Alberta Dance Alliance

ADA Community Workshop: Kathak Masterclass
2019-07-26 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Usha Kala Niketan Studio, 3414 Gateway Blvd. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6J 6R5, Canada
Sanjukta Sinha will lead a 5 day Kathak Master class for all students in the Edmonton and area region. The purpose of the workshop is to provide the opportunity for students to learn from a professional artist from India. This is a unique opportunity that will allow all students who participate to grow and develop new skills.
One of India’s leading Kathak artists of her generation, Sanjukta Sinha is known for her technical expertise and immense artistry. A solo dancer of distinction, she has also performed in ensembles as well as collaborated with several leading international names across various dance forms, keen to create contemporary expressions of dance based on Kathak.

ADA Community Workshop: How to Dance Flamenco with Live Music
2019-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Evergreen Community Spaces Dance Studio, 1709 8 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 5W5, Canada
Learn how to take material taught in flamenco class and apply it to a performance or community jam situation (which is always accompanied by live music). Students rarely take their dance out of the classroom and as such do not experience the beauty, joy and extent of the art form. This workshop bridges that gap.
There is currently no existing flamenco jam scene in Calgary. Through this workshop we wish to create confidence and interest in such an event. The primary goal is to understand the dialogue and communication tools used between dancers and musicians, which is best explained through having a flamenco guitarist/singer in class themselves. Guitarist/singer Ricardo Sánchez (Mexico City) has a wonderful didactic approach and knowledge of accompaniment and has been invited to teach with us in this workshop rich with purpose and live demos.

WORKSHOP AGENDA

July 11, 18, 20 Workshop Days
July 24 Flamenco Community Jam (open to workshop participants and members of the Calgary Flamenco Community, both dancers and musicians).

SCHEDULE
Thursday, July 11

Preparation Phase
6:30-8:30 pm
Evergreen Community Spaces – dance studio
Instructors: Fiona Malena (dance), Anastassiia La Musa (dance, instructor assistant) Open Level (must have previous flamenco training). Beginners – professionals welcome. Focus: preparing essential dance communication skills for live music performance/jam
Goals:
-essential movement techniques to signal and communicate with live music are taught -choreographic elements and short segments are taught
-possibilities of using these elements to create mini choreographies and improvisations with live music
– building the foundation, a working knowledge of steps: preparation for dancing with live music

Thursday, July 18
Live accompaniment/demos – putting the dance in practice
6:30-8:30 pm
Evergreen Community Spaces – dance studio
Instructors: Fiona Malena (dance), Anastassiia La Musa (dance), Ricardo Sánchez (guitar, flamenco song)
Open Level (must have previous flamenco training). Beginners – professionals welcome. Focus: Dancing in a live music context
-Using the prepared choreographic segments taught on the previous workshop day in a live music context
-understanding the flexibility of the choreography, ability to improvise with the material and individualize the movements
-live demos with the singer and guitarist who explains how the live music elements cohesively tie in, how they respond and communicate to and with the dance

Saturday, July 20
Beginner Workshop – brand new to flamenco? Let’s start it off right. Immerse in the feeling of live flamenco guitar and song uplifting the dance
1-3 pm
Evergreen Community Spaces – dance studio
Instructors: Fiona Malena (dance), Anastassiia La Musa (dance), Ricardo Sánchez (guitar, flamenco song)
Absolute Beginner Level
Focus: Basic dance intro in a live music context
Goals:
-learn about the unique communication and relationship between dancer, singer and guitarist -enjoy an exciting start to learning flamenco
-learn the basics of jaleos (flamenco vocal participation or shouts of encouragement), a simple hand-clapping pattern and a basic movement progression that will allow students to participate in community jams right away should they wish to

Thursday, July 24
Community Jam
7-9 pm
Nvrlnd. (Nvrlnd Arts Foundation, an artist-driven collective). Room: The Boutique
1048 21 Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2G 1N2
*Free of charge for the students.
With the support of the workshop instructors hosting the Flamenco jam, students are invited to participate in whichever way they feel comfortable: watching, learning, hand-clapping and flamenco-style shouting and dancing the patterns and short choreographies learned during the workshop (either individually or in small groups). Students will also have the opportunity to meet and engage with other members of the greater flamenco community, other guitarists, singers, musicians and dancers.

CALL FOR AUDITIONS
2019-07-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Alberta Ballet, 141 18 Ave SW, CALGARY, ALBERTA, T3A5J1, Canada
Are you a dancer of African or Caribbean decent? Do you love African dance and culture? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team of dancers committed to grow & develop their skills? Then we would LOVE for you to join our dance team!
Woezo Africa is looking for hard working, dedicated and passionate dancers who are committed to learning, training, and performing in modern African dance styles, such as Afrobeat, Ndombolo, Coupé Décalé, Afrohouse, etc.
Note: No previous African dance is experience needed; however prior dance experience is required.
Interested in joining us? Email us at info@woezoafrica.com before July 13, 2019!

CALL FOR AUDITIONS
2019-07-20 13:00 - 16:30 | Alberta Ballet, 141 18 Ave SW, CALGARY, ALBERTA, T3A5J1, Canada
Are you passionate about dance and looking to be a part of something extra-ordinary? Woezo Africa Music and Dance theatre is seeking female and male dancers in Afro Caribbean, Afro Cuban, Hip Hop, Step and Tap for their 3rd annual UNGANISHA dance theatre Extravaganza on the 22nd of February 2020.

About UNGANISHA
UNGANISHA: Explore. Connect. Dance. is an annual dance theatre extravaganza that brings together nine popular dance genres with roots on the diverse continent of Africa. This high-impact live performance is intended to significantly increase the public profile of diverse artists in Calgary’s professional arts sector and to honour Black History Month in Calgary. UNGANISHA provides Albertans an opportunity to celebrate Black History Month by recognizing the presence and ongoing cultural contributions of thriving African Canadian communities. This extraordinary showpiece seeks to build bridges promoting intercultural understanding by illuminating the threads of African traditions that are woven into more familiar, modern styles.
Feel like this is something you would like to be part of? If so, take note of the following important information and get ready to explore and connect through dance.
Details

1:00 pm | Hip Hop
1:40 pm | Afro Cuban
2:20 pm | Tap
3:00 pm | Afro Caribbean
3:40 pm | Step

Note:

Each audition will be 30 minutes in length
Groups and individual dancers are welcome

Email your resume to unganishadance@gmail.com by July 13, 2019

Shumka Summer Dance camps
2019-07-15 - 2019-07-19 | Shumka Dance Centre, 10515 111 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3E8, Canada
Shumka Minis Ages: 3–5 $130
Instructor: Peter Eeles
The youngest “Shumka Dancers in training” will begin a journey of Ukrainian dance as they are introduced to the culture, folklore and dance that go along with our rich Ukrainian heritage. All activities and crafts have a strong Ukrainian cultural and educational focus. Themes and concepts are reinforced throughout the week in a logical, creative, and enjoyable manner. Campers perform a full concert at the end of the week, including a regional Ukrainian dance and an art show display.

Bannock & Borscht NEW Ages: 6–8, 9–12 $250
Instructors:
Tasha Orysiuk, Nikolai Lychak
SHUMKA’s production, Ancestors & Elders, is a story of the first Ukrainian newcomers to Canada, exploring the shared values and respected differences between these hopeful settlers and the First Nations people they encounter. Campers will experience a blend of First Nations and Ukrainian cultural folklore activities, including making Bannock and Borscht, drumming, beading, traditional games, storytelling, smudging, powwow
dance, costuming, and an adventure to the Ukrainian Folklore Centre and Provincial Museum. Learn from the experts in each field.

8th Annual STAMPEDE BOLLY FLASH MOB
2019-07-13 13:30 - 15:00
((((8TH ANNUAL STAMPEDE BOLLY FLASH MOB))))
It’s that time of the year again!!!
Wanna get involved in the funnest flash mob to hit Stephen Avenue? Sparq Productions is excited to pull those cowboy boots up and get working on our annual Bolly Stampede Flash Mob. Spread the word and please pass this message onto all your family and friends, and let’s fill the streets with an awesome group of people!!!
The flash mob will be happening on Saturday, July 13th at around 1:30pm. Rehearsals begin June 22nd at DJD 111 12 Ave SE
Next week rehearsals
June 29th from 4-6
June 30th from 3-4pm
July 6th & 7th 2-3pm
Don’t miss out on this fun family Stampede experience – beginners welcome!!!
Registration fee of $30 and NO OTHER FEES!!! You get FREE FUN FILLED DANCE CLASSES & A FREE TANK TOP
The only thing left you have to do is register at contact@sparqproductions.com!!!!

ADEA Dance Teacher Convention & Expo
2019-07-13 - 2019-07-14 | Double Tree By Hilton West Edmonton, 16615-109 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
A 2-day event for dance teachers, studio owners, office administrators and dance students! Only $129 Early Bird Special- Deadline June 20th!! $199 After deadline.
Over 30 seminars to attend! Amazing guest Dance Educators to help you with new teaching techniques in all disciplines!
July 14th a student convention with guest Artists Sarah Dolan And Danny Nielsen!
Register at adea.ca!!

Individual Artist Program Information Sessions
2019-07-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Central Library, 800 3 ST SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 2E7, Canada
Calgary Arts Development is offering two upcoming information sessions for the 2019 Individual Artist Program.
These sessions are open to any artist interested in applying to this program. Calgary Arts Development Community Investment staff will provide information about the program guidelines, criteria, and application process, and host a question and answer session.
The deadline for the first phase of the program is August 6, 2019, at 4:30pm.
If you are interested in this session but are unable to attend, please contact the Community Investment team at grants@calgaryartsdevelopment.com to schedule an alternate time to discuss the program.
Thursday, July 4, 2019, 3:15 – 5:15pm
Meeting Rooms 0-13 & 0-14, Central Library (800 3rd St. SE)
Monday, July 8, 2019, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms 0-13 & 0-14, Central Library (800 3rd St. SE)
Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Space is limited.

Shumka Summer Dance Camp - Overnight
2019-07-07 - 2019-07-13 | Camp Oselia, Range Road 53, Highway 16, Wabamun Lake, Alberta, Canada
Overnight X-Treme Junior: 10-13, Senior: 14+ $650 + GST
Junior Instructor: Shannon Gabrush
Senior Instructor: Serhij Koroliuk
Experience five to six hours per day of high-calibre Ukrainian dance training and regional choreography from Canada’s finest teachers and choreographers. Enjoy Ukrainian-themed activities including team challenges, water sports, meal themes, swimming, camp fires, and the famous Kolomeyka night with the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers. Delicious food, great fun, and memories and friendships to last a lifetime. Junior campers will learn three dances, and senior campers will learn four dances.

Shumka Summer Dance Camps
2019-07-01 - 2019-07-05 | Shumka Dance Centre, 10515 111 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 3E8, Canada
Shumka Minis – Ages: 3–5 $130
Instructor: Peter Eeles
The youngest “Shumka Dancers in training” will begin a journey of Ukrainian dance as they are introduced to the culture, folklore and dance that go along with our rich Ukrainian heritage. All activities and crafts have a strong Ukrainian cultural and educational focus. Themes and concepts are reinforced throughout the week in a logical, creative, and enjoyable manner. Campers perform a full concert at the end of the week, including a regional Ukrainian dance and an art show display.

Motion Mania – Ages: 6–8 $325, 9–12 $350
Instructors:
Tasha Orysiuk, Nikolai Lychak
If you like being active and on the move, then this is the camp for you! Campers
will experience a variety of age appropriate adventures such as laser tag,
swimming, rock climbing, gymnastics, go-carting, and the jungle gym. This is
paired with 15 hours of high-quality Ukrainian dance training and choreography,
culminating in a dance concert at the end of the week for families.

ONE – A DANCE SPECTACLE
2019-06-20 19:00 - 21:30
It is with great pleasure that we, Tania and Vishal Malpuria of SPARQ PRODUCTIONS, invite you to our milestone year 10th Annual ONE – A DANCE SPECTACLE to be held at the ARTS COMMONS JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL on June 20th, 2019 starting at 7pm. Part proceeds to benefit the CANADIAN TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION in support of Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness. This invitation is extended on behalf of all the outstanding performers who have come together to support this endeavor.
ONE – A DANCE SPECTACLE promises an immense array of dynamic and visually stunning performances from some of Alberta’s most accomplished and promising artists. This exciting and unique presentation will showcase circus performers, tribal belly dance, theatrical pieces, Hip hop, Bollywood, Chinese Folk, Collaborative pieces, Contemporary, Salsa and many more. Like a jigsaw puzzle, the performances of this evening will piece together seamlessly, all the while portraying a beautiful relationship between and amongst different genres and cultures. This unique show full of fascinating works of integrated dance forms will provide an opportunity for audiences to extend their horizons beyond the boundaries of their own culture and experience other cultures of the world.
SPARQ PRODUCTIONS is committed to professional artistic excellence through public performances and is working hard to raise the profile of integrated dance within the community, thus trying to provide dance opportunities for local artists.
In this endeavor to promote diversity and community involvement, Tania & Vishal, are PROUD to donate part proceeds of this event to the CANADIAN TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION in support of Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness.
Tickets: $42 each – Assigned Seating
Tania / Vishal: 403-246-5739 OR 403-708-9900
Etransfer made to: contact@sparqproductions.com
NO REFUNDS ON TICKET PURCHASES

National Tap Day Celebration
2019-05-26 19:00 - 21:00 | National Music Centre/ Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1R1, Canada
CALGARY ALBERTA, May 26th, 2019 – Tasha Lawson, Artistic director of Tri-Tone Productions, is excited to announce the 2nd Annual National Tap Day Celebration.
Tri-Tone Productions has partnered with the Jaimie Hill & Tammy-Lynn Powers Memorial Foundation, to bring together the Alberta Tap Dance Community for a rhythmic extravaganza!
Honouring the legacy of Tap Legend, the late Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, over 60 Tap dancers from across the province gather to present an eclectic evening of rhythm. An all ages concert with performances by inspired youth and professional artists. The evening includes music selections of jazz greats, classical icons, and contemporary artists.
The focus of the concert, is to develop a vibrant, inspired, and unified tap dance community, to create a platform for the creation and presentation of new work, and to advance and celebrate rhythm tap and the percussive arts in Alberta. Tap Day connects rhythmic artists of all ages, enriching community connections.
National Tap Day was first presented to U.S. Congress on February 7, 1989 and was signed into US-American law by President George H.W. Bush on November 8, 1989. It is now celebrated internationally every year, from Tokyo to New York City and throughout Canada, Europe and Asia. Tap dance enthusiasts, students, and professionals come together to celebrate the art form with performances, workshops, tap jams and more. Tap Day is celebrated online, with over 27,518,521 mentions on social media in 2018.
The 2nd Annual Tap Day celebration is being held Sunday, May 26, 2019 @ 7:00PM
@ The National Music Centre / Studio Bell.
Tickets @ Eventbright: “National Tap Day Celebration” ~ $25.00
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-tap-day-celebration-tickets-61548754983?
Phone inquires: 403-710-9464

National Tap Day
2019-05-25 | 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.

International Dance Day
2019-04-29 | 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!
