Kelowna Dance and Performing Arts

Summer Dance Camps and Fall Registration

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:13:48 +0000

SUMMER DANCE CAMPS

We are currently taking in registrations for summer dance classes. Here are the costs, dates, and times. PLEASE NOTE: Students must pre-register to secure a place in class.

Fairy Tale Ballet Camp – July 16-19

Ages 3-4 9:30-10:15am

Ages 4-5 10:15-11:00am

Kinder-Dance Camp – July 16-19

Ballet Ages 5-6 9:30-10:00am

Jazz Ages 5-6 10:00-10:45am

Summer Intensive 1 - Senior Schedule – July 23-26

Bollywood 10:00-11:00am

Street Jazz 11:00-12:00pm

Lunch 12:00-12:30pm

Ballet 12:30-1:30pm

Summer Intensive 2 - Intermediate Schedule - July 23-26

Ballet 1:30-2:30pm

Lyrical 2:30-3:30pm

Break 3:30-4:00pm

Street Jazz 4:00-5:00pm

Summer Intensive 3 - Junior Schedule - August 13-16

Lyrical 10:00-11:00am

Street Jazz 11:00-12:00pm

Lunch 12:00-12:30pm

Ballet 12:30-1:30pm

Breakdancing Camp – Dates and Time to be announced

LIMELIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP AUDITIONS

We will be holding Limelight auditions on Thursday July 26th at 5:30pm and Thursday August 16th at 2:00pm. Please contact me for more information or to register your child for the audition.

FALL REGISTRATION DATES

Fall registration dates are August 20-22, August 27-29, and Sept 4-6 from 3:00-7:00pm. Registration can also be taken anytime during studio hours. If these times are not convenient for your family, please contact me to arrange a special time.

STUDIO HOURS

Studio hours over the summer are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:00 – 6:00pm. We are closed from June 11-25th.

Recital Update

admin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:47:22 +0000

Our year end recital takes place on Saturday June 9, 2012 at the Mary Irwin Theatre (421 Cawston Ave).

In studio run throughs are scheduled for June 5,6,7 at the studio. Times to be announced.

Dress rehearsal takes place on Friday June 8 at Mary Irwin Theatre.

Showtimes are 1:30pm and 6:00pm.

Please note that the Fairy Tale Ballet students will be performing in the 1:30pm matinee show only.

Tickets will go on sale at www.selectyourtickets.com approximately 4 weeks prior to the Recital.

Photo Day Update

admin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:35:19 +0000

KDPA’s individual and class dance photos will take place on Sunday April 29th at the studio. Purchasing photos is not mandatory, however, we encourage that students come for their class photos.

Update for Competitive Students

admin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:31:47 +0000

Comp 1, Comp 2, & Comp 3

Kiwanis at Cleland Theatre, Penticton (325 Power St) - Ballet April 13-16 and Stage April 19-23

Great Canadian Dance Challenge at Kelowna Community Theatre (1375 Water St) - May 9-13

Comp 4 and Limelight

Dance Power at Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey (6250-144th St) – March 27 – April 1

Kiwanis at Cleland Theatre, Penticton (325 Power St) - Ballet April 13-16 and Stage April 19-23

Great Canadian Dance Challenge at Kelowna Community Theatre (1375 Water St) - May 9-13

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

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:38:49 +0000

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 from 10am-12pm and 12pm-2pm on both days. We will be assisting with handing out wish lists and loading the bus.

Contact Miss Melodie to sign up if you would like to participate and help give back to our community.

Competition Dates for 2011/2012

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:33:14 +0000

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 Surrey - March 27 – April 1
Kiwanis in Penticton - Ballet April 13-16 and Stage April 19-23
Great Canadian Dance Challenge in Kelowna - May 9-13

More information to follow.

Dance Field Trip – Saturday October 15

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:29:22 +0000

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 →

Kelowna Chamber of Commerce “Rising Star” Nomination

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:14:57 +0000

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 →

Miss Melodie – Owner/Director

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:18:05 +0000

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, Brenda Buffalino, and Frank Hatchett. Competition has taken her across North America and led her to the stages of Tremaine and Dance Olympus, creating a solid background in choreography and technique. For Miss Melodie, that was just the beginning. Through freelance teaching, Miss Melodie instructed at numerous studios throughout the Okanagan Valley and BC Interior, and has seen prior students go on to dance professionally for the likes of Hillary Duff, Randolph Academy, The Banff Centre, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Toronto Dance Theatre (TDT), and several notable cruise lines. The previous eight year ownership of an Armstrong studio, Tap and All That Jazz, enhanced Miss Melodie’s raw enthusiasm for dance and an innovative teaching style.

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

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:17:28 +0000

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 of Oklahoma and the Milwaukee Ballet School. Sarah’s training spans not only ballet but character, jazz, tap and modern and she has had the profound joy of studying under some of the creative masterminds of the New York Ballet, Boston Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and the Martha Graham Company. Following her post-secondary education, Sarah went on to perform principal and soloist roles with the Oklahoma Festival Ballet. With 15 years of teaching behind her, Sarah promises to ready her students for exams, auditions and competition.