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Michalsky Productions presents Wavelength
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Wavelength is an immersive performance bringing together contemporary dance, live rock music, and art installation in an unconventional performance environment at the Lougheed Building, located directly beside The GRAND Theatre.
Dancers Intensive: Colossus with Stephanie Lake Company (Banff Centre)
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A Three-Week Contemporary Dance Training and Performance Intensive
Independent Residency: Theatre & Dance 2027-28 (Banff Centre)
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This is your time for uninterrupted space to start or advance your project in our rehearsal or dance studios. Ideal for solo creators or small to medium sized ensembles, it provides the space and freedom to move, make noise, and focus deeply on your work.
collectif9 presents RITUÆLS
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Through music and movement, this programme reflects the intricacies of human connection, embracing the beauty and pain of our coexistence.
Rachel Meyer presents "Mama, do we die when we sleep?"
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Inspired by Rachel’s two year old daughter’s question: “Do we die when we sleep?”, this contemporary dance work explores the emotion of wonder. Imagination and dream-space infiltrate responsibility and conformity, as some necessary invitation to possibility. Hosted by BWDC.
W&M Physical Theatre premieres new full-length La Luna
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W&M Physical Theatre's La Luna, begun in 1988 for LA schoolchildren, premieres as a full-length work with a cast of 14 at DJD, October 9 to 10.
Banff Pride Festival 2026, October 2 to 12
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A multi-day 2SLGBTQIA+ arts and community festival in Banff National Park: drag, burlesque, live music, literary and community programming.
Alberta artists Chris Cran and Vicki Adams Willis named to the Order of Canada
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The AFA is proud to have supported Chris Cran and Vicki Adams Willis throughout their careers.
Artist profile - Paul Reich
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After 28 years of service with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Paul Reich will officially retire from his position as Arts Development Consultant - Dance.
AFA's Strategic Plan is available in French and English
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On this last day of the annual Mois de la francophonie albertaine, the AFA is pleased to share its three-year Strategic Plan en français.