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Keeping the NaAC Healthy – November 2024
Thursdays Have you ever wanted to create a soundtrack for your own movie? The NaAC is excited to host the 3rd run of our SOUNDS OF THE SILVER SCREEN community class for artists interested in sound and video. This class runs for 22 weeks, during which participants will explore audiovisual creation, including shooting a Super […]
Tuesdays Dance Party is a high-energy, community-focused dance class that celebrates movement, music, and connection. Each session features a fresh theme designed to spark joy and get everyone moving. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just love to let loose, you’ll explore creative ways to express yourself through movement and art. Come for the fun, stay for the community. […]
Wednesdays In this class facilitated by Katie Wackett, participants will embark on a guided tour of film history, watching movies and learning how to talk about them. This class is ideal for artists who enjoy watching and sharing their opinions. Each participant will have the chance to curate a film screening and introduce the film to the class. This class is ideal for artists who love movies […]
Thursdays Dance Lab is a community-focused dance class designed for movers who want to deepen their skills while staying connected to the joy of movement. Each session blends technique with creative exploration – offering a space to experiment, refine, and grow your movement vocabulary. Whether you’re building your foundation or expanding your style, Dance Lab is where practice meets […]
Mondays During this 4-week class, students will learn the basics of guitar in a group setting, explore music theory, and jam with their peers! Please note that this class is best suited for artists who: A guitar will be provided to artists by the NaAC. About the Facilitator: Ado Nkemka Ado Nkemka (A.N.) is a musician and multidisciplinary writer (playwriting, journalism, poetry). Through her […]
Thursdays Alicia Morrison and Re Parsons This class is for kids ages 9-12. In this inclusive dance class led by both the National accessArts Centre and the City of Calgary, children will explore creative movement through playful prompts and activities in a welcoming, non-judgmental space. If a child benefits from one-to-one support, the child’s parents/support persons are welcome […]
Mondays During this 5-week class, students will learn the basics of piano/keyboard, explore music theory (video, practical application, and discussion), and jam with their peers! Please note that this class is best suited for artists who: A keyboard will be provided to artists by the NaAC. About the Facilitator: Ado Nkemka (A.N.) is a musician and multidisciplinary writer (playwriting, journalism, poetry). Through her work, she interrogates power […]
Tuesdays Dance Party is a high-energy, community-focused dance class that celebrates movement, music, and connection. Each session features a fresh theme designed to spark joy and get everyone moving. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just love to let loose, you’ll explore creative ways to express yourself through movement and art. Come for the fun, […]
Thursdays Facilitator: Ashley Brodeur Dance Lab is a community-focused dance class designed for movers who want to deepen their skills while staying connected to the joy of movement. Each session blends technique with creative exploration – offering a space to experiment, refine, and grow your movement vocabulary. Whether you’re building your foundation or expanding your […]
Tuesdays This hands-on program introduces artists to the exciting world of loop-based music production. Participants will explore the building blocks of beats and melodies by experimenting with digital loops, rhythms, and textures to create complete songs. Each session includes guided exercises, group collaborations, and opportunities to personalize projects using both pre-made and self-recorded sounds. By […]
Tuesdays Get to know your own unique voice, in your own unique body! A gentle, supportive and fun introduction to voice and singing. Participants will be guided through the basics of breathing and airflow, learn how to generate volume without hurting their voice, and experience techniques for regulating the nervous system so that singing ‘in-tune’ becomes much easier. […]
Thursdays Alicia Morrison and Re Parsons This class is for children ages 6 – 8. In this inclusive dance class led by both the National accessArts Centre and the City of Calgary, children will explore creative movement through playful prompts and activities in a welcoming, non-judgmental space. If a child benefits from one-to-one support, the child’s parents/support persons are welcome […]