Dances inspired by the music, life and times of Charles Mingus
As a part of the High Performance Rodeo
Premieres by Montreal’s La Otra Orilla and DJD, both featuring live music
At the DJD Dance Centre
111 12 Ave. SE., Calgary, AB
Fluid Movement Arts Festival brings artists and audiences together to stir the city with contemporary art, dance and physical performance. For three weeks celebrate outstanding performance and the vast spectrum of what dance can be. Featuring extraordinary local, national and international artists, Fluid Fest ignites the city with performances, workshops, artist talks and happenings to inspire and connect.
Come move with, company member and #1 Michael Jackson fan, Kaleb Tekeste to learn “Thriller.
Open level class for ages 13 & up!
Welcome back to DANCE! Join DJD Co-founder Michele Moss as she leads you through groove, musical understanding, rhythm play, footwork and whole body dancing. From beginning to end, each session will have you tapping your toes, moving your hips, and Dancing to the Music. Open level class, all levels and abilities welcome!
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
Saturday, September 29 – 2:30-4:00 PM
Saturday, October 27 – 2:30-4:00 PM
Saturday, November 10 – 2:30-4:30 PM
$25/class
Monthly workshops with DJD company dancer, Catherine Hayward. Taught at an advanced level for teens ages 13-18.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
Saturday, September 29 – 2:30-4:00 PM
Saturday, October 27 – 2:30-4:00 PM
Saturday, November 24 – 2:30-4:30 PM
$25/class
TAP WORKSHOPS WITH HEATHER CORNELL
For Intermediate/Advanced dancers
Friday, October 19
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
6:30-8:00 PM – Musical Tap Technique
8:00-9:00 PM – Improvisation/Musicality
PRICING:
Technique Class : $40
Musicality Class: $30
Both Classes: $60
Our dance class marathon has deep roots. Join us November 18th.
Stay tuned for full class schedule and how to register!
Now for the history lesson:
Dance marathons are events in which people dance or walk to music for an extended period of time. Dance marathons, endurance movement contests, and derbies can be traced back to London in 1364. They started as dance contests in the 1920s and developed into entertainment events during the Great Depression in the 1930s.[1] Before the development of “reality shows”, dance marathons blurred the line between theatre and reality. Also known as endurance contests, dance marathons attracted people to compete as a way to achieve fame or win monetary prizes.
