How the Say Goodbye: THE SOLO SERIES Solo No.3
2020-11-19 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | Online, Canada
Join us from the comfort of your home and watch one of three solos developed from the company’s most recent work, How to Say Goodbye!
The creation of How to Say Goodbye began in the fall of 2019. Since the pandemic of COVID-19, the themes of absence, the passing of time, memory and the inability to leave a space and/or relationship has taken on a whole new meaning.
During the early summer of 2020, the company decided to conduct their next rehearsal process over 5 weeks via Zoom with support of the City of Vancouver
This solo series is being developed from this experience. Three different solos will be developed based on our online rehearsal process. Already, as we embark in this process, there is a longing for all of us to be together in the same room. This longing, absence and the memories of us being together will be the driving force behind The Solo Series of How to Say Goodbye.
Live Streaming Tickets are only $10!
Buy your tickets online HERE!
Thursday, November 19 @ 7.30pm
Choreography and Direction: Amber Funk Barton in collaboration with Josh Martin
Performance by Josh Martin
Music and Sound by Marc Stewart
Dramaturgy by Heidi Taylor
The Response Dance Society gratefully acknowledges the generous support of The City of Vancouver, The British Columbia Arts Council, The Landing Dance Centre, The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and Dramaturgy by Heidi Taylor, developed with the assistance of Playwrights Theatre Centre, in the creation and presentation of The Solos Series for How to Say Goodbye.

Long’s Hill: I live(d) here (NAC)
2020-11-19 15:30 | Online, Canada
“Long’s Hill: I live(d) Here.” is a neighbourhood walking tour by Louise Moyes Docudance, told through those who live and have lived in the Long’s Hill area, in historic downtown St. John’s Newfoundland. In 2016, crisis struck. The Neighbourhood was divided as to what to do. Through dance, photographs, interviews and stories, Long’s Hill Walk reveals our hopes and fears, homes and businesses, our public spaces – and where they intersect. This work brings us face-to-face with the issues that shape a community and how dance, and the act of walking, can express the resilient nature of its people.
The performance features neighbourhood artists, Inuk throat singer and drummer Sophie Angnatok and African/Canadian singer/songwriter Winnie Churchill.
This is one of two live streams taking place as part of partnership between Neighbourhood Dance Works (NDW) and NAC Dance through #DanceForth. #DanceForth is the new NAC Dance livestream project. Most Thursday evenings, live performances will be presented by a variety of wonderful Canadian dance artists, both from the NAC Fourth Stage and from various centres across the country.
Choreographers and dancers with a terrific range of styles will be sharing with you directly through this series that embraces a new model to celebrate this rich and dynamic art form. Please tune in with us to discover the breadth and talent of Canada’s outstanding dance milieu.
This performance will be live streamed from the historic LSPU hall on November 19 at 7pm NT (3:30pm MT).
Learn more.

Prairies & The Territories Live Lab for DCD Discover
2020-11-19 10:30 | Online, Canada
DCD will be sharing progress and inviting feedback for its major new digital project that aims to make more of the collection digitally accessible. Participants will learn about the DCD Discover prototype and will have a chance to explore this exciting digital interface. We will be holding a series of regional labs over the next few months to engage with the dance and heritage communities in different parts of the country.
To join us on November 19, just click the link below at:
9:30 am (PST), 10:30 am (MST), 11:30 am (CST) and 12:30 (EST):
http://bit.ly/DCD-Labs-Live
FREE, no registration required

Connective Tissues - Dance, Movement, and Embodied Practice of Community in Motion (Arts in Site 2.0 Virtual Symposium)
2020-11-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Online, Canada
November 18: Connective Tissues – Dance, Movement, and Embodied Practice of Community in Motion
Andrew Suseno / PARCON; Chantal Caron / Fleuve Espace Danse; Emmanuel Jouthe / Danse CarpeDiem; Erin Hill; Ivanie Aubin-Malo; Julie Pilon / Empreinte Vague; Svea Schneider-Sierra / IN SITU.
Circle conversation topic: Public Access – Ways of Sharing Dance in the New Paradigm through Remote Performances, Virtual Broadcasting, and New Media Technologies.
Presentations will be in English or French, and translation/interpretation will be provided.
All are welcome!
Events happen via Zoom platform.
Link will be sent out day of the event.
Register by contacting olivia@madeinbc.org
This second Arts in Site Virtual Symposium expands on the first Made in BC Arts in Site conversation in May 2020 and will continue to highlight themes of dance made in situ, community-engaged practises, and festivals connecting artists to audiences outside traditional theatre venues with presentations from local artists, Des Arts Dehors / Dance Outside participants and special guests from BC, Québec, and internationally.
For a full schedule of events, please visit:
https://www.madeinbc.org/dadao-symposium-november-2020/

Call for Submissions: Foreign Relations- Artistic Residencies
2020-11-16 23:59 | Online, Canada
Vertigo Theatre invites proposals from members of the Calgary arts community for Performance Residencies as well as Development Residencies. We are welcoming applications from any artistic medium which includes, but is not limited to: theatre, visual art, dance, music, film, etc.
**Please note any and all activities and performances must follow COVID -19 safety guidelines as regulated by the province of Alberta and the City of Calgary.
PERFORMANCE RESIDENCIES
These residencies are intended for independent companies, collectives, or individual artists to utilize the Vertigo Playhouse or Studio for the staging of a live or online performance. These residencies can range from short-run ticketed productions (with social distancing and safety protocols as required) to work-in-progress showings that require technical elements (i.e: theatre performance, art show, live music concert, etc).
WHAT WE CAN PROVIDE FOR THE PERFORMANCES RESIDENCIES:

Up to a three week residency in Vertigo’s Playhouse or studio with house lighting, sound and seating plots.

Up to 30 hours with Vertigo’s Playhouse or Studio Technician for any technical needs or production support.

Box Office and FOH support for public performances can be provided based on needs of project

Requests for additional support and resources will be considered on a case by case basis, or can be provided at our Arts Partners rates.

DEVELOPMENT RESIDENCIES
These residencies are intended for independent companies, collectives, or individual artists to utilize the Vertigo Playhouse or Studio for script development, collective creation, or as a general creation space. These spaces could be used in a variety of ways depending on how the group or individual decide.
WHAT WE CAN PROVIDE FOR DEVELOPMENT RESIDENCIES:

The Vertigo Playhouse or Studio.

Up to 2 weeks (Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm) for development and general use of space.

A Vertigo Theatre representative to assist if needed.

Up to two evenings for invited showcase of work in-process, if desired.

Requests for additional support and resources will be considered on a case by case basis, or can be provided at our Arts Partners rates

We regret that we cannot provide accommodation or living subsidies for either residency.
AVAILABLE DATES*:

Up to THREE Performance Residency slots and up to THREE Development Residency slots available throughout the 20/21 season. The open residency dates are: January – June 2021
*Date specifics will be discussed further with Vertigo Theatre upon selection.

APPLICATION PROPOSALS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Residency stream selection (Performance or Development).
A short project description including a discussion of what stage the project is currently at; the artistic goal or line of enquiry associated with the proposed phase of your project; and a further, future goal for the project.
A list of artists involved thus far. We understand not all artists may be finalized at the time of submitting.
A brief outline of why Vertigo Theatre is a suitable partner for your work.
A description of any technical needs you anticipate during the workshop.
CV’s are not required. Applicants are encouraged to reach out to Vertigo to discuss their proposal in advance. Please contact Craig Hall at craig.hall@vertigotheatre.com and/or Kathryn Smith at kathryn.smith@vertigotheatre.com. We encourage applications from BIPOC, queer, disability/mad, and early career artists. Vertigo Theatre also acknowledges and supports the work of the 35//50 Initiative. This initiative prioritizes work that upholds the balance of projects having 35% BIPOC identified artists, and 50% women/non-binary artists/trans/intersex artists.

If these guidelines provide any barriers, please reach out to kathryn.smith@vertigotheatre.com and we would be happy to discuss an alternative application process.
Artistic Director Craig Hall, Associate Artistic Director Jenna Rodgers and Artistic Associate Kathryn Smith will be responsible for selecting the six successful applicants.
Please direct all enquiries and proposals to Kathryn Smith kathryn.smith@vertigotheatre.com by November 16th, 2020 at 11:59 pm. Successful candidates will be contacted by November 30th, 2020.

Brain Body Connection Workshop #1 Ashley Johnson
2020-11-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Online, Canada
Professional and emerging dancers are welcome to attend the online zoom platform based Brain-Body Connection Professional Development Series hosted by Free Flow Dance Theatre free of charge. If you would like and can afford to make a donation to support the future of the company please do! We are pleased to host this series of workshops with the support of the Community Initiative Fund, City of Saskatoon and Sasktel.
Internal Landscapes an Intro to Continuum Movement
Continuum movement is a somatic practice that combines breath, sound and subtle movements to calm and regulate the nervous system. Focused on developing capacity for internal sensations this gentle and restorative movement practice is accessible to all bodies. Continuum views the body not as a mechanical object but a living process and aims to often restrictive cultural conditioning through stimulating natural undulating movements. Somatic practices have shown to be beneficial for pain, recovery from injury, deep relaxation and continue to be utilized to support artists in creative practice.

About the Instructor
Ashley Johnson is a Registered Somatic Movement Educator trained in group facilitation and hands-on bodywork as a teacher of the Mitzvah Technique/Itcush Method and Continuum Movement. She works with diverse populations in movement re-education and injury rehabilitation to shift postural patterning and increase movement efficiency. Ashley completed a diploma in Dance from Grant MacEwan College and a BA in Dance from the University of Calgary. She trained extensively with her two primary mentors Amelia Itcush and Emilie Conrad until their passing in 2011 and 2014. As a dance artist and educator, Ashley creates interdisciplinary site-specific creations that blend embodiment practice with the creative process. She is currently based out of Regina, SK where she teaches and performs with New Dance Horizons. www.constantlyseekingsoftness.ca
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Live Action Dance - Moving Out of the Theater and Into The World (Arts in Site 2.0 Virtual Symposium)
2020-11-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Online, Canada
November 16: Live Action Dance – Moving Out of the Theater and Into The World
Mélanie Demers / MAYDAY; Tatiana Desardouin / Passion Fruit Dance Company; Alyssa Amarshi / HerTribal Roots; Lindsay Delaronde; Julia Carr / Body Narratives Collective; Vincent de Repentigny / OFFTA; Isabelle Kirouac.
Discussion topic in circle: Dance in the street – public interventions and movement aesthetics inspired by territory, space, architecture, social structures and environment.
Presentations will be in English or French, and translation/interpretation will be provided.
All are welcome!
Events happen via Zoom platform.
Link will be sent out day of the event.
Register by contacting olivia@madeinbc.org
This second Arts in Site Virtual Symposium expands on the first Made in BC Arts in Site conversation in May 2020 and will continue to highlight themes of dance made in situ, community-engaged practises, and festivals connecting artists to audiences outside traditional theatre venues with presentations from local artists, Des Arts Dehors / Dance Outside participants and special guests from BC, Québec, and internationally.
For a full schedule of events, please visit:
https://www.madeinbc.org/dadao-symposium-november-2020/

City of Calgary: Festival and Events Microgrant Program
2020-11-13 00:00
Calgarians are looking for ways to safely participate in public events like they did before the COVID-19 pandemic. This Microgrant program is meant to support the additional costs for events to meet changing public health guidelines. Keeping arts, culture, sports and/or recreation events safe will improve the wellbeing of citizens and our communities.
There is $75,000 available to support arts, culture, sports and recreation events.
Applications will be accepted from July 20 to November 13, 2020. Apply early – the program closes November 13 or as soon as all funding is allocated.

Apply for Microgrant

Complete the Festivals and Events Microgrant Application Form
Email the completed application to eventservices@calgary.ca

Who can apply

The host organization must be a registered legal entity in good standing; as a not-for-profit, charitable organization or Calgary Business Improvement Area. Events can be in-person or virtual/online. Event date must be between July 20, 2020 through December 31, 2020 (this program cannot fund projects that are before July 20, 2020).
Other requirements include:

Event must be open to the public
All provincial and City guidelines and regulations must be followed
All required permissions and permits must be secured
A budget with estimated revenues and expenses must be provided
Microgrant must be spent according to approved eligible costs
All funds must be used in 2020
A Report Back form must be submitted within 60 days of the completion of your event

View more information on the grant’s website!

PLACE/is a city written on this body?
2020-11-10 23:59 | Online, Canada
Rosanna Terracciano experiments within and around the boundaries of flamenco, dance, contemporary performance and short film, driven by an urgency to expose the vulnerable and introverted aspects of flamenco dance. Her solo performance works and short films have been presented throughout Canada and Europe, and in 2019, she collaborated with Spain’s Juan Carlos Lérida in residencies and performances at the Dusseldorf Flamenco Festival and Barcelona’s Mercat de les Flors, In 2018, she created the ongoing online short film project, a quiet flamenco. She is Associate Artist at Dancers’ Studio West for the 2020-2022 seasons and is the 2017 recipient of the Jacqueline Lemieux Prize for dance from the Canada Council for the Arts.
A short film adaptation of a performance trilogy of cities with significant professional and personal impact — Napoli (the city from which my parents immigrated to Calgary in the 1960s), Calgary (the city where I was born and raised) and Sevilla (a city with longstanding impact on the foundation of my flamenco).
Now playing at fluidfest.com until November 10, 2020.
Watch now!

Current Conditions Talk # 3: Place and the Body, Geography and Gesture | The New Flamenco Scene in Spain and Canada
2020-11-10 23:59 | Online, Canada
Rosanna Terracciano experiments within and around the boundaries of flamenco, dance, contemporary performance and short film, driven by an urgency to expose the vulnerable and introverted aspects of flamenco dance. Her solo performance works and short films have been presented throughout Canada and Europe, and in 2019, she collaborated with Spain’s Juan Carlos Lérida in residencies and performances at the Dusseldorf Flamenco Festival and Barcelona’s Mercat de les Flors, In 2018, she created the ongoing online short film project, a quiet flamenco. She is Associate Artist at Dancers’ Studio West for the 2020-2022 seasons and is the 2017 recipient of the Jacqueline Lemieux Prize for dance from the Canada Council for the Arts.
The Current Conditions Talk, short film screenings, presentation, and green room artist talk come with supporting essays, images, thoughts and ideas made available all week and includes an open discussion with the artists.
Current Conditions Talk # 3: Place and the Body, Geography and Gesture | The New Flamenco Scene in Spain and Canada
Gesture, place and mental maps. How contemporary flamenco, risk, history and our sense of place are felt in the body.
A whole generation of artists are offering contemporary and alternative spins on the traditional Andalusian form. Join a conversation with current voices of flamenco’s vanguard. Choreographers Rosanna Terracciano (Calgary/Montreal), Juan Carlos Lérida (Barcelona) and Myriam Allard (Montreal) join with architect Holly Simon (Seattle), writer Marcello Di Cintio (Calgary) and moderator Graziella Terracciano (UK) in a conversation rooted in flamenco perspectives, the body, politics and the edges of contemporary form.
Now playing at fluidfest.com until November 10, 2020.
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Brain Body Connection #2 Kathleen Rea
2020-11-09 13:30 - 15:00 | Online, Canada
Professional and emerging dancers are welcome to attend the online zoom platform based Brain-Body Connection Professional Development Series hosted by Free Flow Dance Theatre free of charge. If you would like and can afford to make a donation to support the future of the company please do! We are pleased to host this series of workshops with the support of the Community Initiative Fund, City of Saskatoon and Sasktel.
Ensemble Thinking in Dance ImprovisationTechniques that entice collective thinking and spontaneous composition in dance improvisation are explored in the context of conference calls. The question is how can dancers connect in the zoom room with other dancers to spontaneously co-create meaningful group composition that reflects our current situation. Choreographic concepts such as frame, rhythm, originating idea and motif, shape, level, and tone will be explored through the lens of the Zoom room.
Kathleen Rea danced with Canada’s Ballet Jorgen, National Ballet of Canada & Tiroler Landestheater (Austria). She has choreographed over 40 dance works and been nominated for 5 DORA awards. Her film Lapinthrope, co-produced with Alec Kinnear won Gold Award at the Festival Der Nationen (Austria). Kathleen is also a co-recipient of a K. M. Hunter Choreographic Award. Kathleen is a published author (“The Healing Dance”, Charles C. Thomas). She has a Master’s in Expressive Arts. and is a teacher candidate of the Axis Syllabus. She is the director of REAson d’etre dance productions who produces both the Wednesday Dance Jam, the Contact Dance International Film Festival and dance-theatre productions. Kathleen identifies as having High Functioning Autism and works to educate people about neuro-divercity.
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Older & Reckless: 20 Years of Age on Stage
2020-11-06 17:30 | Online, Canada
Join us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of OLDER & RECKLESS!
About this Event
OLDER & RECKLESS 20 Years of Age on Stage – an online event produced by Fagan Media Group
DATE
November 6th, 2020
5:30pm MST
COST
Pay What/If You Can
$0 – Free
$10 – Discounted Rate
$20 – General Admission
$40 – Pay It Forward (cover the cost of someone else’s ticket)
ABOUT
Older & Reckless, conceived by Claudia Moore in 2000, is MOonhORsE Dance Theatre’s acclaimed performance series for mature dance artists from diverse backgrounds who have pursued their passion over a lifetime.
Our 20th anniversary celebration features:

32 senior dance artists
10 community movers
4 new dance video works – commissioned especially for our celebration
Audience warm-up
2 excerpts of outdoor ensemble dances

including ApHeart and Pina Bausch’s Nelken-Line

Featuring revered senior dance artists including
Denise Fujiwara, Esmeralda Enrique, Sara Porter, Learie Mc Nicolls, William Yong, Carol Anderson, Marie-Josée Chartier, Fanny Ghorayeb, Deepti Gupta, Phyllis Whyte, Viv Moore, Gerry Trentham, Yvonne Ng, Dave Wilson, Charmaine Headley, Brian Solomon, Claudia Moore, Barbara Diabo, Martha Randall, Julia Aplin, Norma Araiza, Sylvie Bouchard, Arwyn Carpenter, Karen Kaeja, Terrill Maguire, Kevin Ormsby, Patrick Parson, Roula Said, Julia Sasso, Holly Small, Sashar Zarif and special guest appearances.
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AGO LIVE: THE LEFT SPACE
2020-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Online, Canada
In a time of global political uprisings, we have had to learn to self-isolate and maintain physical distance from one another. Faced with a global pandemic, we have had to re-imagine the ways that we gather, protest and how we achieve critical mass. The Left Space is a new digital commission by internationally renowned artist Brendan Fernandes, created specifically for this moment in time and for the AGO, that considers how we, the global left, have found ourselves in this predicament.
Developed and choreographed for webcam and the grid formation of Zoom, custom backdrops by graphic designer Jerome Harris and on-and-off camera sequences will intervene and aesthetically connect a team of dancers from Hit and Run Productions performing from their homes around the world, with a score by DJ Karsten Sollors. Reaching out and signaling to one another with the choreography and engaging with protest slogans incorporated into each’s changing background, the performers and audiences will question the potential for online platforms to re-create the social solidarity experienced in physical gatherings.
The performance will be followed by an interview between the artist and Bojana Stancic, AGO Assistant Curator, Live Projects and Performance.
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RISE UP Calgary Relaunch Lunch
2020-11-05 12:00 - 13:15 | Online, Canada
Are you someone working in the arts or the hospitality industry who is looking for creative ways to collaborate amid the COVID-19 pandemic and plan for future recovery? Are you interested in conversations exploring the live experience economy and how to get audiences out and artists back to work in safe and meaningful ways? Then join one of RISE UP’s upcoming Relaunch Lunches!
RISE UP Calgary is a local initiative created to kickstart economic recovery for Calgary’s arts sector. It is an open-source campaign that unites arts, hospitality and tourism partners to develop a comprehensive array of initiatives and plans for relaunch by building the best possible conditions for success for audiences and artists. Together, we will RISE UP and move forward.
As part of its programming, RISE UP is planning a series of relaunch lunches to connect industry professionals and give them an opportunity to network, share ideas, and look for ways to collaborate on COVID recovery planning.
The first virtual event is on Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 12:00 to 1:15pm and explores the model used by the creators and technicians of The Big Art Drive-In.
The lunch discusses how this space came to be and how it was then utilized for the RISE UP Weekend concert series. This is your chance to hear about what the team learned, how they worked with AHS to create a safe arts experience for artists and audiences alike, and get ideas on how you might be able to use this model and insights to create your own arts experiences.
Panelists include, Paul Magnuson, Chief Imagineer, Big Art, Josh Burnett, General Manager, FM Systems, and Kaley Beisiegel, Principal Consultant, Bird Creatives and Project Manager for RISE UP Calgary.
Register at zoom.us for this free Zoom-based conversation. The November 5 event will be interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL) with a live English transcription available and will be recorded for future posting on the RISE UP Calgary website.
If you have any questions or comments, please send them to cherie@birdcreatives.com.

Talking Truths: Matriarchs Uprising
2020-11-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Online, Canada
A conversation hosted by Olivia C. Davies with four tour-de-force female artists discussing ways they have overcome adversity in the arts.

About this Event

As creators, we are constantly in dynamic exchange with the forces of social structures that can help or hinder our creative expression. Join O.Dela Arts, Artistic Director Olivia C. Davies in circle conversation with four other tour-de-force female artists including Dalannah Gail Bowen along with Diane Roberts, Rosemary A. Georgeson, and Savannah Walling as they discuss ways they have confronted and overcome adversity in the arts, and changed the way we look at the world around us by incorporating matriarchal values and right relations agreements into the work. The Circle Conversation is on Zoom, followed by an interactive Q&A.

Interactive workshop on Zoom -maximum 100 participants
Free / donation appreciated

About the Format
In this circle conversation setting, we invite audiences to co-create and hold a scared space for women artists to talk our truth about the ways our creative acts connect us to community. Topics can range from dance as sacred act, art as living embodiment of community, and the necessity of kinship and relational accountability. Audiences are invited to sit in (live or virtual) circle with us and listen as we speak to each other, with open hearts, and open minds.
Registration required. Please follow this link for access to the free event. Zoom link will be sent to you in advance.

Performance Research Project – Online Intensive
2020-11-04 23:59 | Online, Canada
The Performance Research Project is thrilled to present our 2 Week Online Intensive. The intensive will take place from November 9, 2020 to November 20, 2020. Classes and workshops will run Monday to Friday 9am-3pm Vancouver time/ 12-6pm EST time.
Check out the schedule here!
Multiple options to choose from (see registration).

Full Intensive
9am-3pm PST/12-6pm EST/6pm-12am CET
$500 / 5hrs per day for 2 weeks
​Early Registration: $400
$300 / 5hrs per day for 1 week
Morning Intensive Option
9am-12pm PST/ 12-3pm EST/ 6-9pm CET
$ 300 / 3hrs per day for 2 weeks
Early Registration: $275
$175 / 3hrs per day for 1 week
Afternoon Intensive Option
1-3pm PST/ 4-6pm EST
$ 200 / 2hrs per day for 2 weeks
Early Registration: $175
$ 120 / 2hrs per day for 1 week

Take the classes you want!
Link available upon request for 24hrs if scheduling is difficult for your time zone.
Register now!
Early registration discounts extended until November 4th!
International Guest Artists:
Sarah Reynolds (NDT) teaching Medhi Walerski Repertoire (Ballet BC director)
Yannick Boquin/ Ballet
Christophe Dozzi/ Ballet
Béatrice Larrivée/ Gaga/dancers
Clyde Archer (Cullberg, Royal Swedish Ballet, LEV) teaching Sharon Eyal Repertoire
Marla Waal / ELDOA, Pilates, Breath work
​Khoudia Toure / Improvisation, Hip Hop
Ayman Harper (Forsythe Company) / Improvisation

Project and Communications Manager (Kaeja d’Dance)
2020-11-04 23:59 | Online, Canada
Project and Communications Manager (PCM)
Date Posted: Oct 13, 2020
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed beginning Nov 4
Salary: $37,500-$40,000, commensurate with experience
Province: Ontario
Region: Metro Toronto Area
City: Toronto
Term: Full-time
Desired Start Date: November 30, 2020
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
Kaeja d’Dance – Established in 1991, Kaeja d’Dance is an award-winning Toronto based dance company that is renowned for creating provocative contemporary dance works, dance films and empowering education, community & outreach programs.
At the heart of Kaeja are two dynamic energies – Co Artistic Directors Karen & Allen Kaeja. The company collaborates with international and local dance artists, composers, musicians, stage & costume designers to create performances that push the boundaries of Canadian contemporary dance and infuse local and international communities with exciting new experiences both on and off the stage.
With over 160 original works including commissions here and abroad, the company develops innovative performance platforms for professional and community dance artists provoking collaborative relationships between the body and the everyday.
Job Description:
Kaeja d’Dance is seeking a Project and Communications Manager to join our small, vibrant team and help us build audience and engagement and deliver exciting artistic and community-focused projects. The PCM is responsible for developing effective communications strategies to our many stakeholders including audiences, community participants, donors and for executing these strategies from start to finish. This includes, but is not limited to: updating and maintaining the website, designing posters and flyers, and editing short video trailers. The PCM will also manage the coordination of our events and performances including community workshops and the annual Porch View Dances festival. It is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is highly-organized, motivated, has a flare for design, a passion for live performance, and works well independently and in collaboration with our team.
COMMUNICATIONS & DESIGN (30%) Ongoing

Create general annual communications plan
Create marketing plans unique to each production
Design and create Kaeja’s annual report for funders
Keep website updated • Create copy for communications
Preparation of bi-monthly e-newsletters via Constant Contact
Maintain and update photo & video databases in company server
Keep social media channels active and monitored
Create posters, postcards, programs, advertisements for both print and digital
Create video advertisements/trailers
Create listings on city-wide event boards

PRODUCTION (30%)

Lead producer & project manager on all public events, performances and fundraisers
Create project timeline for each company production
Manage project teams and timelines, including fundraising events
Apply for permits as needed
Work with contracted publicist on press releases
Create rehearsal schedules as needed
Prepare agendas for production meetings
Create process documentation or update existing documentation
Supervise and manage summer employees and volunteers

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING (15%) Ongoing

Promote Kaeja’s educational programming
Expand Kaeja’s educational programming to new markets and new audiences
Secure teachers for workshops and classes
Communicate with educational contacts (i.e. contacts at various school boards, dance academies, etc.)

COMMUNITY & PARTNERSHIPS (15%) Project-Specific

Engage community members to participate in community-oriented projects
Run info sessions/orientation sessions for community projects
Connect with local businesses/partners for sponsorships
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers

GENERAL ADMIN SUPPORT (10%) Ongoing

Communicate with Board of Directors regarding upcoming meetings
Draft agendas for Board of Directors meetings
Assist in organization of archival materials
Keep contact database up-to-date
Keep organized files in the company server
Assist Managing Director with grants

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE DESIRED

Highly organized
Able to juggle multiple priorities at once
Self-driven and motivated
Amazing communication skills, both written and verbal, and able to speak with and relate to all manner of people (Board of Directors, Community Members, Dancers, Partners, etc.)
Excellent note-taker
Able to keep a cool head under tight deadlines and rise to a challenge
Experience managing small teams
Experienced in marketing, design and communications
Some production experience
Detail-oriented

Must be comfortable using:

Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Products: Acrobat, Photoshop, Premiere or other video editing software
Web Design: Kaeja uses Wix, should have some experience using some kind of web builder, Wix-preferred
Google Products: Google Drive, Google Docs primarily

This is a full-time position M-F, 37.5hr/week. Occasional over-time/evening or weekend work as needed during production times.
We are open to applicants from a wide range of education backgrounds and lived experience for this position. We are seeking individuals with training and expertise in communications, community engagement, and project leadership. Experience working in the arts or other creative industries will be considered an asset. Individuals who feel they have the skills and competencies required to meaningfully contribute to this position are encouraged to apply.
Benefits:

2weeks of vacation annually (increasing to 3weeks after the 1st year), plus an additional week off when we close the office from Dec 25 – Jan 1.
Time off in-lieu
Flexibility to work remotely on communication and admin duties

Nb: once in-person events resume, the PCM will be required on-site for productions

Kaeja d’Dance is committed to continue work to reduce barriers to participation in our events and employment. We welcome and encourage applications from all who are legally able to work in Canada, including those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, and/or LGBTQ2S+ and/or any other minority.
HOW TO APPLY:

Submission deadline: We will begin reviewing applications after Nov 4, 2020.
Please email your cover letter, resume as one single pdf document to kaeja@kaeja.org with the subject line “Communications & Production Manager”
The position will remain open until filled.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contact Info:
Name: Yolanda Ferrato
Email: Kaeja@kaeja.org
Website: www.kaeja.org

NBS Webinar Topic 2: Distanced Dancing
2020-11-04 15:00 - 16:15 | Online, Canada
Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) offers a wide range of community programs through the Lozinski Centre for Community Dance at NBS, and we are excited to host a series of FREE webinars for dance teachers interested in/delivering community programs.
Topic 2: Distanced Dancing
In this NBS community webinar, we will explore strategies for navigating the ever-evolving world of socially distanced dancing. Whether you are teaching virtually or in-person, Anne and Megan will share tips, tools and best practices for providing authentic distanced dance programs, navigating logistical challenges, and fostering connection among your dance community. No dance experience is required to participate in this webinar. Come prepared to move in the way that feels best for you.
Date: Wednesday November 4, 2020
Time: 10:00-11:15pm & 3:00-4:15pm (MST)
Sign up here
***Registration closes at 4:00pm Tuesday November 3rd

Strategic Plan Community Dialogue Session (Canada Council for the Arts)
2020-11-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Online, Canada
The Canada Council for the Arts invites you to help shape its next Strategic Plan.
Our last strategic plan was launched in 2016. Since that time, the Council has increased its overall support to artists and arts organizations and has made important investments in digital, international promotion and Indigenous arts. The new plan will guide the Council through the next five years, a critical time for the arts as it emerges from the global COVID-19 pandemic.
We want to hear from you, to shape a plan that reflects the arts sector’s current reality and looks ahead to how the Council can help restart, reinvigorate and reimagine the arts for the benefit of all Canadians. We aspire to support a vital and diverse arts ecology that enriches the lives of all Canadians, and we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage the participation of a wide range of perspectives and participants in this process.
Some of you may have completed the Canada Council for the Arts Choicebook™ survey. We now invite you to participate in one of three (3) 90-minute dialogue sessions. These sessions will build on key issues identified through our ongoing engagement activities and provide an opportunity for virtual exchange and conversation.
The virtual dialogue sessions are happening on:

Monday, November 2, 2020 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST (bilingual, “English first”)

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. MST

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST (bilingual, “English first”)

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. MST

Wednesday, November 4, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST (bilingual, “French first”)

8:00 – 10:00 a.m. MST

All sessions will be bilingual and simultaneous interpretation will be available. The principal language of the presentation on November 2nd and 3rd will be English, and on November 4th it will be French. If you require any supports to be able participate in these sessions, including ASL/LSQ interpretation or CART captioning, please let us know during registration.
If you are interested in participating in one of these sessions, please register here.
Registration will close on Monday, October 26, 2020. Please note that space is limited.
If you are unable to participate in a session, you can also provide written comments to plan@canadacouncil.ca until November 16, 2020.

It’s About Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now (Mitchell Art Gallery)
2020-11-03 18:00 | John and Maggie Mitchell Art Gallery, 11-121, Allard Hall 11110 – 104 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5K 1M9, Canada
The Mitchell Art Gallery in MacEwan University is excited to share that they are re-opening on September 15 with the launch of their latest exhibition It’s About Time: Dancing Black in Canada 1900-1970 and Now, which will be viewable in-person and online!
Curated by Seika Boye, this archival exhibition exposes the representation of Blackness on Canadian stages, as well as audience and media reception of Black performance in Canada during this era. It’s About Time also explores legislation of leisure culture, dance lessons and the role of social dances at mid-century. Featured are individual dance artists such as Leonard Gibson, Ola Skanks, Ethel Bruneau, Joey Hollingsworth and Kathryn Brown.
This is the fourth presentation of the archival materials in It’s About Time. New to this iteration, Boye has invited contemporary performing and visual artists — either from or currently based in Alberta — to respond to the archive and consider what the history of Black people dancing in Canada reveals about our contemporary moment. Not only will the exhibition feature work by dance artists Michèle Moss and Ashley “Colours” Perez, visual artists Braxton Garneau and Preston Pavlis, author Cheryl Foggo, with graphic response by Adriana Contreras and photography by Mike Tan, but there is also virtual programming planned with Seika and each artist.
Virtual conversations with the curator to learn more about It’s About Time will take place on:

September 23, 2020 at 6 p.m.

with Ashley “Colours” Perez and Adriana Contreras

October 21, 2020 at 6 p.m.

with Braxton Garneau and Preston Pavlis

November 3, 2020 at 6 p.m.

with Cheryl Thompson and Mpoe Mogale

December 2, 2020 at 6 p.m.

with Cheryl Foggo and Michèle Moss

Visit macewan.ca/mitchellartgallery or @mitchellartgallery on social media for more details.

Social Media Marketing in the Arts (EAC)
2020-11-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Online, Canada
Maintaining a trusted and functional online presence takes diligence, creativity and technique. Join the EAC and communications specialists Katie Sowden and Josh Semchuk for a discussion of how to establish your voice, sustain your relationship with your audience, and expand your circle. To sign up for this free online session, contact us at grants@edmontonarts.ca.

Deadline: Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prizes
2020-11-01 | Online, Canada
Calling all communities in the social sciences, humanities and arts: The Canada Council for the Arts recognizes excellence in your fields!
CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS MOLSON PRIZES
One of two Molson Prizes is awarded to a person who has distinguished themselves by their outstanding achievements in the social sciences and humanities. This prize is intended to encourage ongoing contributions to Canada’s intellectual heritage. The other Molson Prize is awarded in the arts.

Value: $50,000
Nominating process: Submit a nomination to us by email. (Note: The Council’s online portal is not open to prize competitions.)
Deadline: November 1st, 2020
For further information, please refer to the guidelines.

Please share this information through your networks by tagging @CanadaCouncil and using #CCPrizes.
CONTACT:
Sarah Brown
Program Officer
molson-prizes@canadacouncil.ca

Avis aux milieux des sciences sociales, humaines et arts : le Conseil des arts du Canada reconnaît l’excellence dans vos domaines!
PRIX MOLSON DU CONSEIL DES ARTS DU CANADA
Un des deux prix Molson du Conseil des arts du Canada est décerné à une personne qui s’est distinguée par des réalisations exceptionnelles en sciences sociales et humaines, afin de l’encourager à poursuivre sa contribution au patrimoine intellectuel du Canada. L’autre prix Molson est attribué dans le domaine des arts.

Montant : 50 000 $
Processus de nomination: Soumettez un dossier de candidature en nous l’acheminant par courriel. (Veuillez noter que le portail en ligne du Conseil ne peut recevoir de candidatures pour les concours des différents prix.)
Date limite : le 1er novembre 2020
Pour plus de renseignements, consultez les lignes directrices.

Partagez cette information au sein de vos réseaux en utilisant @Conseilartscan et le mot-clic #PrixCAC.
POUR PLUS DE RENSEIGNEMENTS :
Sarah Brown
Agente de programme
prix-molson@conseildesarts.ca

CIAAA Executive Director
2020-10-30 23:59 | Online, Canada
Are you looking for the opportunity to lead a National Organization as we play a crucial role in supporting high school athletics? Do you pride yourself on strong interpersonal, organizational, and tech skills?
The CIAAA’s next Executive Director will be a creative-thinking, driven individual who thrives both in self-directed and collaborative settings. If you want a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding role, please consider submitting an application.
Location: Office within high-school athletic association in Burnaby BC, Edmonton AB, or Regina SK
Employment Type: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week.
Start Date: January 2021 (ideal candidate will be available for training throughout December 2020)
Salary: Sector competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus RRSP matching and comprehensive benefits package.
About the Canadian Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
The CIAAA is a not-for-profit organization that serves as a professional development and one-stop support association for secondary school Athletic Directors in Canada.
Our Mission is to “promote educational athletics through the professional development of athletic administrators with a focus on character and leadership. Our goal is to support schools in building positive athletic environments that enhance the learning experience for all students.”
Job Summary

Oversee all CIAAA services to members from Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (ASAA), BC School Sports (BCSS), and Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA).
Work with the Board of Directors, committees, and other individuals to lead and coordinate the continued development, implementation, and evaluation of a professional development program for school athletic administrators.
Liaise with all major partners in the delivery of professional development programming, including ASAA, BCSS, SHSAA, School Sport Canada (SSC), and our American counterpart the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).
Develop and adhere to annual budget and safeguard strong financial position of the organization.
Coordinate an annual National Athletic Directors Conference.
Oversee and maintain CIAAA.ca, Social Media platforms, and the CIAAA Resource Bank, regularly researching for and uploading information and documents/tools of value to school athletic staff.
Coordinate all aspects of meetings for the CIAAA Board of Directors and for the annual general meeting, including taking and distributing minutes as appropriate.
Represent the association at various events and presentations as required.
Execute on the priorities of the CIAAA Strategic Plan and work with the Board of Directors to adjust and supplement the plan as required. View the CIAAA Strategic Plan here.

Key Responsibilities
Association Management/Leadership

Provide strategic leadership in keeping with the CIAAA’s vision and mission
Work collaboratively with Board/committee members to implement and evaluate the Strategic Plan
Complete and submit all work necessary to keep CIAAA in good standing with Industry Canada
Work collaboratively with provincial high school sport associations to expand offerings across Canada

Fiscal Management

Draft and manage the Association’s annual budget
Pursue and maintain available grant opportunities at Federal, Provincial, and Local levels
Pursue and maintain corporate partnerships and negotiate terms and activations strategies, ensuring effective delivery of all sponsor benefits.

Program Management

Manage and delegate responsibilities for new course development and course updates for the Leadership Training Program, and for the procurement of other professional development content
Act as the lead for all curriculum development, evaluation, and review
Develop and maintain relationships with universities to attain formal Masters level recognition for the CIAAA’s programming, and with the NIAAA, specifically surrounding the Leadership Training Program

Member Management

Manage the CIAAA member database tracking course completions, certifications, registrations, etc.
Field member inquiries as the main point of contact for the CIAAA through all communication media
Collect content and develop regular online newsletters for distribution (8-9 annually)

Event Management

Serve as Conference Chair for National Athletic Directors Conference and other major programming opportunities across the country. Lead and direct committee members and volunteers through the conference planning and hosting process.
Negotiate contracts with conference/event venues, hotels, and other event-related suppliers

Technology Management

Update and manage CIAAA.ca, the CIAAA Resource Bank, our Twitter account, and pursue new Social Media opportunities
Execute or coordinate document production for promotional material, conference packages, etc.

Critical Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree or related experience in Sport or Recreation Administration or Management, Communications, or Marketing or Tourism Management.
Ability in communication both verbally and in writing, to present concepts and ideas to large and small groups, including interpersonal communication style and relationship-building skills to influence and develop mutually beneficial relationships and outcomes.
Strong organizational skills including ability to manage multiple tasks on an ongoing basis and ensure adherence to an organizational budget across all revenue and expense streams.
Strong technological skills to manage website, host online webinars, and create online newsletters a must. Skill in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop or similar to develop visual content an asset.
Knowledge of leadership and management principles relating to not-for-profit and volunteer-based organizations. Experience working in Board settings an asset.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as demands fluctuate, as well as travel on behalf of the organization regionally and nationally as required.
Knowledge of Canadian School Sport and experience in Educational Athletics and/or Educational Leadership are assets.

How to Apply
Deadline for applications is Friday, October 30.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to current CIAAA Executive Director Drew Hanson by email at drew@ciaaa.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

NBS Webinar Topic 1: Dance and Mindfulness in the Classroom
2020-10-28 15:00 - 16:15 | Online, Canada
Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) offers a wide range of community programs through the Lozinski Centre for Community Dance at NBS, and we are excited to host a series of FREE webinars for dance teachers interested in/delivering community programs.
Topic 1: Dance and Mindfulness in the Classroom
In this NBS kids webinar, we will explore strategies for using creative movement as a way of practicing mindfulness with kids. Anne and Nancy will share activities, tools and tips for supporting physical and mental well-being, building empathy and fostering emotional understanding through inclusive dance. No dance experience is required to participate in this webinar. Come prepared to move in a way that feels best for you.
Date: Wednesday October 28, 2020
Time: 10:00-11:15pm & 3:00-4:15pm (MST)
Sign up here
***Registration closes at 4:00pm Tuesday October 27th.

Fluid All Fall launches with Dancing at Dusk - A Moment with Pina Bausch's The Rite of Spring
2020-10-28 10:00 | Online, Canada
Springboard Performance is thrilled to present Pina Bausch’s stunning interpretation of The Rite of Spring (1975) as part of the Fluid All Fall programming.
In spring 2020, Pina Bausch’s 1975 seminal work, The Rite of Spring, was due to tour the world. Performed by a specially assembled company of 38 dancers from 14 African countries, this international co-production between Sadler’s Wells (UK), Pina Bausch Foundation (Germany), and École des Sables (Senegal), should have opened in March 2020 in Dakar as part of a double-bill with a new work created and performed by Malou Airaudo and Germaine Acogny, common ground[s]. However, just days before the premiere, performances were cancelled as governments around the world banned public gatherings and began shutting their borders due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Before disbanding and going into lockdown, the company seized the moment by performing  a last rehearsal on a beach near their base  at École des Sables in  Senegal.  Filmmaker Florian Heinzen-Ziob  and his crew were able to capture this  unique  moment  in a stunning film.
Faithful to Stravinsky’s composition, this seminal work examines the power of ritual and sacrifice, as a young woman is chosen to mark the changing seasons. This film is a remarkable achievement in so many ways; it’s visceral, beautifully shot, lovingly detailed, luscious visuals and powerful themes. You will not want to miss this rare opportunity to see timeless dance work reimagined.
LIVE WEBCAST: OCTOBER 21 – 28, 2020
Get your tickets now!
IMPORTANT
The viewing link that you will receive by email will be valid between October 21 and 28, 2020, at the time of your choice.
After signing up and purchasing your ticket, you will receive a confirmation email from Lepointdevente. If you do not see it, please check your junk folder. Prior to the performance you will receive another email from lepointdevente with a link to access the performance. The link will be valid for 48 hours. The live stream can be played on any screen: on your PC, laptop, phone or iPad/tablet. For the best experience, we recommend using the largest screen possible, or connecting your laptop to a TV. Note that the performance will be available exclusively to patrons in Canada.
Watch the trailer here!

Brain-Body Connection Professional Development Series hosted by Free Flow Dance Theatre
2020-10-26 14:30 - 16:30 | Online, Canada
Professional and emerging dancers are welcome to attend the online zoom platform based Brain-Body Connection Professional Development Series hosted by Free Flow Dance Theatre free of charge. If you would like and can afford to make a donation to support the future of the company please do! Free Flow Dance Theatre is pleased to host this series of workshops as part of their free Community Workshop Program with the support of the Community Initiatives Fund, City of Saskatoon and Sasktel.
Mitchell Larsen will be teaching workshops on October 19th and October 26th at 2:30-4:30 pm.
Mitchell is pleased to be sharing his love of cross-disciplinary work in his upcoming Brain-Body Workshop: Dance Across Disciplines: Finding Yourself in the Milieu. Focusing on the ways in which other performance arts can enhance our skills as dancers, participants will have the opportunity to take part in artistic exercises that Mitchell has found essential in his multidisciplinary work, offering them a chance to revitalize their practice, step outside of their comfort zones, and synthesize new understanding in an encouraging environment.
Please note you must register individually for each workshop.
Register here for Mitchell Larsen Workshop #1 (October 19th)
Register here for Mitchell Larsen Workshop #2 (October 26th)
Dancer: Mitchell Larsen; Photo by Ken Greenhorn

AUDA Program Manager
2020-10-26 12:00 | Online, Canada
Since 1983, the Alberta Ukrainian Dance Association (AUDA) has been providing resources, hosting workshops, promoting dance as a healthy extra-curricular activity for children, and has had a large impact in shaping the Ukrainian Dance community in Alberta to what it is today. The Ukrainian Dance community in Alberta has grown to extraordinary levels. With this growth, AUDA has risen to the challenge of meeting the needs of the most reputable Ukrainian Dance performing groups to the smallest rural dance schools in Alberta.
Job Purpose
The Program Manager will manage and implement AUDA’s Grant, Workshop, and Community Development Programs, in addition to connecting and building relations with Ukrainian Dance Community partners. Reporting directly to the Board/Executive Director, the Program Manager is a key piece to a small team that works closely to ensure that we are fulfilling our mission of growing Ukrainian Dance in Alberta.
Information About the Role

Job Title: Program Manager
Type of Position: Part Time Contract
Location: Office located at Percy Page Centre, Edmonton (Flexibility for some remote work)
Start Date: November 16, 2020
Hours: 5-10 hours per week
Monthly Rate: $450 per month

Duties and Responsibilities:
A) General 40%

Provide a high level of customer service within all interaction with community members
Understand the budget and direct impact for your role
Support Executive Director with budget planning
Support with gathering annual year in review content for future program initiatives
Support and assist third party and in-house events and workshops as needed
Minute take once a month at Board meetings & once a year at the Annual General Meeting

B.) AUDA Community Programming 80%

Input, maintain and manage AUDA community programs by processing applications, and connecting with program juries and applicants
Produce cheques, to be signed by signing authority, then mail cheques to successful applicants
Main point of contact for application process via phone, email, and website
Oversee development and production of internal and external communication and promotional materials in print and digital formats
Manage AUDA email accounts and Social Media accounts
Provide monthly updates for the Executive Director on applications processed

C.) Outreach 10%

Manager community relationships, connect with Ukrainian Dance schools, ensembles, instructors, and partners

Qualifications

College degree in a related field desired, not mandatory

Minimum of two years’ experience in non-profit sector – Understand fund management process, including cheque writing, financial reporting, and database/excel spreadsheet maintenance

Excellent data management/computer literacy skills including QuickBooks, Outlook, Word, Excel, and WordPress, or similar software programs required

Excellent skills in digital media communication (Website content building and management, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)

Passionate for delivering excellent experiences in the Ukrainian Dance Community

Excellent communications skills both verbal and written

Work independently with little supervision in managing and delivering programs with community partners

Excellent attention to detail with strong administrative and organizational skills

Strong work ethic and proactive attitude with regards to developing relationships and partnerships

Strong passion and understanding of the Ukrainian Dance Community would be an asset

Current criminal record check

Deadline to apply is Monday, October 26, 2020
Apply by sending your cover letter & resume to info@abuda.ca

AUDA Executive Director
2020-10-26 12:00 | Online, Canada
Since 1983, the Alberta Ukrainian Dance Association (AUDA) has been providing resources, hosting workshops, promoting dance as a healthy extra-curricular activity for children, and has had a large impact in shaping the Ukrainian Dance community in Alberta to what it is today. The Ukrainian Dance community in Alberta has grown to extraordinary levels. With this growth, AUDA has risen to the challenge of meeting the needs of the most reputable Ukrainian Dance performing groups to the smallest rural dance schools in Alberta.
Job Purpose
The Executive Director is contracted to manage the operations of AUDA in addition to connecting and building relationships with Ukrainian Dance Community partners. Reporting directly to the Board, the Executive Director is a key piece to a small team that works closely to ensure that we are fulfilling our mission of developing and growing Ukrainian Dance in Alberta. The Executive Director is a vital link in maintaining organizational stability through transitions in Board membership.
Information About the Role:

Job Title: Executive Director
Type of Position: Part Time Contract
Location: Office located at Percy Page Centre, Edmonton (Flexibility for some remote work)
Start Date: November 16, 2020
Hours: 5-10 hours per week
Rate: $550 per month

Duties and Responsibilities:
A) General 40%

Provide a high level of customer service within all interaction with community members
Create and manage budgets for all AUDA projects and activities
Manage all financial receipts and disbursements and records in QuickBooks
Manage payroll and all required reporting to CRA (T4A)
Produce and deliver monthly activity reports for the Board, and annual year in review content for future program initiatives
Hire, supervise, and conduct performance reviews of staff and contractors as required
Complete grant submissions (EAC and AFA) and associated reports as required
Complete all submissions to Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis including Casino License Applications and the annual report for Use of Casino Proceeds
Explore new revenue generating opportunities including private and corporate support

B.) AUDA Community Programming 30%

Support the strategic vision of the Board and development of community programming to meet the needs of the community
Oversee the implementation of AUDA community programs, events, and workshops
Manage AUDA promotional material including website, Social Media Accounts, and electronic newsletter
Manage AUDA email accounts and Social Media accounts.

C.) Outreach 30%

Manage community relationships, connect with Ukrainian Dance schools, ensembles, instructors, and partners
Manage the integrity of Ukrainian dance related databases and AUDA membership lists

Qualifications

College degree in a related field desired, not mandatory
Minimum of two years’ experience in non-profit sector – Understand fund management process, including cheque writing, financial reporting, and database/excel spreadsheet maintenance
Excellent data management/computer literacy skills including QuickBooks, Outlook, Word, Excel, and WordPress, or similar software programs required
Excellent skills in digital media communication (Website content building and management, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
Passionate for delivering excellent experiences in the Ukrainian Dance Community
Excellent communications skills both verbal and written
Work independently with little supervision in managing and delivering programs with community partners
Excellent record of attention to detail with strong administrative and organizational skills
Record of excellent time management, strong work ethic, and proactive attitude with regards to developing relationships and partnerships
Strong passion and understanding of the Ukrainian Dance Community would be an asset
Current criminal record check

Deadline to apply is Monday, October 26, 2020
Apply by sending your cover letter & resume to info@abuda.ca

Crossed Wires Cabaret: Call for Submissions
2020-10-25 23:59 | Online, Canada
Is there something you want to try that connects live and virtual audiences at the same time? Do you want to experiment with financial and production support from the Edmonton Fringe and Amoris Projects teams? No idea is too big or small.​
Selected artists will receive $1500, production mentorship & support, and more!

Click for full submission notice!

Click for the submission form!

Submission deadline Oct. 25.
The Crossed Wires Cabaret is produced with the support of the Edmonton Arts Council, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Edmonton Community Foundation, and Theatre Alberta.

REGGAETON Dance Intermediate Level – 6 week registered class
2020-10-25 12:15 - 13:15
Edmonton get ready for more REGGAETON!!
6 week registered class starts Sunday October 18th, 12:15-1:15pm.
Intermediate level, previous dance experience recommended.
Whyte Ave location. Only a few spots left!
To register visit us online:
www.ayasol.ca/classes
