School Residencies

BCDC is committed to providing a high standard of dance theatre programs to children and youth by providing the opportunity for them to experience first hand, both the creative and physical aspects of movement as a means of expression.  Our School Residencies offer opportunities for dance theatre to be taught to the community at large, primarily youth in the public and private school systems.   
 
BCDC’s School Residency programs are available to students of all ages and focuses on dance theatre as an art form that is both enjoyable and accessible.  With these programs our objective is to create a process-oriented atmosphere and to foster a feeling of accomplishment, confidence, and self-esteem.

BCDC’s School Residencies are unique in that they incorporate all aspects of dance theatre such as rhythm, voice, narrative, multi-media and movement, with both traditional and current popular dance theatre styles. Residencies are custom designed based on each classes particular area of study and are integrated into their core curriculum: Science, Language, Mathematics or Social Studies. Currently, BCDC is the only company in the Greater Calgary Area offering this form of community outreach to the general public.
 
BCDC is currently developing a new initiative in partnership with the Catholic Immigration Society’s Youth Host Program. This program focuses on assisting the settlement adjustment process for newly immigrated youth in Calgary’s public schools.

To learn more about how you can bring BCDC into your school
please contact us at (403) 217-4354 or email Artistic Director Tara Blue at tara@bluecollardance.com