Introducing the AB Breaking Incubator. Unity Charity and our partners are very excited to bring this program to Alberta. The Breaking Incubator is an initiative designed to provide intermediate to advanced b-boys and b-girls with the tools, experiences, and connections needed to grow their craft and explore career-adjacent opportunities. This program bridges the gap between raw talent and professional development, offering a structured space for dancers to train, learn, and engage with industry leaders.

Through knowledge-sharing sessions, discussions, and hands-on training, participants will gain deeper insight into the broader dance industry, event production, teaching, music, and creative entrepreneurship. Participants will be supported in exploring the grant application process and other funding opportunites. The program fosters regional collaboration by linking dancers across Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and beyond, ensuring that each participant benefits from a network of support, mentorship, and professional guidance.

Program Structure

Locations:

Calgary - One Big Jam - 1337 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary

Edmonton - New Roots Breaking Studio - 9937 60 Avenue NW, Edmonton 

Red Deer - Pound It Studios - 5809 51 Ave #4b, Red Deer

Each region will hold virtual knowledge-sharing sessions and, where possible, host in-person follow-up sessions in their local studios or venues.

Time/Duration: 2pm-5pm (2-3 hour sessions)

Knowledge Share (30-60 min)

• Industry professionals discuss breaking, event organization, creative careers, and funding opportunities.
• Sessions will be recorded, streamed, and archived for continued learning.

Discussion & Integration (30 min)

• Open discussions on how to apply the knowledge.
• Regionally focused conversations tailored to local opportunities.

Breaking Training Session (1 hour+)

• Hands-on breaking-focused training with experienced facilitators.
• Live DJ sets to enhance the session atmosphere.
• Opportunity to cultivate local Breaks and Dance event DJ’s.
• (Regional sessions may vary based on available space and partners.)

Key Themes & Takeaways

Career Crossover Panels – Exploring opportunities in:

• Studio & Dance Schools (Teaching & Choreography)
• Event Production, Promotion & Curation
• Creative Industries (DJing, Producing, Graphic Design)

Grant & Funding Education

• Learn how to apply for arts grants and fund creative projects.
• Will be supported through the process
• Featured speakers: Mahad Shohaib (Unity Charity) and Dennis Lee(Alcove Center for the Arts).

Regional Connection & Expansion

• Collaboration with venues, referral partners, and facilitators in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Lethbridge.
• Virtual knowledge-sharing opportunities for dancers outside major hubs.

Access to Discounted Out-of-Town Battles

• Access to One for the City events for FREE

Digital Content & Documentation

• High-quality recordings and streams of knowledge-share sessions for ongoing learning.
• Regional hubs will document high-level training sessions to contribute to a shared archive.
• Local Participants will be able to record brief portfolio showcases/interviews

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Session Breakdowns

Session 1: Introduction to program, overview, introduce participants to each other.

SUNDAY May 4, 2025

Facilitator: Kevin (Unity Charity)

Assistant: Gomo (NOK)

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Session 2:  Guest Session: ICEY IVES

SUNDAY May 11, 2025 2pm-5pm

Facilitator: Icey Ives (Virtually Presenting)

Assistant: Gomo

Session 3: Guest Session: Finding Grants, Applying for grants, Granting Pre requisites 

FRIDAY May 16, 2025 5pm - 8pm

Facilitators: Mahad (Virtually Presenting)

Assistant: Gomo

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Session 4: Panel - Event Production + Studio Operations 

SUNDAY May 25, 2025 2pm - 5pm

Facilitators/Panelists - Tara, Matt, Kotaro (Live Presenting)

Assistant: Gomo

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Session 5: Guest Session: BBOY KAREEM

SUNDAY Jun 1, 2025 2pm - 5pm

Facilitator: Kareem (Virtually Presenting)

Assistant: Gomo

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Session 6: Panel - On Teaching

SUNDAY Jun 8, 2025 2pm - 5pm

Facilitators/Panelists: Siah, Gomo, Frescy (Live Presenting)

Assistant: Kevin

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Session 7: Grant Review Day

SUNDAY Jun 15, 2025 2pm - 5pm

Facilitator: Dennis (Live Presenting)

Assistant: Gomo

Session 8: Content Creation Day Panel 

SUNDAY Jun 22, 2025 2pm - 5pm

Facilitators/Panelists: Jared, Ziad, Wayne (Live Presenting)

Assistant: Gomo

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For questions or application inquiries please contact:

Kevin - Kevin.C@unitycharity.com

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