Alberta Dance Alliance

Updates on Season
2024-06-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Edmonton)
www.milezerodance.com

6th Annual Tap Day Celebration
2024-05-18 - 2024-05-19
CALGARY ALBERTA, May 18-19, 2024 – Tasha Lawson, Artistic director of Tri-Tone Productions, is excited to invite you to our 6th Annual Tap Day Celebration.
In partnership with Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, we bring together over 100 Tap Dancers from across Alberta for an eclectic evening of rhythm and expression, honouring the legacy of Tap Legend, the late Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. The focus of the weekend is to develop a vibrant, inspired, and inclusive 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 is a community-oriented event, welcoming rhythmic artists, musicians and spectators of all ages, including classes, workshops, a live music tap jam and two concert performances. This year’s concert line up features studio submissions, independent artists, and the Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble. In addition, we will present an excerpt of, “Paying the Dues,” a new work created by Jordyn Lemire during a residency at DJD. This captivating piece, performed by nine dancers from across the West Coast, explores the themes of perseverance and resilience, both in the context of tap dance and life itself.
Our Live Music Tap Jam features internationally renowned musicians; Kodi Hutchinson on Bass, Raul Tabera on Drums, and Michelle Grégoire on Piano. Tap Dancers join the band for an evening of swinging Jazz and improvisation!
Tap Day is an internationally recognized event, celebrated across the globe from Tokyo to New York City. It serves as a testament to the enduring popularity and cultural significance of tap dance, bringing together students, professionals, and enthusiasts alike.
Workshops and Master Classes
Saturday, May 18th – 12:00-5:00 PM – DJD Dance Centre
Live Music Tap Jam
Saturday, May 18th – 7:00-9:00PM – Asylum For Art
Concerts:
Sunday, May 19th – 2:00 & 7:30 PM – DJD Dance Centre
Visit: www. tashalawson.com/tapday for tickets and details!

Flamenco at the Yardbird
2024-05-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2M2, Canada
Singer Celedonio Garrido, from Seville, Spain, joins leading Flamenco dancers and musicians from across Western Canada: Claire Marchand, Jane Ogilvie, Rosanna Terracciano and guitarist Peter Mole, in a dynamic collaboration not to be missed. An intimate evening of flamenco dance, guitar, piano, and song.

40th Annual Ben Calf Robe Traditional Pow Wow
2024-05-11
Please join Ben Calf Robe Annual Traditional Pow Wow for the 40th Ben Calf Robe Traditional Pow Wow on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta.

Host Drum Group: YOUNG SPIRIT-Frog Lake, AB
EMCEES: Hal Eagletail- Tsuut’ina Nation, AB
Elmer Rattlesnake-Mountain Cree Camp, AB
ARENA DIRECTOR: Lloyd Cardinal-Wolf Lake, AB
GRAND ENTRIES: 1 PM & 6 PM

The Pow Wow is an exciting, family-friendly, free gathering to celebrate Indigenous people’s rich traditions, history, and culture. Watch traditional dancers, drummers, and singers of all ages, shop at artisans’ booths or try delicious food from our food trucks.
Remember your lawn chairs and refillable bottles if possible.

Der Wolf and The Rite of Spring - Alberta Ballet
2024-05-10 - 2024-05-11
This double bill invites you into a dark and curious landscape of folklore, forest and frenzy against hard-hitting visceral scores.

[Content Warning: Adult themes with theatrical depictions of abuse, violence and death.]
The Rite of Spring’s 1913 premiere shocked Paris audiences of the time, evoking more controversy and wielding more influence than almost any other piece of music or dance in history. Nicolo Fonte’s 2014 version maintains the power and drama of the original, pairing Stravinsky’s iconic score with a libretto that dives into themes of community, ritual sacrifice and birth and re-birth in subtle and abstract ways.
In 2021, Austria’s Oper Graz premiered a distorted adult reimagining of the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. In an exploration of temptation and threat, our folklore heroine is given three chances to shape the plot of this famous fable. A darker twist on the age-old tale, Der Wolf explores the struggle between dominance and devotion as a young woman deliberates on a choice.

Unir - Ballet Edmonton
2024-05-03 - 2024-05-04
Ballet Edmonton presents Unir, the final performance of their 23/24 season. Don’t miss the opportunity to see dance pieces from Connor McLeary and Wen Wei Wang!

Event Title: Ballet Edmonton presents Unir
Dates: May 3 & 4, 2024
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Triffo Theatre, Allard Hall, MacEwan University
Tickets: $20 and up
Ticket Link: https://tickets.balletedmonton.ca/e/23-24/

Connections//Collisions Cabaret
2024-04-27
It’s Time for the Next CONNECTIONS//COLLISIONS Cabaret
Get tickets to MZD’s next CONNECTIONS//COLLISIONS Cabaret, curated by Josh Languedoc! Featuring a variety of artists, this series welcomes audiences to experience a series of new art pieces.
For this upcoming cabaret artists will work with the theme: Transports: Travelling, journeying from one space to another, public transportation, the grey area that happens while someone/something is in transition from one point to another!
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Janita Frantsi
Viktoria Grynenko
Charlee Queen
Jacqueline Ohm
Marynia Fekecz
Jason Romero
Cydnee Chaulk
Deanna Ketsa
Good Women Dance Collective
Claudia Kulay
Hebert Poll Gutierrez
EVENT
April 27
$25 | $20 MZD Members
Doors | 7 PM
Show | 7:30 PM
Mile Zero Dance, 9931-78 Avenue
Get tickets in advance online! A limited quantity will be available at the door.

Party Time
2024-04-25 - 2024-05-12
A spectacular spectacle about the life of a party, featuring smoking hot dance and live music.
This over-the-top performance, choreographed by Kimberley Cooper, features a live band with music composed by and musical direction by Carsten Rubeling with Jeff Gammon, Luis Tovar and André Wickenheiser. This piece is a surreal look at a house party, a deep dive into the psyche of the guests, and promises wildness, hilarity and incredible dancing and music.
Ticket Prices $30-$71
Performance Times:
April 25–27 | 7:30 PM
April 28–30 | No Performances
May 1–4 | 7:30 PM
May 5 | 2:00 PM
May 6–8 | No Performances
May 9–11 | 7:30 PM
May 12 | 2:00 PM

HY•PHEN•ATED - W&M Dance Projects
2024-04-19 - 2024-04-20
Pumphouse Theatre April 19 and 20th at 7:30 PM
Hy•phen•ated features the WM2 Dance Company in a series of works by Wojciech Mochniej and Melissa Monteros. This unusual evening offers two duets, one solo, and a large group work, “Hyphenated”. Each work has a special story. Each evening presents a new cast in the smaller form works.
“Borders”, was the very first duet work created by Monteros and Mochniej, premiering in 1993. It toured throughout Europe over the next 8 years. It has never before been remounted on other dancers.“Borders” will be performed by Ashley Mae Johnston with Jared Tobias Herring, and by Emily Fonda with Reese Wilson.
Captured only in rehearsal footage in Gdansk in 1996, the UNNAMED duet was never performed. Created by Monteros and originally danced by Mochniej with Aurora Lubos, this short duet has been reworked for the WM2 performers Sierra Oszust with Claire Winther, and Alèn Martel with Sarah Vander Ploeg. This will be its premiere.
Included in this evening is the solo created by Monteros in 2004, performed by Polish artist Anna Krysiak, and reworked 20 years later as a solo (performed by Nicole Charlton Goodbrand) within the company’s recent presentation of Displaced. This time it is performed by WM2 artist Kelsie Vanstone, and on the second night by Taylor Macleod.
Hy:phen:ated, the final work of the evening, opens with Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” (1967) in a psychedelic journey of disjointed parts struggling to become whole. It features the full WM2 Dance Company. The original piece was designed for U of Calgary dance majors in 2021, who prepared to open, only to be closed in the first Co-Vid 19 outbreak. Finally, we look forward to sharing it with audiences!
Join us, Friday April 19th and Saturday April 20th at 7:30 pm at the Pumphouse Theatre!
WM2 Dance Company is directed by Monteros and Mochniej with Associate Artist, Nicole Charlton Goodbrand.

China before Communism - Shen Yun
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-14, 2024-03-29 - 2024-03-31
Shen Yun.
Experience the Beauty and Wonder of China Before Communism
Entirely New Production with Live Shen Yun Orchestra
Based in New York, Shen Yun unveils an all-new 2024 program. Experience the extraordinary depth and breadth of authentic Chinese culture. Savour the magnificence of five thousand years of civilization —the beauty of China before communism—brought to life on stage.
Immerse in a performance of stunning beauty and tremendous energy that uplifts and inspires audiences. Leaving millions in awe!
Enjoy a unique orchestra that embraces Chinese and Western instruments in a masterful fusion. Be spellbound by stunning costumes, brilliant choreography, and state-of-the-art dynamic backdrops.

Calgary International Salsa Congress
2024-04-04 - 2024-04-07
On April 4-7, Calgary will welcome the world’s best Salsa and Bachata international performers and world-famous dancers for a weekend of workshops, performances, competitions, salsa music, and dancing.
Watch
Nightly salsa, bachata, and various showcases feature amateur and professional dancers. Friday evening features local and amateur dancers and our international guests. Saturday’s showcase features local professional dancers and our international guests. Sunday features showcases and our LEGENDARY Masters, Jack & Jill.
Dance
Finish each night with our exciting dance party. Rub elbows with the show’s stars and dance the night away on our huge dance floors. Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba and NEW THIS YEAR, HUSTLE dance rooms).
Learn
Optional daytime workshops are available for experienced and beginner dancers who want to participate in the action. Learn from the best teachers in the world in many styles of dance. Over 30 hours available. Workshops include Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Cha Cha, Latin Hustle, Tango, Burlesque, body movement, and many more!
The Calgary International Salsa Congress will have something for everyone! Amazing shows, inspiring workshops, exciting competitions, great music, a beautiful location, and the warmth of the people of Calgary.
Please visit our site often as we announce our new lineup of international guests and breaking news here first. Please don’t hesitate to contact us personally if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

DISPLACED - W & M Physical Theatre
2024-03-23 - 2024-03-24
DISPLACED
W & M Physical Theatre’s newest physical theatre work, Displaced, was initially conceptualized in 2020 as an exploration of place and home. As voluntary immigrants to Canada and travellers in our work as artists, we’ve come to understand the impact of leaving our homeland and how that affects family, language, cultural specifics and the physical landscape that defines home for us.
Displaced is not just a performance, it’s an emotional journey. It delves into the complex mix of feelings that come with cross-cultural experiences, the thrill of adventure, the expansion of knowledge, but also the pangs of loss, the yearning for ‘belonging,’ and the deep, visceral longing for home. It’s a journey that explores the resilience of the human spirit, our ability to adapt to new environments, and the remarkable capacity of humans to form new bonds of support and kinship.
The performance opens with the premiere of the short film “Displaced” followed by the stage performance of the work, which marks the premiere of both.
Featuring Guest Artist Izabela Zawadzka (Poland), with 14 W&M Physical Theatre and WM2 performers.

PERFORMANCE DETAILS
Dates
March 23, 2024 at 07:00 PM
March 24, 2024 at 02:00 PM
Location
DJD Dance Centre
111 12 Avenue S.E. Calgary, Alberta

Hansel & Gretel - Alberta Ballet
2024-03-22 - 2024-03-24
So dazzling you can almost taste this sweet adventure.

Total Run Time: 1 hrs and 59 min
Act I: 55 min
Intermission: 20 min
Act ll: 44 min
Edmonton Digital Playbill
Edmonton Casting | March 22-24
Prepare for another world-class treat when Hansel & Gretel illuminates the Jubilee stage. Inspired by the charm of old-fashioned black-and-white movies, with the brilliant energy of a fantastical adventure, this family ballet presents a true feast for the senses.
The memorable lineup of characters creates a delightful trail of surprises, each bringing more magic to the stage. Join Hansel and Gretel as they encounter the mystical Sandman and his sparkling Dew Fairies, the Ice Cream Witch, a sinister chorus line of pink-iced gingerbread men and more. With each new character comes an abundance of sensational visual delights.
Choreographer Loughlan Prior’s interpretation of Hansel & Gretel provides a brighter take on the original tale, bringing stunning dance, vibrant costumes and outrageous fun. A scrumptious storybook world awaits for audiences to devour! This sweet retelling of the Brothers Grimm age-old fable is a truly wonderful experience for adventure-seekers of all ages.

Diamond Dance Xtreme - Competitive Dance Competition
2024-03-21 - 2024-03-24
Fabulous Feet Productions are excited to return to the Esplanade Cultural Center in Medicine Hat, Alberta, to host their first Diamond Dance Xtreme Competition of 2024.
Diamond Dance Xtreme is unique in its format compared to other competitions, and they are honoured to be presenting this dance festival in Medicine Hat.
Other Diamond Dance Xtreme Locations
We will also be hosting competitive Diamond Dance Xtreme festivals in Medicine Hat, Edmonton and Bearspaw. If you’d like to find out more about this particular festival across all locations, visit the information page here.
The Premium Dance Event for Competitive Studios in Canada
Diamond Dance Xtreme is a dance festival that is held in competition format, which is ideal for a competitive studio.
Adjudication and Awards
Each dancer will receive a medal, mark dependent, at each adjudication. Any dance receiving a mark of 96 or higher will receive not only a Diamond Medal placing but also a cash scholarship. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies will be given to dances accordingly. In solo categories, 1st place recipients will also receive a cash scholarship, and in all group categories, outstanding choreography will be presented.
Qualifying for Challenges and Finals
The top 5 marks in group categories in each level also qualify for our Xtreme Dance Challenge dance-off, which is held at the end of each event for trophies and cash scholarships.
EVENT DETAILS

Date: March 21 – March 24
Venue: Medicine Hat, AB
Address: Esplanade Arts and Heritage Center 401 1 St SE

The Secret Starling I Alberta Dance Theatre
2023-11-30 00:00 - 2023-12-02 00:00
One Ballet Slipper. One Poisonous Secret. One Daring Adventure To Find Family.
Clara Starling lives in the lonely, run down Braithwaite Manor with her Uncle, until one day he disappears, leaving her with too many mysteries to solve alone. With the help of an energetic orphan named Peter and the friendly neighbours, Clara is slowly able to bring colour back into her life. When she finds a worn ballet slipper that may be connected to her dead mother she can’t help but take to London’s streets to find out what really happened to her. It’s a race against the past as Clara slowly pieces together a murderous plot while narrowly avoiding capture herself. It’s an adventure that proves that as much as family can be lost, they can also be found.
This is an amateur performance adapted from “The Secret Starling” by Judith Eagle.
​Youth from across the City of Calgary gather annually to create alongside professional choreographers for 10-12 weeks. The result is a completely original, family friendly dance and theatre performance.
If the ticket price is a barrier to attending please contact Alicia Ward by emailing alicia@albertadancetheatre.com
​Alberta Dance Theatre creates in Moh’kinsstis located in the traditional Treaty 7 territory and traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. The City of Calgary is also home to the Metis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We are grateful for the priviledge to celebrate dance and expression together in this place we call home.

Connections//Collisions Cabaret
2023-11-25 19:00 - 21:30
CONNECTIONS//COLLISIONS | New interdisciplinary works curated by Josh Languedoc
On November 25, CONNECTIONS//COLLISIONS Cabaret curated by Josh Languedoc, is themed around the macabre to ignite your senses for the night. Featuring a variety of artists, this series welcomes audiences to experience a series of new art pieces.
The MACABARET features artists:
Molly McDermott | In and out of dark
Jacqueline Ohm | Light as a Feather
Lyndsey Daniels | Surely, It Was A Dream
Sara Campos-Silvius | Macabre At Midnight
Charlie Peters and Liz Hobbs | Tandem Bicycle: A Solo Show
Allison Ulan | Tiny Dances on a Tiny Stage in the Big Vast Universe
DJ ShakiñaRay
Event details:
$25|$20 MZD Members
Doors: 7 PM
SHOW: 7:30 PM
Mile Zero Dance, 9931-78 Avenue
Get tickets in advance online! A limited quantity will be available at the door.

Dance YYC Showcase
2023-11-25 19:00 - 20:00
The Dance YYC Showcase is back for another night of performers from our incredible community. This year marks the official expansion of the showcase to another city, bringing to reality the dream of intercity performance opportunities and connections!
Join us on Saturday, November 25 at the DJD Theatre – 111 12 ave SE
Featuring live performances from:
Alexandra Contreras
Avery Foret + Raegan Vanberg
Sambasoul YYC
Soul Feet Dance
Titan Intensive Dance
VibeTribeYYC
Featuring dance films from:
Casa de Naz
Marie-France Jacques
Serenella Sol
Early-Bird Ticket Discount until October 31: $17
Ticket as of November 1: $22

Convergence I Good Women Dance Collective
2023-11-16 19:30 - 2023-11-18 16:00
Good Women Dance Collective’s 14th Convergence
Westbury Theater
November 16th-18th
This November, Good Women Dance Collective (GWDC) brings the 14th production of Convergence to the Westbury Theater. A dance double-bill with a solo by Vancouver based artists Sarah U and a duet by Collective Artists Alida Kendell and Alison Kause.
About Silent Howl by Sarah U
Silent Howl is a multimedia performance that showcases a visual representation of brain activities in neurodiverse individuals. Sarah lives with a seizure disorder, and while I am drenched of having to advocate constantly, for myself in the extremely physically demanded dance world, I find my condition a “gift” in certain times. As I am able to notice nuances in the blend everyday life, and to feel every experience deeply and fully, and passionately.
In this work, we highlight neurodiversity and attempt give pride to people who have a different capacity in brain and sensory processes. Even though we live in extremes, our world is so enriching and powerful. By sharing insights to the challenges of neurodiverse individuals, we hope this is the beginning of more conversations, understanding, and inclusivity for neurodiverse folks.
The team:
Sarah Hin Ching U (dancer, lead creator), Alexandra Caprara (animation designer), Jackson Adrian (sound composer)
About there we are. There. by Good Women Dance Collective
there we are. There. is a premiere duet choreographed by GWDC collective artists Alison Kause and Alida Kendell. Absurdity, intimacy and existence are explored by two entities who never leave each other’s side. Together they inhabit their world in ways that are recognizable yet slightly off kilter. They talk straight and sit crooked. They are in between, unravelling, navigating and arriving.
The team:
Created and performed: Alida Kendell and Alison Kause; Sound design: Caleb Nelson; Costume design: Tamara Bliss; Light design: Skye Grinde; Outside eye: Molly McDermott
CONVERGENCE 2023
Thursday, November 16th at 7:30 pm
– This show will have ASL interpretation + Creative Caption and artist talk back.
Friday, November 17th at 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 18th at 4:00 pm
– This show will have elements of a relaxed performance.

LOCATION
Westbury Theatre, T6E 2G9

Play the Fool Festival
2023-09-21 19:00 - 2023-09-24 16:00 | backstage theatre, 10330 84 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2G9, Canada
Play the Fool is Edmonton’s festival of clowning and physical comedy! Join us Sept 21st to 24th at the Backstage Theatre (Fringe Theatre Arts Barns) for 4 days of performances that embrace risk, exploration, and play.
This year’s line-up features Isaac Kessler and Netflix Umbrella Academy‘s Ken Hall in 2-MAN NO-SHOW, a Triple Bill with local and Canadian-based artists, and two cabarets.

Mile Zero Dance Season Launch Party
2023-09-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Mile Zero Dance, 9931- 78 Avenue, Edmonton, Edmonton, T6E 1N6, Canada
Join us for the launch of MZD’s 2023-24 Season, WILD, on September 8!
With our first official season in our newly-converted venue in Ritchie, Mile Zero Dance invites you to a season that brings the Wild into performance. From getting back to the land, to the Land Back Movement, we invite you to consider what is “wild”. We have pieces inspired by dogs, wolves, and The Magpie Collection: A Dance Festival. Dance can bring us back into the wildness of our own bodies, and it can also stretch our perception of the planet and the universe. With both grounding and freedom.
We’re hosting a launch party on Friday, September 8, that will feature an art auction, artist talk, performances and more!
6 PM Artists Talk with Jesse Bishop (FREE)
7 PM Silent Auction opens (FREE)
8 PM Show
$25 (includes MZD Membership)
GET TICKETS! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/season-launch-wild-tickets-702036649517
Location: Mile Zero Dance, 9931 78 Ave
FEATURING ARTISTS:
Phany Peña & Jason Romero
Sandra Olarte & Caitlin Mader
Jizz Elle
Lauren Brandi
Yusi
Jeannie Vandekerkhove
DJ The Giovanni

KHOJ by The Usha Dance Entourage
2023-08-05 20:00
BWDC is proud to present a final chance for you to experience Usha Gupta’s wildly successful creation, KHOJ, which begins its final tour, having been performed in 12 cities in India and 7 in Canada, and will now tour once again across Canada. Live music enhances this incredibly sensual dance that is praised for its ‘freshness’ and exploration of tradition and innovation.

REELING: Dance on Screen
2023-07-30 | Mile Zero Dance, 9931- 78 Avenue, Edmonton, Edmonton, T6E 1N6, Canada
REELING: Dance on Screen

REELING: Dance on Screen
JULY 18-30 | $40 FESTIVAL PASS
This festival highlights innovations in digital dance and dance films from
near and afar. This year’s version will feature projection installations,
local artist screenings, as well as panel discussions and a dance party!
Stay tuned for the upcoming call for submissions.
Image credit: REELING: Dance on Screen, 2021, Stephanie Patsula

Emerge 2023
2023-07-21 19:30
The public performance of Shumka Emerge 2023 features a brief Workshop Performance of Shumka’s newest work followed by a presentation about the research, development, and creative process behind-the-scenes.

Movers and Shakers: A New Cabaret
2023-07-15 19:00
Mile Zero Dance is hosting a new incubation Cabaret called Movers and Shakers, curated by Josh Languedoc. In these challenging times, the body knows all and the body can express what text cannot.
Every second month, beginning in July, come be a part of this new Cabaret series that highlights movement based art pieces and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Featuring a variety of artists, this exciting new series will be a fun way to welcome audiences into Mile Zero Dance’s new space and experience a series of multiple new art pieces.
Join us for the launch of Movers and Shakers on Saturday, July 15!
Featuring work from artists:
Erin Pettifor | The Dusty Rose
Yuliia Tvorilova | Personal Things/What I Carry
Bukunmi Oyewole
Allara Gooliaff | Discovery
Sara Campos-Silvius | The Inner Ring
Jarome Flamand | Piano Set
Kathleen Hughes
DJ Bad Sumeritan (aka Brett Mckenzie)

Afro Urban Dance Workshop Vol. 8
2023-07-15 10:00 - 15:00
Join us for the eighth instalment of our workshop series highlighting modern dance styles from Africa and the Afro-Diaspora! A celebration & recognition of popular Afro-Diasporic dances that will allow you to delve deep into movements and education about African traditional, street and social dances contributing to the urban setting of Calgary. Register by clicking on the links below!
WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Part 1 – Saturday, July 15, 2023 (10 am – 3 pm)
Wesley Ruzibiza – Germaine Acogny contemporary
Keiron Sargaent – Caribbean Folk
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/653337478987
Part 2 – Saturday, July 22, 2023 (10 am – 3 pm)
Imania Detry – Sabar Traditional and Mbalax
Omari Wiles – Vogue Femme
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/653352393597
Part 3 – Saturday, July 29, 2023 (10 am – 3 pm)
Omari Wiles – South African Footwork
Akosua Akoto – Coupé Décalé
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/653358652317
Limited space is available! See you there!

Wen Wei Dance & Company
2023-07-12 20:00 - 2023-07-13 20:00
BWDC presents dancers Alexis Fletcher, Arianna Barr, Adrian De Leeuw and Matthew Wyllie. Inspired by the choreography of two dance makers, Wen Wei Wang and Francesca Lettieri, who met in Siena, Italy, and are now able to build an international collaboration.

Calgary Stampede Pow Wow 2023
2023-07-12 00:00 - 2023-07-13 00:00
July 12-13, 2023
Grand Entry at Noon each day with Grass Dance Blessing at 11:30am
Eight Dance Categories: Teens (13 – 17); Jr. Adults (18 – 34); Sr. Adults (35 – 54); Golden Age (55+)
Men’s Fancy; Women’s Fancy; Men’s Traditional; Women’s Traditional; Men’s Grass; Men’s Chicken; Women’s Jingle; Men’s Buckskin
First Place for Adults: $2000.00, jacket & buckle
First Place for Teens; $1000.00, jacket & buckle
Invited Group Drums: Blackfoot Confederacy. Blacklodge, Black Otter, Cree Confederation, Nakoda Nation, Stoney River, Stoney Park, Tsuut’ina Singers, Young Spirit, Whitefish Jr’s
MCs – Ruben Littlehead, Ellery Starlight, Howie Thompson
Arena Directors – Kelly Crowchief, George Deiarlais, Rusty Gillette, Donny Rain, Sheldon Scalplock Sr., Shyles Small Eyes and more
Head Judges – Desi Rider and Coreen Onespot-Ridel

Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation 46th Annual Pow Wow 2023
2023-07-07 00:00 - 2023-07-09 00:00

Audition Notice: SkirtsAfire Festival
2023-07-07
SkirtsAfire Festival is holding auditions for their 2024 MainStage play, Mermaid Legs by Beth Graham. The play will run from February 28 to March 10, 2024.
Directed by Annette Loiselle
Choreographed by Ainsley Hillyard
