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There is no class today - Easter Monday. Apologies if you received the incorrect information.

Come create with us on April 28th instead!

There is no class today - Easter Monday. Apologies if you received the incorrect information.

Come create with us on April 28th instead!

There is still room to come dance with Bolly Wheels this Saturday! Come join us from 130-330pm at the Fringe Arts Barns,

Bolly Wheels is a vibrant and inclusive initiative founded by Roneel Gounder after surviving a spinal cord injury. Determined to bring the energy and excitement of Bollywood dance to the disability community, Roneel reached out to choreographer Palak Sharma and his friend Bean Gill. Together, they created Bolly Wheels, a space where people of all abilities can express themselves, connect with others, and celebrate the joy of movement.

Through adaptive dance workshops, performances, and community events, Bolly Wheels empowers individuals to embrace their unique strengths and find freedom in motion. Join us as we dance, roll, and celebrate the rhythm of life together!

Let rebecca@cripsie.com know if you have any questions about this workshop and if you have any accessibility needs we can support with. All workshops are pay what you can.

There is still room to come dance with Bolly Wheels this Saturday! Come join us from 130-330pm at the Fringe Arts Barns,

Bolly Wheels is a vibrant and inclusive initiative founded by Roneel Gounder after surviving a spinal cord injury. Determined to bring the energy and excitement of Bollywood dance to the disability community, Roneel reached out to choreographer Palak Sharma and his friend Bean Gill. Together, they created Bolly Wheels, a space where people of all abilities can express themselves, connect with others, and celebrate the joy of movement.

Through adaptive dance workshops, performances, and community events, Bolly Wheels empowers individuals to embrace their unique strengths and find freedom in motion. Join us as we dance, roll, and celebrate the rhythm of life together!

Let rebecca@cripsie.com know if you have any questions about this workshop and if you have any accessibility needs we can support with. All workshops are pay what you can.

There's still room to come and play with Ainsley!

Ainsley (and her assistant Emilia) are interested in exploring Action Theatre, a type of movement practice that uses voice. The classes will be structured like an Action Theatre/improv class. Participants will be asked to participate in some Action Theatre games and improv activities, using their bodies to; move (dance/improv), make noise (gibberish and sounds), and speak (tell stories). Ainsley will also teach a short phrase of choreography.

April 14th, 28th, May 5th, 12th, June 16th, 23rd - 630 to 730pm.
All classes will be held at the Fringe Theatre, (either studio a or b).

Registration form can be found here:
https://www.cripsie.com/registration-form

Let rebecca@cripsie.com know if you have any questions about these workshops and if you have any accessibility needs we can support with. All workshops are pay what you can

There's still room to come and play with Ainsley!

Ainsley (and her assistant Emilia) are interested in exploring Action Theatre, a type of movement practice that uses voice. The classes will be structured like an Action Theatre/improv class. Participants will be asked to participate in some Action Theatre games and improv activities, using their bodies to; move (dance/improv), make noise (gibberish and sounds), and speak (tell stories). Ainsley will also teach a short phrase of choreography.

April 14th, 28th, May 5th, 12th, June 16th, 23rd - 630 to 730pm.
All classes will be held at the Fringe Theatre, (either studio a or b).

Registration form can be found here:
https://www.cripsie.com/registration-form

Let rebecca@cripsie.com know if you have any questions about these workshops and if you have any accessibility needs we can support with. All workshops are pay what you can

International Dance Day is April 29th! We hope you'll celebrate with us.

A free lunch hour class is coming your way with one of Edmonton's favourite dancers. Stay tuned for more details.......

International Dance Day is April 29th! We hope you'll celebrate with us.

A free lunch hour class is coming your way with one of Edmonton's favourite dancers. Stay tuned for more details.......

You loved them so much last season, you know we had to bring them back for this season!

That's right! Both Ainsley Hillyard AND Bolly Wheels are coming your way in the month of April. More details and how to register coming soon!

You loved them so much last season, you know we had to bring them back for this season!

That's right! Both Ainsley Hillyard AND Bolly Wheels are coming your way in the month of April. More details and how to register coming soon!

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY ❤

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY ❤

Good evening everyone!

Please consider this your notice of CRIPSiE’s Annual General Meeting.

Need more information? Need a proxy form? Need a question answered? Email info@cripsie.com and we are happy to help! 😊

Thank you and see you all soon!

Good evening everyone!

Please consider this your notice of CRIPSiE’s Annual General Meeting.

Need more information? Need a proxy form? Need a question answered? Email info@cripsie.com and we are happy to help! 😊

Thank you and see you all soon!

Sure it's really cold outside, but we've got some great ways to warm you up coming soon! Be on the lookout for workshops with:

Bollywheels!
Jodie Vandekerkhove!
Trent Crosby!
Ainsley Hillyard!

More details on all of these - and more - this week!

Sure it's really cold outside, but we've got some great ways to warm you up coming soon! Be on the lookout for workshops with:

Bollywheels!
Jodie Vandekerkhove!
Trent Crosby!
Ainsley Hillyard!

More details on all of these - and more - this week!

Are you interested in contributing to CRISPiE's growth and change?

Do you know someone who would make a great contribution to CRIPSiE?

CRIPSiE is looking for a wide range of arts workers, dance artists, and arts supporters to contribute to our Board of Directors who have lived or learned experience with d/Disability or an interest in learning more about d/Disability arts work.

As CRIPSiE continues to grow in its capacity as an organization, we hope that other individuals invested in the future of the CRIPSiE will feel inspired to contribute their time by sitting on the board of directors.

Over a two-year term, new board members will assist with fundraising, membership recruitment, support the Artistic Leadership in their programming, and help steer the organization toward creating a strong d/Disability arts community in Edmonton.

Please let us know if you (or someone you know) would be interested in helping shape CRIPSiE as it moves forward by emailing board@cripsie.com. New board members will be voted in at our AGM in April of 2025.

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Are you interested in contributing to CRISPiE's growth and change?

Do you know someone who would make a great contribution to CRIPSiE?

CRIPSiE is looking for a wide range of arts workers, dance artists, and arts supporters to contribute to our Board of Directors who have lived or learned experience with d/Disability or an interest in learning more about d/Disability arts work.

As CRIPSiE continues to grow in its capacity as an organization, we hope that other individuals invested in the future of the CRIPSiE will feel inspired to contribute their time by sitting on the board of directors.

Over a two-year term, new board members will assist with fundraising, membership recruitment, support the Artistic Leadership in their programming, and help steer the organization toward creating a strong d/Disability arts community in Edmonton.

Please let us know if you (or someone you know) would be interested in helping shape CRIPSiE as it moves forward by emailing board@cripsie.com. New board members will be voted in at our AGM in April of 2025.

(Image is a white and maroon background with a pink hand holding a blue microphone. Blue letters say "we need you" and white letters say "board members")

We have some incredibly talented humans on our board and @paranormallory is one of them! Check out her album Songs to a Wild God hitting number 5 on the North American Folk charts in the month of January!

We have some incredibly talented humans on our board and @paranormallory is one of them! Check out her album Songs to a Wild God hitting number 5 on the North American Folk charts in the month of January!

We are thrilled to have a handful of All Bodies Dance Project facilitators join us online over the next few months! Harmanie Rose is back this Saturday!

Harmanie Rose is a disabled dance artist. Through her fifteen-plus years in dance, she has helped build iDance Edmonton (AB) (now known as CRIPSiE) aswell as working with All Bodies Dance Project (BC) since its inception in 2014. Harmanie has worked as a facilitator for All Bodies Dance Project, New Works, and National Access Arts Centre. She has collaborated on dance films, including Alice Sheppard’s Inclinations, Sanctuary with Rianne Svelnis and Martin Borden, and In Place, created with Kelsie Acton thanks to the Canada Council for the Arts digital shorts grant.

Harmanie’s residency with Dumb Instrument Dance at Morrow in October 2022, The Art of Falling, researched the creative potential of falling with disabled and non-disabled bodies. Through this and future research, Harmanie wants to create reciprocal relationships through dance that deepen our understanding of our bodies and connection to people and spaces.

Saturday February 8th, from 11am-1230pm.
Classes are on a pay what you can basis.

For any questions, please contact rebecca@cripsie.com
To register, please use the link below:
https://www.cripsie.com/registration-form

ALT TEXT: A portrait of Harmanie (she/her), a white person with a warm skin tone and long brown hair. She is wearing a black dress and bare feet. Her right hand is on the wheel of her wheelchair and her left hand is up in a port de bras.

We are thrilled to have a handful of All Bodies Dance Project facilitators join us online over the next few months! Harmanie Rose is back this Saturday!

Harmanie Rose is a disabled dance artist. Through her fifteen-plus years in dance, she has helped build iDance Edmonton (AB) (now known as CRIPSiE) aswell as working with All Bodies Dance Project (BC) since its inception in 2014. Harmanie has worked as a facilitator for All Bodies Dance Project, New Works, and National Access Arts Centre. She has collaborated on dance films, including Alice Sheppard’s Inclinations, Sanctuary with Rianne Svelnis and Martin Borden, and In Place, created with Kelsie Acton thanks to the Canada Council for the Arts digital shorts grant.

Harmanie’s residency with Dumb Instrument Dance at Morrow in October 2022, The Art of Falling, researched the creative potential of falling with disabled and non-disabled bodies. Through this and future research, Harmanie wants to create reciprocal relationships through dance that deepen our understanding of our bodies and connection to people and spaces.

Saturday February 8th, from 11am-1230pm.
Classes are on a pay what you can basis.

For any questions, please contact rebecca@cripsie.com
To register, please use the link below:
https://www.cripsie.com/registration-form

ALT TEXT: A portrait of Harmanie (she/her), a white person with a warm skin tone and long brown hair. She is wearing a black dress and bare feet. Her right hand is on the wheel of her wheelchair and her left hand is up in a port de bras.

If you missed last night’s sold out show and were hoping to grab a ticket for tonight - sorry friends!

We are so grateful to be a part of this dance community and the talent and kindness it holds.

Don’t worry though! The debut of Clockworks won’t be its last. Keep watching our socials for upcoming projects.

If you missed last night’s sold out show and were hoping to grab a ticket for tonight - sorry friends!

We are so grateful to be a part of this dance community and the talent and kindness it holds.

Don’t worry though! The debut of Clockworks won’t be its last. Keep watching our socials for upcoming projects.

Dress rehearsal was last night.

Opening night is tonight!

We are so thrilled to be back in the Orchesis Dance Society - Yeg Motif show! Tickets are still available to sit and watch some fantastic dancing in the gorgeous Theatre Network!

Thanks to Marc Chalifoux for capturing our last rehearsal before moving to the theatre. Made possible thanks to @edmontoncommunityfoundation

Dress rehearsal was last night.

Opening night is tonight!

We are so thrilled to be back in the Orchesis Dance Society - Yeg Motif show! Tickets are still available to sit and watch some fantastic dancing in the gorgeous Theatre Network!

Thanks to Marc Chalifoux for capturing our last rehearsal before moving to the theatre. Made possible thanks to @edmontoncommunityfoundation

We’ve been a little quiet on our socials, but that’s because we’re busy on the dance floor!

The @orchesisdanceyeg show is this week. @alison_neuman & @littlekpo have created a truly unique piece.

Grab a ticket to a seat in the lovely @roxy124street to watch some beautiful dancing.

We’ve been a little quiet on our socials, but that’s because we’re busy on the dance floor!

The @orchesisdanceyeg show is this week. @alison_neuman & @littlekpo have created a truly unique piece.

Grab a ticket to a seat in the lovely @roxy124street to watch some beautiful dancing.

We are thrilled to have a handful of All Bodies Dance Project facilitators join us online over the next few months! This Saturday, we get to dance with Harmanie.

Harmanie Rose is a disabled dance artist. Through her fifteen-plus years in dance, she has helped build iDance Edmonton (AB) (now known as CRIPSiE) aswell as working with All Bodies Dance Project (BC) since its inception in 2014. Harmanie has worked as a facilitator for All Bodies Dance Project, New Works, and National Access Arts Centre. She has collaborated on dance films, including Alice Sheppard’s Inclinations, Sanctuary with Rianne Svelnis and Martin Borden, and In Place, created with Kelsie Acton thanks to the Canada Council for the Arts digital shorts grant.

Harmanie’s residency with Dumb Instrument Dance at Morrow in October 2022, The Art of Falling, researched the creative potential of falling with disabled and non-disabled bodies. Through this and future research, Harmanie wants to create reciprocal relationships through dance that deepen our understanding of our bodies and connection to people and spaces.

Saturday January 18th, from 11am-1230pm.
Classes are on a pay what you can basis.

For any questions, please contact rebecca@cripsie.com
To register, please use the link below:
https://www.cripsie.com/registration-form

ALT TEXT: A portrait of Harmanie (she/her), a white person with a warm skin tone and long blond hair posing in her manual wheelchair. She is wearing a light green shirt-dress over black leggings, decorative earrings, and red lipstick. Pictured from the side, she turns her head towards the camera to smile at the viewer while she uses her hands to balance her chair on its rear wheels.

We are thrilled to have a handful of All Bodies Dance Project facilitators join us online over the next few months! This Saturday, we get to dance with Harmanie.

Harmanie Rose is a disabled dance artist. Through her fifteen-plus years in dance, she has helped build iDance Edmonton (AB) (now known as CRIPSiE) aswell as working with All Bodies Dance Project (BC) since its inception in 2014. Harmanie has worked as a facilitator for All Bodies Dance Project, New Works, and National Access Arts Centre. She has collaborated on dance films, including Alice Sheppard’s Inclinations, Sanctuary with Rianne Svelnis and Martin Borden, and In Place, created with Kelsie Acton thanks to the Canada Council for the Arts digital shorts grant.

Harmanie’s residency with Dumb Instrument Dance at Morrow in October 2022, The Art of Falling, researched the creative potential of falling with disabled and non-disabled bodies. Through this and future research, Harmanie wants to create reciprocal relationships through dance that deepen our understanding of our bodies and connection to people and spaces.

Saturday January 18th, from 11am-1230pm.
Classes are on a pay what you can basis.

For any questions, please contact rebecca@cripsie.com
To register, please use the link below:
https://www.cripsie.com/registration-form

ALT TEXT: A portrait of Harmanie (she/her), a white person with a warm skin tone and long blond hair posing in her manual wheelchair. She is wearing a light green shirt-dress over black leggings, decorative earrings, and red lipstick. Pictured from the side, she turns her head towards the camera to smile at the viewer while she uses her hands to balance her chair on its rear wheels.

New year, new piece!

Our costume pieces are in and we are getting ready for Motif Moves with @orchesisdanceyeg. Come and see CLOCKWORKS on January 31 and February 1 at 7pm.

#yegdance #dance #community

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New year, new piece!

Our costume pieces are in and we are getting ready for Motif Moves with @orchesisdanceyeg. Come and see CLOCKWORKS on January 31 and February 1 at 7pm.

#yegdance #dance #community

ALT TEXT: a bunch of silver, gold and bronze coloured gears of different sizes spread across a brown background.

It's not too late to join us for our first class of 2025! 🥳 We are thrilled to welcome @allbodiesdance online!

Saturdays from 11am-1230pm.
January 4th & 18th, February 8th & 22nd, March 8th & 22nd.
Classes are on a pay what you can basis.

For any questions, please contact rebecca@cripsie.com

To register, please use the link below:
https://www.cripsie.com/registration-form

It's not too late to join us for our first class of 2025! 🥳 We are thrilled to welcome @allbodiesdance online!

Saturdays from 11am-1230pm.
January 4th & 18th, February 8th & 22nd, March 8th & 22nd.
Classes are on a pay what you can basis.

For any questions, please contact rebecca@cripsie.com

To register, please use the link below:
https://www.cripsie.com/registration-form

Happy New Year! May 2025 bring you more of what your heart desires ❤

Happy New Year! May 2025 bring you more of what your heart desires ❤

From our family to yours - take some time for you this holiday season ❤

From our family to yours - take some time for you this holiday season ❤

Wave goodbye to 2024!
https://wix.to/wVfTUC6

Wave goodbye to 2024!
https://wix.to/wVfTUC6

New year, new class!
https://wix.to/HA3RDv2
#allbodiesdanceproject

New year, new class!
https://wix.to/HA3RDv2
#allbodiesdanceproject

Our pals over at @orchesisdanceyeg are having the second class of their Fitness Fundraiser this afternoon! Need a little strengthening this holiday season? Go get your Pilates on!

Use the registration link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdk07aSGevP9Ktg3IU5eIxuHeqvfEjIzw1AOgsNNrjzrSpfpQ/viewform

ALT IMAGE: A purple background with white words. One image in a circle shape is of Timmie Horvath (long back hair, wearing black clothing) doing yoga outdoors. One image in a circle shape is of Leanne Jacobs (long brown hair, wearing a pink shirt.)

Our pals over at @orchesisdanceyeg are having the second class of their Fitness Fundraiser this afternoon! Need a little strengthening this holiday season? Go get your Pilates on!

Use the registration link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdk07aSGevP9Ktg3IU5eIxuHeqvfEjIzw1AOgsNNrjzrSpfpQ/viewform

ALT IMAGE: A purple background with white words. One image in a circle shape is of Timmie Horvath (long back hair, wearing black clothing) doing yoga outdoors. One image in a circle shape is of Leanne Jacobs (long brown hair, wearing a pink shirt.)

Let's share in each other's company before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We'll be at the Fringe Grounds Cafe this Saturday from 2-4pm.

First drink is on us! ⛄️ Email rebecca@cripsie.com to let us know you'll be joining us.

Let's share in each other's company before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. We'll be at the Fringe Grounds Cafe this Saturday from 2-4pm.

First drink is on us! ⛄️ Email rebecca@cripsie.com to let us know you'll be joining us.

There's never been an easier way to support CRIPSiE, Let Western and Canada Helps know just how much you love us! YOU nominate and THEY donate!

Want to make a difference but can’t afford to donate to a charity you love? We’ll do it for you! Go to our Facebook page found at facebook.com/westernfinancialgroup to nominate your favorite charity today by telling us about the incredible work they do your community. They could be one of ten lucky recipients to receive a $10,000 donation from us. It’s as simple as that. You share your story, we give on your behalf.

Here's how it all works:
Use the hashtags #100KforGivingTuesday and #GivingTuesdayCA when you nominate. Remember to tag the charity you nominate to let them know they have a shot at receiving one of ten $10,000 donations! Our charity team will create a shortlist, then our Western employees will vote to select the final recipients of the donation which will be announced on December 3 for Giving Tuesday.

Share your love:
From November 12 until November 27, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST, visit Western Financial Group’s Facebook page at facebook.com/westernfinancialgroup. Post a heartfelt story about the impact of your favourite Canadian charity to nominate them.

Spread the buzz:
Rally your friends, family, and everyone you know to join in. The more nominations the better, as there are so many worthy causes across Canada that not only need financial support but to have their voices heard and causes amplified.

Create a lasting impression:
If you really want to amplify the work of your favourite charity, post a short video about your nomination on your Facebook feed using the hashtags #100KforGivingTuesday and #GivingTuesdayCA, while also tagging your favourite charity - your video could be featured in our December 3 live stream.

There's never been an easier way to support CRIPSiE, Let Western and Canada Helps know just how much you love us! YOU nominate and THEY donate!

Want to make a difference but can’t afford to donate to a charity you love? We’ll do it for you! Go to our Facebook page found at facebook.com/westernfinancialgroup to nominate your favorite charity today by telling us about the incredible work they do your community. They could be one of ten lucky recipients to receive a $10,000 donation from us. It’s as simple as that. You share your story, we give on your behalf.

Here's how it all works:
Use the hashtags #100KforGivingTuesday and #GivingTuesdayCA when you nominate. Remember to tag the charity you nominate to let them know they have a shot at receiving one of ten $10,000 donations! Our charity team will create a shortlist, then our Western employees will vote to select the final recipients of the donation which will be announced on December 3 for Giving Tuesday.

Share your love:
From November 12 until November 27, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST, visit Western Financial Group’s Facebook page at facebook.com/westernfinancialgroup. Post a heartfelt story about the impact of your favourite Canadian charity to nominate them.

Spread the buzz:
Rally your friends, family, and everyone you know to join in. The more nominations the better, as there are so many worthy causes across Canada that not only need financial support but to have their voices heard and causes amplified.

Create a lasting impression:
If you really want to amplify the work of your favourite charity, post a short video about your nomination on your Facebook feed using the hashtags #100KforGivingTuesday and #GivingTuesdayCA, while also tagging your favourite charity - your video could be featured in our December 3 live stream.

Unfortunately the Bollywheels workshop scheduled for Tuesday, December 3rd, needs to be rescheduled for the new year. We know you were looking forward to it and we will make sure to get a new date shortly.

Unfortunately the Bollywheels workshop scheduled for Tuesday, December 3rd, needs to be rescheduled for the new year. We know you were looking forward to it and we will make sure to get a new date shortly.

Even more authors today!! So many talented local writers eager to share their stories with you!

Alison Clarke
https://alisonclarkeauthor.com/

S. Victoria Nakamun
www.svictorianakamun.com

Charlene Tolentino
https://www.charlenetolentinobooks.com/

Ruth Dyck Fehderau
https://www.ruthdyckfehderau.com/93404f6199-content

Ky Perraun

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Even more authors today!! So many talented local writers eager to share their stories with you!

Alison Clarke
https://alisonclarkeauthor.com/

S. Victoria Nakamun
www.svictorianakamun.com

Charlene Tolentino
https://www.charlenetolentinobooks.com/

Ruth Dyck Fehderau
https://www.ruthdyckfehderau.com/93404f6199-content

Ky Perraun

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And the market is open! If you like books, we have a great variety of authors here. We also have some lovely crafters, sure to be a treat on your shopping list.

We are here from 9-1230pm and we hear it has finally stopped snowing! We’ll see you soon 😊

And the market is open! If you like books, we have a great variety of authors here. We also have some lovely crafters, sure to be a treat on your shopping list.

We are here from 9-1230pm and we hear it has finally stopped snowing! We’ll see you soon 😊

These were made by Alison’s neighbour and included a Chocolate inside. You can buy one at the Arts Market on Sunday, November 24 @kenilworthedmonton from 9:30-12:30. All proceeds are donated to us! Thank you community ❤️

These were made by Alison’s neighbour and included a Chocolate inside. You can buy one at the Arts Market on Sunday, November 24 @kenilworthedmonton from 9:30-12:30. All proceeds are donated to us! Thank you community ❤️

So much to see @kenilworthedmonton with our Beats, Books and Bargains! @adfitness_dance @triplegencrafting and many more - local and a bargain! We are here until 3pm today and 9:30-12:30 on Sunday, November 24.
#market #bargains #yegarts #local #yeglocal

So much to see @kenilworthedmonton with our Beats, Books and Bargains! @adfitness_dance @triplegencrafting and many more - local and a bargain! We are here until 3pm today and 9:30-12:30 on Sunday, November 24.
#market #bargains #yegarts #local #yeglocal

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