Alberta Dance Alliance

Shumka's UKRAINKA: The Four Faces of Lesya Ukrainka
2024-10-04 - 2024-10-05
The world premiere of Shumka’s UKRAINKA: The Four Faces of Lesya Ukrainka celebrates the renowned Ukrainian artist, storyteller, poet, and humanitarian, October 4 & 5 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now starting at $25.
Lesya Ukrainka led a troubled life suffering from medical ailments that limited her physically, she lived vicariously through her art. She is a legend among the Ukrainian diaspora, and as a woman, is especially inspiring in a patriarchal culture.
Shumka’s newest production focuses on the “four faces” of Lesya Ukrainka – the dreamer, the traditionalist, the lover, and the leader. Her hope for Ukraine’s independence in a series of troubled times is as poignant as ever today.
Les Sereda, Director
Alexander Rodin, Composer
Tasha Orysiuk, Paul Olijnyk, Alyssa Eugenio, Nicolas Pacholok, Choreographers
Tetyana Lozova & Yaroslav Tkachuk, Guest Choreographers
Anna Ipatieva, Costume Designer
Andrii Zliobin, Set Designer
Jeff Osterlin, Lighting Design

Kafka Tantz, The Bridge 1924 by BWDC
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22
The dance formation Kafka Tanzt consists of the dancer and choreographer Žiga Jereb and the reciter Charlotte Aigner. The art project dares to experiment: What happens to our bodies when we fully engage with Kafka’s language and text? How do his texts speak out of us, and how do they move us? Inspired by Kafka’s appreciation for reciting his texts, we want to bring his language closer to people in a unique, tangible way through free speech and, thus, communicative movement. In this way, a new approach to literature may open up for the individual through the universal and essentially archaic form of expression of dance. The language becomes a sensual experience of body, movement, and sound through improvised encounters with the text. The focus is not on interpreting the texts; we try to find answers to what speaks to us directly.

Ecos Del Oriente - An Evening of Flamenco Tradition and Fusion
2024-09-14 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton)
Join for an evening of Flamenco music and dance, infused with the rich and captivating sounds of the Middle East. Experience the intense footwork and expressive gestures of flamenco and the mesmerizing rhythms and delicate melodies of the Santur in this unique and immersive cultural journey.
Ecos del Oriente brings together a lineup of talented artists promising a vibrant performance. Back from Spain, dancer/singer Annette Morcos will be joined by guest flamenco guitarist Jake “El Chinito”, and Iranian composer and Santur player Bijan Maysami, as well as dancers Anastassiia Alexander and Jessica Peñalver-Côté, and singer Antonia Velázquez.
This event will offer a food service with a set tapas menu. The food will be catered and provided on a pre-order basis. The pre-order deadline is September 11th.

Kaleido Family Arts Festival
2024-09-13 - 2024-09-15
Step into the vibrant world of the Kaleido Family Arts Festival, September 13 – 15, 2024, where Alberta Avenue bursts with creativity and culture! Experience a dazzling array of music, theatre, dance, street performances, and art galleries. Wander through lively markets, taste local food, a celebration that unites the community with the arts. From 90th to 95th Streets along 118th Avenue, Kaleido is where the spirit of the festival and the heart of the district come together in one unforgettable fall festival.
Kaleido is currently accepting applications for a variety of opportunies for everyone, from artists to car enthusiasts!

Powwow Trail 101 - Îethka Stoney Nakoda Powwow Demonstration
2024-08-28 11:00 - 12:00
Îethka Stoney Nakoda Powwow Demonstration
Join the Library, Indigenous drum groups, and dancers from Treaty 7 to learn about the different dances performed at a powwow. You’ll also learn about protocols and what to expect if you’ve never attended a powwow before.
Where: Crowfoot Library – Main Floor – Outdoor Area
When: Wednesday, Aug. 28
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
60 min
Class Status: 50 spaces available
Registration: Not required

Fringe Theatre Festival 2024
2024-08-15 - 2024-08-25
The 43rd annual Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is set to spotlight 216 theatre productions across 38 venues, with performances by more than 1,600 Artists from right here at home, across Canada, and more than 11 countries!
Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we announce surprises, special events, and more! Follow our social media channels or sign up for Fringe Fan Club to be the first in the know. Remember: there’s no one way to Fringe! Find Your Fringe with us August 15 – 25 in the heart of Old Strathcona.

MAC Sr Contemporary Intensive
2024-08-12 10:00 - 2024-08-16 17:00
Join MAC for an all contemporary summer intensive with wonderful guest instructors who are experts in their style. Start the day with conditioning, then from Sarisa Figueroa del Toledo (DJD Alum) and Daniel Palladino (Dallas Black Ballet).
The last day of the intensive will be modified to showcase some of what had been learned.
MAC wants only the best for the dancers and is committed to bringing experienced dancers and instructors who will bring the most value to your summer training. Experience something new and be inspired for your new season!
Guest Instructors:
Sarisa Figueroa del Toledo
-Sarisa began her formal dance training in classical ballet at the age of seven and graduated from the Edmonton School of Ballet’s Professional Program in 1993. She joined Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD) of Calgary, a professional jazz dance company with the mandate to preserve and promote the rich history of jazz dance in 1994. She subsequently performed with the company for 15 seasons, performing in over 30 of their productions between 1994 and 2012. Her passion for jazz dance and music has taken her around the world, studying jazz and many of its root forms.
Apart from dancing with DJD, she performed with various choreographers, companies and directors including Theatre of the Living Statue, Sage Theatre and One Yellow Rabbit as well as in two independent Bravo! FACT films.
She has taught and choreographed extensively for schools and companies including DJD, Sugar Swing, Victoria School of the Arts, Theatre Calgary, the University of Calgary, Orchesis, J’Adore and La Bella Vita Arts (Vada, Italy). Sarisa was Artistic Assistant for DJD from 2007-2013, Artistic Director for several of DJD’s dancer-choreographed evenings and its main stage production, Tinge and Tone, and was Artistic Associate for DJD from 2013-2016.
Daniel Palladino
-Originally from Canada, Daniel Palladino began his dance training at the age of nine. Daniel received his dance education while attending Victoria School of The Arts, Shelley’s Dance Company, and The Kore Dance Studio. Daniel has attended many summer study programs throughout North America, some which include The Boston Conservatory, Point Park University, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, and Springboard Danse Montreal. Daniel attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia on a full tuition scholarship, obtaining his BFA in dance. Post Graduation, Daniel joined Dallas Black Dance Theatre in August 2022. Daniel has worked with choreographers Jeffery Page, Helen Pickett, Jule D Lane, Mark Caserta, Helen Simoneau, Tommie-Waheed Evans, Sidra Bell, Stacey Tookey, Elisa Monte, Norbert De La Cruz, Gregory Dolbashian, Kirven Douthit-Boyd, and Nejla Yatkin.
*Minimum of 5 attendees per level required
*Schedule subject to change. MAC reserves the right to alter and combine levels.

Cariwest caribbean Arts Festival
2024-08-09 - 2024-08-11
Western Canada’s BIGGEST Caribbean event returns, bigger and better! This year we celebrate 40 YEARS OF CARIWEST!
Island Rave, the OFFICIAL Cariwest Fete of 2024, has become a staple in Western Canada, and a benchmark for Caribbean culture across the country! This year we take things to ANOTHER new level! They’ve locked down a monster line up, in a top-notch venue, to deliver you the BEST possible Fete experience for Cariwest weekend 2024.

DANCE in league with the night
2024-08-09
Experience a traditional flamenco performance! The night will be a backdrop for evocative lyrics, soul-stirring songs, searing guitar music, and poetically inspired dance. Enjoy the artistry of flamenco powerhouses: singer Silvia Temis, guitarists Michael Boyle and Jake “El Chinito” from Victoria, dancer Anastassiia Alexander, and visiting from Berlin, dancer Fiona Malena.

Heritage Festival
2024-08-03 - 2024-08-05
The Edmonton Heritage Festival 2024 is the world’s largest three-day festival celebrating multiculturalism. The festival allows patrons to experience the world’s cultures without leaving the city. Everything from live cultural music and dances to arts, crafts, and food can be found at the Edmonton Heritage Festival 2024. The Edmonton Heritage Festival 2024 will be hosted in the Edmonton Exhibition Lands and Borden Park because Hawrelak Park is currently under construction. The 2024 Heritage Festival dates will take place August 3rd (12 pm to 9 pm), August 4th (10 am – 9 pm), and August 5th (10 am – 8 pm).
Date: August 3—5, 2024
Location: Edmonton

Powwow Trail 101 - Piikani Powwow Demonstration
2024-07-31 11:00 - 12:00
Piikani Powwow Demonstration
Join the Library, Indigenous drum groups, and dancers from Treaty 7 to learn about the different dances performed at a powwow. You’ll also learn about protocols and what to expect if you’ve never attended a powwow before.
Where: Saddletowne Library – Main Floor – Outdoor Area
When: Wednesday, July 31
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
60 min
Class Status: 50 spaces available
Registration: Not required

Powwow Trail 101 - Tsuut'ina Powwow Demonstration
2024-07-24 11:00 - 12:00
Powwow Trail 101 – Tsuut’ina Powwow Demonstration
Join the Library, Indigenous drum groups, and dancers from Treaty 7 to learn about the different dances performed at a powwow. You’ll also learn about protocols and what to expect if you’ve never attended a powwow before.
When: Giuffre Family Library – Second Floor – Outdoor Rooftop
Where: Wednesday, July 24
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
60 min
Class Status: 50 spaces available
Registration: Not required

MAC Jr Summer Ballet Camp
2024-07-22 10:00 - 2024-07-25 15:30
Join Madsen Arts Centre for our Junior Summer Ballet Intensive. Each level starts their day with PBT & Conditioning and continues with a Ballet class with expert Instructors. We believe in the safety of all participants, which means we work with each individual to help them reach their optimum strength while enjoying the process.
The schedule will be modified on the last day to include a presentation of some of what has been learned.
We want each student to be confident in what they learn and feel safe to express themselves artistically. Come learn and grow in your dancing this summer!
*Minimum of 5 per level required
*Schedule subject to change. MAC reserves the right to alter or combine levels according to enrolment

2024 Rubaboo Arts Festival
2024-07-19 - 2024-07-28
Join the 15th Anniversary of the Rubaboo Arts Festival from July 19 – 28, 2024!
Rubaboo is a Métis-Michif language word and means a rich stew filled with all good things. Rubaboo is a philosophy about what sustains us; it’s about feeding the spirit, and it’s about thriving. The theme of this year’s festival is to amplify that You Are Loved, and is infused into our beautifully curated and engaging line-up: an Opening Reception that celebrates our 15th anniversary in style with artists Michelle Thrush and Cikwes; a family-friendly play called Silly Billy from choreographers Arik Pipestem and Amy Hampton, about a rare white buffalo unhappy with his uniqueness; our signature Fusion Experience honouring some incredible young ancestors, the late Troy Emery Twigg, Taran J. Kootenhayoo and Bishop Pipestem; Amik Tales, a new play from Josh Languedoc that unpacks the oral stories of Amik and his journey to becoming the next best dam builder; enticing panels and workshops for Indigenous artists and creatives known as Rubaboo Side Dishes; Talk Treaty to Me, a collaborative theatre project exploring Treaty 6 relationships through different perspectives, and the You Are Loved Dance Party to celebrate who we are and wrap up the festival.
The 15th Anniversary of the Rubaboo Arts Festival is presented by the Dreamspeakers Festival Society and takes place at Workshop West Playwrights’ Theatre (8529 Gateway Blvd NW) and Brighton Block (9666 Jasper Ave).
Date: July 19—28, 2024
Location: Edmonton

Powwow Trail 101 - Kainai Powwow Demonstration
2024-07-17 08:00 - 17:00
Kainai Powwow Demonstration
Join the Library, Indigenous drum groups, and dancers from Treaty 7 to learn about the different dances performed at a powwow. You’ll also learn about protocols and what to expect if you’ve never attended a powwow before.
Where: Seton Library – Main Floor – Open Area (General)
When: Wednesday, July 17
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
60 min
Class Status: 50 spaces available
Registration: Not required

MAC Sr Summer Ballet Intensive
2024-07-15 10:00 - 2024-07-19 17:00
Join Madsen Arts Centre for our SR Summer Ballet Intensive. Don’t leave your training until the last minute. For each week off of training, it will take 2 weeks to get back into shape. Why not maintain and minimize your down time?
Participate in our 5-day Intensive and keep your body in its optimum shape!
This intensive includes daily classes in PBT, Ballet (not syllabus focussed) and Pointe/Repertoire.
The last day will be a modified schedule to include a presentation of some of what was learned.
Come train this summer with the best ballet instructors Edmonton has to offer.
*If students are not yet on pointe, they are still able to participate in the Pointe/Repertoire on demi-pointe.
We believe in putting each student’s safety first and we will work with each individual to help them achieve their best.
*Minimum requirement of 5 students per level group
*Schedule subject to enrolment. MAC reserves the right to combine/change levels

The Magpie Collection: A Dance Festival
2024-07-15 - 2024-07-28 | Mile Zero Dance, 9931- 78 Avenue, Edmonton, Edmonton, T6E 1N6, Canada
The Magpie Collection: A Dance Festival features performances from local and international artists, classes, workshops, artist talks and DJ dance parties to open and close the festival. MZD’s summer dance festival kicks off on July 15 and runs until July 28. All access festival passes are available, or individual tickets to performances, classes, workshops and artist talks.
MZD’s festival is a bright and attractive gathering of dances that will inspire, delight, and move audiences with the language of dance which crosses many boundaries. Shows run on Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM at Mile Zero Dance (located at 9931- 78 Avenue). The festival line-up features over 20 classes of various dance styles including: Flamenco, Contemporary Jazz, West African Dance Basics, Breaking & Rocking Fundamentals, Mexican Traditional Dance Class and more.
Other festival highlights include community classes on Sunday, July 21 (all ages are welcome!) and an artist talk, Contemporary African dance transformations in Canada with Aly Keita and PhD candidate Eric Awuahon, on Sunday, July 28 (Free, in-person and virtual). There’s lots to discover at MZD’s summer dance festival!

Lead artists include:
Minggao Zhang (Singapore)
Josh Martin/Company 605 (Vancouver)
Aly Keita (Montreal)
Johanna Bundon (Regina)
Eric Awuah
Jane Ogilvie/Rosanna Terracciano
Tia Kushniruk
Alison Kause and Marynia Fekecz
Jason Romero
Phany Peña
Alicia Ortega Servín
Busyrawk
Aimee Rushton
Afroduetix
Get tickets to The Magpie Collection: A Dance Festival
FESTIVAL TICKETS
FESTIVAL PASS | $80 *all access to performances and classes
SHOW | $25/$20 Members
CLASS | $15/class
ARTIST TALKS | FREE
Mile Zero Dance is located at 9931- 78 Avenue

Thousand Faces Festival 2024
2024-07-14 18:00 - 2024-07-16 18:00
Thousand Faces Festival

Get ready to be whisked away on a journey of myth and magic at the 2024 Thousand Faces Festival! From July 12-14, the Alberta Avenue Community Centre will be transformed into a haven of enchantment where imagination knows no bounds. With a lineup of mesmerizing performances, tantalizing culinary delights, and engaging activities for all ages, this weekend promises to be an unforgettable celebration of creativity and community.
July 12, 6-10 pm
July 13, Noon-10 pm
July 14, Noon-6 pm
The Lineup:
Cuban Movements Dance Academy
Cui Jinzhe, Jia Jia Yong, and Yeng Chang
Natyam Ensemble
The Qala Troupe
Usha Dance Entourage
Vidya Kotamraju
Wajjo African Drummers
MYTH COUNTRY FAIR: July 12 -14
The vast Festival grounds to sit down in the community gardens with a drink or a bite to eat from visiting food trucks, browse the artisanal wares of local vendors, watch the many performances scattered throughout the venue, and participate in fun activities for young and old! Entry is by donation.
MYTHIC TREASURES, Cabaret & Feast: July 12 & 13 (Evenings)
Multicultural, multidisciplinary, mythic performances and food samples from Alberta Avenue Restaurants and beyond! Entry is by donation.
NEW MYTHIC WORKS SERIES: July 13 & 14 (2 PM inside)
Workshop presentations of brand new plays inspired by mythology and written by Edmonton playwrights. Tickets are $10

MAC RAD Vocational Summer Intensive
2024-07-08 10:00 - 2024-07-12 18:00
Whether you have already started learning your level or it is new, why not learn with an expert? With over 30 years of continuous teaching experience and over 27 years entering candidates in Royal Academy of Dance Ballet examinations, you will be in good hands. Ms. Madsen’s have very high success rates in exams. As well, she is one of a small group of teachers throughout Canada who have had students enter the Solo Seal Ballet Exam and compete in international ballet competitions like Youth American Grand Prix and Fonteyn International Ballet Competition.
Join Madsen Arts Centre this summer and improve your syllabus knowledge and strengthen your ballet technique. We are hosting a 5-day Syllabus Intensive for levels Intermediate Foundation through Advanced 2
This Intensive is open to all dancers looking to gain an advantage or just gain a deeper understanding of the RAD Syllabus work. It will be a fast-paced program and students will need to be prepared to put in the work.
*Program is subject to enrolment
*Minimum of 4 students per level required.
Enrol online:

MAC RAD Vocational Syllabus Summer Intensive

ONE - WORLD GOES BOLLYWOOD
2024-06-22 19:00
It is with great pleasure that Tania Lemos Malpuria and Vishal Malpuria, Founders of SPARQ PRODUCTIONS, invite you to the 13th Annual ONE – WORLD GOES BOLLYWOOD, to be held at the ARTS COMMONS JACK SINGER CONCERT HALL on June 22nd, 2024 at 7pm.

Their charity of choice is once again the CANADIAN TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION, in support of Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness.

ONE – WORLD GOES BOLLYWOOD, promises an immense array of dynamic and visually stunning performances from some of Alberta’s most accomplished and promising artists. This exciting and unique presentation will showcase circus performers, tribal belly dance, theatrical pieces, Hip hop, Bollywood, Collaborative pieces, Contemporary, Salsa and many more. Like a jigsaw puzzle, the performances of this evening will piece together seamlessly, all the while portraying a beautiful relationship between and amongst different genres and cultures. This unique show full of fascinating works of integrated dance forms will provide an opportunity for audiences to extend their horizons beyond the boundaries of their own culture and experience other cultures of the world.

SPARQ PRODUCTIONS is committed to professional artistic excellence through public performances and is working hard to raise the profile of integrated dance within the community, thus trying to provide dance opportunities for local artists.
In this endeavor to promote diversity and community involvement, Tania & Vishal, are PROUD to donate part proceeds of this event to the CANADIAN TRANSPLANT ASSOCIATION in support of Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness.

Tickets: $55 each – Assigned SeatingTania / Vishal: 403-708-9900Etransfer made to: contact@sparqproductions.com
OR
By calling in a Credit Card. Processing fee of $2 per ticket will be added on.

NO REFUNDS ON TICKET PURCHASES

The Gateway Show by PULSE Studios
2024-06-16 19:30 - 20:30
The Gateway show is the final show for PULSE Studio’s current graduating group of Gateway dancers. Based on their own stories, this program gives us all the opportunity to celebrate these young dancers and the courage and self-belief it takes to grow into their futures – whatever that looks like!

Kiittaamoko Passkaan (Everybody Dance) Powwow Hosted by Inn from the Cold
2024-06-15 13:00 - 17:00
Inn from the Cold is proud to host their second annual Kiitaamoko Passkaan (Everybody Dance) Powwow on Saturday, June 15, 2024,in the Harley Hotchkiss Gardens.
This high-energy event and community celebration showcases vibrant Indigenous culture, song, and dance. It will be a Traditional Powwow, where invited traditional dancers and drum groups will showcase their talents and culture.
Held during National Indigenous History Month, the Powwow will unite the community on Neighbour Day and create a safe place for celebration, cultural connection and education.
If you’ve never experienced the sounds and colours of the Traditional Powwow, this is your chance.
Join the dance and experience the heartbeat of the drum!
Kiitaamoko Passkaan!
Grand Entry will start right at 1:00 p.m. The first 15 people registered in each category will be paid. Dancer registration opens at 11:30 a.m.

In My Carnaval Era
2024-06-15 13:00 - 16:00
Fox Dance Company is thrilled to present its 9th Dance Recital, a spectacular showcase of talent and creativity! Join them for an evening of enchanting performances as our dancers take the stage to captivate audiences with their passion and skill. From graceful ballet to energetic hip-hop, this recital promises to be an unforgettable celebration of dance.

Odditease Collective- Dark Decadence
2024-06-15 08:00 - 17:00
Delve into the depths of mystery as performers weave a tapestry of allure and allurements, each act a mesmerizing blend of darkness and delight. Prepare to be spellbound as you beckon into a realm where the forbidden meets the fabulous, where the art of burlesque takes on an intoxicatingly dark and decadent twist.
When: June 15, 2024
Where: Congress Coffee, 215 36 Ave NE #1A, Calgary, AB
Time: Doors at 8:00, Show at 8:30
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Hosted by Gingerella, featuring headliner Katra Corbeau, “freshie feature” Queen Nova, the talents of the Collective: Gingerella, Eddi Mae, Rosita ReBelle, Ruby Reigns, and Billie iDoll, and a special guest drag duet by Spanky and the Gothfather.
This is a safe place; homophobia, transphobia, sexism, racism, and hate of any kind will not be tolerated.

Updates on Season
2024-06-13 08:00 - 17:00
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/
