Ladies in Motion: Moving Together, Building Community

This spring, All Sport One Community launched Ladies in Motion a vibrant and welcoming program designed specifically for newcomer women and mums in Calgary’s Falconridge community. Held at the Falconridge-Castleridge Community Association, the program consisted of eight classes.

The goal? To create a fun, supportive space where women new to Canada could explore fitness, meet others, and feel a sense of belonging in their new home.

Each session featured a rotating lineup of activities including Yoga, Zumba, and Bollywood dancing. Whether stretching into new poses, dancing to upbeat rhythms, or trying something completely unfamiliar, participants were encouraged to move at their own pace and simply enjoy the experience.

More than just a fitness program, Ladies in Motion was a celebration of community and connection. It offered a chance for participants to meet other women with similar experiences, share laughs, and begin building lasting friendships all while improving their physical and mental well-being.

The warm energy in the room each session reflected the power of sport and movement to break down barriers, boost confidence, and bring people together. As the program wrapped up, many participants shared how meaningful it was to feel welcomed, included, and uplifted in a new environment.

Ladies in Motion is just one example of how All Sport One Community is working to make sport and wellness more accessible for everyone one step, one dance, and one smile at a time.

“It’s improved my health, helped me build meaningful social connections, and keeps me motivated to stay active.”
— Participant
Group of nine women standing together in front of a 'Sport Calgary' backdrop, all wearing matching black t-shirts that say 'All Sport One Community'.
“Yoga and Zumba helped me feel mentally and emotionally better”
— Particpant
A group of people, including children, participating in a yoga or fitness class in a spacious, well-lit room with white walls and a gray floor. Some are seated on mats while one person is on their hands and knees on a purple mat. The room has a few small windows near the ceiling, and there are cleaning supplies near the exit door.
“It helped me relieve stress and allowed me to engage more actively with the community.”
— Participant
Group of women and children dancing together in a room with a banner reading 'Sport Calgary' in the background.
“Physically I feel so good and feeling better to my overall health problems.”
— Participant
Group of women participating in an exercise or dance class in a spacious room with white walls and ceiling lights, some raising their hands.
Group of women doing yoga in a spacious room with three small windows, some on mats and one on the floor with a child.