By Ansharah Shakil, November 24 2023—
The second annual Calgary Hip Hop & Street Dance Festival is taking place from Nov. 23 to 26 with an extensive array of events, such as dance battles and workshops, taking place in venues … Read the rest
By Ramiro Bustamante Torres with files from Ansharah Shakil, October 24 2023—
Alberta Ballet presents a timeless classic on a familiar background from Oct. 26 to 28 at the Southern Jubilee Auditorium. The Sleeping Beauty, will be performed with the … Read the rest
By Nimra Amir, March 27 2023—
For over a decade now the University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) has been showcasing student work from all disciplines — music, dance and drama. The 2023 season of the … Read the rest
By Julieanne Acosta, January 19 2022—
In their upcoming immersive performance, dancers Sandra Lamouche and Melanie Kloetzel will lead the audience into and out of climate anxiety.
Lamouche is a Nehiyaw Iskwew (Cree woman) from the Bigstone Cree Nation in … Read the rest
By Nikayla Goddard, March 23 2018 —
Coming up on its fifth anniversary, the University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) continually strives to proudly showcase student works in all its encompassed disciplines — music, dance and … Read the rest
By Jill Girgulis, November 28 2017 —
Over 100 dancers came together for the School of Creative and Performing Arts’ (SCPA) 48th annual Dance Montage from Nov. 23–25. At the helm was artistic director Melissa Monteros, who came onstage before … Read the rest
By Matty Hume, September 19 2017 —
The University of Calgary is home to the School of Creative and Performing Arts, which combines the music, dance and drama departments while hosting year-round events in various venues across campus.
If you’re … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, November 15 2016 —
Showcasing diverse dance in the city, the University of Calgary School of Creative and Performing Arts will host its 47th annual Dance Montage from Nov. 24–26.
The performance attracts local choreographers from around … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, March 1 2016 —
Quebécois contemporary artist Benoît Lachambre choreographed Snakeskins in 2012, when he was awarded the best choreography award at 2013’s Grand Prix de la danse de Montreal. He has since toured the show worldwide … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, January 19 2016 —
Two School of Creative and Performing Arts dance faculty members are tackling topics like post-traumatic stress disorder and climate change in their works. Professional Series: Dance runs from Jan. 21–23 at 8:00 p.m. … Read the rest
