Upcoming Free Workshops
Fancy Dance with Lennon First Rider
Jube School Presents: Fancy Dance with Lennon First Rider
Experience the vibrant energy and rich meaning behind this dynamic powwow dance style in a workshop led Lennon First Rider. Rooted in tradition and personal expression, Fancy Dance is known for its fast footwork, colourful regalia, and powerful storytelling through movement. Lennon shares not only the steps (or skips!) but the cultural teachings, regalia, history, and pride that shape this high-energy dance form.
Recommended grades: 1 +
Classroom Set-up: Chairs and desks pushed to the side to create space in your classroom.
About the artist: Oki! My name is Lennon First Rider. I’ve been dancing fancy since I could walk. I come from a family of Fancy Dancers. I’ve travelled to many powwows within the United States and Canada and I am a member of the blood tribe and the Siksika nation but grew up in the city of Calgary.
For students & teachers: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MST (classroom streaming)
*Only open to teachers in Canada. Please sign up through your school email, personal emails will be rejected. The link and passcode will be sent via email approximately 24 hours before the workshop.
How to join:
Register through the Eventbrite link-
Upon registration, a Zoom link will be provided through email approximately 24 hours before the event with a passcode.
If you sign up after the code has been sent out (less than 24 hours before the event,) a code will be emailed to you 1 hour before.
Ask me anything! Riverdance Edition
Jube School is thrilled to be partnering with Broadway Across Canada to present a special Q&A session with Riverdance lead dancer, Olivia Nachtigal!
This unique session offers an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from a professional Riverdance performer about life on tour—and the journey it took to get there. From first dance classes to taking the stage around the world, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to become part of the Riverdance story.
Students are invited to ask anything—whether it's about learning the steps, performing on tour, the career pathway of a professional dancer, or the cultural roots and history of Riverdance.
This session is part of Jube School’s commitment to bringing students closer to the performing arts, offering a rare chance to connect with a professional dancer and hear their story firsthand.
Recommended grades: Open to all grades
About the artist: Olivia Nachtigal is from Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. Olivia began dancing at the age of 4 in the western Canadian region. She danced competitively for the Mattierin school of Irish dance until she was 18 years old when she joined Riverdance’s 25th anniversary production. She has toured numerous countries with the show and is so excited to continue her journey for the 30th anniversary tour.
For students & teachers: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MST (classroom streaming)
*Only open to teachers in Canada. Please sign up through your school email, personal emails will be rejected. The link and passcode will be sent via email approximately 24 hours before the workshop.
How to join:
Register through the Eventbrite link-
Upon registration, a Zoom link will be provided through email approximately 24 hours before the event with a passcode.
If you sign up after the code has been sent out (less than 24 hours before the event,) a code will be emailed to you 1 hour before.
Filipino Dance with Candace Kumar
Barrio dance is a celebration of the Philippine countryside, taking place in a barrio- a small village or neighbourhood. During a barrio fiesta, the community comes together to celebrate various cultural activities through music and dance. Rooted in tradition and history, these dances tell stories of everyday life, rituals, and celebrations, capturing the spirit and heart of rural Filipino communities. Students will be guided through joyful, lively movements that reflect daily life in the Philippines such as planting, fishing, and harvesting.
Recommended grades: Any grade or skill level, but best suited for grades 2 - 5
Supplies needed: No supplies, but space to move around is needed.
About the artist: Candace Kumar is a Filipino cultural dance educator from Mississauga, Ontario. She has researched and performed in dance styles from all across the Philippines for over 20 years. By sharing cultural dance, we can cultivate more understanding and compassion for the diverse communities that make up Canada. Candace was recently awarded the Mississauga Arts Council 2023 Established Artist Award and the City of Mississauga Civic Recognition Award for her achievements in Filipino arts. In her future work, Candace hopes to continue celebrating and sharing Filipino dance across Canada and around the globe.
For students & teachers: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MST (classroom streaming)
*Only open to teachers in Canada. Please sign up through your school email, personal emails will be rejected. The link and passcode will be sent via email approximately 24 hours before the workshop.
How to join:
Register through the Eventbrite link -
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jube-school-presents-filipino-dance-with-candace-kumar-tickets-1345652124729?aff=oddtdtcreator
Upon registration, a Zoom link will be provided through email approximately 24 hours before the event with a passcode.
If you sign up after the code has been sent out (less than 24 hours before the event,) a code will be emailed to you 1 hour before.
Stage Combat with Morgan Yamada
Ever watched a play or movie and wondered how actors make those epic battles look so real? Welcome to the magic of stage combat! In this workshop, we'll dive into the basics of unarmed stage combat, focusing on punches, hits, and falls—all designed to keep performers safe while dazzling the audience.
Recommended grades: 4 - 6
Supplies needed: No supplies, but space to move around is needed.
About the artist: Morgan is a theatre artist with many interests - she's an actor, fight director, arts educator, creative collaborator, and Co-Artistic Producer of Azimuth Theatre. As a Fight Director, she has worked with theatres, universities, and high schools, teaching workshops and courses, and choreographing violence for productions. Morgan has also been a member of award-winning ensembles as an actor, performing at theatres across the country. She loves how theatre can explore the past, reflect the present, and dream of the future. Recently, she acted and sword fought in The Citadel Theatre's Production of The Three Musketeers.
For students & teachers: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST (classroom streaming)
*Only open to teachers in Canada. Please sign up through your school email, personal emails will be rejected. The link and passcode will be sent via email approximately 24 hours before the workshop.
How to join:
Register through the Eventbrite link -
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jube-school-presents-stage-combat-with-morgan-yamada-tickets-1330194941879?aff=oddtdtcreator
Upon registration, a Zoom link will be provided through email approximately 24 hours before the event with a passcode.
If you sign up after the code has been sent out (less than 24 hours before the event,) a code will be emailed to you 1 hour before.
Murals with Alex Kwong
In this workshop, Alex will explore the power of murals and how they can transform our built environment. Together, we’ll look at how muralists—including Alex—approach their work, from concept to final painting.
What we’ll cover:
An inside look at how different mural artists, including Alex Kwong, approach mural-making
How to work with the unique surfaces of buildings
Step-by-step visuals showing how a mural comes to life
A live demonstration using an image of a building, where you’ll create your own design
Simple ways you can practice mural design at home
Recommended grades: 5 +
Supplies Needed:
handout (to be supplied while sending the code) to each student
Pens, Pencil Crayons, Markers
About the artist: Alex Kwong is a visual artist based in Calgary, Alberta, known for his striking, representational work that blends realism with expressive elements. His art takes shape on a variety of surfaces, from canvas to large-scale murals. Informed by his background in Art History and a deep curiosity fueled by travel, Alex's practice draws inspiration from historical movements and the rich tapestry of global cultures.At the heart of Alex's process is a commitment to capturing and reflecting the stories of individuals, groups, and places. By fostering meaningful connections with communities, he creates authentic, site-specific works that honor the spirit, fabric, and people of those spaces. These murals stand not only as vibrant expressions of collective identity but as lasting landmarks that inspire both within their immediate context and beyond.
For students & teachers: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM MDT (classroom streaming)
*Only open to teachers in Canada. Please sign up through your school email, personal emails will be rejected. The link and passcode will be sent via email approximately 24 hours before the workshop.
How to join:
Register through the Eventbrite link -
Upon registration, a Zoom link will be provided through email approximately 24 hours before the event with a passcode.
If you sign up after the code has been sent out (less than 24 hours before the event,) a code will be emailed to you 1 hour before
Jube School Presents: Stand-Up Comedy with Leif Oleson-Cormack
Jube School Presents: Stand-Up Comedy with Leif Oleson-Cormack
If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up, write funnier stories, or just be the funniest person at the lunch table, this workshop is for you! In this one-hour interactive session, comedian Leif Oleson-Cormack will walk students through the building blocks of what makes a great joke. Using real-time student suggestions submitted through the chat, the class will build jokes together while learning simple, powerful tools like surprise, specificity, and timing.
Along the way, Leif will share tips on delivery, help students understand what makes a punchline land, and show how comedy can be a tool for storytelling, self-expression, and connection.
Recommended grades: 7 - 9
Supplies needed: Paper and pencils.
About the artist: Before entering the world of stand-up comedy, Leif Oleson-Cormack was an award-winning Juilliard- trained playwright who designed video games for a living. Since then, he’s been performing his unique style of comedy for audiences across the globe. His critically acclaimed one-man show, The Disney Delusion, recently toured to sold-out houses across Canada, the US, and Edinburgh, and was nominated for the Just for Laughs prize for "Outstanding English Comedy” at the Montreal Fringe Festival. He was the winner of the 2019 Calgary FunnyFest Comedy Competition and has had the pleasure of opening for acts such as Alan Carr, Scott Thompson, and Aparna Nancherla.
For students & teachers: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MST (classroom streaming)
*Only open to teachers in Canada. Please sign up through your school email, personal emails will be rejected. The link and passcode will be sent via email approximately 24 hours before the workshop.
Register through the Eventbrite link below:
Upon registration, a Zoom link will be provided through email approximately 24 hours before the event with a passcode.
If you sign up after the code has been sent out (less than 24 hours before the event,) a code will be emailed to you 1 hour before.
Jube School Presents: International Dance Day with Bhangra
Jube School Presents: International Dance Day with Young Bhangra Calgary
Kick off the week with this International Dance Day event, Get ready to move, groove, and feel the beat in this high-energy Bhangra workshop! This workshop introduces the vibrant dance style from Punjab, combining rhythmic footwork, dynamic arm movements, and upbeat choreography. Students will learn the basics, building confidence and coordination along the way. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be dancing to infectious beats, feeling energized, and having a blast.
Recommended grades: 1 +
Room set-up: Space to move (desks pushed aside)
About the artist: Amandeep Sidhu was born in India and migrated to Calgary in 2000 with a dream of sharing multicultural folk dances with diverse communities. In 2012, he founded Young Bhangra Club, where students learn Bhangra, Gidha, and traditional musical instruments. The club also trains dance teams for North American competitions, having participated in over 30 events and won numerous trophies across various categories.
Young Bhangra Calgary's mission is to engage children, youth, and adults in different physical activities.
For students & teachers: April 28th 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (classroom streaming)
Jube School Presents: Drawing out your Script with Aaron Coates
Jube School Presents: Drawing out your Script with Aaron Coates
Ever stare at a blank page and not know how to start? We’ll use a guided drawing exercise (zero art skills required!) to help you find the story that’s hiding in your brain. Whether for a screenplay or a play or something else, we’ll get your characters talking!
Recommended grades: 4 - 9
Supplies needed:
Paper or notebook
Pencil or pen
About the artist: Aaron is an actor, writer, director, and teacher. He studied acting at Mount Royal University in Calgary and at École Philippe Gaulier in Paris. He has written and directed for theatre, opera and film, toured physical comedy shows, voiced characters for anime, and is a sought after specialist in arts education. Aaron spent nine seasons as Co-Artistic Producer of Dirty Laundry, Calgary’s live improvised soap opera, where he directed over 150 episodes. He is a longtime faculty member at Company of Rogues Actors’ Studio in Calgary, where he teaches movement, acting, and professional development.
Jube School Presents: Breaking Down/Beating Up Shakespeare with Billy Brown
Jube School Presents: Breaking Down & Beating Up Shakespeare with Billy Brown
Do you have a problem with Shakespeare? Ever wanted to get back at the Bard for making your life in school so hard? Have no fear, the answer is here. Join me in this one hour workshop where we will break down and beat up Shakespeare’s classic writings into something we can actually understand. By the end, you’ll even be able to write your own Elizabethan Play! Take that William!
Recommended grades: 7 - 9
Supplies needed: Paper and pencils
Outline:
Break It Down
(students will be shown iconic passages from Shakespeare’s Text with a modern translation)
Beat It Up
(students will learn the basics of understanding and interpreting Shakespearean Text)
Shakespearean Slang
(students will translate and use Shakespearean Punctuation)
(students will learn wacky Elizabethan era Phrases)
Act for the GLOBE
(students will perform as various characters and archetypes found in Shakespeare's plays)
Make Your Own Shakespearean Play!
(in a group, students will create a short Shakespearean play full of passages and phrases we have explored)
About the artist: Billy Brown is an actor, singer and teacher from Sherwood Park, Alberta and is absolutely thrilled to be teaching in this online workshop! Billy is a graduate of MacEwan University’s Theatre Arts Program, the University of Alberta’s BFA in Acting Program and the University of Alberta's BEd Program. Billy has experience working in theatres across western Canada including The Citadel Theatre, Theatre Calgary, Freewill Shakespeare and Western Canada Theatre. Currently, Billy works for Foote Theatre School at The Citadel Theatre, Edmonton Public Schools and Elk Island Public Schools. Lastly, Billy wishes everyone to “break it down” and to have fun!
PAST EVENTS
Unable to make a live workshop? Workshop recordings are now available for 30 days after each event! Click on the link button to let us know which one(s) you want to stream into your classroom and we will send you the link.