THANK YOU.
Heartfelt thanks to the many corporations, foundations, and organizations that recognize the importance of the arts and invest in DJD’s ability to enrich lives through jazz dance.
- SEASON SUPPORTERS
- DONORS
- JAZZ ROOTS CLUB
- IN-KIND SUPPORTERS
- CONSULTING PROFESSIONALS
SEASON SUPPORTERS
PROGRAM PARTNERS
EVENT SPONSORS
GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
ARTS IN EDUCATION PARTNERS
OPENING NIGHT PARTNERS
JAZZ ROOTS CLUB
To the best of our knowledge, this list reflects donation received from January 1, 2025 – March 15, 2026. Please contact DJD to advise us of any changes or omissions so we can correct our records. Please contact DJD to advise us of any changes or omissions so we can correct our records.
DONORS
Heartfelt thanks to our supporters listed below for recognizing the importance of the arts. Your gifts directly enrich DJD’s ability to innovate and lead within the jazz art form.
- Supporter of Arts in Education
- Supporter of Dancing Parkinson’s YYC
- Supporter of Send a Kid to Camp
#1 Rhythm Club ($10,000+)
The first of many jazz appreciation societies founded in 1933.
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks Endowment Fund at the Calgary Foundation
- The Palmer Family Foundation
RBC Foundation
Rogers Charity Classic Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink
Big Easies ($5,000 - $9,999)
“The Big Easy” is the nickname for New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz.
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Fabbrici Foundation for the Arts
Hotel Arts
ICM Asset Management
Mawer Investment Management Ltd.
Blue Notes ($2,500 - $4,999)
The flattened notes fundamental to blues-oriented jazz and the name of a famous record label.
Nancy & Bill Hay Family Fund at Calgary Foundation
Rug Cutters ($1,000 - $2,499)
The term describing a very good swing dancer, the most popular dance style in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s
Garry Willis Memorial Fund at The Calgary Foundation
- Virginia Dobson & Dale Huntingford
Big Apples ($500 - $999)
A popular vernacular jazz dance in the 1930s that is danced in a circle. It was so popular in fact that Life Magazine featured the Big Apple in a four-page photo spread and the magazine predicted that 1937 would be remembered as the year of the Big Apple.
- Will Burton
- Judy & Steele Curry in memory of Catherine Brown
- Tracy Duncan
- Jennifer Eggermont
Justin Mayerchak
Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art Fund at The Calgary Foundation
Lindy Hoppers ($250 - $499)
The couples who improvise the heart-stopping dance that marked the height of the swing era.
Anonymous
Dr. Sandra Adams
- Arlene H. Henry Law Corp.
Jocelyn Daw
Louise Feroze in memory of Sibylle Feroze-Grant
Diane Hoy
- Shayanne Naaykens
Sheila & Sandy Navrady
- The Chris Reimer Legacy Fund
- Christina Siauw
Greg Tomkins
Paula Tyler
Feet Warmers ($100 - 249)
The affectionate name for the band (or dancers) keeping the dance floor hot
Jan & Sue Armstrong
Jan Damery
Vincent Duckworth
Jane Ebbern
Sean English
Beverley Fujino
Terry Gilbert
Carol Green
Sharon Hanwell
Cheryl Hayduk
- Kathryn Higgins
Nanette Ho- Covernton
Kirk & Darlene Holloway
- Keeliana Hopkins
- Kyra Huntingford
Kadri & John Irwin
Corine Jansonius
- Lauren Joe
Maureen & John Keith
Kevin Konynenbelt
The Lamberts
Marie Lychak
- Karen McDonald
Gayle McPhee
Gail & Veli Niinimaa
Jennifer Pannett
- Carolyn Phillips
Marilyn Potts
Rhoda Schultz
David Severson
- Kristen Simpson
Usman Tahir Jutt
Gordon Tait
- Emily Taylor
Mary Tidlund
Marion Tompkins
- Odile Wall
Qichen Wu
Matching Gift Companies
- Interpipeline
Paramount Resources Ltd.
To the best of our knowledge, this list reflects donation received from January 1, 2025 – March 15, 2026. Please contact DJD to advise us of any changes or omissions so we can correct our records. Please contact DJD to advise us of any changes or omissions so we can correct our records.
JAZZ ROOTS CLUB
Jazz Roots is an exclusive club for patrons that want to contribute to the spirit of jazz dance and evolve the art form forward. Members have direct relationships with our professional dancers, enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences and are vital contributors to bringing original jazz works to life and to the lives of others.
#1 Rhythm Club ($10,000 – 49,999)
The first of many jazz appreciation societies founded in 1933.
Anonymous (2)
Jim & Nam Mitchell
The Osten-Victor Fund at Calgary Foundation
Private Giving Foundation
Valerie Seaman
Clarice Evans Siebens Arts Fund at Calgary Foundation
Big Easies ($5,000 - $9,999)
“The Big Easy” is the nickname for New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz.
Anonymous Fund at Calgary Foundation
Fabbrici Foundation for the Arts
Jason & Jamie Freeman Cormack
- Nancy Diep
Horton Family Endowment Fund at Calgary Foundation
Dr. Anitra Mamen
Lisa Poole
The Pyke Family Fund at Calgary Foundation
Darice Stern
Kathi Sundstrom
Blue Notes ($2,500 - $4,999)
The flattened notes fundamental to blues-oriented jazz and the name of a famous record label.
Janet Harvie & Britt Simmons
Sheila O’Brien & Lee Richardson
Garry & Ruth Ramsden-Wood, United Way of Calgary, Donor Choice Program
Mary Rozsa de Coquet
Rug Cutters ($1,000 - $2,499)
The term describing a very good swing dancer, the most popular dance style in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s
Anonymous
Vicki Adams Willis
Maureen Armitage & Shane Matthews
Talia Bell
- Susan Bennett & Carl Calantone
Dean Bradshaw
Grant Burns
Dr. Ted Busheikin & Catherine Ford
Rochelle Caron
Kimberley Cooper
Virginia Dobson & Dale Huntingford
Barb & Scott English
David & Beverley Foy
Sue Han
Sandra Herd
Jack McIvor
Barry McKinnon
Alan & Geri Moon
Carol Navickas in honour of Edmund Navickas
Rowland Nichol
Gail O’Reilly
Susan Scullion
Rodrigo Sousa
Susan Tyrrell & Brian Mills
- Erin & Riley Waite
The Wood Pittman Fund
Big Apples ($500 - $999)
A popular vernacular jazz dance in the 1930s that is danced in a circle. It was so popular in fact that Life Magazine featured the Big Apple in a four-page photo spread and the magazine predicted that 1937 would be remembered as the year of the Big Apple.
Fiana Bakshan
Frances Behan
Nolan & Carol Blades
Suzanne Boyd
Taylor Brown
Sonia Chung
- Cheryl Cohen
Pam Corbett
Fraser Dods
Judith Dwarkin
Mariam Elghahuagi
Falkbuilt
Anne Flynn
Bonnie Laycock
Tricia Leadbeater
Rachel Li
Ann Mallory
Bruce McFarlane & Janice Heard Fund at Benefaction
Diana Osler
Paul & Katie Pearlman
Jim Peplinski
Betty & John Poulsen
Sharon Rubeling
Susan Ruf
Ella Seppanen
Margaret Souleles
Dawn Tinling
Meghan Vallance
Karen Walker
Mark & Susan Wittrup
Caroline Wroblewski
Jazz Roots Club Sponsor
Fresh Kitchen
To the best of our knowledge, this list reflects donation received from January 1, 2025 – March 15 2026. Please contact DJD to advise us of any changes or omissions so we can correct our records.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE JAZZ ROOTS CLUB
LEARN MOREIN-KIND SUPPORTERS
Countless thanks to the following supporters who contributed items and services in-kind to DJD and to our annual fundraiser The Black & White Ball.
#1 Rhythm Club ($10,000+)
The first of many jazz appreciation societies founded in 1933.
The Academy powered by Heavens Elevated Fitness
CORUS Entertainment
ExecSuite
MacKay CEO Forums
Big Easies ($5,000 - $9,999)
“The Big Easy” is the nickname for New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz.
Passage Studios
Blue Notes ($2,500 - $4,999)
The flattened notes fundamental to blues-oriented jazz and the name of a famous record label.
Holt Renfrew
Salon Fine Catering + Events
Sharie Hunter – Masters Gallery
World of Vici
Rug Cutters ($1,000 - $2,499)
The term describing a very good swing dancer, the most popular dance style in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s
Cowboys Music Festival & Cowboys Dance Hall
Cookbook Company Cooks
Dynamic Health Studio
Michael Corner – Masters Gallery
Murray & Company, Barristers & Solicitors
Vine Arts & Bill Matheson
O’Connors
Orange Frog Productions
Wallace Galleries
Winsport
Big Apples ($500 - $999)
A popular vernacular jazz dance in the 1930s that is danced in a circle. It was so popular in fact that Life Magazine featured the Big Apple in a four-page photo spread and the magazine predicted that 1937 would be remembered as the year of the Big Apple.
Amy Dryer – Masters Gallery
Calgary Surge
Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts
Dean Davidson Jewelry
Downstage
Fairmont Banff Springs
Finer Life Bed & Breakfast
Heather Close – Christine Klassen Gallery
Jerome Hair Salon
Maria Curcic Millinery
Preventous Cosmetics
RGO
River Cafe
Rocky Mountain Motorsports
Rubaiyat
The Dorian, Autograph Collection
TWIGS
Walls Alive
Lindy Hoppers ($250 - $499)
The couples who improvise the heart-stopping dance that marked the height of the swing era.
Alberta Ballet
Apex Massage
Body by Chai
Caesar’s Steakhouse
Calgary International Film Festival
Calgary Underground Film Festival
Cedna Portrait Stories
Clip Clop
Dynami Total Wellness
Fleur de Sel Brasserie
Jan Wittig
Herschel Supply Co.
Kama
LightForm Calgary
Major Tom
Metrovino
Missy’s This ‘N That
Mount Royal University Aviation
Osteria Chef’s Table
Peasant Cheese
Spruce Meadows
Stacey Irvine Skin Inc.
Ten Foot Henry
The Academy
The Fitness Table Calgary
UNTITLED Champagne Lounge
YW Calgary
We would also like to thank the numerous companies and individuals who support us in-kind from $1-$249. To the best of our knowledge, this list reflects donations received from January 1, 2025 – March 15, 2026. Please contact DJD to advise us of any changes or omissions so we can correct our records.
Make an in-kind gift
DJD accepts in-kind gifts from a wide range of businesses and independent professionals. To make an in-kind gift, please contact Tara Meyer.
CONTACTCONSULTING PROFESSIONALS
Our professional consultants are critical to the success of DJD.
We encourage you to support those who support us.
Ackah Business Immigration Law – Evelyn Ackah
Core Health Group Inc. – Dr. Mike Good
Terry Gilbert
Anita Huynh, Bookkeeper
KVK Athletics – Sandro Rajic
KISMET SOLUTIONS – Derrick Needham
Trudie Lee Photography
Catherine McAteer – Confluence Law
Helen Moore-Parkhouse, Marketing
Karen Vouri, Personal Fitness Trainer
Lifemark Physiotherapy Springborough – Hugh Saunders
Passage Studios – Kristin Jostad
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