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Alberta Dance Theatre (formally Children in Dance) was founded in 1979 by Gayda Errett and Eleanor Laishley. The first year's performance was an interpretation of three nursery rhymes. That year, the cast was composed of 18 dancers and performances were held in local libraries.
Since the first show in 1980, the cast has grown to include over 50 members with shows held in professional theatres in both Calgary and Lethbridge. The creative visions of the artistic directors have provided a variety of wonderful performances ranging from adaptations of traditional stories to completely original productions, aimed at audiences of all ages.
With continued growth, ADT has become integral to the Alberta arts community and continues to provide unique opportunities for young performers and quality family entertainment.
If you are a Children in Dance or Alberta Dance Theatre alumnus, please get in touch to be added to our alumni contacts.
2023 The Secret Starling - Jessalyn Britton and Alicia Ward
2022 SNEAKS - Jessalyn Britton and Alicia Ward
2021 Circus Mirandus - Jessalyn Britton and Alicia Ward
2020 Deck the Halls - Jessalyn Britton and Alicia Ward
2019 The Enchanted Toy Shop - Jessalyn Britton and Alicia Ward
2018 The League of Monsters - Jennifer Mahood
2017 An Impossible Question Means a Journey - Jennifer Mahood
2016 Curious George - Mark Eriksen
2015 Tales of the Brothers Grimm - Deanne Walsh
2014 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Deanne Walsh
2013 Never Never Land - Deanne Walsh
2012 Frightmare Before Christmas - Christie Preston & Alison Bryan
2011 Charlie & The Chocolate Factory - Christie Preston
2010 Alice in Wonderland - Christie Preston
2009 The Jungle Book - Jason Stroh & Christie Preston
2008 Fairy Tale Fiascos - Jason Stroh & Christie Preston
2006 James and the Giant Peach - Emily Forrest
2005 Lost in Space - Emily Forrest
2004 Voyage of the Dawn Treader from the Chronicles of Narnia - Emily Forrest
2003 Twas the Night Before Christmas - Emily Forrest
2002 Writes of Passage - Emily Forrest
2001 Redwall: Adventures of Martin the Warrior - Emily Forrest
2000 The Visit of the Sea Queen - Emily Forrest
1999 James and the Giant Peach - Emily Forrest
1998 Twas the Night Before Christmas - Emily Forrest
1997 Alice's Adventure Through 'The Looking Glass' - Emily Forrest
1995 Anatomy: The Heartbeat Adventures of Every Body - Barbara Lisek
1994 The Mystical Wheel - Joanne Birtz
1993 The Nut Cracks - Nicole Mion
1992 Munsch Moves - Nicole Mion
1991 Jungle Book - Nicole Mion
1990 Spindizzy - Nicole Mion
1989 The Raven Steals the Light - Nicole Mion
1988 Stories from the Golden Box - Judith Maxwell
1987 Simply Child's Play - Judith Maxwell
1986 Once Upon Our Land - Susan Maitland
1985 Alice in Wonderland - Shirley Murray
1984 4 + 1 Dance is Fun & the Magic Stones - Shirley Murray
1983 How the Birds Got Their Colors & the Enchanted Drum - Shirley Murray
1982 Ting-A Ling & the 5 Magicians - Shirley Murray
1981 Rainbow Goblins - Gayda Errett
1980 3 Nursery Rhymes - Gayda Errett
Past Shows
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