SLAMMENBERRY JAM 5 – HIP HOP DANCE FESTIVAL

OCT 6-8TH, VERTIGO STUDIO THEATRE

Calgary, AB – Calgary Urban Arts Festival Society is proud to present SLAMMENBERRY JAM 5 -HIP HOP DANCE FESTIVAL Oct. 6-8 at the Vertigo Studio Theatre.

This is a high energy dance festival that takes us back to the 'roots' of dance from Calgary's own Hip Hop, Breakdance and street dance scene. This year's festival captures the improvisational, spontaneous nature of urban dance and pairs it with multi-media, electroacoustic ensemble ARRAY. It also includes an all ages event for families and Master class that dancers in the community can look forward by Edgar Gilbert Reyes.

All events are “pay what you can” (by donation) at the door. Information can be found at http://www.calgaryurbanfestival.com or by calling 403.971.0108. Visit Calgary Urban Arts Festival Society on Facebook!

FESTIVAL EVENTS

SlammenSolos with the ARRAY Ensemble - Thursday Oct. 6 9:45pm, Vertigo Studio Theatre (base of the Calgary Tower)

Saxon Fraser, Jason Galeos and Caroline Fraser perform street style dance combining solos with freestyle interludes all set to live performance by ARRAY, live audio/visual ensemble comprised of Rick Silva (Visuals), Adam Tindale (Electronics), and Katherine Fraser (Violin). This event captures the spontaneity of urban arts culture and highlights the improvisational nature of urban performance in both dance and music.

Hip Hop Master Class with Edgar Gilbert Reyes – Friday Oct. 7 at noon – Vertigo Studio Theatre.

The Calgary Urban Arts Festival Society is dedicated to developing and promoting the local urban dance community. This Master class provides Calgary's freshest generation of hip hop/street dancers and breakdancers an opportunity to practice and hone their talents with local choreographer/dancer Edgar Gilbert Reyes.

Hip Hop and Tots by Soulocentric Performing Arts Society – Saturday Oct. 8, 10-10:45 am, Vertigo Studio Theatre.

This family event brings two, 15 minutes urban dance performances to families with children of all ages. Even babies will be clapping and jamming to this family friendly, informal event that features energetic dance performances by Anita Miotti, Tara Wilson and Caroline Fraser. The event will culminate in a mini dance party for our youngest fans of hip hop, jazz, breakdance and street performance. This event is produced in conjunction with Soulocentric Performing Arts Societies “Bach, Tots and Tiptoes” program which has an ongoing mandate to bring performing arts to children 0-6 and their parents/caregivers. Visit www.soulocentric.org for more information on parent-tot programming.

Slammenberry Jam was made possible by funding from Canadian Heritage.

*****TICKETS FOR ALL EVENTS ARE BY DONATION AT THE DOOR*****