BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Alberta Dance Alliance - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Alberta Dance Alliance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Alberta Dance Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20200308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20201101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20210314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20211107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210222T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175654 CREATED:20210128T201926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T203139Z UID:10005040-1613995200-1614000600@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca SUMMARY:What’s The Score? – Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:What’s The Score? \nMZD Artistic Director Gerry Morita kicks-off 2021 with a new online course\, What’s the Score? \nOpen to all types of artists (dancers\, actors\, performance artists in particular) and anyone curious about making short pieces\, What’s the Score? – as the title indicates – is about making score-based work that uses game theory\, chance\, and specific structures for creating work. \nEach Monday a new theme is explored (with pertinent artistic examples) and students receive an assignment to then share with the class on Friday. In addition to weekly assignments this online course will engage students in group practice with dance warm ups\, community check ins\, and personal coaching. \nThe focus is interdisciplinary\, personal\, and spontaneous\, and each session is devised to help all types of artists become more comfortable with improvisation and let go of ideas of right and wrong while crafting structures for play. \nStudents can register for any of the five themed sessions. \nMondays & Fridays\, 12 to 1:30 PM – MST \nFebruary 1 & 5 (Fluxus) \nFebruary 8 & 12  (Games) \nFebruary 15 & 19  (Materiality) \nFebruary 22 & 26 (Tests) \nMarch 1 & 5 – Mail (Art) \nThis course is by donation with a suggested $15 per class to support programming. Those unable to donate at this time are welcome to participate for free. \nPre-registration is required. \nFor more information about this course\, contact Gerry Morita at info@milezerodance.com. URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/whats-the-score-workshop-series/2021-02-22/ LOCATION:Online\, Canada CATEGORIES:Class,Online/Streaming Event,Professional Development,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Whats-the-Score_-IG.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mile Zero Dance":MAILTO:info@milezerodance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210223T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175654 CREATED:20210223T030056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T023847Z UID:10005078-1614085200-1614090600@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca SUMMARY:CHAT & CHEW – Monthly Zoom Gatherings (Woezo) DESCRIPTION:CHAT & CHEW – Monthly Zoom Gatherings\nFebruary to July 2021\n4th Tuesday of each month\, at 1:00-2:30 pm MST\nFeb 23 / March 23 / April 27 / May 25 / June 22 / July 27\n  \nWe want to invite you into an initiative that started up in Calgary in June 2020. A number of us see the importance of keeping equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and accessibility (EDIA) concerns front and centre as we go through so much change everywhere including the arts sector. \nGatherings will be facilitated by the Cultural Instigators (CI)*. Once a month we will gather to collectively discuss topics of EDIA to get grassroots ideas and actions going. \n  \nHave a question or a proposal for future conversation topics and themes? Send an e-mail to citizenartistsyyc@gmail.com. \n*Add reminders to your Google Calendar by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3emQCEu \nHere is the Eventbrite Link! \n\nUPCOMING TOPIC\nMarch 23 | Collectively instigating access to Canada Council for the Arts Funding \nCanada Council for the Arts has increased investment of (66 million new funding allocated by the government) in the Research and Creation and Concept to Realization programs – opening the door to New and Early Career Artists. Upcoming grant deadlines: April 8 2021 and October 6\, 2021. \nOn March 23rd we come together to share knowledge and uplift artists who experience barriers to applying for Canada Council grants. Artists’ supporting artists to set up profiles and submit an avalanche of projects from Alberta. \nPAST TOPICS OF DISCUSSION\nFebruary 23 | Acknowledging and centering the body. Embodiment supporting the work of anti-racism. Facilitate by Pam Tzeng \n  \nDetails about April – July gatherings coming soon!! \n———— \n*Cultural Instigators (CI) is an initiative to support artists involved in building equity\, diversity\, inclusion and accessibility in their work to organize and to create artistic projects that build the community’s capacity to confront social issues. CI is funded by but not led by Calgary Arts Development. \n**Event banner design by Priscille Bukasa URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/chat-chew-monthly-zoom-gatherings-woezo/2021-02-23/ LOCATION:Online\, Canada CATEGORIES:Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-22-at-7.59.41-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Woezo Africa Music &%3B Dance Theatre Inc.":MAILTO:info@woezoafrica.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210223T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210223T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175654 CREATED:20210114T201907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T201937Z UID:10005003-1614085200-1614092400@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca SUMMARY:Live Performance for the Virtual Stage (EAC) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 23\, 1:00-3:00pm \nLimited Participation – Book early! \nLive Performance for the Virtual Stage is a two hour online workshop designed to provide technical information and inspiration for creating live online entertainment using the resources you have available. The workshop is for individuals or groups who usually create art for live performance and are interested in learning how to transfer live performance to an online medium. This includes theatre makers\, dancers\, solo performance artists\, variety artists\, magicians\, etc. It is also designed to cater to a wide range of budgets\, technical know-how\, and equipment. To register for this free session\, email grants@edmontonarts.ca. URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/live-performance-for-the-virtual-stage-eac/ LOCATION:Online\, Canada CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-14-at-1.17.50-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Edmonton Arts Council":MAILTO:info@edmontonarts.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210224T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175654 CREATED:20210223T024354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T024354Z UID:10005074-1614164400-1614168000@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca SUMMARY:DCD Live Lab DESCRIPTION:Come and play with us in our Live Lab on\nWednesday 24th February\, 10.00 PST\, 11.00 MST\, 13.00 ET\, 18.00 GMT. \nThere’s no need to register\, just save the date and join us here: https://meet.google.com/nsp-ettg-nbb. \nThis is your opportunity to experiment and play with what we’ve developed so far in DCD Discover. \nAnd boy\, have there been some developments since we last met! Particular highlights include: \n\n\n3\,500 items have been added \n\n\nYou can now upload audio \n\n\nYou can create your own collections \n\n\nIf you want to see what’s been happening and keep up to date\, have a peak at our Development Diary \nThere will be plenty of time during our Live Lab for you to ask us questions and for you to add your comments. \nExperimentation is encouraged! URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/dcd-live-lab-2/ LOCATION:Online\, Canada CATEGORIES:Online/Streaming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-22-at-7.43.02-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="DCD":MAILTO:talk@dcd.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210224T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210224T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175654 CREATED:20210126T234903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T234903Z UID:10005014-1614187800-1614191400@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca SUMMARY:Tender Body Movement Class (eryn tempest) DESCRIPTION:A fun and creative movement class whose focus is to get you playing and palling around with a bunch of virtual buddies. Join us online for a dance party that engages the imagination and aims to get you feeling a little bit goofy and a little bit spiritual. The pandemic days can be lonely and sedentary but they don’t have to be! Let’s groove a little bit and channel some fun sleepover vibes. Make your laptop screen into a stained glass disco ball and we can dive into something technicolour all from the safety of your living room. \nWhen: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 MT January 20-February 24\, 2021 \nWho: anyone who wants to move their body! \nCost: pwyc (suggested $10-$15\, but if money is at all a hindrance to your joining us\, you are absolutely welcome to take the class free of charge!) \nIf you’re interested you can email tempest@ualberta.ca or DM on instagram @siwwybwett URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/tender-body-movement-class-eryn-tempest/2021-02-24/ LOCATION:Online\, Canada CATEGORIES:Class ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-26-at-4.48.04-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210224T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175654 CREATED:20200924T200306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T232131Z UID:10004677-1614189600-1614193200@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca SUMMARY:Reggaeton Dance – Studio & Online classes DESCRIPTION: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! \nREGGAETON 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. \nAYA 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. \nFollow our Facebook and Instagram accounts at ayasol.yeg \nMessage us directly if you have any questions: info@ayasol.ca URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/reggaeton-dance-studio-online-classes/2021-02-24/ LOCATION:Alberta CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210225T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175654 CREATED:20210224T015830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T020109Z UID:10005068-1614279600-1614279600@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca SUMMARY:The Talking\, Thinking\, Dancing Body (DSW) DESCRIPTION:Coming up this Thursday\, February 25th\, DSW has their next Talking\, Thinking\, Dancing Body- Calgary. Artists Jessica McMann and Katharina Schier will be joining for the discussion on Intercultural Artistic Exchange. \nHello friends\, we are excited to share February’s Talking\, Thinking\, Dancing\, Body discussion regarding Intercultural\, Artistic Exchange with you all!\n\nFor this discussion Pam and Sasha welcome our guests Jessica McMann and Katharina Schier.\nSome questions we will be considering are:\n\nWhat is culture in dance?\nWhat is exchange in dance?\nHow do we understand the exchange of culture in dance?\nHow do we invite intercultural exchange and Why?\nWhat is rooted in that desire and process?\nHow do we honour a just process of cultural or intercultural exchange?\n\nJoin us Thursday\, February 25th at 7pm on zoom.\nRegister here.  URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/the-talking-thinking-dancing-body-dsw/ LOCATION:Online\, Canada CATEGORIES:Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-23-at-6.54.44-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dancers' Studio West":MAILTO:artisticdirector@dswlive.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210226T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175654 CREATED:20210128T201926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T203139Z UID:10005041-1614340800-1614346200@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca SUMMARY:What’s The Score? – Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:What’s The Score? \nMZD Artistic Director Gerry Morita kicks-off 2021 with a new online course\, What’s the Score? \nOpen to all types of artists (dancers\, actors\, performance artists in particular) and anyone curious about making short pieces\, What’s the Score? – as the title indicates – is about making score-based work that uses game theory\, chance\, and specific structures for creating work. \nEach Monday a new theme is explored (with pertinent artistic examples) and students receive an assignment to then share with the class on Friday. In addition to weekly assignments this online course will engage students in group practice with dance warm ups\, community check ins\, and personal coaching. \nThe focus is interdisciplinary\, personal\, and spontaneous\, and each session is devised to help all types of artists become more comfortable with improvisation and let go of ideas of right and wrong while crafting structures for play. \nStudents can register for any of the five themed sessions. \nMondays & Fridays\, 12 to 1:30 PM – MST \nFebruary 1 & 5 (Fluxus) \nFebruary 8 & 12  (Games) \nFebruary 15 & 19  (Materiality) \nFebruary 22 & 26 (Tests) \nMarch 1 & 5 – Mail (Art) \nThis course is by donation with a suggested $15 per class to support programming. Those unable to donate at this time are welcome to participate for free. \nPre-registration is required. \nFor more information about this course\, contact Gerry Morita at info@milezerodance.com. URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/whats-the-score-workshop-series/2021-02-26/ LOCATION:Online\, Canada CATEGORIES:Class,Online/Streaming Event,Professional Development,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Whats-the-Score_-IG.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mile Zero Dance":MAILTO:info@milezerodance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210227T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210227T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175654 CREATED:20210223T025033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T025033Z UID:10005072-1614423600-1614427200@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca SUMMARY:EXchanges 2021 Part 1 - Co.ERASGA DESCRIPTION:Dose of Pleasure – Part 1 of the 2021 EXchanges series. \nLed by Alvin Collantes. \nFebruary 27\, 2021 at 10 am PST\, 11 am MST via Zoom. \nWe are thrilled to bring a movement exploration for anyone who wants to move right to your homes or studios this month! Alvin Collantes joins us live on Zoom from Berlin to facilitate Dose of Pleasure\, a movement meditation practice encouraging participants to “connect to the power of our groove\, we let go\, give in\, surrender and yield to what can come in and out of us.” \nTickets are on a sliding scale\, registration required. \nRegister here. URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/exchanges-2021-part-1-co-erasga/ LOCATION:Online\, Canada CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-22-at-7.46.17-PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Co.ERASGA":MAILTO:info@companyerasgadance.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210228T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210228T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175654 CREATED:20210226T220440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T220440Z UID:10005058-1614510000-1614513600@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca SUMMARY:Latin Heels DESCRIPTION:A Sassy\, Sultry and empowering program that focuses on dancing in heels. This heels class is a fusion of Latin styles and is set to Latin music.  Classes are currently ONLINE\, heels are optional and all levels welcome! Embrace your inner Latin queen. URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/latin-heels/2021-02-28/ LOCATION:Alberta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210228T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210228T131500 DTSTAMP:20260403T175654 CREATED:20210226T215537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T215537Z UID:10005063-1614514500-1614518100@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca SUMMARY:Reggaeton Dance ONLINE DESCRIPTION:Originating out of the Reggaeton music scene of Puerto Rico during the late 90s. The dance is a sensual mix of Latin American\, Hip Hop\, Dancehall\, and Caribbean styles. It is a social dance but can also be danced without a partner. All levels Welcome!! \n@ayasol.yeg (Instagram and Facebook) \nwww.ayasol.ca (Website) URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/reggaeton-dance-online/2021-02-28/ LOCATION:Alberta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210228T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T175654 CREATED:20200924T200306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T232131Z UID:10004678-1614535200-1614538800@www.abdancealliance.ab.ca SUMMARY:Reggaeton Dance – Studio & Online classes DESCRIPTION: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! \nREGGAETON 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. \nAYA 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. \nFollow our Facebook and Instagram accounts at ayasol.yeg \nMessage us directly if you have any questions: info@ayasol.ca URL:https://www.abdancealliance.ab.ca/calendar-event/reggaeton-dance-studio-online-classes/2021-02-28/ LOCATION:Alberta CATEGORIES:Class END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR