Decidedly Jazz's 10th Anniversary Show

0:00It's April 24th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Calgary News today, local news powered by AI. Decidedly Jazz Dance Works in Calgary is wrapping up its season with a special two-part show called Matters of Rhythm and Harmony. This performance doubles as a celebration of 10 years since the company moved into its custom-built home in the Beltline neighborhood. The massive 107,000 square foot space includes seven studios, a 230-seat theater, and areas tailored for Jazz Dance, and live music, offer $26 million. Before this building, the troop rented scattered spots with little control over their setup. Now they can rehearse and perform right in the same place, supporting other artists too. Operating costs match what they paid before, but with way more room and freedom. Artistic Director Kimberly Cooper calls it a total game-changer that feels fresh every time. She loves how it transformed their daily grind, bringing that new-ness rush on tours, and boosting creativity

1:00across the board. The first act, Carne Veil, comes from longtime dancers Sabrina Nas-Kamenescu. It's a wild ride through a soul's journey after death, drawing heavy from Caribbean vibes backed by live tunes from a five-piece band led by. Trombonist, Karsten Rubling, act two shifts to between the bandstand and the dance floor. Cooper's piece exploring dancers and musicians connecting live. After last shows recorded tracks for budget reasons, real band energy is back, lighting up the room like never before. You can catch it on stage through May 10th.