Sessions 

Shemar Herbert

"Hip Hop: Technique, Roots and Expression"

This session explores hip hop as a cultural and technical foundation—one that holds complexity, rhythm, and regional influence. We’ll look at how styles across different parts of the U.S. contributed to the vocabulary of Hip Hop dance—from foundational grooves to individual expression. The goal is to equip educators with an understanding of Hip Hop’s lineage and its practical application in classroom settings, bridging movement, history, and authenticity.

 Lisa La Touche

"Foundations of Tap"

An exploration of the fundamental sounds, rhythms, and techniques of tap dance in connection to African-American history and traditions.  The class will touch on the relevance of passing rhythmic cultural memory as well as bridging context, movements, and histories of jazz dance and its music.  

Wakefield Brewster

"The Poetry, The Poet, and The Person - A Trifecta of Resources to Assist your Artistry"

Join this workshop to explore poetic production, performance, and profession, led by Calgary's 6th Poet Laureate, Wakefield Brewster. This is a workshop that is driven by the posits of the participants, as l always have the intention of interacting, never lecturing, no "me-all-talking-you-all-listening."

I encourage participants to attend with: 

Questions (unquestionably) , Ideas , Beliefs , Opinions, Comments , Observations , and Suggestions.  Bring everything and anything, all things Poetry that I may speak to from a 26-year career of experience.  What that will do is drive the Creative Conversation, where I may offer suggestions over instructions, and options over answers - from Poetic Production, to Poetic Performance, to Poetic Profession. Finally, this session may be attended by artists of all mediums, as the creative conversation will always lead to general topics such as Finding Your Lane, to Forging Longevity

Michèle Moss 

"Getting Down to it, With Respect!"

Let’s talk it out and dance it out, too! We will dig into some of the prickly social themes of the day and unpack them with straight talk and off-the-beat dancing.

Ajay Musodi

"Cultural Competency 1.2"

An interactive exploration of Culture through the lens of Art. Utilizing music, call & response, and dance to connect in depth, building true appreciation and acknowledgement of Diversity! 

Raoul Wilke

"House Dance Roots"

Learning the importance of finding your voice within the dance and how deeply rooted its connection to music is. We will work on the foundation and rhythm, and discuss the importance of history and how it shapes the dance.

Seigred (Siggy) Cortez

"Caribbean Dance Forms"

In this session, dancers will be learning about the history of Soca music and its origin through the Katherine Dunham Technique, including whining (not to be confused with twerking), undulations, breath work, sprinkled with flavors of West and Central African, Latin, and Caribbean / Indo dance elements. 

Soca is a beautiful mix of cultures. Its Birthplace was Trinidad, which is a diverse country. Soca is a proud representation of the African and Indian cultures, but it is not limited to these, as it boasts elements of Chinese and Latin cultures as well. 

Dancehall was born and bred in Kingston, Jamaica. 

Dancehall and Soca work very closely together, creating spectacular sound. It emulates the heritage of Jamaica. The Arawaks, Tainos, and Africans' music influences dancehall.

Masani St. Rose

"Soul to Sole" 

Exploration of the traditional drum and dance rhythms from Guinea, West Africa. Connecting body, mind, and soul. This session will feature a live drumming ensemble lead by Trudy Hipwell.  

Mpoe Mogale

"AfroBeats on the Prairies"

Afrobeats is a popular music and dance genre from West Africa that bridges traditional and contemporary movement. In this class, we’ll focus on the rhythms and steps of Azonto from Ghana--a playful, expressive style rooted in community and self-expression. Like many Afrobeats styles, Azonto creates space for connection with those around us while celebrating each dancer's unique expression in movement. No experience needed--just bring your joy and let’s move!

Shandi Ta

"Elements of Vogue"

The Elements of Vogue

An introductory session to Ballroom culture and Voguing/Performance as a hermeneutics of the body. We will explore how embracing our bodies and expression is a radical act of love and inclusion. Along with some of its history, we will break down the 5 elements of Vogue. Come with an honest curiosity and openness to how you express yourself outwardly.

Raoul Wilke

"Young, Gifted and Jazz"

We will explore the dancing body in connection to jazz music and how deeply rooted it's connection is. From the stories of the people to what influenced the dance, we will dive deeper into building a nuance that is unique to you but also inspired by the ones before. 

Cindy Ansah

"Soft Disruption: Improvising the Language of the Body"

Enter a space where we explore our bodies as sites of sensation, intuition, and creative intelligence.

This practice is a soft disruption—a return to the body’s original language: instinctual, intuitive, and deeply personal.

Come with a willingness to move and be moved.