Beginner Improvisation

COL Studio

Please wear socks, moccs, or dance shoes. Please bring water only. (No coffee or food in the studio)

All abilities and bodies welcome. For access questions, please contact us.

About the workshop:

Explore movement and creativity in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. Through guided improvisation exercises, participants will experiment with different ways of moving, develop their own movement expression, and build confidence in exploring contemporary dance.

About Emily Ireland:

Born and raised in Peace River, Alberta, Emily Ireland (she/her) is a dance artist, choreographer, and educator trained in Ballet, Contemporary/Modern, Jazz, Tap, and Afro-Cuban dance. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Calgary, specializing in choreography and performance. Her training includes Decidedly Jazz Danceworks’ Professional Training Program, Donna Krasnow’s Limón Teacher Training Course, and Level 2 Condition with Imagery Instructor Certification.Emily created work for EnCorps Dance Collective’s SYSTEM (2024) and choreographed for Alberta Dance Theatre (2022–2024). Her performance credits include VINES, presented at SpringboardYYC’s Fluid Festival, New Works Calgary, Calgary Climate Week, and CURRENT; Spark After Dark at TELUS Spark Science Centre; and Unplugged: Nirvana Reimagined with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. She also performed in the dance film pointless purSUIT, featured at Ignite Festival in 2023.Emily is passionate about meaningful artistic experiences and inclusive movement opportunities through her volunteer work with Dancing with Parkinson’s.