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Where Rhythm Finds It's Home

...ONE STEP AT A TIME

Rhythm-Based Dance Classes in Calgary for Youth & Emerging Artists that builds musicality, confidence, and artistry.

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FANCY FOOTWORK DANCE PROJECT

Tap, Music & Community in Every Step.

Fancy Footwork Dance Project exists to use rhythm, music and movement as tools for self discovery, connection and culturally informed learning. Encouraging students to find their unique rhythmic voice and build community, one step at a time. 

It is a thriving, culturally rooted dance and music community in Calgary where people can discover their rhythmic voice, deepen their artistry, and connect with others through the shared language of rhythm, music and movement. 

Why Choose Fancy Footwork Dance Project?

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Mentorship

All students are a part of a growing community; mentorship extending beyond dance steps

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Connection

Rhythm lives in everyone & can be used to share/connect with others 

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Safety

Students can explore without fear of judgement ( also including emotional, cultural and artistic safety)

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Cultural Rootedness

Culturally informed learning environment that honours the history of tap dance; Tap is taught with respect for it's Black cultural roots & history

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Individualism 

An environment that encourages each student to develop their own voice and style 

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M’Kayla Kongnetiman, tap dance instructor and founder of Fancy Footwork Dance Project in Calgary

ABOUT OUR FOUNDER

Meet M’Kayla

I have been passionate about dance & music for as long as I can remember. One of the main objectives that I have as a young artist & choreographer is showcasing the unity rhythm & music can create.

OUR SERVICES 

Workshops & Master Classes

Classes offered in a variety of levels that have focus on understanding music, strengthening movement vocabulary & the importance of tap/dance history.

Private Lessons

One on one lessons with the specific objective on each individuals learning goals & needs.

Performance Troupe

Train with M'Kayla & a group of like-minded individuals strengthen & utilize skills needed to perform professionally 

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Join the Fancy Footwork Dance Project

every step leads you to discover where rhythm finds it's home 

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