CORPS BARA DANCE GUILD OF CALGARY

### Context Profile for Corps Bara Dance Guild of Calgary

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: Corps Bara Dance Guild of Calgary is dedicated to fostering creativity and community through dance and movement. Their mission emphasizes the importance of artistic expression as a means of healing and personal growth.
   - **Cause**: The organization aims to create inclusive spaces where individuals can explore their creativity, connect with others, and engage in transformative experiences through dance and movement practices.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Events**: 
     - **Wellness Retreats**: The organization hosts annual wellness retreats that focus on personal development through movement, reflection, and creativity. The upcoming retreat, titled "Unfold," invites participants to engage in various workshops aimed at self-discovery and renewal.
     - **Community Art Hive**: A self-guided, open event that encourages community participation in artistic activities throughout the day.
   - **Workshops**: The organization offers various workshops led by local facilitators, focusing on themes such as art therapy, somatic stress release, and embodied rhythms.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone of the website and communications is **friendly**, **inspiring**, and **welcoming**. It encourages participation and emphasizes personal growth and community connection. The language is often poetic and reflective, inviting readers to engage with their emotions and creativity.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The website and email communications do not prominently feature emojis. The tone remains professional and artistic without the use of casual emoji expressions, focusing instead on clear and heartfelt language.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Specific founding details were not found on the website.
   - **Scale**: The organization has conducted 13 email campaigns and has three forms for various activities.
   - **Impact Metrics**: While specific impact metrics were not detailed, the organization emphasizes community engagement and personal transformation through its programs.
   - **Volunteer Info**: There is no specific information about volunteer opportunities on the website.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Use a friendly and inviting tone that emphasizes community and personal growth. 
   - **Language**: Incorporate poetic and reflective language that resonates with the themes of creativity and healing.
   - **Structure**: Use clear headings and bullet points to organize information, making it easily digestible for readers.
   - **Personalization**: Include personalized elements in communications, such as addressing recipients by name, to foster a sense of connection.

This context profile serves as a foundational guide for creating personalized and engaging content that aligns with the values and mission of the Corps Bara Dance Guild of Calgary.

LXCL:1-Day Pass (Jan 10th, 10am-3:30pm)

DAY 1 (Sat, Jan 10): Soft Acrobatics

DAY 2 (Sun, Jan 11): Contact Improv

LXCL:2-Day Pass (Jan 10th &amp; 11th, 10am-3:30pm)

FULL WEEKEND (Jan 10-11)

Corps Bara is thrilled to invite UK-based dance &amp; movement artist, Lewis Wilkins, for a weekend of dynamic, exploratory movement.&nbsp; Participants can sign up for 1 DAY, OR the FULL WEEKEND&nbsp;&nbsp;Open to dancers, movers, yogis, and movement enthusiasts of all backgrounds!&nbsp; SATURDAY, JAN 10 &mdash; Soft Acrobatics&nbsp;10am - 3:30pm (30 min lunch break)Explore dynamic floorwork, inversions, and playful acrobatic momentum. SUNDAY, JAN 11 &mdash; Contact Improvisation10am - 3:30pm (30 min lunch break)Deepen sensitivity, shared balance, and trust-based partnering tools that invite curiosity, connection, and authentic movement dialogue. Move to Move members receive 25% OFF regular pricing REGISTER EARLY&mdash;spots are limited! ** This opportunity is made possible through the support of Calgary Arts Development.

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Corps Bara is thrilled to invite UK-based dance &amp; movement artist, Lewis Wilkins, for a weekend of dynamic, exploratory movement.  Participants can sign up for 1 DAY, OR the FULL WEEKEND  Open to dancers, movers, yogis, and movement enthusiasts of all backgrounds!  SATURDAY, JAN 10 — Soft Acrobatics 10am - 3:30pm (30 min lunch break)Explore dynamic floorwork, inversions, and playful acrobatic momentum. SUNDAY, JAN 11 — Contact Improvisation10am - 3:30pm (30 min lunch break)Deepen sensitivity, shared balance, and trust-based partnering tools that invite curiosity, connection, and authentic movement dialogue. Move to Move members receive 25% OFF regular pricing REGISTER EARLY—spots are limited! ** This opportunity is made possible through the support of Calgary Arts Development.

CORPS BARA DANCE GUILD OF CALGARY

WORKSHOP WEEKEND: Acro & CI with Lewis Wilkins

1010-2600 Portland St SE

DAY 1 (Sat, Jan 10): Soft Acrobatics

$175

DAY 2 (Sun, Jan 11): Contact Improv

$175

FULL WEEKEND (Jan 10-11)

$300

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