Fort McMurray Social Dance Club

The Fort McMurray Social Dance Club hosts monthly events for adults to practice and learn ballroom, Latin and other dancing styles. The club plays a variety of modern and classic music to tend to everyone’s preference. Learn to Cha Cha, Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing, Rhumba, Tango and so much more in a social setting. Whether you’re preparing for your wedding or a special event, or just wanting to perfect your smooth dance moves, this club is for dancers of all levels. No partner or experience is required for any of the events; just a willingness to dance!

The next monthly event will be held on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Stonebridge Hotel – Athabasca Room from 8 pm to midnight. An introductory lesson on Cha Cha will take place from 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm, followed by an open dance floor where a variety of music will be played. 

Aren't sure what kind of music you can dance the Cha Cha to? Here are some suggestions:

• Disturbia by Rihanna
• Tik Tok by Ke$ha
• Cake by the Ocean by DNCE 
• Treasure by Bruno Mars

For more information, please visit the group’s Facebook Page: Fort McMurray Social Dance Club 

Become the Raven this Halloween!

Looking for something to do this Halloween? Be a part of the art! The igNIGHT Festival is looking for 5 or 6 people who would like to volunteer for the performative aspect of igNIGHT’s The Unkindness by Kasie Campbell. The Unkindness features a raven, a local foul who encompasses many affects; a chariot of the soul; a symbol of hope; a model of resilience; an infamous trickster; and a mediator of life and death. Throughout time, the raven is depicted by many cultures and portrayed within their mythologies, legends and folklore. The Unkindness (formerly “Untitled”) is a piece inspired by the revered avian creature.

Conceptualized by Kasie Campbell and executed with the assistance of the students of Keyano’s Art & Design program, their collaborative efforts bring the notorious raven to life through a myriad of materials, lighting and performance art. A piece that pushes the creative boundaries of all parties including: the artist, the students and the observers, The Unkindness is a piece that will pervade the mind and, like the raven, stamp its repute.   

Be a Part of the Art!

If you would like to volunteer and be a part of the final performance this is what is required:

Attire:

Kasie will provide black feathery masks for each participant.

Action:

Performers will situate and disperse behind the Raven and in the trees then slowly come out into the fog (there is a fog machine) by the bird and collect twigs and leaves. To add to the nest.

Date:

Friday, October 30^th

Time:

8:30PM

The volunteers will meet the artist Kasie Campbell at the gazeebo at Keyano’s Doug McCrae Park where she will give you a mask and instruct you on what to do.

Performers can keep the masks once they have finished. If you are interested, please contact Kasie Campbell at: kasie1@ualberta.ca