During the 2021-2022 dance season at Arabesque Dance Studio, we have found it necessary to continue to change and adjust with current times. Although we have met with a few challenges this year, I felt we could give our students an opportunity to perform for their family and friends on stage again. Our Recital will be performed at Glenlyon Norfolk Denford Hall Theatre, Friday, June 10th. We are all looking forward to seeing you there!

Costumes: Costumes have been arriving and students will be trying them on in their classes this week. An invoice will be sent for any remaining costume costs. When costumes are paid for, students may bring a garment bag and hanger and take their costumes home before picture day. If students have more than one costume, a dance garment bag is useful, as they have pockets for dance shoes, hair and costume accessories. Students are not to wear costumes at home until photographs, rehearsals and the Recital are finished. We want everyone to be able to perform in their new, clean costumes. Students will not be able to perform if the costume is damaged. I am also hoping to arrange for our students to do a short performance at a Seniors residence again, as we had done for eighteen (or so) years!

Victoria Day Weekend: May 20th-23rd- Classes are in Session:

We will have classes on the Victoria Day weekend and hope everyone can be in class, as our show is coming up quickly and this year has been difficult to have everyone together for classes and rehearsals!
Classes will be earlier Friday and Monday, as there is no school these days. Students in the Friday and Monday classes will be notified of schedule changes. Please let us know if you will be away!

Picture Day- Sunday, May 29th:

Many of you will be happy to hear that Jun Cha of “Hann’s Photo & Video” will be returning to take our photographs this year. Pictures will be taken at our studio, in the church hall, on Sunday, May 29th. A schedule for the picture day will be given to everyone. Each class group and individual pictures should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. We will hand out the picture order envelopes in advance, so that they can be prepared to give to the photographer before the pictures are taken.

Dress Rehearsal & Recital – Friday, June 10th:

Since our studio is small this year, our Recital will be shorter than in the past. We are going to hold our dress rehearsal and our Recital in the same evening, as we did many years ago. Students will arrive for the Dress rehearsal at 3:45 pm and should be finished by 5:15. The Recital will take place at 7:00 pm. More information will be sent to students closer to the event!

Last Day of Regular Dance classes: Wednesday, June 15th, 2022

Summer Dance:

Plans are being made for summer dance weeks and will be welcoming a new teacher, Rachel Schilberg, to our summer dance programs. We will have one week July 11th – 15th for ages 6-8 and pre-teen/teen-ballet and contemporary/jazz and one week August 22nd – 26th for students with more dance experience, that will include ballet, repertoire, and contemporary/jazz. Students may pick up a summer registration form at the studio and information will be on our website www.dancearabesque.ca. We are looking forward to the summer classes and hope you and your friends will be joining us!

Fall Registration- 2022-2023:

The Fall class schedule has not yet been completed but is expected to be similar to this year. Registration forms for the 2022-2023 Season at Arabesque will be available in the studio or on our website.

Please feel welcome to speak with Valerie at 250-595-3107 or email info@dancearabesque.ca if you have any questions or concerns.