Workshops - students & teachers

Student Workshops - A day at DJD
Bring your students to the DJD studios to experience the life of a dancer. Groups will be lead through a 1-1.5 hour workshop in jazz, then meet the professional company dancers and observe them in rehearsal for an upcoming dance production.

Fee: up to $17/student
Availability: Throughout the school year 2011/2012 (Subject to teacher and company availability)
Number of students: Up to 50


In School Workshops
Bring a DJD instructor to your students for a workshop in jazz, West African or hip hop.

Fee: up to $15/student + GST (minimum fees will apply)
Availability: Throughout the school year 2011/2012 (Subject to teacher availability)

Teacher Professional Development Workshops
Each January, DJD will provide a series of workshops that will specifically address the needs of dance, music and phys ed teachers in Calgary and area school systems.

Jr & Sr. High Teachers
The following areas will be covered in a variety of workshop offerings (selection will vary year to year):
  • Jazz: Warm-up basics, Across the floor possibilities, Creating choreography, Swing dance and Understanding jazz music
  • Hip Hop: History, Style, Basics and Foundations
  • West African: Introduction to the form
  • Modern Dance: Basics
  • Jazz Dance: For kids DJD is also open to suggestions to fit the needs of the participants.
Fees: From $22–28/class
Classes are held at: Decidedly Jazz Danceworks - 1514 4th St SW

Elementary Teachers
Enjoy a Teacher In-service Professional Development session for your staff! A DJD Arts in Education representative will come to your school to brainstorm links to dance and curriculum, expand on existing physical education initiatives, add movement to a music program, and inspire your staff to get your students moving!

To book a workshop or for more information about master classes, please contact Joanne Baker our Arts-In-Education Coordinator.