Ever dream about...

Becoming a concert and events promoter?

Connecting artisans and designers?

Edmonton’s NextGen presents DIYalogue, a speed-dating cultural mix-and-mingle in the style of NextGen’s popular Candi{date} series. 

Looking for a collaborative space to share ideas and gain advice on launching them into action? DIYalogue connects Edmonton's established cultural entrepreneurs with emerging, young, creatives in 15 minute one-on-one mentorship mini-dates. DIYalogue explores the potential for individual success in the creative industries through unique partnerships and community support.

DIYalogue will take place on Wednesday, November 9 at the Yellowhead Brewery, 10229 105 St NW. Doors open at 6:00, and timed speed dates begin at 6:30 pm, followed by a relaxed, salon atmosphere. Expect snacks and a cash bar.

Participating speed mentors include:

{{ Operation Fruit Rescue - http://operationfruitrescue.org/

{{ Brian Webb Dance Company http://www.bwdc.ca/

{{ Edmonton Folk Music Festival http://www.edmontonfolkfest.org/

 {{ City and Dale - http://cityanddale.com/

 {{ YEG Live - http://yeglive.ca/

 {{ Fish Griwkowsky - http://twitter.com/#!/fisheyefoto

 {{ Unknown Studio - http://theunknownstudio.ca/

SPECIAL OFFER FOR EDMONTON’S NEXTGEN and DIYalogue Participants

Brian Webb Dance Company | Prairie Dance Circuit | 8 PM | November 18 & 19, 2011

John L. Haar Theatre, 10045 – 155 Street

Brian Webb Dance Company is pleased to offer Edmonton’s NextGen community a special rate for its upcoming presentation of Prairie Dance Circuit. Call TIX on the Square at 780-420-1757 and quote “DIYalouge” to receive a $20 ticket to either performance, regular price $35. A bold collaboration of dance made from the prairie community for the prairie community, Prairie Dance Circuit brings together five Artistic Directors who create, perform, and present contemporary Canadian dance in four prairie cities.  Don’t miss your opportunity to chat with Brian Webb about the process of launching and maintaining a successful career in the arts at Edmonton’s NexGen’s DIYalogue, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Yellowhead Brewery, 10229-105 Street.

30% gone | Brian Webb | Brian Webb Dance Company

30% gone is about the heart attack I had last October. It is about the reading I have been doing since then and the music I have been listening to. It is certainly informed by the shock I felt from having the attack, about my recovery and about my defiance of it [not my denial of it]. It's also about the fact that I'm not very comfortable with being 60 YEARS OLD!!! It's even about how much I love dancing.

soft foot | Robin Poitras | New Dance Horizons

Ursa Major, is well known in the prairie sky. Her mythological inheritance lingers on the horizon. soft foot draws from a body of work that began many years ago, including an Ursa character created for Ziyian Kwan in Rouge-gorge's recent group work, in fur till spring. soft foot, a term coined by prairie movement maverick Amelia Itcush, is a constellation of images and actions in an inter-play of myth and body memory. This work is an ode to Amelia, choreographed by Robin Poitras, commissioned and performed by Ziyian Kwan.

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The Occasion of our Passing  | Brent Lott | Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers

This duet reveals Brent Lott recalling the body of his youth through his interactions with Sarah Roche. He reconciles that with how he now sees his body.  His experience is contrasted with Sarah's growing awareness as she interacts with Brent and begins to understand of body and what the future holds.

Under Cover of Darkness (2009) | Davida Monk | Dancers Studio West

Under Cover of Darkness was commissioned by Land’s End Chamber Ensemble and premiered in November 2009. It was performed with Beth Root Sandvoss on cello and Elizabeth Bergmann on piano.

Quiver (premier) Nicole Mion | Springboard Performance

On first look quiver is a physical experience. But it is also the name of the container that holds arrows or a musical instrument. The choreography is the quiver for holding both sharp and beautiful experiences and a map to be navigated in performance, bringing to life internal and external worlds in a series of carefully considered frames and containers. Quiver is a solo set on two performers, where the choreographic material is traded back and forth in creation. It has been a fun way to create, consider transmission, and look at creation with fresh eyes in new frames with the two interpreters.