Dance Workshops – Multi-Style with Sonia Nding
About the Instructor
Sonia is the founder of Dance Daily. Trained from childhood in various styles (ballet, hip-hop, jazz, Bollywood), she has performed on Calgary’s most prestigious stages. As a certified Naacho Bollywood Fitness instructor, she teaches adults and children with passion.
Through her approach centred on rhythm and play, she offers classes, youth workshops, and corporate team-building activities. Her mission is to create inclusive spaces where everyone can express themselves freely, move with joy, and connect with others. For her, dance is a daily experience.
Workshop Description
Set off to explore world dances through a dynamic and immersive workshop. Students will explore various styles (e.g., hip-hop, classical ballet, Bollywood, African dance, Latin, etc.) while discovering the cultures and music that accompany them.
Additional Resources: Educational tools can be provided beforehand to prepare students and enrich their experience.
- Age: 3 to 15 years old (from early childhood to high school)
- Duration: 60 minutes per class
- Capacity: Up to 60 students with appropriate supervision (depending on age and context)
- Organization: Available for multiple classes on the same day, or as a workshop series spread over several days or weeks.
Educational Objectives
- Develop coordination and motor skills
- Discover different dance styles and associated cultures
- Encourage physical expression and creativity
- Build self-confidence and promote the joy of moving
Workshop Outline
- Warm-up: Physical and rhythmic warm-up.
- Learning: Creation of a choreography adapted to the participants’ age and level.
- Exploration: Dance games and improvisation moments to unleash creativity.
- Performance & Cool-down: Short final presentation followed by stretching.
Adaptability & Final Presentation
The standard format is a single, one-time workshop concluded by a short performance by the participants. In the workshop series format, the choreography is progressively enriched to build a more elaborate performance in front of an audience (other classes or parents). Workshops can also be adapted to your specific themes (e.g., world celebrations).
Microgrant Funding and Booking Procedures
Standard Rate: $1,200 / 4-Workshop Package
- Includes four 60-minute sessions (Minimum booking required)
- The ACFA applies a $300 administrative fee per agreement to cover costs related to processing the micro-grant application, preparing contracts, invoicing, and payments.
Micro-grants amount to $1,500 per series of workshops and/or performances, per school, per year. Community organizations manage these micro-grants for schools and handle the hiring of artists or consultants. For more information regarding these micro-grants, please visit the following webpages: PassepArt, ImmersArt, and ViceVersa.
Regional Travel Expenses
For workshops taking place outside of Calgary, a flat fee of $100 for travel expenses applies to the following regions: Airdrie, Cochrane, and Okotoks.
To book a workshop, please contact us at: info.calgary@acfa.ab.ca
In the event that the school wishes to book the workshop outside the micro-grant framework, ACFA Calgary can either handle the arrangements or put you directly in contact with the person in charge of the workshop.