DJD exists to explore the rich traditions and boundless future of jazz.
Since 1984 we have created a wide variety of original productions, many featuring live music.
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ACCLAIM & AWARDS
2021
DJD Founder in Residence
Vicki Adams Willis
Distinguished Artist Award Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation
2020
DJD Founder in Residence
Vicki Adams Willis
Distinguished Alumni Award for Lifetime Achievement – UCalgary Alumni Association
2017
DJD Executive Director Kathi Sundstrom
The City of Calgary’s Community Achievement Award for the Arts
2017
DJD Founder in Residence
Vicki Adams Willis
Alberta Foundation for the Arts, 25 Influential Alberta Artists Award
2016
DJD Founder in Residence
Vicki Adams Willis
MacLachlan Community Beacon Award (Mayor’s Lunch for Arts Champions)
2014
DJD’s Artistic Director Kimberley Cooper is awarded the Chrystal Prize from Dance Victoria
1999-2014
The ffwd Reader’s Choice Award was presented to DJD for Best Dance Company
2013
DJD received the Light House Award from the Calgary Board of Education in recognition of the organization’s contributions to the CBE, its schools and its programs
2006
DJD Founder in Residence Vicki Adams Willis Named one of the University of Calgary’s Top 40 Alumni
2005
DJD Founder in Residence Vicki Adams Willis City of Calgary Community Achievement Award for the Arts
2005
Kathi Sundstrom, Executive Director was awarded the Rozsa Award for Excellence in Arts Management
2002
The Alberta Dance Alliance honoured Kimberley Cooper with the Emerging Artist of the Year award
2001
2001 DJD Founder in Residence Vicki Adams Willis Global Television’s Woman of Vision Award