Roda De Capoeira

A free performance of Capoeira, a Brazilian mix of dance, martial arts and music, invented by African slaves. Saturdays, 1-2 pm, Capoeira Academy, 10540 Jasper Ave., 709-3500. Info: www.capoeiraedmonton.ca.
Every: Saturday

laFura

The second installment of the Brian Webb Dance Company 2008-2009 season is a work created by Edmonton's own Tania Alvarado. Tania’s work has been experienced across Canada and Europe. Her newest dance is a collaboration with David Fraser (designer), Dave Clarke (composer) and dancers Amber Borotsik and Ashlea Watkins. Info: www.bwdc.ca/www.tixonthesquare.ca/780-420-1757.
John L. Haar Theatre November 28 - 29, 2008

Lafura

Tania Alvarado choreographs and stars alongside Ashlea Watkins and Amber Borotsik in this dance performance presented by the Brian Webb Dance Company.
John L. Haar Theatre November 28 - 29, 2008

Oumi Oumi Hizzi

Middle Eastern Dance Recital. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Info: 780-418-4108.
Royal Alberta Museum December 14, 2008

Les Chambres des Jacques and Jack in the Box

Canadian dance company les Ballets Jazz de Montréal will perform these two spectacular dances. Choreographed by Aszure Barton, an Edmontonian who now works out of New York City, a Tony nominated choreographer, and an artist-in-residence at the Baryshnikov Arts Center. Doors at 8 p.m. Info: www.bwdc.ca/ 780-452-3282.
Jubilee Auditorium January 30, 2009

Ballet Jorgen Canada's Romeo & Juliet

Thursday, Feb. 12th at 7:30pm. Tickets are $30, $25 for students/seniors; available through the Leduc & District Chamber of Commerce (780-986-5454) or Tix on the Square (780-420-1757/ 1-877-888-1757).
Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts February 12, 2009

On the Ice of Labrador

The performance is a beautiful meditation by one of Canada’s most loved contemporary dance choreographers, Sarah Chase. The dancers of this troupe take each of us on a magical journey where we celebrate our commonality. Doors at 8 p.m. Info: www.bwdc.ca/ 780-452-3282.
John L. Haar Theatre February 20 - 21, 2009

Ailey II

Ailey II aims to deliver some of the best young talent in American modern dance under the direction of Sylvia Waters. The 12-member company returns to the Arden after their 2007 sold-out performance. Tickets are $30 at The Arden's Box Office at 780-459-1542 or Ticketmaster charge-by-phone at 780-451-8000.
The Arden Theatre February 26, 2009

Grande Théorie Unifée

Choreographed by Martin Bélanger who is known as an artist of the moment – a dissident, a leader in Montréal’s new wave of theatrical exploration where lines are blurred and all preconceptions destroyed. Doors at 8 p.m. Info: www.bwdc.ca/780-452-3282.
Catalyst Theatre March 5 - 7, 2009

Diasporama

Choreographed by Pierre Paul Savoie, Diasporama is two dances created by Canadians who have built secure reputations working in Europe. Both André Gingras (Amsterdam) and Luc Dunberry (Berlin) have created beautiful dances for this Canadian dance poet and his stunning dance partners.Doors at 8 p.m. Info: www.bwdc.ca/780-452-3282.
Timms Centre for the Arts April 8 - 9, 2009

City of Tribes

The brainchild of Vivine Scarlett, this is an international co-production that explores our global context. As world citizens, how do we preserve the essence of our being? Doors at 8 p.m. Info: www.bwdc.ca/780-452-3282.
John L. Haar Theatre June 13 - 14, 2009