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“Stuff the Bus” for Kelowna Community Food Bank – November 26 & 27

KDPA students and parents are invited to help support the Kelowna Community Food Bank with the annual “Stuff the Bus”. It takes place on November 26th and 27th at the Kelowna Superstore at 2280 Baron Road. There are shifts running … Continue reading

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Competition Dates for 2011/2012

Comp 1, Comp 2, & Comp 3 Kiwanis in Penticton - Ballet April 13-16 and Stage April 19-23 Great Canadian Dance Challenge in Kelowna - May 9-13 Comp 4 and Limelight Dance Power in Burnaby - March 27  – April 1 Kiwanis in … Continue reading

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Dance Field Trip – Saturday October 15

Students interested in supporting Miss Christina in Breaking Boundaries are welcome to join us for the show on Saturday October 15 at 2pm at Kelowna Community Theatre. The KDPA student price is $15. See Miss Melodie for more information and … Continue reading

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Kelowna Chamber of Commerce “Rising Star” Nomination

Kelowna Dance was nominated for the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce’s “Rising Star” award. Unfortunately, we did not make the short list, however, it was a HUGE honor to be nominated. We send out a good luck out to the other … Continue reading

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Miss Melodie – Owner/Director

With three decades of dance behind her, including 17 years of teaching, Miss Melodie has studied under such legends as Al Gilbert, Brian Foley, Susan Mensinger, Van the Man Porter, Mia Michaels, Art Stone, Bill deRicco, Debbi Dee, Charles McGowen, … Continue reading

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Mrs. Watters R.A.D. RTS, ARAD

Dedicated to excellence in teaching and choreography, Sarah, a certified Royal Academy of Dance ballet teacher, ups the ante with her lengthy list of accolades and polished training at such notable schools as The Banff Centre for the Arts, University … Continue reading

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Miss Christina

Christina began her ballet training in Kamloops and was accepted into the Professional Ballet program at The National Ballet of Canada in 2001. She has studied in Germany at The Hamburg Ballet School, The Netherlands at The Royal Conservatoire in … Continue reading

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Miss Meredith

Miss Meredith, an elite artistic gymnast, has competed at the international level representing Canada at several World Cup competitions.  Her attendance in the World Championships assisted the Canadian team in bringing home the silver medal, solidifying a background of excellence … Continue reading

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Miss Olivia

Olivia received her Advanced 2 certificate in ballet from the Royal Academy of Dance, and has completed advanced levels of tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, modern, musical theatre. She has studied at some of the top training facilities in New … Continue reading

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Manny

Started breakdancing career started in Australia and has led him to battles in Kelowna, Vernon, Abbotsford, Vancouver, Prince George, Nanaimo, and Toronto. Locally he has performed in Centre of Gravity, Parks Alive, and the Rush Youth Conference. Manny enjoys teaching … Continue reading

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