Blue Bird Moving Arts

03/15/2023

https://youtu.be/gRYq7fZKXA0

Fun facts about March 6 flash mob for the The JUNO Awards

I had to sign a confidentiality agreement before I was given the request

I was given a choice of the 6 songs of the year (2009) Thomas Poulsen lip synching to Alberta’s Nickleback came to me within 5 seconds

In order of reaching out: Adéle Bird, Allara Gooliaff & Lisa Ryan ( we were all working in the basement of Currie Barracks that day ) then Thomas.

Everything came together in 2 hours, with Lisa having cast it within 24 hours. No one could have assembled that many dancers together like Lisa Ryan could. ‘Cause Lisa rocks ⭐️❤️

If you had told me then that I’d be on stilts with Allara now…😘

I remember Thomas recommended Michael join hm
2 nd time I worked with Alexandra Velosa 🌺
Dallis Swiatek was a lifesaver with filming and editing.

Lisa and I had Dr. Towani Duchscher staged to be front and center ( naturally) The cameras however, were angled differently, which was a really important detail I wish I hadn’t missed. I still regret that.

We all worked so hard that day, Adele Bird most of all. All volunteer.

Over 200 Dancers, family & friends gathered in a circle above and on the main floor = world’s worst kept secret ever 😜

I messed up Lisa’s choreo 😶

There are about 6 different versions racking up over 50 k views.

I had the honor of working with Thomas a few different times. This was my favourite.

I have no idea if Nickleback ever saw it. I hope so. Thomas Poulsen knocked it out of the park. We all did ⭐️

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03/01/2022

Only ONE day left to donate! Thanks to all the amazing people who have supported us. ​​​​​​​​
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Are you broke? NOT to worry. Any small amount can help.​​​​​​​​
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We will use the fund to pay for our May Show costs including theatre rental, costumes, artistic fees, and marketing costs. ​​​​​​​​

Donate here https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/BlueBirdMovingArts/campaign/Ballet-Bodies-In-Motion-Fundraiser/
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01/04/2022

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12/20/2021

Katherine Dunham delivered one of the greatest gifts to the dance community with her specialized technique developed from years of anthropological study around the world💪🏾.

Her technique blends traditional dances of the African Diaspora, modern and ballet.

Dunham technique creates strong, dynamic dancers who embody the rhythm and grace that is inherent to Afro-Caribbean movement💃🏾.

The rhythm, grace and power of Dunham technique builds confident, STRONG dancers who are disciplined yet let their souls play✨.

Our studio founder, De-Ann Weekes () is trained in Duhnam technique and carries Katherine's legacy on to current generations of dancers through her Core-ography classes💥.

Get the workout of your LIFE, experience new cultures and the gift of the African Diaspora with us in 2022.

Core-ography will begin on Monday, Jan. 3rd 2022. Full class info is available here➡️: https://www.drsdcalgary.ca/register-2/

Please send us any of your questions by DM or at [email protected].

Have a wonderful day humans😊!

12/17/2021

So excited to be part of this initiative !

08/24/2021

So proud to be a community partner for this work in the fall !!!

INTRODUCING - CORE-OGRAPHY ✨✨✨✨

Work on that body-ody-ody, add strength to your core, and versatility to your body movement all in a supportive, community-oriented setting, with Core-ography – a 1.5-hr blended strengthening/conditioning and dance class.

OPEN TO ALL AGES, SIZES, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCES – Instructor and DRSD founder De-Ann Weekes gives individual attention to every student, every class to let you blossom and see real progress in this transformative modern and Afro-Caribbean class! This training is for both dancers AND for anyone who moves their body, looking to strengthen their bodies in unconventional ways.

Classes have 2 areas of focus:

💫 core strengthening and conditioning using Dunham, Graham, Horton, and Limon techniques, used by dancers at Ballet Creole and Alvin Ailey dance companies
💫short movement and multi-genre choreography based on what we have learned

Using these techniques helps dancers of all genres discover where movement is initiated from!

Drop-In $30
10 Week Package $525 (EARLY BIRD PROMO – GET 10% OFF THIS PRICE BEFORE AUGUST 31)
5 Week Package $270

Move-It Mondays: The first Monday of every month drop-in for only $15. Offer available to first timers only.

04/29/2020

04/29/2020

Photos by Trudie Lee Photography

04/29/2020

Photos by Trudie Lee
Styled by Naomi Maisey