POSTPONED – The Beginning of Happiness
2020-03-28 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.

12-Week Evening Dance Series: Burlesque
2020-03-19 18:30 - 20:00 | 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

Black & White Ball
2020-03-14 20:00 - 23:00 | 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.
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Dance as Art: Home
2020-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | 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!

UMOJA
2020-03-14 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Edmonton Flamenco Festival | El ORUCO and Guests
2020-03-13 20:00 - 22:00 | 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

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

Project InTandem: Double-Bill Dance Production
2020-03-07 20:00 - 21:30 | 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

HOLI HUNGAMA
2020-03-07 19:00 - 2020-03-08 19:00 | 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
2020-03-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Alberta

Improvisation with Andrew Harwood
2020-03-06 19:00 - 2020-03-08 15:30 | 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.

Cunningham at Metro Cinema
2020-03-06 19:00 - 20:45 | 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

SkirtsAFire: The Beat of Her Drum
2020-03-06 19:00 - 20:30 | 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.

SkirtsAFire: Shaktiflow | The Lioness
2020-03-04 19:00 - 20:00 | The Nina Haggerty Gallery, 9225 118 AVE NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 0K6, Canada
DANCE, MUSIC & SPOKEN WORD
Presented by Shaktiflow Studios, who are dedicated to empowerment through movement—stories told through dance. Each gesture has a meaning and with them we facilitate ideas of unity, equality, and change.
The Lioness tells the story of the fire that resides within the feminine being. It is a poetic exploration of the ferocity of a woman. Guided by Katrina (Kena León’s) music and Nisha’s words, the dancer’s movements originate from deep within the core, extend into arms, legs, fingers, and face as they unravel from the limitations of their expected roles and mannerisms, revealing the rawness of their power. Featuring Misbah Qureshi, Katrina Campos, Nisha Patel, Amanda Alvorada, Cecilia Ferreyra, Teneil Whiskeyjack, Shrina Patel, and Shaktiflow dancers.
*Be sure to check out Shaktiflow’s Garba Dance & Workshop on Saturday, February 29.

Calgary | New Blood
2020-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Our Lady of the Assumption School, 7311 34 AVE NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 1N5, Canada
OLA is excited and honoured to bring this event to our communities, and we warmly invite you to join us.
Featuring poetry, storytelling, contemporary and traditional dance, the widely acclaimed production of NEW BLOOD blends Blackfoot music and contemporary music by Peter Gabriel to create an amazing piece of theatre celebrating Blackfoot history and traditions.
This night will not disappoint!
www.newblooddance.com
*** Due to content, age recommendation is 10+

SkirtsAFire: SHE MOVES
2020-03-01 19:00 - 20:00 | The Nina Haggerty Gallery, 9225 118 AVE NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 0K6, Canada
DANCE FROM AROUND THE WORLD
She Moves is a brand new event to SkirtsAfire! Four dance groups come together to bring us a taste of Classical Ballet, Traditional Lebanese, Columbian, Haitian and Kenyan dance – all in one evening of impactful moments in motion.
Coppéli-AI
Coppéli-AI is a retro-futuristic rendition of the ballet Coppélia that challenges society’s expectations of women pressured by the male gaze. The re-written story is of a quarreling lesbian couple and a misogynistic inventor, who creates an artificial intelligence (AI) hologram named Coppélia, that one of the women accidentally falls in love with. Through this the ballet will showcase the importance of women’s emotions and ideas over vanity and sex appeal.

Al-Jabal Dance
Al-Jabal Dance is a Lebanese folkloric ensemble that pairs the dynamic steps of the traditional stomping dance “dabke” and the feminine oriental dance to celebrate and honour Lebanon. Founded in 2011 by dancer and choreographer Nada Chehayeb, Al-Jabal Dance has performed in numerous venues across Alberta and for private events in Lebanon.

Kandela Flow
Kandela Flow is a dance fitness, zumba collective. The group is made up of four talented, enthusiastic instructors with diverse cultural backgrounds. From Haiti, to Kenya, to Colombia, we bring you the best of our Caribbean beats, Afro Beats, LatinX rhythms and more. They aim to create wholesome and unique fitness dance classes where people can relate and feel connected to the music they work out to. We create this by embracing and representing our own cultural backgrounds and hope others in the class feel encouraged to do the same.

Marena
Marena is a folkloric dance group that was born in 2015 from the love for dancing and the desire to share our Colombian cultural roots. In Marena, members have a space to create together, share many laughs and be part of a community where dance is a medium that has allowed us to dream together. Since then we have performed in different community and cultural events that allow us to share the joy of dancing music from our cultural roots. We are excited to be a part of Skirtsafire 2020 and to be able to contribute through our dance and music, to the thriving impulse of our latin community in Edmonton.

Ballet Edmonton presents Chapter TWO
2020-03-01 14:30 - 16:00 | Triffo Theatre in Allard Hall, 11110 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K1M9, Canada
This evening of contemporary dance and ballet will feature two works by Artistic Director Wen Wei Wang: NIGHT BOX and SWAN. SWAN is an arresting and beautifully presented reimagining of the iconic characters of Swan Lake. Our third piece of the night is new work by Karissa Barry. Her meticulous, intelligent choreography offers our company dancers an opportunity to give voice to her inspired movement.

Chapter TWO Trailer • Feb 28, 29, Mar 1, 2020 from Ballet Edmonton on Vimeo.

Place/Is a city written on this body?
2020-02-29 20:00 - 21:30 | Spazio Performativo, 10816 95 ST NW, Edmonton, AB, T5H 2E3, Canada
Mile Zero Dance welcomes Rosanna Terracciano to Edmonton for a solo performance as part of our Dance Crush Series. See the recent writeup in the Edmonton Journal (Feb. 11)
PLACE/Is a city written on this body? is a solo trilogy of cities — Napoli, Calgary, Madrid/Sevilla/Barcelona. It explores each city’s respective story of significant professional, personal and bodily impact. Interpreted by Rosanna Terracciano, it includes choreography by Terracciano, Montreal’s Myriam Allard and Barcelona’s Juan Carlos Lérida. Creation and development is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, ReLoCate collective (Calgary), Studio Pleamar (Montréal) Artist-in-Residence program and the DJD Dance Centre Creative Residency Program.
For more info on Rosanna Terracciano visit http://www.rosannaflamenco.com/

SkirtsAFire: GARBA DANCE & WORKSHOP
2020-02-29 15:30 - 16:30 | The Nina Haggerty Gallery, 9225 118 AVE NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 0K6, Canada
Presented by Shaktiflow Studios, who are dedicated to empowerment through movement—stories told through dance. Each gesture has a meaning and with them we facilitate ideas of unity, equality, and change.
Garba is the Sanskrit term for womb. Originating from Gujarat, this folk dance celebrates the circle of life and the divine feminine energy. This Indian folk dance involves clapping, twirling, and simple footwork. The dance is performed in a circle to assist the dancer with the movements and to unite the participants into sisterhood. Featuring Theresa Felling and Shrina Patel. Feel free to bring your own long, flowy skirt!
*Be sure to check out Shaktiflow’s event, The Lioness, featuring dance, music and spoken word on Wednesday, March 4.

Community Swing 'n' Skate
2020-02-29 12:00 - 15:00 | Yellowbird Community League, 10710 19 AVE NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5E 5N1, Canada
Community Swing ‘n’ Skate is back for 2020!
Come out this Saturday (February 29) for the next Community Swing ‘n’ Skate at the Yellowbird Community League (10710 19 AVE NW) featuring Dave Babcock and his Jump Orchestra and dance lessons with Sugar Swing Ballroom!
This is a free, all-ages event open to everyone; you do not need to be a resident of the participating community leagues to attend.

12-Week Evening Dance Series: Movement and Sound
2020-02-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Wildflower Arts Centre, 3363 Spruce Dr SW, Calgary, AB, Calgary, Alberta, T3C 3A3, Canada

The Talking, Thinking, Dancing Body-Calgary
2020-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | cSPACE, 1721 29 AVE SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2T 6T7, Canada
written contract rarely covers all the scenarios that may and do arise in research, rehearsal and creation projects. This edition of TTDB, we’ll be looking at:
– strategies to deal with unforeseen changes in a project/contract once it has already started
– non-violent conflict resolution
– defining working conditions
– authorship/where does the work lie?
– saying no
– and more!
Bring your questions and experience! We’ll have wine and snacks available!
Facilitated by Artistic Director Sasha Ivanochko and DSW Artist in Residence Pam Tzeng, the discussion is articulated through a lens that is concerned with anti-colonialism, anti-racism and feminism.
North Treehouse, cSPACE King Edward, 7pm

Shumka School of Dance Winter Concert
2020-02-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 AVE NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2T2, Canada
The annual SSD Winter Concert takes place on Sunday, February 23. Over 200 students take the stage to showcase numbers from this past year.
Adults: $18 plus gst
Children 5-12 years: $10 plus gst
Children under 5: Free, but still require a ticket
Tickets are sold as reserved seating though the Shumka office.
Please get in touch at 780 455-9559 ext. 101 or email june.eeles@shumka.com

Churchill Square: Swing ‘n’ Skate
2020-02-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Edmonton City Hall, 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2R7, Canada
This weekend, join us at City Hall for another Swing ‘n’ Skate!
From 1:00 – 4:00 pm enjoy the music of the Capital City Big Band and free dance lessons with Sugar Swing Ballroom. Outside, grab your skates and try out the fountain ice in front of City Hall! Free skate rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Edmonton | Alberta Ballet Unleashed
2020-02-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 AVE NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2T2, Canada
INTRODUCING ALBERTA BALLET UNLEASHED
Experience ballet from three different artistic perspectives powerfully expressed by Alberta Ballet’s company dancers. February’s triple bill, Alberta Ballet Unleashed perfectly blends classical and contemporary ballet in one unforgettable evening.
Allegro Brillante
George Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante, performed to Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 3 is characterized by what Maria Tallchief (the ballerina on whom the bravura leading role was created) calls “an expansive Russian romanticism.” The music’s vigorous pace makes the steps appear even more difficult, but the ballet relies on strong dancing, precise timing, and breadth of gesture. Balanchine said: “It contains everything I know about classical ballet in 13 minutes.”
The performance of Allegro Brillante, a Balanchine® Ballet, is presented by arrangement with The George Balanchine Trust and has been produced in accordance with the Balanchine Style® and Balanchine Technique® Service standards established and provided by the Trust.’
Choreography: George Balanchine Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Piano Concerto No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 75, 1892 [unfinished]) Staging: Joysanne Sidimus
Costume Design: Holly Hynes
Lighting Recreation: James Thurmeier
Premiere: March 1, 1956; New York City Ballet
Alberta Ballet Premiere: February 12, 2020

Yearning To Make A Difference
Be among the first to witness the world premiere piece by Montreal choreographer, the formidable Anne Plamondon. The piece represents society’s responsibility in a time of tragedy and how small gestures can really affect someone’s life in a beautiful way. Working with Alberta Ballet dancers, Anne explores movement that expresses how individuals have the power to make a positive impact in the greatest time of need.
Choreography: Anne Plamondon
Music Composer: Oliver Fairfield
Lighting Design: Pierre Lavoie
Costume Design: Marie-Audrey Jacques

Petal
Helen Pickett’s original inspiration for Petal came from the vibrancy of a Gerber daisy. As the ballet evolved color remained a critical element of the work, but the visceral movement and relationships between the dancers came to reflect the vigor of wildflowers rather than a hothouse bloom. “The eight dancers who invade, inhabit and constantly transform the stage space, perform as if they had been tossed a do-or-die challenge and are determined to transcend their training,” observed Allan Ulrich of SF Gate. Bathed in the light of hot yellows, pinks, and oranges the dancers’ kinetic energy reflects the vitality of spring. There is also a deeper underlying connection between them expressed through the intimacy of human touch: a gentle caress around someone’s neck or along someone’s neck or inner thigh. “Intimacy is such an important part of a human life – without it, we wither,” says Pickett. “Let’s celebrate this burst of color, this sound, this touch.”
Petal: ASFB Commissioned Work
Choreography: Helen Pickett
Repetiteur: Sarah Hillmer Music: Philip Glass*, Thomas Montgomery Newman** Lighting Design: Todd Elmer
Costume Design: Nete Joseph
*Death of the Twins & Elizabeth Chooses a Career from Les Enfants Terribles by Philip Glass. Based upon the work Les Enfants Terribles by Jean Cocteau. Copyright Editions Grasse! & Fasquelle 1929. © 1996 Dunvagen Music Publishers Inc. Used by permission.
**End Title from LITTLE CHILDREN,© New Line Music, all rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Bodied Indivisible
2020-02-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, 111 12 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0Z9, Canada
A BLEND OF TAP & CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Four works, four worlds, exploring power and control, pleasure and pain, otherworldly creatures, and a satirical portrayal of decorum. The choreographic team of Catherine Hayward & Shayne Johnson present their debut production, bringing their distinct investigation of rhythm in movement to the stage.
Created and Performed by Catherine Hayward & Shayne Johnson
Thursday, February 20 – Student Matinee & Artist Talk 1130am
Friday, February 21 – Evening Performance & Artist Talk 730pm
Saturday, February 22 – Closing Performance 730pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: https://bit.ly/2OtJhWp
***Early bird, save $5 until February 1***
This production is possible with the generous support of our funders. Thank you.
Calgary Arts Development
Canada Council for the Arts
Alberta Foundation for the Arts
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
DJD Dance Centre Creative Residency Program
Photos by Aran Wilkinson-Blanc

UNGANISHA: Explore. Connect. Dance.
2020-02-22 19:00 - 20:30 | The GRAND, 608 1 ST SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1M6, Canada
UNGANISHA: Explore. Connect. Dance. is a dance theatre show bringing together five popular dance genres with roots on the diverse continent of Africa. Through movement and storytelling an all-Calgary team of dancers, actors, and choreographers journey through Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Cuban, Hip Hop, Step, and Tap dance to celebrate their genesis, their contemporary popularity, and their ability to connect us across cultures and continents.
Artists, Vendors, not-for-profit community associations, and Black History Month exhibits will be on site at our FREE Cultural Fair in the Studio of the venue from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. There will be art and products on sale.
Early bird tickets are available until January 13, 2019 at https://www.showpass.com/unganisha/

Mardi Gras
2020-02-22 18:30 - 23:30 | Chateau Louis Conference Centre, 11420 117 ST NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 3A1, Canada
Vinok Worldance, brings the excitement and liveliness of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras to Edmonton on Saturday, February 22 at 6:30 pm. Celebrate 30 years of Vinok with an evening of dance, music, food and drink, as the Chateau Louis Grand Ballroom captures the atmosphere of the famous French Quarter party district.
Experience a memorable evening strolling down “Bourbon Street”, passing by festively dressed party goers, hearing the sounds of traditional jazz, and smelling the aroma of delectable Louisiana offerings. Enjoy the new mouthwatering menu items, inspired by Cajun and Creole chefs, and featured drinks at the cash bar, including Mint Juleps and Hurricanes! Back by popular demand for this year, Cajun and Square dance lessons will get your toes tapping and encourage you to dance the night away to our wonderful musicians.
Feel free to dress the part – masks are available for purchase at the event. This fundraiser is in support of Vinok Worldance, and features a silent auction, artists and vendors, including Jewelry from the Prettiest Present who are donating their profits from the evening.
There is also a “Mardi Bras” contest, where patrons vote and the favorite decorated bras win a prize. The Canadian Cancer Society will receive a $10 donation for each decorated bra entered into our “Mardi Bras” Contest.
Tickets are $89 (including GST & gratuity), Children under 12 are $40 (Including GST)
Reserved tables are available. See website or call 780.454.3739 for more information.
For more information:
www.vinok.ca

Community Swing 'n' Skate
2020-02-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Kensington Community League, 12130 134B AVE NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5E 5N1, Canada
Community Swing ‘n’ Skate is back for 2020!
Come out this Saturday (February 22) for the next Community Swing ‘n’ Skate at the Kensington Community League (12130 134b avenue) featuring Don Berner’s Little Big Band and dance lessons with Sugar Swing Ballroom!
This is a free, all-ages event open to everyone; you do not need to be a resident of the participating community leagues to attend.

Discover: Life as a Dancer – Open Talk
2020-02-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, Alberta, T1L 1H5, Canada
Sunday, February 16, 7 p.m.
Max Bell Auditorium, at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
FREE (Please reserve tickets in advance.)
How can a background as a dancer inform your future?
Join us for a facilitated discussion with three professional dancers about turning dance into a career.

Heather Ware is a Canadian dancer and choreographer based in Amsterdam. She has danced since 2003 with LeineRoebana, and is currently active as a freelancer in the both the Canadian and Dutch dance communities. As a choreographer Heather continues to develop her work in close collaboration with several international musicians.

Dani West holds a BA in Dance with Distinction (Contemporary Stream) from the University of Calgary, a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta, and her Teacher Certification in Classical Pilates. Her dance training includes genres such as tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary and African dance. Dani is the owner of Indepth Physiotherapy in Canmore and the author and creator of the YouTube Channel, THE SOAPBOX- an online physio-based platform she designed.

Christahh Ahh studied at the Edmonton School of Ballet and holds a BA in Dance from the University of Calgary. She has worked on many performances including choreographing Indomitable Spirit (2016) and Essence of Humanity (2015), and has worked with artists such as Yung Dre, Big Sean, Fetty Wap, Hayden McHugh, Sabrina Naz, and Deanne Walsh. Christahh dances with a local hip hop crew, The Tomorrows, and is also the Executive Director and designer for Dance YYC Community Outreach and Engagement Initiative.
https://www.banffcentre.ca/family-winter-arts-festival
