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| Title | Author: Heather Close |
| ID | 5420 |
| Date | April 23, 2020 |
| Title | It should be Opening Night… (Beautiful Noise) |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/it-should-be-opening-night-beautiful-noise/ |
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| Author | Heather Close |
| Summary | It should be opening night. Adrenaline and excitement filled, chilled champagne, a great opening night outfit. Anticipation of a theatre filled with your beautiful faces waiting to see the premiere of the endless hours of work we have put our hearts, minds and bodies into… I’ve felt a lot of things in the past few weeks, we all have. Tonight, instead of feeling blue about not presenting Beautiful Noise (and,... |
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| ID | 5263 |
| Date | March 9, 2020 |
| Title | Black & White Ball Performers – The Carifest Dancers |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/people-of-djd-black-and-white-ball-performer-the-carifest-dancers/ |
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| Author | Heather Close |
| Summary | DJD’s annual Black and White Ball is a fundraising event unlike no other. The community initiative primarily fundraising for the Children’s Bursary Fund, offers a night of indulgence, opulence and entertainment. Weaved throughout the Fairmont Palliser, are pop up performances from the lobby to the Crystal Ballroom. The Decidedly Jazz Company Dancers, living statues, musicians and dancers, there is a performance style to suit any taste. THE CARIFEST DANCERS A... |
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| ID | 5245 |
| Date | March 6, 2020 |
| Title | Black & White Ball 2020 Style Guide 1920’S Icons |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/black-white-ball-2020-style-guide-1920s-icons/ |
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| Author | Heather Close |
| Summary | The Roaring 20’s were full of glamorous and unique make up looks and we think this year’s Black & White Ball is the perfect occasion to revive and have some fun paying tribute to some of the 1920s leading ladies. Below you can find three of the most famous style icons from the 1920s and read a bit about their signature styles. Jean Harlow “Baby” Vibe: The Original Platinum Bombshell... |
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| ID | 5236 |
| Date | March 3, 2020 |
| Title | Black & White Ball Photographer – Michael Grondin |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/people-of-djd-black-white-ball-photographer-michael-grondin/ |
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| Author | Heather Close |
| Summary | One of the best things about getting ready for The Black and White Ball is reminiscing over the great times had in the past. Capturing the essence of the evening once again, we have Michael Grondin, freelance photographer of music, fashion, nightlife and culture in the city of Calgary. Q: WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST BLACK AND WHITE BALL EXPERIENCE LIKE? A:My first Black and White Ball Experience was a feast... |
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| ID | 5230 |
| Date | February 29, 2020 |
| Title | Black & White Ball Performers – Lucy’s Angels |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/people-of-djd-black-and-white-ball-performer-lucys-angels/ |
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| Author | Heather Close |
| Summary | DJD’s annual Black and White Ball is a fundraising event unlike no other. The community initiative primarily fundraising for the Children’s Bursary Fund, offers a night of indulgence, opulence and entertainment. Weaved throughout the Fairmont Palliser, are pop up performances from the lobby to the Crystal Ballroom. The Decidedly Jazz Company Dancers, living statues, musicians and dancers, there is a performance style to suit any taste. LUCY’S ANGELS Lucy’s Angels... |
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| ID | 5203 |
| Date | February 24, 2020 |
| Title | Black & White Ball Committee Chair – Claire Auroi |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/people-of-djd-black-white-ball-committee-chair-claire-auroi/ |
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| Author | Heather Close |
| Summary | Part of the Black & White Ball planning is done by the Black & White Ball Committee. This year our Black & White Ball committee Chairpersons are Jina Morissette, Taylor Brown and Claire Auroi. We had the chance to interview Claire about her favourite parts and memories of attending the Black & White Ball throughout the years. Q: Can you describe your relationship/your favourite thing about DJD? A: I fell... |
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| ID | 4990 |
| Date | January 27, 2020 |
| Title | Interview with Sarah Doucet – Costume Designer, Juliet & Romeo |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/interview-with-sarah-doucette-costume-designer-juliet-romeo/ |
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| Author | Heather Close |
| Summary | The costumes in Juliet & Romeo are a work of art in and of themselves. We had a lovely chat with costume designer Sarah Doucet, who designed the pieces for the 2017 run and flew in prior to the 2019/2020 tour to adjust and dress the current company members for the remount. Speaking to Sarah gives a whole new depth to the significance and creative process behind the costumes. According to... |
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| ID | 4963 |
| Date | January 18, 2020 |
| Title | Interview with Nick Fraser – Juliet & Romeo Musical Director and Composer |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/people-of-djd-nick-fraser-juliet-romeo-musical-director-and-composer/ |
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| Author | Heather Close |
| Summary | 1. THE MUSIC FOR J&R IS VERY POWERFUL, WHERE DID YOU DRAW INSPIRATION FROM TO CREATE SUCH PASSIONATE PIECES OF MUSIC? Thanks! The MAIN inspiration was the amazing Kim Cooper, since she asked me to do the work! I often think of Igor Stravinsky’s idea that the notion of “inspiration” is backwards; people don’t get inspired TO DO work, they get inspired BY DOING work. These are some composers who I’m pretty... |
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| ID | 4933 |
| Date | January 16, 2020 |
| Title | Interview with Natasha Korney – Juliet & Romeo Narrator, Company Dancer |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/people-of-djd-interview-with-natasha-korney-juliet-romeo-narrator-company-dancer/ |
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| Author | Heather Close |
| Summary | We had the pleasure of sitting down with Natasha Korney, narrator and dancer is Juliet and Romeo during a short break between rehearsals to discuss her experience in this dynamic role. Check out our back and forth below: Question: How does adding the role of narrator change your experience as an artist? Natasha explained that as DJD artist this is a whole new adventure. Everything is different in her preparation... |
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| ID | 4928 |
| Date | January 16, 2020 |
| Title | A Message from the Artistic Director, Kimberley Cooper (Juliet & Romeo) |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/a-message-from-the-artistic-director-kimberley-cooper-juliet-romeo/ |
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| Author | Heather Close |
| Summary | A MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, KIMBERLEY COOPER In Verona, The Capulets and the Montagues are feuding families. By chance, Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague fall in love at first sight. The relationship is doomed. Juliet is already promised to another man by her father, and due to unfortunate circumstances, Romeo kills Juliet’s cousin and is banished from Verona. Juliet cooks up a scheme with the Friar, who has secretly... |
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