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Review: Alberta Ballet offers intriguing narrative twists on beloved classic tale
Read my review for the Calgary Herald.
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Cirque Kalabanté by Afrique en Cirque is a joyous vibrant dance and circus show.
My daughter’s review of Afrique en Cirque: What was your favourite part? My favourite part was all of it. Cirque Kalabanté combines circus, dance, music played on traditional instruments and a joyous spirit. It’s full of energy and vibrancy. The acrobatics are daring and are even more stunning in the intimate setting of the grand.…
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DJD’s Party Time is a groovy, over-the-top performance.
It’s party time with DJD. Shasta (Sabriana Naz Comǎnescu ) is hosting a party and has invited all her friends, including you. There will be a grand entrance and introductions, libations, and a lampshade or two. This is the premise of DJD’s Party Time, a performance of immense energy and wild creativity. It’s a bit…
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Springboard Performance’s presentation of Vastadus eana, The answer is land is a visceral experience.
Last week, Springboard Performance presented Vástádus eana / The answer is land, by Sami artists Elle Sofe Sara Company. The performance was one night only, as part of a series of gatherings that explored the inter-relationality between the body, the land, Indigenous artistry, and our future. The performance of Vástádus eana was a visceral experience,…
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Vic’s Mix, a RUBBERBAND production was an evening of wild dance technique.
RUBBERBAND is a Montreal based dance company that supports the creation of work by choreographer Victor Quijada. Vic’s Mix is a remix of the choreographer’s mix and breaks down barriers between hip hop and classical formalism. It’s this jarring mix of break dancing and ballet. It has become its own style, the RUBBERBAND method. Vic’s…
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