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We believe dance is for everyone. As Calgary’s largest dance school, we offer a wide variety of classes for all ages and abilities, from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals.

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"Rebecca is a great teacher. Her combos and exercises are fun and thoroughly explained, and she takes the time to ensure everyone is comfortable where they are at. Highly recommend!"

Kate W.| Jazz Beginner

THE COMPANY

The DJD professional company is made up of a small group of unique and spectacular dancers with diverse training and backgrounds.  

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TRAIN WITH US

With over 35 years of experience in performance and instruction, our training programs offer students a place to learn and grow within jazz dance.

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“The feedback offered in PTP is extremely personalized so I came out of my experience with knowledge that continues to process through my body and mind.”

Elizabeth Emond-Stevenson| Professional Training Program

ATTEND AN EVENT

DJD hosts a number of special events, from the Black & White Ball to Opening Night Celebrations to Artist Talkbacks.

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“...one of the best events there is - Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD) Black White Ball…”

Bill Brooks| The Black & White Ball

DJD was born in 1984 to keep the spirit of jazz alive.

Jazz is born of Black American culture and its roots lie in the turbulent history of the African American experience. We acknowledge this history and recognize ourselves as guests in this form. We are inspired by and benefit from traditions born of a culture that is not our own. We strive to be respectful in honouring the roots and history of jazz, we dance with reverence for those who came before us, we dig deep to go forward, we strive to appreciate rather than appropriate. 

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2023/24

Message from the Artistic Director

Kimberley Cooper

Please join us for our 39th season with your eyes, your ears, your minds. Bring your body to our theatre and experience some beautiful performances, come dance yourself at the Black & White Ball and at our many classes. Our 39th season is rich and full, a guaranteed selection of performances and events to inspire you, help you escape, maybe ask you to see things differently, and give you a good dose of beauty.

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Decidedly Jazz Society is a Canadian registered charity. The generosity of our many individual and corporate donors enriches our community through jazz dance.

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