When it comes to dance, Calgary embraces the traditional, the modern and everything in between.

Here are some of the more popular and active performing companies and studios in the city:

• Alberta Ballet is the third-largest company in the country, and presents some of the finest ballet in the world
• Decidedly Jazz Danceworks is arguably the heartbeat of Calgary dance, providing energetic performances and instruction devoted to the history and evolution of jazz
• Dancers’ Studio West, DSW, is a contemporary dance company and theatre that has showcased local choreographers and international artists since 1981
• Springboard Dance is a non-profit contemporary dance organization that puts on the Fluid Movement Arts Festival every October
• W&M Dance Projects is a non-profit community dance organization and multi-generational professional dance company focused on supporting emerging dancers

If you, or any members of your family, are interested in studying dance, there are literally hundreds of dance schools in the city teaching many different dance forms.

The University of Calgary also offers a bachelor’s program in dance.