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| Title | Category: Events |
| ID | 13340 |
| Date | February 22, 2024 |
| Title | Meet the Teachers Behind the 2024 Black History Month Classes |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/meet-the-teachers-behind-the-2024-black-history-month-classes/ |
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| Author | Heather Close |
| Summary | Every February, Canadians are invited to participate in Black History Month to honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. This year, the theme is “Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build”. The DJD organization owes gratitude and pays an abundance of respect to Black Culture and the African-American experience both of which are the architects of jazz dance. In the final weeks of Black History... |
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| ID | 13089 |
| Date | January 9, 2024 |
| Title | Olio – Artistic Director’s Message |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/olio-artistic-directors-message/ |
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| Author | Kimberley Cooper |
| Summary | Welcome! DJD is an interesting mix of firsts and traditions. As jazz artists, we celebrate the history and traditions of the form, and we are constantly innovating, which is also a jazz tradition. We are creation based, which means a lot of firsts, Olio is no exception. First, a little history: In 1993 Vicki Adams Willis, DJD’s founding Artistic Director and now Founder in Residence, began the tradition of the... |
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| ID | 11413 |
| Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Title | The Black & White Ball Fashion Inspiration |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/the-black-white-ball-fashion-inspiration-for-2023/ |
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| Author | Miranda Botto |
| Summary | The Black & White Ball is coming up fast, and that means deciding what to wear! This annual fundraising event is one of the Calgary’s best parties, and we know that attendees dress to impress. So it seems fitting to take inspiration from past events to really get you thinking about what makes you feel and look your best! Be Bold With Accessories Spice Up a Classic Suit We Love... |
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| ID | 10915 |
| Date | March 17, 2023 |
| Title | Nervous Systems – Artistic Director’s Message |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/nervous-systems-artistic-directors-message/ |
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| Author | Kimberley Cooper |
| Summary | But doesn’t it seem magical? That we can get hungry, and sleep, and get turned on? That we can run fast, play an instrument, dance? That we can look at someone and our pupils dilate, and our heart races, or feels like it’s actually breaking. That we can decide we like those shoes, or that song. That we can express our ideas, heck, that we can even have ideas. The... |
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| ID | 5288 |
| Date | May 30, 2022 |
| Title | Black & White Ball Performers – Penguins on Broadway |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/people-of-djd-black-white-ball-performers-penguins-on-broadway/ |
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| Author | Heather Close |
| Summary | We had the chance to ask Brad McIntosh, creator and lead singer for the Penguins on Broadway, about some of his favourite things about performing at the Black & White Ball over the years. A Note from Brad: “I have attached a pic that I love entitled the ‘The Quiet before the Storm’. There is something special being alone in the iconic Crystal Ball Room just a few hours before... |
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| ID | 9311 |
| Date | March 25, 2022 |
| Title | Artistic Director’s Message – Family of Jazz |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/artistic-directors-message-family-of-jazz/ |
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| Author | Kimberley Cooper |
| Summary | It’s been a long time since it has felt like this. The countdown is on and the things are happening. In about a month we are going to be opening a live show. It’s hard to imagine, but it’s coming. We are working hard, there is an urgency in each day because the future is uncertain. Many days there are less dancers than there should be in the studio, covid... |
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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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