Calgary | Alberta Ballet Unleashed
2020-02-12 19:30 - 22:00, 2020-02-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2020-02-14 19:30 - 22:00, 2020-02-15 14:00 - 16:30, 2020-02-15 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Edmonton) | Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 AVE NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1M4, Canada
INTRODUCING ALBERTA BALLET UNLEASHED
Experience ballet from three different artistic perspectives powerfully expressed by Alberta Ballet’s company dancers. February’s triple bill, Alberta Ballet Unleashed perfectly blends classical and contemporary ballet in one unforgettable evening.
Allegro Brillante
George Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante, performed to Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 3 is characterized by what Maria Tallchief (the ballerina on whom the bravura leading role was created) calls “an expansive Russian romanticism.” The music’s vigorous pace makes the steps appear even more difficult, but the ballet relies on strong dancing, precise timing, and breadth of gesture. Balanchine said: “It contains everything I know about classical ballet in 13 minutes.”
The performance of Allegro Brillante, a Balanchine® Ballet, is presented by arrangement with The George Balanchine Trust and has been produced in accordance with the Balanchine Style® and Balanchine Technique® Service standards established and provided by the Trust.’
Choreography: George Balanchine Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Piano Concerto No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 75, 1892 [unfinished]) Staging: Joysanne Sidimus
Costume Design: Holly Hynes
Lighting Recreation: James Thurmeier
Premiere: March 1, 1956; New York City Ballet
Alberta Ballet Premiere: February 12, 2020

Yearning To Make A Difference
Be among the first to witness the world premiere piece by Montreal choreographer, the formidable Anne Plamondon. The piece represents society’s responsibility in a time of tragedy and how small gestures can really affect someone’s life in a beautiful way. Working with Alberta Ballet dancers, Anne explores movement that expresses how individuals have the power to make a positive impact in the greatest time of need.
Choreography: Anne Plamondon
Music Composer: Oliver Fairfield
Lighting Design: Pierre Lavoie
Costume Design: Marie-Audrey Jacques

Petal
Helen Pickett’s original inspiration for Petal came from the vibrancy of a Gerber daisy. As the ballet evolved color remained a critical element of the work, but the visceral movement and relationships between the dancers came to reflect the vigor of wildflowers rather than a hothouse bloom. “The eight dancers who invade, inhabit and constantly transform the stage space, perform as if they had been tossed a do-or-die challenge and are determined to transcend their training,” observed Allan Ulrich of SF Gate. Bathed in the light of hot yellows, pinks, and oranges the dancers’ kinetic energy reflects the vitality of spring. There is also a deeper underlying connection between them expressed through the intimacy of human touch: a gentle caress around someone’s neck or along someone’s neck or inner thigh. “Intimacy is such an important part of a human life – without it, we wither,” says Pickett. “Let’s celebrate this burst of color, this sound, this touch.”
Petal: ASFB Commissioned Work
Choreography: Helen Pickett
Repetiteur: Sarah Hillmer Music: Philip Glass*, Thomas Montgomery Newman** Lighting Design: Todd Elmer
Costume Design: Nete Joseph
*Death of the Twins & Elizabeth Chooses a Career from Les Enfants Terribles by Philip Glass. Based upon the work Les Enfants Terribles by Jean Cocteau. Copyright Editions Grasse! & Fasquelle 1929. © 1996 Dunvagen Music Publishers Inc. Used by permission.
**End Title from LITTLE CHILDREN,© New Line Music, all rights administered by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

SkirtsAFire: FRUIT LOOP – LEAP YEAR PARTY
2020-02-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Evolution Wonder Lounge, 10220 103 ST NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 0Y8, Canada
*Arrive early to avoid the line ups!
Talk about an after-party. Finish the Leap Year fun off right with Fruit Loop‘s party at EVOLUTION WONDER LOUNGE!
Come out on February 29 at your favourite local gay bar EVOLUTION WONDER LOUNGE for an unforgettable night of music, dance and fabulousness, Fruit Loop style! Joining us will be community partners Team Edmonton and Curling with Pride!
Entertainment! NEON RAINBOW AKA Yelrihs and DJ Kena Leon will be in the housekeeping us moving all night long.
Best Dressed Contest!! In conjunction with SkirtsAfire Festival, the inspiration for the contest is FEMME REALNESS! It’s not mandatory but the prizes are sickening!!!
Drinks!!! Prairie Fairy will be on tap with proceeds from sales going back to Alberta’s LGBTQ2S+ community.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME ♥ All proceeds from the event provide support to Alberta’s LGBTQ2S+ community.
For more information about Fruit Loop please visit their home page at https://www.facebook.com/fruitloopyeg/ or their website at www.fruitloopyeg.ca
For more information about Team Edmonton and Curling With Pride check out the links below:
https://www.teamedmonton.ca/
http://www.curlingwithpride.ca/

Sweet Nothings
2020-02-14 18:30 - 20:30 | The Foundry Room, 12021 102 AVE NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 0R8, Canada
Join us for the ultimate Valentine’s experience at FOUNDRY ROOM !
Taken, single or self-partnered, whatever your relationship status, come and enjoy a night to remember.
The evening will feature a performance by Viva Dance Company with music by Asim Chin.
A dessert buffet from Silk and Slate Catering (and the lovely chef who hosted our Chocolate Workshops) will be available before and after the performance.
Aperitifs at 6:30
Dessert Buffet opens at 7:00
Show at 7:30
Digestifs at 8:30
Tickets include complimentary aperitifs. Additional beverages will be available for purchase.

PERFORMANCE ONLY

Trying to curb your sweet tooth but want to enjoy the performance? We have tickets for that too!
Doors open for performance at 7:15
Performance at 7:30
Drinks available for purchase on-site.

A Kiss In Time
2020-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, 111 12 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0Z9, Canada
Tri-Tone Rhythm Ensemble presents:
A Kiss In Time
What is your dream Valentines Day?
A stroll in the park?
A romantic dinner?
A movie classic?
A night out dancing?
Travelling through the classics to contemporary music, we will take you on a rhythmic date, filled with tap love!
Will you be our Valentine?
We promise to leave you with
“A Kiss to build a Dream on”
~ Louis Armstrong ~
Doors @ 6:45pm, Pre-show @ 7:00pm, Concert @ 7:30pm
Contact tasha@tashalawson.com for more info.

Shay Kuebler/Radical System Art: Epilogos – Brian Webb Dance
2020-02-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2020-02-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Triffo Theatre in Allard Hall, 11110 104 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K1M9, Canada
Epilogos: The point in a speech where the reader attempts to build an emotional response from the Audience.
“Rhetoric then may be defined as the faculty of discovering the possible means of persuasion in reference to any subject whatever.” ― Aristotle, Rhetoric
Shay began his artistic development in dramatic arts and martial arts at the age of 5. His early artistic growth would lead to a versatile background in numerous forms of dance, theatre and martial arts. He continues to develop and further his artistic practice through travel and intensive study, which has included study in music, theatre, dance and martial arts in the USA, Canada, Brazil, Japan and China.
Tickets are $40, or $25 for Seniors (65+) & Students, plus applicable fees.
This event requires physical tickets. Please select your desired shipping method at checkout. No electronic tickets provided.

The Dianne Walker Sessions
2020-02-15 10:00 - 2020-02-17 15:00 | Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, 111 12 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0Z9, Canada
About the sessions:
3 days of immersive study on the legacy work of Dianne Walker’s mentor, the “late” Leon Collins.

Courses on Routine #2 and Routine #4
Seminar and discussion with Dianne Walker
Live music tap jam/ social

In the 1970’s tap dance began to experience a revival. Numerous masters came out of retirement and began to teach, including the late Leon Collins. Leon and three of his students, Dianne Walker, Pamela Raff, and “CB” Hetherington opened the Leon Collins Dance Studio, and formed a company with Joan Hill (pianist). They performed until his untimely death in 1985. He was known for his work with jazz, bebop, and classical music, in particular, his rendition of “Flight of the Bumblebee”. A documentary produced by David Wadsworth, Songs Unwritten, was filmed about Collins and released shortly after his death.
The masters pass on the art of Tap from one generation to the next. Traditional dances are taught, along with wisdom, philosophy, and history. Dianne Walker is the only current day master who worked intimately with Leon Collins and has full knowledge of his body of work. She has spent over 25 years dedicated to his legacy, sharing information and developing his work. Holding a Master’s degree in Education, she has taught at Harvard, Williams College, University of Michigan, UCLA, Bates, and Wesleyan. Grant awards include The National Endowment for the Arts, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Jacobs Pillow, and New England Foundation for the Arts. Dianne received Oklahoma City University’s 1998 “Living Treasure In American Dance Award,” adding to a long line of awards and lifetime tributes recognizing her contribution to the art form and excellence in teaching.
Contact: tasha@tashalawson.com for more info.

KINESIS & chill 2020
2020-02-15 18:00 - 21:00 | 99ten, 9910b 109 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5K 1H5, Canada
Join us in celebrating five years of KINESIS— we invite you to our brand new social mixer, “KINESIS & chill” on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 99ten (9910 109 ST NW). Enjoy a “chill” evening of drinks, snacks, networking, fun (photo booth etc.), and amazing pop-up performances from KINESIS alumni! We look forward to hosting you in a safe and inclusive setting that cultivates meaningful interactions and collaboration among performers, media, creatives and arts and cultural enthusiasts alike.
Tickets : $20 (18+ ONLY)
After Party: The Common (located upstairs)
Music: DJ NE1
KINESIS is a not-for-profit arts organization (est. 2011), based in Edmonton, Canada.
KINESIS creates opportunities that advance the local dance community through unity, education, and celebrating creativity. KINESIS produces its namesake annual dance show that pushes boundaries, promotes artistic freedom and highlights the immense dance talent that exists locally.

Building a Thriving Tap Community
2020-02-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, 111 12 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 0Z9, Canada
A round table discussion with dance artists, educators, cultural organizations, and funders to build the future all tap enthusiasts want and deserve. A look into the present tao community and the future you are dreaming of. Together we can celebrate the successes, challenge change, and ensure we leave a legacy for future generations. *We are grateful for the support of Capezio and Decidedly Jazz Danceworks.

Discover: Life as a Dancer – Open Talk
2020-02-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, Alberta, T1L 1H5, Canada
Sunday, February 16, 7 p.m.
Max Bell Auditorium, at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
FREE (Please reserve tickets in advance.)
How can a background as a dancer inform your future?
Join us for a facilitated discussion with three professional dancers about turning dance into a career.

Heather Ware is a Canadian dancer and choreographer based in Amsterdam. She has danced since 2003 with LeineRoebana, and is currently active as a freelancer in the both the Canadian and Dutch dance communities. As a choreographer Heather continues to develop her work in close collaboration with several international musicians.

Dani West holds a BA in Dance with Distinction (Contemporary Stream) from the University of Calgary, a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta, and her Teacher Certification in Classical Pilates. Her dance training includes genres such as tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary and African dance. Dani is the owner of Indepth Physiotherapy in Canmore and the author and creator of the YouTube Channel, THE SOAPBOX- an online physio-based platform she designed.

Christahh Ahh studied at the Edmonton School of Ballet and holds a BA in Dance from the University of Calgary. She has worked on many performances including choreographing Indomitable Spirit (2016) and Essence of Humanity (2015), and has worked with artists such as Yung Dre, Big Sean, Fetty Wap, Hayden McHugh, Sabrina Naz, and Deanne Walsh. Christahh dances with a local hip hop crew, The Tomorrows, and is also the Executive Director and designer for Dance YYC Community Outreach and Engagement Initiative.
https://www.banffcentre.ca/family-winter-arts-festival
