calgary | SEPTEMBER 17th

The Ministry of Arts, Culture and the Status of Women and Alberta Jubilee Society are proud to present Arts Education Day, a Culture Days experience.

In Calgary, we will be hosting a one-of-a-kind event for high school performing arts students to broaden their knowledge and skills in the events and entertainment industry. Students will go on a tour of the Jubilee auditorium and attend two workshops of their choosing that specialize in either dance, acting, film, or music.

Arts Education Day workshops are open to any high school student interested in learning more about the performing arts. Teachers, hoping to bring your entire class, please RSVP for the total class amount.

Individual workshop registration will be emailed to teachers once school resumes in September. Each student will be responsible for registering for their requested workshops.

This event is free to attend, but schools are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. Please click “Register Now” to confirm your spot!

culture days workshops

Club Latin dances with david & olya joseph

Introduction into the Rhythm, footwork and partner work of Latin dancing. David & Olya will lead participants through fun and cool combos, concepts on lead and follow and body movement and isolations. This class has easy to follow instruction for even more complex moves with a dive into the flavour of Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha Cha.
stage combat with john knight

Acting the Fight: How do you perform a fight? Does character matter within the context of a fight? Isn’t it all just a bunch of moves anyway? With some basic unarmed fight choreography, we will explore tips, tricks, and best practices for bringing your acting skills and training to a stage fight.
improv 101: Bringing yourself to the stage with jordan lane

The most interesting character you can bring to the stage is YOU. In this workshop you'll learn to draw on what makes you unique - your interests, opinions, and life experiences - to improvise one of a kind, memorable characters.
choral music with scott henderson

Sing It Like Ya Wrote It!
Soulful vocal workshop highlighting expression, groove, sincerity, harmony and detailed musicality - tools for a lifetime!
Sing like a musician! We’ll be learning a contemporary song, layering it with harmonies and undertake detailed work to animate and elevate rhythmic and melodic impact. Those interested in vocal solos and improv may be also be called upon (singing solo will not be mandatory).
Broadway choreography with taylor steedman

Step into the spotlight and dance like you’re on Broadway! In this high-energy workshop, high school students will learn the original Broadway choreography to “One Short Day” from Wicked. From big ensemble moments to iconic staging, you’ll get a taste of what it’s like to be part of a real Broadway production—all while building performance skills, confidence, and having a blast with your peers. No flying monkeys required—just bring your energy, creativity, and love for musical theatre!
Acting for film

This one-hour workshop will introduce students to the foundations of working in front of the camera for film and television work, including self-tape auditions. As a group, students will discover the basics of scene study preparation for a short film scene and be given the key steps to creating a compelling on-camera performance by working within your best frame, finding and using powerful eyelines, crafting a close-up, connecting with your scene partner and playing to win the scene, and of course, entering and exiting your scene like a movie star! 
Marching band 101: intro to marching and playing

Marching band 101 is a high-energy workshop where you'll learn the basics of marching and playing an instrument at the same time, while getting a crash course in Calgary’s unique and vibrant marching band scene. From mastering your step to staying in formation, you'll build core skills and finish with an exciting elimination-style challenge that puts your new abilities to the test. Whether you play an instrument already or are brand new to music, this is your chance to march with confidence and have some serious fun!