Professional Development Master Classes

In conjunction with the University of Calgary's Fine Arts Associates Program, these classes are offered to teachers, theatre professionals, and anyone interested in exploring various aspects of the performing arts. All master classes are for ages 18 and up and are conducted by professional artists. Cost is $25 per person. Pre-registration is required by calling the Festival Box Office at 403.294.7482.

Capoeira is an astonishing display of acrobatics, breathtaking kicks and self defense tactics performed to music. Created as a way to free slaves from their oppressors, Capoeira has evolved into one of the most hypnotic art forms to emerge from Brazil. Mestre Eclilson de Jesus was the first person to bring Capoeira to Canada and has taught this unique martial art/movement form for over twenty years.

Sculptor and performing artist Horta Van Hoye will guide participants through a series of creative explorations designed to inspire artists to discover and appreciate the depth that can be found in even the simplest creation.

What do you do when you find the wonderful story you're desperate to dramatize has little dramatic shape? How do you unlock its potential and draw the audience into the magical world of the story? Join Puppet State Theatre's Richard Medrington and Rick Conte on a journey from the simple through the complex and back to the simple.

Featuring:
Cheryle Hansen / Kids’ Entertainment / Toronto, Canada
Michael and Theresa Holden / Holden & Arts Associates / Austin, USA

Join us for a lively, informative discussion on national and international touring from the agents' perspective. Find out the role of the agent when it comes to touring, and the complications and challenges of companies crossing borders and touring abroad.

Do to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled.

Featuring:
Peter Manscher / General Secretariat / Denmark of the 2011 Assitej World Congress

Join us for an informative discussion on Theatre for Young Audience work in Denmark, the remarkable success of the annual Danish Festival and the upcoming 2011 Assitej World Congress and Performing Arts Festival for Young Audiences taking place in Sweden and Denmark.