Performing Art Programs
The NaAC’s performing arts division is a new addition to our mandate as a result of our acquisition of celebrated mixed ability dance company Momo Movement.
Style Specific Community Classes
Prioritizing access and inclusivity, Community Dance Classes at the NaAC are created for dancers 18 years of age and older from all skills, genders and backgrounds. Inspired by styles like Hip Hop, Jazz, and Musical Theatre, dance classes at the NaAC are a great way to express yourself, find joy, laugh, try something new and be with the community. During each class, we improvise and focus on building skills in a way that caters to each individual and their access needs. With mixed-ability facilitation, the NaAC continues to pave the way for our artists to become the movers and performers they dream to be. No experience is required, and all movement abilities and variations are welcome to attend.
Professional Ensemble
The NaAC Dance Ensemble (formerly part of Momo Movement) continues to push the boundaries conceptually and physically. Through live and film performances, the Ensemble presents their work in multidisciplinary forms that include spoken word, visual art and movement. With over 10 years of experience, this collective continues to create original work showcasing the collaborative vision and practice of an all disability-represented ensemble.
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Poetry SLAMMM!!!
Learn More: Poetry SLAMMM!!!Explore the power of telling your own story from your own perspective using slam poetry! Artists will develop their own unique poetic voice using various interdisciplinary techniques, including poetry, pop […]
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All That Jazz
Learn More: All That JazzDive into the vibrant world of Jazz dance in this 10-week class that embraces the rhythms, soul and expressive movements of Jazz. This class is designed for artists of all […]
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Miniature Worlds: Intro to Theatrical Model Making
Learn More: Miniature Worlds: Intro to Theatrical Model MakingIn this 10-week class, you’ll learn how to make mini-models of different spaces. Each week, you’ll get hands-on experience creating small-scale versions of rooms, scenes, or stages that feel alive […]
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Celebration: Dance Party 6.0
Learn More: Celebration: Dance Party 6.0Who loves to party? Join us for fun, movement, and community! In this 2-hour class, you’ll learn different kinds of dances like Latin, line dancing, freestyle, and hip-hop party moves. […]
Dance FAQ
What are Community Dance Classes at the NaAC?
Prioritizing access and inclusivity, Community Dance Classes at the NaAC are created for dancers 18 years of age and older, from all skills, genders and backgrounds. Our classes focus onenjoying and experiencing elements from styles like Hip Hop and Broadway Jazz: Musical Theatre, as well as improvisation and personal expression. No experience is required, and all movement abilities and variations are welcome to attend!
What to expect at a NaAC dance class
Dance Classes at the NaAC are a great way to express yourself, find joy, laugh, try something new and be with community. During each class, we focus on building skills in the style in a way that caters to each individual and their access needs.
Here is what you can expect in one of our dance classes:
- Welcoming opening circle
- Warm Up
- Accessible style specific concepts and movements
- Around and across the floor movement
- Improvisation or movement sequences
- Closing circle
Dancers are encouraged to participate in a way that feels most comfortable and that might look different each week!
Accessibility needs
Our classes are taught at The DJD Dance Centre in Calgary, where all spaces, including the washrooms are physically accessible. The DJD Dance Centre is close to transit and available for Access Calgary. Seated and standing dancers are welcome to attend, as well as anyone who uses a mobility device. If you have any questions or concerns about access, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Parking
Two large paid-public parking lots are located at the South and East sides of the building. Two-hour meter street parking is available on Center Street SE, between 12 and 13 Avenue SE. Two disabled parking spaces are available on the south side of the building.
How to join
Community Dance Classes at the NaAC are by registration only. Please visit our website to view current class registrations. Stay up to date on our newsletters, social media and website for registration information.
ASL intepretation
ASL interpretation is available upon request and we happily welcome Deaf/hard of hearing persons. Please let us know on your registration if this is something that you require.
Introductions and pronouns
At the beginning of each class, we open with a welcoming circle. This gives dancers an opportunity to introduce themselves, their pronouns and something they would like to share about themselves. As an organization that activity practices inclusivity, we respect and honour each person’s wishes to be referred to by only their name, or common pronouns such as She/Her, He/Him, They, Them.
Footwear and mobility devices
Dancers are welcome to wear clean, non-marking running shoes, socks or bare feet for dance classes. We would like to extend a reminder that there may be mobility devices and wheels moving in the space as well.
The Decidedly Jazz Danceworks Dance Centre
111 12 Ave South East
Calgary, Alberta
T2G 0Z9
Contact us for more information
If you have any questions or concerns about Community Dance Classes or the National accessArts Centre, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Manager of Performing Arts, Ashley
As an organization striving for inclusivity, we always welcome feedback on how to best support you!
Ashley Brodeur
Manager, Performing Arts
(403) 253.3174 ext. 8
ashley.brodeur@accessarts.ca