Nervous Systems
April 27 - May 14, 2023
Save 15% on single tickets until March 25, 2023!
Nervous Systems is a whirlwind exploration of the wonders of our bodies, the speed of our senses and the miracle of the human brain. Revel in this adventurous new dance work created and choreographed by Kimberley Cooper featuring the DJD Company of 11 dancers and original live music played by a four piece band led by Calgary musician and trombonist Carsten Rubeling.
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2022/2023
Artistic Director’s Message
Kimberley Cooper
Welcome back. What a difference a year makes, what a difference a moment can make…
I don’t believe we are on the other side yet, maybe we are on another side, here we are, opening our arms and hearts with hope of live experiences, of health, of great times!
We have an ambitious season planned, let’s dream big and see…
DJD PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Now in its 38th season, DJD has presented an incredible range of jazz dance
performances for our Calgary audiences.
"Such energy, such originality, such freshness."
Audience member, Victoria BC
"A masterpiece in carnivorously creative colours… I couldn’t take my eyes or my ears off the stage for a second."
Calgary Herald
"The dancers are as theatrically versatile as they are athletic. They sashay and stomp, seduce and threaten, tease and preen, moving seamlessly from playful and funny to fluid and sensuous to wild and spectacular."
Anne Georg blog
"…entertains simply by the ingenious way it moves through an amazing variety of styles…and the audience…gave standing ovations both nights."
Dance International Magazine
"We were absolutely blown away – what a stunning production…your dancers were marvellous – thrilling to watch. Ms. Richardson is a national treasure – what a treat to hear her sing. Your work is so engaging, so fundamentally humane, it makes me feel I can dance – that dance is the logical natural form of human expression."
Audience Member
"Plenty of ‘wow’ in DJD production… DJD forges ahead into bold new territory…"
Calgary Herald
"The quartet of sneaker-clad dancers were captivating, diving in and out of the music and swishing their jewel-toned skirts."
Penelope Ford, The Globe and Mail