January News/Notes
Winter Break:
We hope you enjoyed a wonderful winter break and that your dancers are excited for the year ahead! Classes resume on Monday, January 5.
Report Cards:
During the week of January 5–9, competitive dancers will be bringing home their progress reports. They’re designed to give parents a clear look at expectations for each level, along with your dancer’s strengths and challenges through each style of dance.
Class Oberservation Week:
Class observation will take place January 17–24. Parents are welcome to come in, watch their child, get a feel for how our sessions are structured, and enjoy seeing their dancer in action in a real learning environment.
Practicing Expectations:
Our first competition is just six weeks away!
Competition dance is a team activity and it is important that every dancer is practicing regularly so they feel confident and the entire team looks prepared on stage. Nothing is more difficult for us to hear than a dancer answer 'no' when asked if they have been practicing at home, especially after a three week break. Since September, all choreography has been uploaded to Google Drive each week so families can review and practice as needed. Dancers who are not keeping up may be required to attend additional rehearsals, and extra fees will apply if this becomes necessary.​
Competition Dates:
February 17th-26th
February 19th-22nd
March 10th-12th​
April 7th-23rd
April 23rd-26th
May 11th-12th
May 28th-31st
June 15th-16th
Chilliwack Festival: Chilliwack Cultural Centre (select dancers only)
Dance Power:
One Dance Experience: Michael J Fox Theatre (all dancers)
Surrey Festival: Surrey Arts Centre (select dancers only)
Summit Dance Challenge: River Rock Theatre​
​Evolve Dance Competition: Delta Burnaby Conference Centre (all dancers)
Final One Provincials: River Rock Casino (dancers by qualification)
Evolve Provincials:
(all dancers except Petite & Saturday Jazz)
Michael J Fox Theatre
(all dancers)​
River Rock Casino (dancers by qualification)
Dance With Marcel:
Our next session of adult dance is starting on Wednesday, January 7th. Join us from 7:30–8:30 PM for an introductory adult dance class covering many different styles. This class is perfect for adults who are new to dance and looking for a fun, no-pressure environment with no performance requirements. It’s a great way to build strength, improve coordination, boost confidence, and meet new friends—all while sharing plenty of laughs.
Pricing:
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Drop-in: $20/week
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6-week session: $114
Spring Break Camps:
We’ve had some interest in offering half-day and full-day dance camps over spring break. Please let us know through our Google Form if this is something your dancer would enjoy.
Important Dates:
January 5th
February 15th​
February 16th
March 14th
March 30th
April 3rd
May 3rd
May 18th
June 6th
June 12th​
​June 19th
First day of winter classes
Team hair & makeup day (Mini 2 - Intermediate)​
Family Day (studio closed)
Last day of winter classes
First day of spring classes
Good Friday (studio closed)
Studio photo day
Victoria Day (studio closed)
Last day of regular classes
Year end show: ​
​Last day of competitive classes
Michael J Fox Theatre 6:00pm
