Last Friday, Calgary’s very own Jubilee Auditorium held Alberta’s first ever Atlantic Ballet Show called Ghosts Of Violence. This magnificent ballet show was the first I have ever attended and may I say, WOW! I was amazed by the dancers ability to portray a story just through the movement of their bodies, through dance with…
This week has been a bummer with school, but I found this thing that’s solved all my problems. 30 seconds of happiness for each video. So Gangnam Style was a big thing, but it’s so 2012 now. There’s this new dance meme called the Harlem Shake. The song that everyone does it to is by…
Let’s start with some cultural literacy. What is Nuit blanche? First of all, it is French for ‘All-Nighter’ and is a cultural takeover in the given city in which it takes place. The ‘White Night’ has spread to countless major cities around the world including Canada’s own Montreal and Toronto as well as Europe’s Rome…
This July, rather than suffering at summer school or napping on a beach (wait – that did happen, too), I was part of a magical community called Shad Valley. (Sound familiar?) I’ve been hesitant to blog about my month at Shad – how do you fit all those miraculous experiences and incredible friendships into just…
Have you ever wanted to be part of a Flash Mob? Are you interested in learning about different cultures? This is the opportunity for you! Soul Feet Dance is creating the first Bollywood Flash Mob in Calgary.
As the word “grad” comes up in more and more conversations and daydreams… Take it Slow
You may or may not be right, but (cliche as it sounds -) you’ll never know if you don’t try. (And just because you don’t look good in a dainty little tutu doesn’t mean you can’t become an incredible break dancer. Those are two totally different worlds.) I’ve always admired b-boys/b-girls who can break into…
Hey you. Yes you. You right there. Have you ever dreamed of becoming a cowboy? (- Or even better: a cowgirl!) ‘Course you have! (Besides, as a citizen of Cowtown, home of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, it’s your legal duty to worship the glorious culture of rodeos & ranches). Here’s your chance! Slap…
Do you know someone who is actively involved in the arts? They could be dancing for charity events, singing for a fundraiser or being an inspirational speaker. Or do you know someone involved in sports?
Simon and Martina, Canadian English-teachers-turned-power-vloggers in South Korea, bring you the best of Kpop 2011: (oh, and don’t forget their Dragon-Dog, the Spudgy) To be quite honest, I was a little disappointed with this year’s video. For one thing, it had much less dancing than last year’s. But eatyourkimchi is forever ridiculous and bring a unique perspective…
How many of you are involved in arts and culture? And how many of you believe your involvement with the arts can change the world? Well, Michaelle Jean came to Calgary on Nov 17 to talk to youth who are involved in the arts. It was a great opportunity for Michaelle Jean to realize how…
Victoria Rose Viren is an inspiration to others. In this video, she proves to everyone that obstacles can turn into a life lesson. This truly shows that you can do anything if you put your mind to it! 🙂
Have you ever gone to any UCity parties? UCity holds the best parties of the year open to 15-17 year olds or high school students. If you like to make new friends, dance to the latest music and have the time of your life- come to UCity. This recent theme was “glow in the dark” therefore…
Highlighting two cultures, China and Canada, and two fantastic dance companies, Wen Wei Dance and The Beijing Modern Dance Company, Under the Skin brings dancers from Canada and China to explore the questions of personal identity, culture, and gender roles. Through the invigorating and abstract movements of dance, the powerful and expressive dancers reveal that…
Being one of my favorite electronic duos, Justice first arrive onto the music scene in 2003. Doing small-time remixes of songs they eventually found themselves rising to fame and mainstream success with their first studio album † in 2007. They have been recently featured in the new Adidas commercial “Adidas is All In” with their…