Alberta Dance Alliance

HY•PHEN•ATED - W&M Dance Projects
2024-04-19 - 2024-04-20 | Edmonton
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 | Edmonton
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 | Edmonton
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 | Edmonton
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 | Edmonton
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 | Edmonton
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 (America/Edmonton) | Edmonton
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 | Edmonton
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 | Edmonton
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 | Edmonton
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 | Edmonton
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 | Edmonton
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 | Edmonton
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 | Edmonton
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 | Edmonton
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 | Edmonton
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 | Edmonton

Audition Notice: SkirtsAfire Festival
2023-07-07 | Edmonton
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

MZD WORKSHOP WITH JAMES VIVEIROS
2023-07-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Edmonton
Join us for upcoming workshops with special guest James Viveiros.
Session 1:
Wednesday, July 5
11 AM – 12:30 PM
$15
age minimum of 16 years and older to attend this class.
Please note: this class is geared towards dancers.
Session 2:
Friday, July 7
6 PM – 7:30 PM
$15
This class is open to everyone! (age minimum of 16 years and older to attend this class).

Reggaeton Dance – Studio & Online classes
2023-07-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Edmonton
Join us for a Reggaeton class ONLINE every Wednesday 6-7pm! This class is a beginner level class so no experience is needed. Aya Sol also offers an in studio Reggaeton class on Sundays. Check our website for more information on our October session for this and other classes!
REGGAETON originated out of the music scene in Puerto Rico in the late 90’s. The style is an energetic mix of Latin American, Hip Hop, Dancehall and Caribbean styles. It is a social dance but can also be danced without a partner.
AYA SOL is an Edmonton based dance company that is building community through education, movement, health and fitness. Styles taught include Hip Hop, House, Heels and Reggaeton. In each class you will learn the foundation, history and culture of the style. Aya Sol offers group classes, private lessons, workshops and choreography. Classes are available in studio and online.
Follow our Facebook and Instagram accounts at ayasol.yeg
Message us directly if you have any questions: info@ayasol.ca

DJD presents PLACE/ is a city written on this body?
2023-06-02 19:30 - 2023-06-03 19:30 | Edmonton
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD) presents a work of live performance and projected film interpreted by Rosanna Terracciano with her dad, Vincenzo Terracciano, on film and choreography by Myriam Allard, Juan Carlos Lérida and Rosanna Terracciano.

"Double Time" International Tap Day Celebration
2023-05-28 15:30 - 2023-05-30 18:30 | National Music Centre/ Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 1R1, Canada
International Tap Day Celebration
CALGARY ALBERTA, May 27-28, 2023 – Tasha Lawson, Artistic director of Tri-Tone Productions, is excited to invite you to our 5th Annual Tap Day Celebration.
In partnership with the National Music Centre and Jaimie Hill & Tammy-Lynn Powers Memorial Foundation, we bring together over 80 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.
This year also marks the 10th Anniversary of the Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble, Calgary’s pre-professional intensive tap training program, so we have expanded our Tap Day Celebrations to include community workshops and two performances at the National Music Center.
We invite you to join us for our concert presentations of “DOUBLE TIME”; a double bill featuring:
The 5th Annual Tap Day Community Concert and Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble’s 10th Anniversary.
Act 1 will present Tap Dancers from across Alberta, including music selections of jazz greats, classical icons, and contemporary artists. Act 2 will share a compilation of Tri-Tone works from the past decade, taking the viewer through a retrospective, rhythmic journey.
National Tap Day was first presented to U.S. Congress on February 7, 1989 and was signed into US-American law by President George H.W. Bush on November 8, 1989. It is now celebrated internationally every year, from Tokyo to New York City and throughout Canada, Europe and Asia. Tap dance enthusiasts, students, and professionals come together to celebrate the art form with performances, workshops, tap jams and more. Tap Day is celebrated online, with over 27.5 million mentions on social media in 2018.
Workshops: Tap, Body Percussion & History
Saturday, May 27th – 3:30PM-6:30PM @ Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
Concerts: “Double Time”
Sunday, May 28th – 2:00PM & 7:30PM @ Studio Bell: Home of the The National Music Centre
Tickets: @ eventbrite.ca – Search: Double Time / Tap Day
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/double-time-5th-annual-tap-day-concert-tickets-603920220637
Contact: Tasha@tashalawson.com

National Tap Day
2023-05-25 | Province-Wide, Alberta, Canada
Read more about this American day of celebration for Tap Dance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Tap_Dance_Day

Be sure to check the DanceLink Calendar for listings of Tap Dance Day events in your area.

SHADOW OF A DOUBT | MZD Mainstage
2023-05-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Mile Zero Dance, 9931- 78 Avenue, Edmonton, Edmonton, T6E 1N6, Canada
SHADOW OF A DOUBT

MZD Mainstage
SHADOW OF A DOUBT
MAY 11-13 AT 7:30 PM
$25 GENERAL/$20 MEMBERS
GET TICKETS
MZD Mainstage work by Gerry Morita with collaborators exploring notions of loss, flight, and transcendence.

Nimihitowin!
2023-05-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Bert Church Theatre, 1000 East Lake Blvd NE, Airdrie, AB, T4A 2A1, Canada
Nimihitowin! (Knee-me-toe-in) is an all-ages, music and dance performance created and performed by Wild Mint Arts! Nimihitowin! translated from Cree to means “to dance” and “to be in movement.” This performance expresses Indigenous culture through Powwow dance, hoop dance and Métis jigging, providing entertainment and education throughout the show.
This is a Pay-What-You-Choose performance with a recommended donation of $15 per seat. Advance sales are available for a guaranteed seat, or Pay-What-You-Choose at the box office on the day of the performance!

all these things collide inside of me - matinee
2023-05-06 14:00 - 16:00 | La cite francophone, 8627 91 St (Office #12), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Good Women Dance Collective is proud to present the culmination of its FEATURE ARTIST PROGRAM with the debut of Jess McMann’s original work, all these things collide inside of me.
DATES & TIMES:
May 4 7:30pm (Opening reception).
May 5 7:30pm (ASL/Deaf-Interpreted, audio description & post-show
discussion)
May 6 2:00pm

ABOUT JESS MACMANN
Jessica McMann is an Alberta -based Cree (Cowessess, SK), multi-disciplinary artist. She interweaves land, Indigenous identity, history, and language throughout her dance and music creation/performance practice. A classically trained flutist, she holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Calgary and an MFA in Contemporary Arts from Simon Fraser University. Her work fuses together traditional language and dance with her own contemporary experiences as an Indigenous woman and Two-Spirit person. She also is a champion powwow dancer and spends time travelling in the summer.
Her first album of Indigenous-Classical music “Incandescent Tales” (June 2021) won Global Music Awards as well as Classical Album of the year at the 2022 YYC Music Awards. She was nominated for Indigenous Arts of the year at the 2022 WCMA’s.
She is currently working on her second album slated to be released October 2023. Her musical, composition, and soundscapes focus on land based creation and ideas of connection, disconnection, and home.
Her compositions include The Realities We Have Made (2022, Cecilia Concerts) Muskwa’s Mountain Home (2021, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra), Inni (2018, Coastal Jazz) and soundscapes including beguiling (the) land (2020, Project 686). Jessica has played and performed venues and festivals across Canada, as well as toured in Sweden, and with Laura Vinson in the Netherlands, and Belgium. “Too Good; That MAY Be”, an immersive soundscape performance was shown at the Urban Shaman Gallery in Winnipeg as part of “The 60’s Scoop; A Place Between” in 2017.
Jessica currently resides in Cochrane, Alberta, where she works for the City of Calgary as Curator of Indigenous Art. She is also co-founder and co-director Wild Mint Arts, an Indigenous arts company and is a Laureate of the Hnatyshyn Foundation REVEAL Indigenous Art Awards (2017).
CREW:
CHOREOGRAPHER- Jess McMann
PERFORMERS – Deviani Andrea, Kadin Aumentado, Alison Kause, Alida Kendell,
Katharina Schier, Emily Solstice Tait.
ACCESSIBILITY – Crystal Wolfe (Deaf Interpreter), Gail Benin (ASL Interpreter), Robyn Lavender (ASL Interpreter), Jessy Ardern (Audio Description)
TECH – Galen Hite (Stage Manager), Jess McMann (Sound Design), Even Gilchrist (Set & Costume Designer),
Ainsley Hillyard (Lighting Design).
