performances

fri sept 26

Year of the Horse Rehearsal for Alberta Culture Days Presented by Decidedly Jazz Danceworks as part of Alberta Culture Days. Glimpse into the creative process for DJD’s upcoming production, Year of the Horse, the completely fictional adventures of Josephine Baker. At DJD Studios, 1514 4th St. S.W. 4 p.m. 403-245-3533, decidedlyjazz.com.

until sat sept 27

4th Annual Calgary International

Flamenco Festival Week-long event promoting the artistic exchange of flamenco dance, music and choreography both professional and amateur. The festival includes two large concert events, a flamenco showcase and various workshops in flamenco guitar, dance and song. Performances at Webber Academy Performing Arts Centre and The Ironwood Stage & Grill. calgaryflamencofestival.com.

Don Quixote

Presented by Alberta Ballet. Follow Don Quixote and his trusty squire Sancho Panza on a journey which has enchanted ballet fans, young and old, for centuries. At Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14th Ave. N.W. 2 and 7:30 p.m. 403-245-4549, albertaballet.com.

sat sept 27

Family Dance Lesson for Alberta Culture Days Presented by Decidedly

Jazz Danceworks. Learn the electric slide in this family groove based class with DJD Company member Catherine Hayward. At DJD, 1514 4th St. S.W. 3-4 p.m. Free. 403-245-3533, decidedlyjazz.com.

upcoming

Fluid Movement Arts Festival Tuesday, Oct. 14 to Sunday, Oct. 26. Featuring local, national and internationally celebrated artists including L-E-V (Israel), Tentacle Tribe (Montreal), the Winnipeg Contemporary Dancers/Ming Hon (Winnipeg) and more. At various venues, see website for details. 403-265-3230, springboardperformance.com.