Alberta Dance Alliance

Stabilize Program Application Deadline
2021-02-18 23:59 (America/Edmonton) | Online, Canada
The Stabilize Program provides one-time funding support to rodeos, sports, arts and other venue-based organizations. Funding will enable organizations to maintain their operations to support the live experience sector in Alberta.
The Stabilize Program will:

support Alberta-based professional sport teams, non-profit elite amateur sport leagues and teams, rodeos and art performance venues that have a long-standing history and are part of the Alberta cultural and sporting identity
enable non-profit organizations to maintain public-use, live experience venues that will provide Albertans with live experiences now and in the future
support and leverage Albertans’ investments to non-profit organizations that own and/or operate live experience venues by matching private donations from $250,000 to $1 million dollar for dollar

Find out more regarding eligibility and application process here.

Crystal Pite's Body and Soul (2019) Performed by Paris Opera Ballet
2021-02-17
February 17 – 23, 2021 | Streaming available in Canada only
Experience Crystal Pite’s daring new work in a Canadian Exclusive Digital Premiere!
Springboard Performance is excited to offer to Canadian audiences the film premiere of Body and Soul, choreographed by the 2020 Order of Canada inductee Crystal Pite for the legendary Paris Opera Ballet.
Following the phenomenal success of The Seasons’ Canon in 2016, Pite was invited back in 2019 to create a new full-length work for thirty-six dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet.
A work in three distinct parts, Body and Soul articulates Pite’s ongoing fascination with conflict, connectedness and the embodiment of the human spirit. The performance begins with voice-over text that describes, in purely physical terms, a scene of conflict between two individuals.
As the performance progresses, the script’s meaning morphs and deepens with each iteration: conflict creates a vital, compelling tension between individuals, between groups, between species. The company’s mastery as an ensemble is evident in Pite’s complex choreographic swarms; individual dancers are virtuosic in breathtaking solos and duets. The dancers evoke scenes of epic protest, profound personal struggle, and collective survival. Body and Soul is a portrait of the human condition that is timeless, vast and heartbreakingly intimate.
This project is an initiative of DanceHouse (Vancouver) in collaboration with Danse Danse (Montreal), Harbourfront Centre (Toronto), the National Arts Centre (Ottawa), and Springboard Performance (Calgary).
Program
PRE-SHOW Exclusive Interview (13 minutes)
With Crystal Pite (Choreography, Script) and the Kidd Pivot creative team: Owen Belton (Composer), Eric Beauchesne (Assistant to the Choreographer), Nancy Bryant (Costume Designer), Jay Gower Taylor (Set Designer), Jermaine Spivey (Assistant to the Choreographer) and Tom Visser (Lighting Designer).
FILM (75 minutes)
Body and Soul (2019)
Produced by the Paris Opera Ballet, directed by Tommy Pascal
When you purchase a ticket, you will receive a link that will be available from February 17 to 23, for you to watch on your own timeframe. Get your tickets now!

Artist Development Microgrant (CADA)
2021-02-16 16:30
Applications Open: January 11, 2021
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until February 16, 2021, 4:30pm MT
Notifications: Results will be sent out by mid-March 2021
Funds: Grant money will be released by March 31, 2021
Applications will be assessed as soon as they are received; however, final funding decisions will only be made after the program deadline, once all applications have been assessed. We appreciate receiving applications early because we expect high volumes and this will allow us to process applications sooner to avoid a backlog. This program will be assessed by a peer committee.
While it is a fairly straightforward application process, if you have any questions, want feedback on your application or if it’s your first time applying, please contact us early on so that we can help you through the process.
Applicants may request up to $2,500. Total funding available for this program is $130,000.
We will only accept one application per individual or collective. Individuals applying to this program as part of a collective cannot also apply as an individual. Success in this program does not affect your eligibility to apply to other Calgary Arts Development grant investment programs in 2021. You may not receive more than one grant for the same project in a calendar year.
Find out more including guidelines and a timeline here.

Part 1 ~ UNGANISHA: Explore.Connect.Dance.
2021-02-13 18:00 - 19:00
Exploring the importance of African origins in popular dance genres, this dance theatre production is a not-to-be-missed highlight for the 2021 Black History Month celebration.
UNGANISHA, a Swahili word for “connection,” invites all to share, learn and connect through the beauty and diversity of African arts and culture. On February 13 and 20, 2021 we are thrilled to be spotlighting some of the city’s best dance performers and choreographers while educating our audience about the lesser-known origins of popular dance forms in a two-part digital dance spectacle. We are revisiting our first-ever UNGANISHA production from 2018 to commemorate our 2021 UNGANISHA theme of “Rebirth.”
Through movement and storytelling of an interstellar love story, an all-Calgary team of dancers, actors, and choreographers journey through Tap, Jazz, Hip-hop, Samba, Capoeira, Step, Afro-Cuban, Afro-Caribbean, and Salsa to celebrate their genesis, their contemporary popularity, and their ability to connect people across cultures and continents. UNGANISHA identifies each style as owing to African traditions while distinctly belonging to modern popular culture to focus on the creative possibilities that emerge when different peoples, cultures, and artistic traditions intermingle.

Cruising at 30 Kilometers a Second A work by Kevin Jesuino
2021-02-13 14:00 - 15:30
Cruising at 30 Kilometers a Second and Attempting Not To Crash
A new work by Kevin Jesuino
Presented by Mile Zero Dance
Streaming online through Zoom
February 12, 7 PM Mountain Time
February 13, 2 PM Mountain Time
In a live streaming performance Kevin Jesuino will show new work. In an attempt to not arrive, a queer human finds their own place on Earth hoping someone will dance with them before the last song is played for the night.
The event is free and donations are welcome.
Register in advance to receive the link to the show.

More info can be found on our website.
https://milezerodance.com/

Rhythm Body and Soul Tap Festival 2021: “Conversations in Time”
2021-02-12 18:00 - 2021-02-14 16:00
Join us for a rhythmic weekend of concert screenings and virtual conversations with tap masters Dianne Walker, Jane Goldberg & Friends.
Virtual Conversations (paid events):

Dianne Walker & Friends – Saturday, Feb 13, 2021, 2:00 – 3:45 pm MST
An interactive discussion with Dianne Walker and special guests exploring a lifetime of experiences and observations.
Jane Goldberg & Friends – Sunday, Feb 14, 2021, 2:00 – 4:00pm MST
Interactive conversation and a screening of “By Word of Foot”, the original tap festival that launched a global movement of tap festivals.

Concert Screenings (free events):

A Kiss In Time – Friday, Feb 12, 2021, 6:00 – 7:30pm MST
Directed by Tasha Lawson
Caravan – Saturday, Feb 13, 2021, 12:30 – 1:30pm MST
Co-Directed by Tasha Lawson & Derick Grant
Rhythm Body & Soul Faculty Concert – Saturday, Feb 13, 2021, 6:00 – 7:30pm MST
A line-up of world class artists from across North America

Pricing:
Conversations: One Conversation $15, Two Conversations $25
Screenings: Free (virtual links provided upon registration)
Registration:
For more information and to register: https://rhythmbodyandsoul.com/
Contact:
Tasha Lawson, tasha@tashalawson.com

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: CREATIVE INCUBATOR 2021
2021-02-12 17:00
Good Women Dance is accepting submissions for our Creative Incubator series, a week-long creation workshop facilitated by local dance and theatre artist Amber Borotsik. Artists will bring their current ideas and interests and be able to work surrounded by the creative energy and input of their peers and community members. The Creative Incubator is free and open to all disciplines. All experience levels are welcome, from artists just starting their artistic practices to established artists in the community.
This 5-day long workshop runs daily from 9am-4pm on May 17th through May 21st, 2021 at the Shumka Centre for Dance (10515 111 St NW, Edmonton). An informal showing will take place on Friday, May 21st. In the event of further COVID restrictions, Creative Incubator will take place online via Zoom.
The week will include facilitated exercises, sharing, and discussion between participants, with opportunities for collaboration. Prepare to question and be questioned, to explore, to collaborate, and to find new and exciting pathways and processes for you and your work.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

A brief artist statement or biography
A description of the ideas/interests you are exploring in the creative process for your current project (IE: tell us about the piece you’ll be working on at the Creative Incubator!)
A brief explanation to the following questions:

Why are you interested in this specific creative format?
What do you intend to achieve throughout the workshop?
What is the next step in your creation?

Details about any large props and/or equipment you will be working with
Examples of past or present work (IE: YouTube/Vimeo links, website, photo gallery, script, sound file or link, etc). Online sources or electronic files only – no hard copy support material, please.
Any additional support or research materials you wish to include (optional)

Application packages should be sent via email to info@goodwomen.ca as one PDF document no later than FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 at 5:00pm MDT. Please do not send hard copy submissions; only electronic submissions will be considered. We will be contacting all applicants with our decision by Friday, February 26th, 2021.
The Creative Incubator works best and benefits all involved if successful applicants attend the entirety of the workshop, including the public showing + sharing event. However, if this commitment is a barrier for you, please indicate this in your submission and we will collaborate on solutions that benefit you and the other participants in the program while allowing for different types of engagement.
GWDC is an equity-seeking organization: We support and encourage the sharing of space and stories from all bodies, lands and histories, many of which have yet to be experienced on our stages and in our studios. We acknowledge this and actively strive to change it. Feel free to contact us via email with any questions you may have prior to submitting your application.

Participation in the Arts - Stage 4 (EAC)
2021-02-10 13:00 - 14:00
Wednesday, February 10, 1-2pm
Since the start of the Pandemic, the EAC and other partners have been working with market researchers Stone Olafson to track people’s ever shifting attitudes towards engagement, activity and the response to COVID. The results have been tremendously enlightening, especially as we watch Edmontonians’ response gradually shift away from trends in the rest of the province. The latest stage of this report covers November and December, when numbers spiked and a new wave of measures swept the province. To hear more about how Albertans are feeling about arts engagement now, register for this free online session by emailing grants@edmontonarts.ca.

Dance Individual Project Grant workshop – Edmonton (AFA)
2021-02-08 18:30 - 19:30
The AFA will be hosting a free grant writing workshop for the Dance Individual Project Grant funding stream. All Albertan dance artists are welcome to attend.
Space is limited, so pre-registration is required.
Dance Individual Project Grant workshop – Edmonton
Date: Monday, February 8, 2020
Time: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Meeting link will be provided
To register, please email Jodie Vandekerkhove at jodie.vandekerkhove@gov.ab.ca.

Call for Artists - Quick + Dirty 2021 (DSW)
2021-02-02 23:59
CALL FOR ARTISTS!
DSW’s dance-on-film Creative Intensive and our 2021 edition of The Quick + Dirty: A Festival of Emerging Artists and Ideas
Running March 1st to April 30th, the Creative Intensive is an opportunity for dance artists to develop skills and acquire cinematic and choreographic knowledge while making a short dance film (5 minutes max!). Choreographer/filmmakers Linnea Swan and Jacob Niedzwiecki will provide technical support and compositional guidance throughout the intensive. The finished films will be streamed online, on-demand for the two-week Quick + Dirty festival run in May! Artists will receive a presentation fee of $750.
Criteria: Interested artists must have an established creative practice, have a keen interest in DIY filmmaking, and be available for up to 8 hours for online, group tutorials and one-on-one Zoom meetings with the mentors. As the entire project will done virtually, artists will be required to find their own space to work.
The CI and Q+D promotes emerging voices and fresh ideas. We invite applications from creators whose primary practice is movement-based, and we welcome exploration of all genres, forms and expressions of identity. If you require ASL translation or have any accessibility or special accommodation requests, please let us know in the application!
To apply, please submit the following information to communications@dswlive.ca by 11:59pm MDT, February 2nd 2021:
– A 3 page CV. Please highlight any dance-on-film experience you may have
– A link to a video sample of your choreography or dance film work
500 words describing what you want to work on or make
– Will you work with any collaborators, such as dancers, videographers, editors, etc.. ? Do you have anyone in mind? Or will you be doing it all yourself?
– Any accessibility or special accommodation requests
Any additional queries can be directed to our Program Coordinator, Samantha, at communications@dswlive.ca

Individual Grants Info Session (EAC)
2021-02-02 18:00 - 19:30
Tuesday, February 2 2021, 6:00-7:30pm
The Edmonton Arts Council has revised its guidelines and parameters for our new individual artist grants. Come hear the latest, including wisdom gained from the first round of this new program in the fall, and bring questions about your current application. To register for this workshop, email grants@edmontonarts.ca.

Call for Dance on Film + Video
2021-02-01 23:59
CALL FOR DANCE ON FILM + VIDEO
Deadline: Monday, February 1st 2021
dance: made in canada/fait au canada Festival (d:mic/fac) is the only Toronto-based biennial summer festival of contemporary dance. The not-for-profit festival was founded in 2000 by Yvonne Ng and princess productions.
We are looking for dance films and videos to showcase at the 2021 festival. The Moving Pictures Award (a cash prize) will be presented to the best dance film or video receiving its Toronto premiere at d:mic/fac.
d:mic/fac fills a mid-market niche by presenting culturally-diverse, independent dance artists from across Canada. Because of its multi-disciplinary nature, the festival is a popular choice for both seasoned art aficionados and new dance and dancefilm audiences.
We are looking to program short (under 15 minutes) films and documentaries that address the intersections of movement and media. Individuals and groups may submit films only via FilmFreeway.
Entries must be received by Monday, February 1st 2021 at 11:59pm EST.
All films selected will receive an honorarium. Although we cannot offer feedback on submitted films, a response to all submissions will be made in a timely fashion, and complete film programming for d:mic/fac Festival will be announced in May.
AWARDS
The Moving Picture Award – An award for a Toronto premiere, as chosen by our panel of jurors.
SUBMISSIONS PROCESS
The submissions period opens Thursday, December 3rd, 2020. All submissions to dance: made in canada must be made via FilmFreeway at this link by February 1, 2021.

International Dance Week Showcase Application Deadline (Free Flow Dance Theatre Company)
2021-01-31 23:59
Applications to participate are now open! Deadline to apply is January 31, 2021.
We are currently in the process of planning our International Dance Week Showcase for 2021. Inquiries and Artist Applications can be directed to freeflowdance@gmail.com.
The pandemic has had lasting repercussions on the live performance world. Free Flow Dance Theatre is presenting a week-long online showcase highlighting the cultural diversity of Canadian dance artists. The event will promote cross-collaboration between cultures. Successful applicants will create original short work prepared for a live stream performance. Performances should include choreography that is 10 minutes or less that is inspired by the diversity of dance and participate in a short 5 minute talkback period following the performance.
We will prioritize collaborations between First Nations dancers and POC with other contemporary or cultural dance artists. 1 artistic project will be featured online per day during the presentation period of 1 week April 25th- May 1st 2021. All performances will be recorded and preserved for use on the Free Flow Dance Theatre company website or Youtube channel for future viewing.
More information can be found here.
Thank you to our 2021 Funders SaskCulture and SK Arts!

REELING: Dance for Screen Festival
2021-01-31 23:59
Call for submissions, deadline January 31
MZD is accepting submissions of short video works (10 minutes or less) for REELING: Dance for Screen Festival.
REELING’s focus is to represent the best work from artists across Alberta, Canada, and the world who have been pushed by the 2020 pandemic to innovate the dance medium through the use of video.
Works could include (but are not limited to):

Cultural dances;
Work from under-represented artists; and
Interdisciplinary collaborations.

Up to 25 works will be selected and presented at the festival through various online and community events, including a big screen drive-in party and presentation.
Participants will receive:

A feature spot in the online festival, scheduled for May 2021;
Credit and mention in festival promotion, and on the MZD website; and
An honorarium.

All individuals are welcome to apply, and submissions must include:

The title, length and date of your piece;
A 140 character elevator pitch (think original Twitter, lol);
A 400 word (or less) description of the project;
A link to your film or footage (up to 10 minutes long);
Headshot and bio (lead artist only, please include where you are from); and
Relevant online links (website, social media etc.).

All applications must be submitted through the online application form.
Inquiries about the festival may be sent to info@milezerodance.com.
Application deadline is January 31.

Special Artist Talk Presentation: Queer Arts Practices - Queering Space
2021-01-28 19:00 - 21:00
DSW invites you to save the date of January 28th for a very special open discussion navigating and celebrating queer art practices and spaces! The discussion will be catalyzed by introductory comments by guest artists Maxime Beauregard and Kevin Jesuino (Calgary, AB), and Kai Hazelwood (LA, USA). ASL translation and captioning will be provided. If you have any other accessibility or special accommodation requests, please contact our Programme Coordinator Sam at communications@dswlive.ca
Stay tuned for more details and RSVP via Facebook in early January!

Parent-Child Dance (Move and Be Moved)
2021-01-27 10:30 - 11:15
Isabelle Rousseau offers, with Move and Be Moved, dance classes for children, adults and families. The next sessions are virtual in order to respect the rules of social distancing. One of these sessions is Parent-Child Dance. The starting time and dates for this session are as follows:

–Parent-Child Dance (family). Dance is a wonderful way to connect with your child and encourage development while cultivating well-being in adults. Classes take place Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am to 11:15 am starting January 27 to February 17, 2021.

To register or for more information, please contact Isabelle at irousseau.moveandbemoved@gmail.com or visit her site: http://www.moveandbemoved.ca
* The current session is in English. Classes in French are available, depending on registration.

Taxes for Artists (EAC Workshop)
2021-01-26 18:00 - 19:00
Tuesday, January 26, 6:00pm
In this year of COVID and assorted weirdness, it’s more important than ever to understand your rights and obligations for the upcoming taxes deadline. Accountant Janis Richards guides you in organizing your records and understanding how to report income and what expenses you can claim, including any CERB repayments. To register for this free session, email grants@edmontonarts.ca.

OTM/West session: Dancing Today, Dancing Tomorrow
2021-01-23 13:00 - 15:00
How are we working now? How will we work in the future?
Hear from 4 dance artists who’ve uniquely adapted to these times. Coming from a range of modes and practices, they share their practical experiences navigating the past year and pivoting their work to different platforms and contexts.
Saturday January 23, 2021 from 12 – 2 p.m. PST (1 – 3 p.m. MST)
Guest artists:
Sabrina Naz Comănescu, Kristy Janvier, Eric Cheung, Sophia Wolfe
Co-‐curated and facilitated by Joyce Rosario with special guest opening & assertion of territory by Jessica McMann
Register Now!
Please note registering will allow you access to the entire season.

Kids Dance (Move and Be Moved)
2021-01-23 09:30 - 11:30
Isabelle Rousseau offers, with Move and Be Moved, dance classes for children, adults and families. The next sessions are virtual in order to respect the rules of social distancing. One of these sessions is Kids Dance. The starting times and dates for those sessions are as follows:

–Kids Dance (children). Kids Dance classes encourage the development of children in their physical and creative integrity. Classes take place on Saturday mornings, from 9:30 am to 10:15 am for 4-5 year olds and from 10:30 am to 11:30 am for 6-9 year olds. New session starting this Saturday January 23 to February 27 2021

To register or for more information, please contact Isabelle at irousseau.moveandbemoved@gmail.com or visit her site: http://www.moveandbemoved.ca
* The current session is in English. Classes in French are available, depending on registration.

Connecting Perspectives: A Cross-Border Art Initiative (Call for Choreographers)
2021-01-22 21:59
Canada’s diplomatic missions in the United States are proud to partner with the Toronto-based Social Distancing Festival to present a new collaborative, interdisciplinary series called Connecting Perspectives: A Cross-Border Art Initiative, which will bring together artists who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Colour (BIPOC) in Canada and the United States to create collaborative projects that draw inspiration from the theme “Art Today”.
Connecting Perspectives aims to reflect this time of change, loss, and hope— and will spotlight BIPOC visual artists, choreographers, composers/musicians, poets, and spoken word artists who are enthusiastic about collaborating on new art and who can embrace the digital exhibition of their work.
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Applications will be reviewed by a jury of professional BIPOC artists. A total of 26 artists (13 artists in Canada and 13 artists in the United States) will be chosen to participate, and each artist will be paired with another artist (1 artist in Canada with 1 artist in the United States).
All chosen artists who complete a collaborative art piece for the project will receive USD $1000, as well as USD $200 for expenses.
Applicants must be residents of Canada or the United States, have a minimum of 2 years professional experience, and be available to work on this project between February and the end of April 2021.
For more information about the process and eligibility requirements, please visit socialdistancingfestival.com/connectingperspectives
The deadline for submissions is January 22nd at 11:59pm ET. Given that the project seeks to include participants from across the United States and Canada, we may need to stop accepting applications from certain regions if we have received a large amount of submissions. We encourage artists to apply quickly!

Proprioceptive Practice (Move and Be Moved)
2021-01-22 11:00 - 12:00
Isabelle Rousseau offers, with Move and Be Moved, dance classes for children, adults and families. The next sessions are virtual in order to respect the rules of social distancing. One of these classes is proprioceptive practice. The starting time and date for this class is as follows:

– Proprioceptive practice (adults), Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. MT, from January 22 to February 26, 2021. A class to deepen your ability to listen to your body and be guided by sensory information with a view to artistic, athletic or personal practice. Precursor to Authentic Movement​​ and Thinking Body (aka Syntonics), this practice reinforces the discovery/rediscovery of your sensory kinaesthetic feelings as you pay attention to sensations and put them into action in this improvisational self-guided practice.
This one-hour class is pre-registered only. Cost is 60$ for the series of 6 classes. Classes will be held via Zoom.

To register or for more information, please contact Isabelle at irousseau.moveandbemoved@gmail.com or visit her site: http://www.moveandbemoved.ca
* The current session is in English. Classes in French are available, depending on registration.

RISE UP Relaunch Lunch #4 (CAD)
2021-01-21 12:00 - 13:00
January 21, 2021, 12:00pm
Register at zoom.us
We start off a new year of conversation on January 21, 2021. We will be discussing streaming platforms and how artists and organizations have had to pivot to presenting content online. What have they learned? What works best? How can we still make content engaging through the screen? What are options for monetization? Share your own stories and learn more from your colleagues in the arts and entertainment sector.
Our panelists include, Kerry Clarke, Artistic Director of the Calgary Folk Music Festival, Wil Knoll from unit2, and Shelley Youngblut, WordFest’s CEO & Creative Ringleader.
The free Zoom-based conversation will be interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL) with a live English transcription available. We look forward to having you join us on January 21!
If you have any questions or comments, please send them to cherie@birdcreatives.com.

Building Skill and Awareness for Dismantling Racism: A Workshop with Jackie Hogue for Artists in the Performing Arts
2021-01-17 09:00 - 11:30
This workshop takes place over two half days
When: Saturday, Jan. 16th, 2021 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm and Sunday, Jan. 17th, 2021 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Online through Zoom
Cost: $50 per person to register
24 participant max.
To register email: younglungs.wpg@gmail.com (participants must be available for both days).
The cost of this workshop has been subsidized by: Young Lungs Dance Exchange, Art Holm, Company Link and J. Hogue & Associates.
About the Workshop:
During our time together we will deepen our understanding around how systemic racism operates and how it is supported. From there we will explore skills for dismantling racism that utilize our mind, body, spirit and heart. The focus of the session will be on awareness, skill and practice for you as individuals, with some time to explore how this work relates to your art and the institutions you interact with. The sessions will include reflection and interactive activities.
About Jackie Hogue:
Jackie is committed to community building and at the same time passionate about solving hard problems. Jackie has been involved in community building and social change for 20 years, 12 of which spent in non-profit management or leadership roles where she grew and shaped organizations. As a trained, skilled facilitator, Jackie enjoys catering to a variety of learning styles to ensure meetings, community consultations or trainings are engaging and successful.
Jackie is Metis with Polish Settler ancestors. Her life experiences, both locally and internationally, have informed her desire to use her skills to dismantle racism and oppression. With years of experience in conflict resolution training, Jackie enjoys finding opportunity among challenging situations, particularly as they relate to organizational strengthening and dismantling oppression.
Jackie has collaborated with several skilled and thoughtful people to design and deliver training and support to organizations. Additionally, she co-designed and co-teaches a course called “Confronting Racism in the Inner City” at the University of Winnipeg.
“Jackie’s gentle and encouraging manner facilitated a group of skeptical participants through a process that ended with action plans and accolades.” — Robin Eriksson, CKUW Radio, University of Winnipeg
“We have been very fortunate and are grateful that we had Jackie facilitating our highly sensitive theme of systemic oppression. Her expertise, coupled with a gentle delivery, allowed the participants to feel encouraged to be vulnerable and to actively participate in a very difficult conversation. Thank you for walking with us on this difficult, yet, rewarding journey of self-awareness!” — Training Participant
For more information on Jackie and her work visit: www.jhogue.ca

Call for Participants: Community-based workshop (MZD)
2021-01-15 23:59
Call for Participants, deadline January 15
Multidisciplinary artist, facilitator, teacher, arts producer and community organizer Kevin Jesuino is seeking LGBT & BIPOC community members and emerging artists to participate in an upcoming community-based workshop and participation-based performance, Cruising at 30 Kilometers a Second and Attempting Not To Crash.
Just like in nature, there is no right or wrong for this project and all individuals and bodies (18+) are encouraged to sign up to participate!
The goal of this experimental work is to explore how queer bodies relate to nature, create a safe space for discussion, and loose to interpret and create!
This is a workshop based project that requires two types of participants:

Pre-recorded participants will receive a score (a series of prompts) that participants will interpret in a public green space. All scores/prompts are different. Participants must have a smartphone with video capturing capability. All scores are filmed outside and no longer than 30 minutes. Videos will be submitted via wetransfer.com.
Live performance participants will receive a score (a series of prompts) that they will interpret live on Feb 12 – 7pm or Feb 13 – 2pm. Participants must have a laptop or smartphone. You may be asked to film inside or in your backyard at times. For no longer than 60 minutes.

All participants will receive:

An invitation to a virtual collaboration dinner with various multidisciplinary artists;
Credit for participation in the show and for any future use of its content; and
$50 in compensation for their participation and 30 minute performance.

Requirements:

18+
Available to attend:

A virtual collaboration dinner on January 23 at 7PM MST; and
The live performance(s) on February 12 – 7PM and/or February 13 – 2 PM.

Access to a smartphone to record or ‘witness’ to your experience.
Performance experience is not required.

All expressions of interest to participate can be submitted online.
For more information about the project, visit www.kevinjesuino.com/participate.

Become a Dance Steward!
2021-01-15 23:59
Are you looking to engage with the Toronto dance community next summer?
Join our Festival team as a Dance Steward!
The dance: made in/fait au canada Festival is looking for emerging artists who are interested in advocating and networking with our National dance community. Get the chance to see the latest in Canada’s contemporary dance.
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

Workshops with professionals
Networking orientation
Connection into the professional world
Building relationships with professional dance artists
Honorarium
Access to the Festival programming
A look into the professional creative process

AUGUST 11th – 15th, 2021
A Summer Festival of Contemporary Dance
Artists from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax
DANCE STEWARDS ARE:
Interested in engaging with the dance community from across Canada.
Willing and able to be representatives of the dance: made in canada Festival, specifically engaging with our audiences during the week of the Festival.
Interested in meeting our Festival artists and team, being exposed to the inner workings of a national-wide Festival.
EXPECTATIONS:
You must be available for:
Two (2) orientation sessions – 5 Hours total
One (1) post-mortem session, following the festival – 2 Hours total
You should be available for at least twelve (12) hours during the week of the Festival – this includes shadowing tech rehearsals, connecting with Festival artists for one-on-one chats, attending our Festival programming, attending Festival workshops free of charge, and acting as a representative in the lobby of the Festival venue.
HOW TO APPLY:
Fill out your application HERE
You will be asked to provide a short bio and a letter of interest, stating why you would be right for this role. (100-300 Words)
Submission Deadline: January 15th 2020

2021 EAC Investment in Organizations (Activate)
2021-01-15 23:59
In late October, the Edmonton Arts Council published guidelines for two new investment streams – Sustain and Activate – programs that will direct a degree of stable and flexible funding for arts and festival organizations in 2021. The Sustain and Activate pillars are both related to investments in organizations in the short-and medium-term. Those processes are described in the document below, including guidelines, dates, and requirements.
A third stream – Invent & Adapt – will provide tools, resources, and potential investments to enable organizational structures, governance and business models for the future. Guidelines for this stream are coming soon.
The EAC will make investments to sustain operations, foster artistic and organizational resilience and facilitate dialogue to build organizational innovation and readiness for a gradual return to a wide range of artistic activities.
2021 Activate
The intent is to assist organizations with costs related to work they undertake through the engagement of artists and arts professionals. This investment will help promote organizational resilience during this irregular period.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2021 (Applications will open on Fluid Review in early December)
>> Click here to download the Activate guidelines.

Contracts for Artists (EAC Workshop)
2021-01-12 18:00 - 19:30
Tuesday, January 12, 6:00-7:30pm
Whether it be for representation, a presentation, a gallery show or a commission, the building blocks of an artist’s career are held together with contracts. Entertainment lawyer Greg Pang walks you through the essential elements of a contract, finding simple language to make out the essential elements of these documents, so that you can be clear about what you’re giving, and what you’re getting in return.
To register for this free online session, email grants@edmontonarts.ca.

THINKING BODY aka SYNTONICS
2021-01-12 17:00 - 18:00
Classes are held via Zoom every Tuesday and Thursday, 5-6 pm
January 12 to February 23 2021 (no class February 9)
Fee: $110 for 12 classes, pre-registered only
Theme of the session: The Gift of Sensing/Making Sense
To register: irousseau.moveandbemoved@gmail.com
Get more information here.

Evolution of the Arts in a Digital World Symposium
2021-01-06 10:00 - 11:30
Are you an arts organization trying to find new ways to integrate digital technology into your daily activities? Is your organization looking to engage your audience in new, tech-friendly ways? Are you feeling nervous about taking the next step towards going digital?
If so, look no further than the Evolution of the Arts in a Digital World Symposium, a no-nonsense approach to digital technology that engages speakers and attendees in practical conversation about our digital world. Plus, the entire Symposium is completely free!
The sessions will begin with a presentation featuring an expert on the session topic. After each session, attendees will be split into virtual breakout groups to challenge an idea or question related to the presentation. After the event, attendees will receive a comprehensive package with important takeaways from their session.
Let’s break down the walls of digital technology together! Register today at www.winspearcentre.com/symposium

Alberta Nonprofit Network Info Session: Civil Society Fund Grant
2021-01-06 09:30 - 10:30
Join the Alberta Nonprofit Network (ABNN) for an information session to learn more about the Government of Alberta’s new Civil Society Fund grant program. This fund provides $20 million to expand civil society’s capacity to address social problems for Albertans – of which $7 million is budgeted for 2020/21 to support civil society’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Join the info session on Wednesday, January 6 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM to learn more about the fund, eligibility requirements, and how your organization can apply. During the session Ken Dropko and Glen Hughes of the Ministry of Community and Social Services will provide an overview of the program and answer your questions. Ken is the Executive Director, Family and Community Services Branch, Preventive Community Services Division; and Glen is Secretariat Director, Premier’s Council on Charities and Civil Society.
For any questions about the event, please contact ABNN at info@albertanonprofits.ca
>> Click here to register.
