Hi DWK dance families,

We hope everyone had a restful and relaxing March Break. We’re headed into the final portion of our dance season and have a number of events coming up over the next few months. Thank you for continuing to read the newsletters and notes so that you are fully up to date with all of the studio happenings.

Classes Resume on Sunday, March 17

We’re back to our regular schedule of classes starting on Sunday, March 17.

A reminder to all dancers and families that part coming to dance class is being dressed appropriately. Having the proper attire, shoes, and hairstyle is required and ensures dancers can participate safely and with minimal distractions. Dancers should also bring a water bottle and make sure it is filled before class begins.

RWB “On the Edge” Tour – Sunday, April 21

DanceWorks Kenora is thrilled to welcome dancers from the RWB School Anna McCowan-Johnson Aspirant Program on Sunday, April 21 for a performance of both classical and contemporary dance. This is an exciting opportunity for members of our community to experience ballet up close and learn about the athletic and artistic development of a professional dancer from some of the stars of tomorrow. Read more about the show at danceworkskenora.com/news

RWB On The Edge Tour
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Shows at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Kenora, Ontario

Online ticket sales begin on March 15th at 12 noon. Tickets at the door as available.

DWK dance families, check your email on the morning of March 15 for a discount code that gives you 15% off up to 2 tickets! We hope to see a lot of our dance families there, this is a great opportunity to see professional level dancing right here in Kenora.

Thanks to the support of Triple Play Kenora we are able to offer a set number of discounted child tickets (for ages 12 and under) at each show. This partnership aims to support the growth of cultural activities in Kenora and aims to encourage participation by those who might not otherwise be able to attend. Select the “Triple Play Child” ticket type to take advantage of this sponsored ticket price. Thank you Triple Play for your support of the arts in Kenora!

Winter 2 Mini-Session Classes

The next set of mini-session classes for our Parent & Tot, Adult, and Gentle Adult classes start up over the next two weeks.

  • Parent & Tot – Tuesday 11:30 am to 12:00 noon – 6 weeks – March 26 to April 30
  • Parent & Tot – Wednesday 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm – 6 weeks – March 20 to May 1 (no class April 17)
  • Gentle Jazz & Tap – Tuesday 10:00 am to 11:00 am – 9 weeks – March 19 to May 14
  • Gentle Ballet – Thursday 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm – 8 weeks – March 21 to May 16 (no class April 18)
  • Adult “Dance Sampler” – Tuesday 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm – 6 weeks – March 26 to April 30

Register online at danceworkskenora.com/registration

Parking Lot Reminders

A reminder to please use the spots closest to the studio as your first option. If all of the marked spots are full please use the overflow parking area on the east side of the lot (closer to Dufresne). Be careful not to park in a way that blocks access to NAPA’s garage door for larger delivery vehicles or for their smaller delivery vehicles to come and go.

If you are here for drop-off/pick-up only it is okay to briefly use the middle of the lot but be careful that you are not blocking access to vehicles or businesses. This is particularly necessary when our hours overlap with our neighbouring businesses – on weekdays until 5:30 pm and Saturday mornings.

We know the layout and the flow of the parking lot is not ideal, thank you for making your best effort!

Spring Performances

Performance time is coming up quickly! We will have more detailed information coming soon for both the Festival of the Arts (April 6) and our 2024 Year-End Recital (May 9 to 11). Festival details, including when dancers perform and what time they need to arrive, will be sent out as soon as possible after we receive the schedule from the event organizers.

All classes that participate in Festival (Dance Foundations through Senior levels) have been sent emails with links to rehearsal videos and the music files for their routines. Parents, please make sure your dancer has access to these files and encourage them to review at home occasionally. A few practice sessions at home can make a significant difference in their confidence with the dance and their ability to perform fully in front of an audience.

Creative Movement and Creative Movement & Tap classes will receive links in the next few weeks to their rehearsal videos and music files (as these younger classes don’t participate in Festival and have a bit more time to prepare for their Recital performances).

Spring Session & Summer Camps

We’re in the final stages of confirming the details of our spring mini-session and summer dance camps. Current dance families will have a short priority registration window once the information is released. Stay tuned!

Upcoming Important Dates

  • March 17 – Full Year & Winter Session Classes Resume
  • March 29 to April 1 – Easter Weekend – No Classes
  • April 5 – Installment Payments Due
  • April 6 – Festival of the Arts – Adjudicated Dance Performances
  • April 7 – Festival of the Arts – Dance Workshops
  • April 21 – RWB “On the Edge” Tour Performance in Kenora
  • May 9 & 10 – Recital Dress Rehearsals
  • May 11 – DWK 2024 Year-End Recital

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