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| Title | Category: Explore Dance |
| ID | 14963 |
| Date | December 9, 2024 |
| Title | Rhythmic Reflections: No Small Feets |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/rhythmic-reflections-no-small-feets/ |
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| Author | Maddy Faunt |
| Summary | Rhythmic Reflections takes a poignant turn this week as we look back at a moment that shaped DJD forever during the creation of No Small Feets (1992). In June 1992, DJD’s cast, and crew were nine days away from the opening of No Small Feets when the sudden loss of jazz and blues legend Clarence “Big” Miller rocked their world. As a mentor, a collaborator, and the subject of the... |
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| ID | 14925 |
| Date | December 2, 2024 |
| Title | Rhythmic Reflections: Time Pieces |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/rhythmic-reflections-time-pieces/ |
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| Author | Maddy Faunt |
| Summary | We’re diving back into Rhythmic Reflections! This week, we’re shining a spotlight on a standout show from our 1990 season: Time Pieces (1990) This production featured an incredible lineup of dancers, including Tamara Koebel, Jeffrey Maisonet, Robert Meilleur, Michèle Moss (Co-Founder), Hannah Stilwell (Co-Founder), Christy Hayne, Kimberley Cooper, Jill Currie, Brian Hansen, and Sherrie Scherger. Choreography by: Nicole Mion, Michèle Moss, and Vicki Adams Willis During the 1990/1991 season, DJD... |
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| ID | 14897 |
| Date | November 18, 2024 |
| Title | Rhythmic Reflections: Fast Forward & Summer Songs |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/rhythmic-reflections-fast-forward-summer-songs/ |
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| Author | Maddy Faunt |
| Summary | We are back with another Rhythmic Reflection! This week we are spotlighting two shows from the 1989/1990 season: Fast Forward (1989) Featuring Dancers: Rhonda Cooper, Tamara Koebel, Jeffrey Maisonet, Michèle Moss (Co-Founder), Hannah Stilwell (Co-Founder), Erin O’Connor, Christy Hayne, Danny James Austin, Kimberley Cooper, Sherrie Sherger, Sherri-Lynne Carr and Christine Bandelow Choreography by: Vicki Adams Willis, Denise Clarke and the Dancers Summer Songs (1990) Featuring Dancers: Rhonda Cooper, Tamara Koebel,... |
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| ID | 14886 |
| Date | November 11, 2024 |
| Title | Rhythmic Reflections: Fifth Anniversary & On EdJE |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/rhythmic-reflections-fifth-anniversary-on-edje/ |
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| Author | Maddy Faunt |
| Summary | We are back with another Rhythmic Reflection! This week we are spotlighting two standout shows from 1988 and 1989: Fifth Anniversary (1988) Featuring Dancers: Marc Berezowski, Stephanie Butler, Rhonda Cooper, Tamara Koebel, Jeffrey Maisonet, Robert Meilleur, Michèle Moss (Co-Founder), Hannah Stilwell (Co-Founder), Erin O’Connor, Christine Bandelow, Kim Dunlop, Kim Klimek, Randy Ulevog, Donna Larson, Anne Flynn, Laurie Montemurro, Grant Burns, Pete Estabrooks and Fred Holliss Choreography by: Vicki Adams Willis,... |
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| ID | 14878 |
| Date | November 2, 2024 |
| Title | Rhythmic Reflections: Peripheral Visions and Dancers & Other Musical Instruments |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/rhythmic-reflections-peripheral-visions-and-dancers-other-musical-instruments/ |
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| Author | Maddy Faunt |
| Summary | Stepping back in time once again! This week’s Rhythmic Reflection brings another glimpse into our vibrant history. Join us as we continue celebrating 40 seasons of iconic moments, sharing new archive gems each week! This week, we’re featuring two shows from the 1987/1988 season: Peripheral Visions (1987) Featuring Dancers: Michèle Moss (Co-Founder), Hannah Stilwell (Co-Founder), Donna Larson, Erin O’Connor, Jill Currie and Christy Hayne Guest Artist: Lana Skauge Choreography by:... |
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| ID | 14863 |
| Date | October 25, 2024 |
| Title | Rhythmic Reflections: It’s About Time! & Rockin’ in Rhythm |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/rhythmic-reflections-its-about-time-rockin-in-rhythm/ |
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| Author | Maddy Faunt |
| Summary | We are back this week with another Rhythmic Reflection! In celebration of our 40th season, we’re taking a journey back in time each week, showcasing iconic moments from past seasons with photos from the archives. This week, we’re featuring two shows from the 1985/1986 season: It’s About Time! (1985) Featuring: Michèle Moss (Co-Founder), Hannah Stilwell (Co-Founder), Jill Currie, Donna Larson, and Christy Hayne Choreography by: Vicki Adams Willis & the... |
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| ID | 14829 |
| Date | October 17, 2024 |
| Title | Rhythmic Reflections: Body and Sole |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/rhythmic-reflections-body-and-sole/ |
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| Author | kanderson |
| Summary | Welcome to Rhythmic Reflections! In celebration of our 40th season, we’re taking a journey back in time every week, showcasing iconic moments from each season with photos from the archives. This week, we kick things off with DJD’s very first production from the 1984/1985 season: Body & Sole (1984) Featuring dancers shown in the photo: Michèle Moss (Co-Founder), Hannah Stilwell (Co-Founder), Jill Currie, and Sean Cheesman. Body and Sole was... |
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| ID | 9047 |
| Date | February 4, 2022 |
| Title | 16 Black Artists Who Impacted Jazz Dance History |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/16-black-artists-who-impacted-jazz-dance-history/ |
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| Author | Heather Close |
| Summary | Jazz Acknowledgement: 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... |
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| ID | 6861 |
| Date | August 18, 2021 |
| Title | History of DJD |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/history-of-djd/ |
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| Author | Decidedly Jazz Danceworks |
| Summary | DECIDEDLY JAZZ DANCEWORKS In 1984, Vicki Adams Willis who had founded the jazz dance department at the University of Calgary, and two of her graduating students, Michèle Moss and Hannah Stilwell, co-founded DJD to help keep the spirit of jazz alive. The core aesthetic of DJD’s work is African-rooted, and swing-based with jazz music at its heart. Working with live music every season since 1988, DJD explores the defining aspects of rooted... |
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| ID | 5899 |
| Date | December 2, 2020 |
| Title | PTP Interview Series: Program Director, Jamie Freeman-Cormack |
| Url | https://www.decidedlyjazz.com/blog/ptp-interview-series-program-director-jamie-freeman-cormack/ |
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| Author | Heather Close |
| Summary | To start off our Professional Training Program Interview Series we asked Program Director Jamie Freeman-Cormack what the experience of running the program has been like this year amidst the pandemic and how it compares to the previous 10 years of her teaching. Check out what she had to say below: As you know, dance does wonders for the soul and this year especially. We are all so extremely grateful to... |
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