Dance: June Update
- Victoria Reid
- Jun 24
- 2 min read
Hi Dance Educators,
As the school year winds down, I want to send you my warmest wishes. I hope your final classes and showcases have been both fulfilling and joyful. May this summer offer you time to rest, reconnect with nature, and rediscover the simple pleasures that bring you joy.
To send you into the break with a spark of inspiration, I’m sharing two resources that have deeply impacted me. Each reminded me of why I love this work so much—and I hope they ignite some fresh creativity in your own practice as well.
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🎥 Watch: Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance
The story of Jazz Dance is a complex one, it goes to the very heart of humanity. Our aim is to open up a conversation within the dance community to challenge established thoughts and bring to light opinions that may have been overlooked. https://uprootedfilm.com/
This was filmed in collaboration with Decidedly Jazz Dance Works, right here in our province in Calgary. The easiest place to watch this film is to purchase or rent this film is on Apple TV.
This film was truly life-changing for me—an absolute must-watch. We viewed it in my high school dance class before beginning our work in jazz movement, and it sparked powerful discussions around codified techniques and vernacular traditions in dance history.
Please preview this content before sharing it with students, as it contains some language and material you may want to review in advance.
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📚 Read: The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
I listened to this as an audiobook on a drive to Calgary, and it was fascinating. As Rubin says, some parts will resonate; others may not—but it’s a beautiful companion for a walk in nature or a summer road trip. It left me feeling creatively refreshed and inspired as an artist.
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As always, please keep in touch. I’d love to hear from you and support you in any way I can.
Keep shining,
Victoria
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