UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Explore upcoming workshops offered by Kaeja and collaborating partners in 2024/2025.
Karen and Allen Kaeja, Photo by Zhenya Cerneacov
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Allen Kaeja lifts Karen Kaeja in a mermaid lift. He is standing with his right leg bent and his right arm at his side. His left arm extends upwards behind Karen's back. Karen's arm is intertwined with Allen's and her hand braces against the side of Allen's torso for support. Her other arm is extended in the air, and both of Karen's legs are extended on a diagonal above Allen's head. Karen wears a sleeveless black dress and black pumps and Allen wears dark blue pants and a dark blue sleeveless shirt. In the background, there is a cream coloured wall with stone pillars and a large archway.
ADVANCED PARTNERING
Best Suited For
Dancers and movers
Dates
May 17-21, 2025
Location
Pulse Studios in Calgary
Taught by
Allen Kaeja
Momentum, anchoring, and the architectural structure of the body allow students of all genders to soar through the air, defying expectation and move beyond the limitations of typical partner work.
For dancers who would prefer to drop in and explore the elevations.
Some partnering experience required.
Pricing
AM class: 10-1pm
PM class: 2-4:30pm
Drop in: $75
5 class pass: $350
10 class pass: $650
For compassionate pricing contact tara@pulsestudios.ca
Karen and Allen Kaeja, Photo by Drew Berry
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Allen wraps one arm around Karen. She holds Allen’s arm with one hand. She’s wearing a red t-shirt and he is wearing a light purple polo shirt.
KAEJA INTENSIVE - KINDLING THE CREATIVE FIRE
Best Suited For
Dancers and movers
Dates
May 16-19, 2025 (7-9pm nightly)
Location
Pulse Studios in Calgary
Taught by
Karen and Allen Kaeja
During this 4 evening dance making intensive, current investigations by the Kaeja's will be shared through their collaborative approach of listening, creating and inspiring one another. Together, the participants will build a scored work with Karen and Allen, devising ensemble physical engagement, partnering and theatrical investigations. Participants personal material will serve as kindling for the creative fire. The intensive will culminate in a public sharing of the ensemble’s creation - Monday May 19 at 7:30pm.
All are welcome who are pre and professional dancers, individuals having related physical training or movement practice, plus a thirst for partnering, investigation and the creative process. Karen and Allen Kaeja have over 3 decades of performance and teaching practices that harnesses partnering and Improvisation.
Pricing
$250 +GST
Early bird: $200 + GST before April 15, 2025
For compassionate pricing contact tara@pulsestudios.ca
KAEJA ELEVATIONS® CERTIFICATION LEVEL II
Best Suited For
Professional dancers & movers
Dates
May 17-21, 2025
Location
Pulse Studios in Calgary
Taught by Allen Kaeja
The second level of Kaeja Elevations® Certification builds on the foundational skills developed in Level One, moving into high level elevation work and flight. Level Two is structured to elevate the flyer above their supporting partner’s shoulders, and the flyer usually only has one point of contact with their supporting partner. Momentum, anchoring, and the architectural structure of the body allow students of all genders to soar through the air, defying expectation and move beyond the limitations of typical partner work.
*Please note that only those who have completed the Certification Level I are qualified for certification in Level II.
Taught by internationally recognized, award-winning choreographer and dance film director Allen Kaeja, Kaeja Elevations®️ (KE) Certification Level II is an approach to partnering where participants dancers are on an equal playing field. Once qualified, you will be an independently certified KE Level II practitioner, able to teach movers to work safely.
Pricing
$1900 + GST
Early Bird: $1300 + GST before April 15, 2025
HIGH FLYING EARLY BIRD: $1100 + GST before March 1, 2025
For compassionate pricing contact tara@pulsestudios.ca