World-class contemporary circus company invites audiences to return to their roots through a lively performance of acrobatic storytelling, spoken word and music. 
Performed by Momentum Aerial & Acrobatic Troupe, “blink.” is a series of seven stories that reminds us climate change is a personal issue - the earth is our home, and our home is in danger. As the time to act is now, you can come be inspired by this lively performance Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14.

“blink.” was born of a question: what is home? Montreal-based writer and circus artist Maia Thomlinson, 19, began to ask herself this question as she learned of the severity of the environmental crisis we are facing today. “The more I became aware of the severity of the issue,” said Maia, “the more I wanted to get people to wake up! We’ve become so disconnected from the natural world, but this is our home we’re talking about! We’re already seeing people being affected on a massive scale, and I think sometimes we forget, that could just as well be us.”

Maia shared her vision with artistic director, Monica Goermann, and together with a dynamic team of artists, they created this show. “Art, in my opinion, is the best way to break down barriers to massive issues and get people to care.” 

The team, Momentum, is composed of skilled acrobats who tell stories through movement, circus and dance. The show will include performances in cyr wheel, trapeze, hand balancing and more. Maia has moved away to pursue her circus career, but she will be returning home to Winnipeg to work with the team for this event.

Following the show on Sunday, there will be a bonfire for the community to share their own stories and speak about the issue together. Intrigued? Find your tickets on Eventbrite today.
Performance details:
Saturday, October 13 @ 7PM
Sunday, October 14 @ 3PM
Monica’s Danz Gym
Tickets are $15-25 on Eventbrite

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The DJD Dance Centre Creative Residency Program is a program that aims to encourage the independent dance artist sector in Calgary and nationwide. The residency program has been created to support the research, development, and/or final phase of production for independent choreographers working on specified, self-directed projects that are targeted for production. During the residency, artists will have access to one studio at the DJD Dance Centre free of charge for the duration of their residency. This arrangement is designed to allow choreographers to work and grow in a concentrated manner and with as few limits as possible to the choreographer’s creative energies.

The program period begins in January and applications are open now until October 8th. Please visit http://www.decidedlyjazz.com/djd-dance-centre/creative-residency-program/ for the application form.

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet is proud to launch our very-first book club for our 79th season, a season featuring fascinating female lead roles.​
All are welcome to join us as we venture alongside our upcoming season’s four protagonists: The Handmaid Tale’s Offred, Clara from Nutcracker, Juliet from Romeo & Juliet, and The Wizard of Oz’s Dorothy.​
Members of the book club are encouraged to participate in discussions on our RWB Book Club Facebook group and are invited to attend our in-person book club meeting that takes place after every Friday’s performance.​
We will be exploring the following stories: Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, Gregory Maguire’s Hiddensee (a retelling of Nutcracker), Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, and L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Feel free to join for as many as you like!​

Sign up here! 

Just a reminder that NAfro Dance Productions invites the professional dance community to join our company morning class beginning Sept 24th. Class is a Contemporary African class taught by our Artistic Director Casimiro Nhussi. 

Classes are 9:30-10:30am Monday to Friday until the end of October at our studio. There is no charge to participate in our company class. 

​L.A. Dance Academy is looking for a qualified individual to be a classroom aide / assistant for a once a week ballet class to work alongside a young adult with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in working as a dance teacher or class assistant
• Experience in ballet techinque
• Must have strong communication skills
• Knowledge of the philosophies and practices in education and care for individuals with ASD an asset.

The successful candidate will work directly with the studio director and class teacher and hourly compensation based on experience.


Please contact L.A. Dance Academy at ladanceacademy@shaw.ca with Classroom Aide in the subject line along with your CV.

Multiple events from:
Friday, 17 August 2018 at 7:30 PM 
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Saturday, 18 August 2018 at 9:30 PM (CDT)

Click here for tickets and more information. 

Rachel Browne Theatre
211 Bannatyne Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2
Canada

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Artists from across Canada will be presenting both live dance works, and dance on film pieces in our inaugural presentation Skylines Dance & Film Series! Come see and support a variety of dance performances by a range of talented Canadian choreographers and filmmakers from Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, and Winnipeg!

Tickets are general addmission and general seating. General Admission in advance: $20.00

There will be tickets available for purchase at the door. Door Price $23.00

Reception Gala with immersive film screening to follow the show on Friday August 17, and 9:30pm held at the PLATFORM Gallery - Suite 121-100 Arthur Street (across the street from our show venue). Additional film screenings from various Canadian artists will be featured! Admission is free (donations accepted) and beverages will be available for purchase.

Skylines Dance & Film Series is a platform organization, created to connect the artistic communities across the Canadian prairie provinces, and the entire country, in order to promote collaboration by offering opportunities for presentation and development. 
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This event was made possible through the generous support of the Manitoba Arts Council.