Footprints Dance Project Society of Alberta

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Our mission is to ensure children and youth facing economic, physical, and social barriers, have an opportunity to experience and enjoy the arts. We provide free performing arts programs, classes and performance opportunities to children and youth. Founded in 1999, the Footprints Dance Project has provided arts programs to over two thousand children and youth age 3-18, in various communities throughout Calgary.
PO Box 16106, Caglary, AB
(587) 228-5440
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Language(s): English
Grade levels that programming is provided for: Preschool, Primary (K - 3), Junior (4 - 6), Intermediate (7 - 8), Intermediate (9 - 10), Senior (11 - 12)
Communities served: Children, People with disabilities, Youth
Price range of programming: Free
Venue accessibility: Not applicable
Organization type: Non-profit

  • Dance
  • Digital & Media Arts

    Video

  • Theatre

    Creative Dramatics, Improv, Storytelling

  • Residency

  • Professional Development

    Finally, a resource tool for the recreational dance community! The Footprints Move Tool is a free resource for dance teachers and those interested in children and youth motor skill development. Learn basic biomechanics that will help you spot dangerous movement habits and tips and tricks on how to correct them. The online resource provides concise information on how bodies develop as well as sample activities for improving balance, alignment, and spinal awareness. Fun activities and teaching tips are available for different age groups, from preschool through to teens. You need not be a dancer, physical therapist, or certified instructor to benefit from this resource, regardless of your teaching experience or the student body that you instruct, the Move Tool can help you to be more active in your classroom. Our Footprints team members are also available to come to you. We can provide professional development workshops in person as well as online webinars. A one hour session will provide you with the essentials concerning how to use the online resource. For additional hands-on experience, we recommend a minimum of two-four hour in depth workshop. Our specialists can tailor their presentation to your specific needs, based on the age and abilities of your students. Take the FREE course visit footprints.myicourse.com

  • In-School Workshops

  • Group Classes

  • Outreach Programs

Profile last updated: May 28 2020

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