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| Title | Category: Classes |
| ID | 17616 |
| Date | April 14, 2026 |
| Title | “Just Keep Jumping In”: How Perseverance Led to Personal Growth through the Universal Language of DJD’s Adult Dance Classes |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/adult-dance-journey-calgary-djd/ |
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| Tag | adult dance classesCalgary dance studioDJD classeslearn to dance |
| Author | Decidedly Jazz Danceworks |
| Summary | We sat down with DJD student, Myriam Boutin, who reconnected with dance through DJD. Myriam was candid about her experiences restarting dance as an adult student, and as someone new to Calgary. Beyond just learning the styles and steps, DJD has proved to be a great source of inspiration, confidence boosting, and connection…all with an amazing view! How did you discover DJD, and what made you try your first class?... |
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| ID | 17587 |
| Date | April 3, 2026 |
| Title | From ‘Two Left Feet’ to 27 Hours a Week: How One Adult Student Found Her ‘Home’ at DJD |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/beginner-dance-classes-for-adults/ |
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| Tag | Adult Dance ProgramsBeginner Dance ClassesCommunity Dance StudioDance for Mental HealthStarting Dance as an Adult |
| Author | Decidedly Jazz Danceworks |
| Summary | Walking into a dance studio for the first time can feel like standing at the edge of a cliff. It’s easy to convince yourself that you don’t belong, especially if you’ve never taken a class before. But DJD is a community dance school, and something that’s profoundly important to us is that everyone is welcome to dance, no matter their age or ability. We have a place for professional dancers,... |
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| ID | 17095 |
| Date | December 18, 2025 |
| Title | What is Jazz Dance? A Beginner’s Guide to the African-Rooted Style |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/what-is-jazz-dance/ |
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| Tag | African American Dance RootsBeginner Jazz Dance GuideDecidedly Jazz DanceworksJazz Dance HistoryWhat Is Jazz Dance |
| Author | Decidedly Jazz Danceworks |
| Summary | Get ready to move! When you begin jazz dance, you’re embracing a profound, energetic, and joyous legacy that traces its roots deep into African American history and Black American culture. For us at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD), this tradition is a continuous, living history, a dynamic movement form built on the principles of African-rooted and swing-based aesthetics. Founded in 1984 by Vicki Adams Willis, Michèle Moss, and Hannah Stilwell, DJD... |
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| ID | 16770 |
| Date | October 29, 2025 |
| Title | Ready to Move? Discover Drop-In Dance Classes for Adults at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks in Calgary |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/drop-in-dance-classes-calgary/ |
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| Tag | adult dance classesCalgary dance studiodance classes Calgarydance community CalgaryDecidedly Jazz DanceworksDJD classesdrop-in dance classesfind your rhythmjazz dance Calgarylearn to dance |
| Author | Decidedly Jazz |
| Summary | At DJD movement isn’t just something we do, it’s how we connect, express, and come together. Whether you’ve been dancing for years or you’re stepping into the studio for the first time, our drop-in dance classes invite you to move your body, explore something new, and connect with yourself. Every week, our studios come alive with music and movement. You’ll find classes in almost every style — jazz, tap, hip... |
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| ID | 9605 |
| Date | May 29, 2022 |
| Title | LEANNE KIDD: INTRODUCTION TO YTP TOUCHPOINTS |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/leanne-kidd-introduction-to-ytp-touchpoints/ |
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| Author | Heather Close |
| Summary | ‘YTP COMPANY TOUCHPOINTS’ … A unique, new part of our Youth Training Program (YTP) where students get to broaden their dance education with planned interactions, throughout the year, with DJD’s professional dance company! Where did the idea come from? Early in the season, I had reached out to our company director, Kim Cooper for advice on which dance pieces would be best to share with our Youth Training Program from... |
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| ID | 9521 |
| Date | May 10, 2022 |
| Title | Youth Training Program Open House |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/youth-training-program-open-house/ |
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| Author | kanderson |
| Summary | YTP OPEN HOUSE – JUNE 6-8 Join us for an exciting week where prospective Youth Training Program (YTP) students can experience our classes and their parents can learn more about DJD at nightly information sessions with the YTP assistant Director, Leanne Kidd. Please see below for the Open House schedule & level descriptions. All classes are free of charge. To join in, please fill out the registration form here WHAT... |
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| ID | 5524 |
| Date | June 28, 2020 |
| Title | Summer Camp Protocols & Policies |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/summer-camp-protocols-policies/ |
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| Author | kanderson |
| Summary | Created: June 27, 2022 Updated: This document will be updated as needed to be compliant with any AHS guideline updates. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS Families are expected to familiarize themselves with all published protocols and policies prior to entering the facility Parents & guardians will be asked to complete the COVID19 self-screening tool behalf of their child prior to entrance into the studio and commencement of any activity. Any student that is... |
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