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
Gathering Together:
Upcoming Meetings May 13 & 27

These are open cross-country check-ins with the dance community with guest speakers and time for questions. These meetings are open to anyone who wants to join. Register before 12:30PM EDT on the event days to receive zoom log-in information.
Guest speakers include Global Public Affairs, with government updates and announcements, alongside other speakers (TBA).
Individual Artists/Arts Workers: Wed May 13 1PM EDT

Register Now

Organizations: Wed May 27 1PM EDT

Register Now

Please note the call will be conducted in English, however questions/comments welcome in French.

CANCELLED - Fujiwara Dance Inventions: Eunoia – Brian Webb Dance Company
2020-05-21 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | Triffo Theatre in Allard Hall, 11110 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K1M9, Canada
Eunoia is Christian Bök’s award-winning and bestselling book of conceptual poetry. It is built on the notion of constraining language to one vowel per chapter and tells stories in ways that are as pleasurable as they are ingenious. Denise Fujiwara’s adaptation of the book is a multimedia experience of dance, video, music and costume that employs similar constraints in such inventive ways that it has resulted in a ground-breaking performance lauded by audiences and critics alike.
EUNOIA takes the audience on a verbal, visual and visceral journey. The conceit of the poem is introduced through games and then builds in complexity with fanciful narratives and semiotic play. Initially, the audience grapples with the rich play of words and images, and then as the performance unfolds, they surrender to the surprises and wit that are revealed through layers of meaning in the moment.
Tickets are $40 or $25 for Seniors (65+) & Students, plus applicable fees.
This event requires physical tickets. Please select your desired shipping method at checkout. No electronic tickets provided.

POSTPONED!! ONE…..World Goes Bollywood
2020-05-24 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Jacksinger Concert Hall – Arts Commons, 225 8 Ave SE,, Calgary,, Alberta, T2G 0K9, Canada
A stunning and spectacular showcase of BOLLYWOOD fusion performance pieces!! Come take the journey with us as the WORLD GOES BOLLYWOOD!!!

National Tap Day
2020-05-25 | Province-Wide, Alberta, Canada
Read more about this American day of celebration for Tap Dance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Tap_Dance_Day

Be sure to check the DanceLink Calendar for listings of Tap Dance Day events in your area.

CDA Gathering Together: Cross-Country Check-ins (Organizations)
2020-05-27 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)

Calgary | BackStage: Social Media and Digital Marketing 2020
2020-05-30 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Acclaim Hotel, 123 Freeport Blvd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T3N 0A3, Canada
The Arts Touring Alliance presents BackStage: Social Media and Digital Marketing 2020 a workshop that will examine your existing social media platforms, and help you learn tips and tricks on how to effectively use social media to engage your current audience, reach new audiences, and ultimately increase ticket sales through regular posts and digital advertising. Facilitated by social media and digital marketing expert Ellen Doty, the goal of this workshop is to provide you with realistic tools to utilize Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to ultimately sell more tickets and engage your audience like you never have before.
Bring your laptop!
The day will involve examining your existing digital media platforms, learning tips and tricks on how to use your various social media platforms effectively, and learning how to run social media ads that can dramatically increase ticket sales on a limited budget.

Ellen Doty’s Biography
Ellen Doty is a digital marketing and social media consultant with the expertise that has provided a variety of businesses an increase to their bottom line. From concert venues throughout Canada including Hugh’s Room in Toronto, and The Arden Theatre in St. Albert to shopping malls, restaurant chains, and hair salons, Ellen offers effective tools that can help improve your overall digital marketing strategy. Born in Okotoks, Alberta, the multi-talented Ellen is also a recording and touring artist with her most recent album being released on the Universal Music label debuting at #1 on the iTunes jazz charts. As you can well imagine, social media advertising has been a key component in the success of her numerous tours.

“Before Ellen, we had social media, but not engagement. Within a few posts, Ellen, had our Fans and Followers, chatting about special moments at The Arden, their favourite music, and why the performing arts are so important. A relatively small marketing budget suddenly reached further with measurable results at the box office. Ellen not only engaged our audience, she found ways to get our employees and volunteers involved and recognized. Our Instagram went from a billboard, to a beautiful, well articulated, scrapbook; capturing everything that makes Performing Arts in our community important and special.”
– Elizabeth Wilkie, Cultural Facilities Manager, The Arden Theatre.

Edmonton | BackStage: Social Media and Digital Marketing 2020
2020-05-31 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Delta Edmonton South, 4404 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 5C2, Canada

Afro Fusion With Yoofi Greene (All The Way From Ghana) - Community Workshop
2020-06-20 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Edmonton) | Online, Canada
This is the Afro fusion dance workshop you have all been waiting for! Ivan Touko, the Alberta Dance Alliance & La Connexional are excited to be hosting a FREE (donations encouraged) online open-level workshop with the one and only Yoofi Greene all the way from the motherland (Ghana)!
Also known as the founder of Afrobeats in China, Yoofi is an accomplished Afrobeats professional Dancer, Choreographer and Instructor normally based in Guangzhou,China (Currently in Ghana as we speak). He is also the co-founder of DWP ACADEMY in Ghana, China and United States . Yoofi has been making major waves across social media and his contagious energy and vibes is a true testimony of what happens when #AfroDance brings people together.
This special edition workshop featuriing Yoofi Green and with the support of the Alberta Dance Alliance and La Connexional will focus on Afro styles like Azonto and Afrohouse !
PS: Please support this class and the #AfroDance movement in Edmonton by making donations to this class. No amount is never too small and donations before & after the workshop are very encouraged! 50% of the donations from this workshop will be going towards reducing the impacts of Covid-19 in Irhambi Katana (Democratic Republic of Congo)
*There is a limited amount of free tickets so grab yours ASAP*
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You can follow Yoofi Green and his work on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoofigreene/
Learn more about his journey in china via an Okay Africa article here: https://www.okayafrica.com/yoofie-greene-the-man-introducing-china-to-afrobeats-through-dance/?rebelltitem=8#rebelltitem8
