b'Youth Performance Opportunities The Young Canadians, Calgary Stampede Showband and Calgary Stampede Showriders were busy in 2024, performing their way into the hearts of our community and beyond!Young Canadians The Young Canadians School of Performing Arts offered youth the opportunity to train in dance, voice and performance while inspiring artistic and personal excellence.113 members, aged 8-19 13 community performances in 2024more than ever before! The Young Canadians perform at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games180,000 spectators watched the Opening Ceremonies. Young Canadians perform in the2024 Grandstand Show14 hoursthe average number of hours a Senior member of the Young Canadians spends training per week!Calgary Stampede ShowbandThe Calgary Stampede Showband is known worldwide as the musical ambassadors of the Calgary Stampede. The program supports youth through performing arts training and achieving musical, performance and personal excellence. 158 Showband members, aged 16-22 Played 4,000 minutes during Stampede 2024 Three daily performances on the BMO Grand Staircase during Stampede 2024nd annual ShowHosted the 2Bands Showdown, Ghost Town,at McMahon Stadium The Calgary Stampede Showband takes over Walt Disney World.One trip to Orlando with sixperformances between Walt DisneyWorld, Universal Studios and the local community Calgary Stampede ShowridersThe Calgary Stampede Showriders are a dynamic group of young equestrians sharing our passion for Western heritage. The Showriders perform musical rides several times a day during our annual celebration and at many other community events throughout the year.10 riders, aged 14-21, and their own horsesBMO Centre Grand Opening, StampedeParade and daily 2024 Stampede performancesPerformed to upwards of 380,000 spectators across the Red Deer Horse Expo, Strathmore Stampede, High RiverLittle Britches Parade and Canmore Canada Day ParadeStampede Showriders join in the Canmore Canada Day Parade.2024 Report to the Community Calgary Stampede 14'