NANAIMO
The Nutcracker
A timeless classic for children of all ages, The Nutcracker, will be performed at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo in early December. This Studio Production involves dancers of all ages from Kirkwood. Rehearsals will begin in September, please watch for updates!
All students, young and old, perform in the Kirkwood Academy Year End Show at the end of the final term of dance. The teacher choreographs a dance which the students learn and practice over the year. In full costume and make-up the students confidently perform their dance for an audience of parents and friends of Kirkwood, in one of three shows held at the Port Theatre.
For ballet, students learn the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. We find this the ideal tool to teach our students artistry, musicality, and ballet technique. When students are ready, they may take an exam, which entails performing their set class work in front of a guest examiner accompanied by Bev MacCorquodale, our resident pianist. Exams, from Pre-Primary level to Grade 8, are held twice a year at our studio in December and April/May.
For tap, students learn the ISTD syllabus. Exams will be held some time in November.
Click here to visit the Kirkwood Youth Dance Company website.
Some classes will prepare to perform their dance in the Upper Island Musical Festival held in Nanaimo. Students who wish may ask a teacher to choreograph a solo, duo, or trio to perform in the competition. There is also the option for students to choreograph and record on paper their own dances to present.
Important Note:
All group dances: Entry forms will be filled out by the specific teachers.
Solos, Duets, Trios & Young Choreographers: Please be advised of the Vancouver Island Festivals entry deadlines, entry procedures and performance dates. Entry forms for Solos, Duos & Trios are available thru the office or Jennifer Quibell as of October, 2008.
It is the individual's responsibility to fill out and complete all solo, duo & trio forms including age group, category number & style as well as titles (if required). If the title is not known please highlight that area or place sticky Post-It note to notify Ms. Jennifer. A syllabus book will be provided in the Office during Office hours or you may go on line to the individual festival websites (see links below).
All entry forms and payment must be handed into Jennifer Quibell on or prior to the entry deadline date. Late entry forms will not be accepted.
Please make one cheque out to "JLQDance Inc." for multiple entries.
DanceArts (Victoria)
Location: McPherson Theatre/ Royal Theatre/ Charlie White Theatre
Entry Forms Available: TBA
Entry Deadline: TBA
Festival Dates: TBA, 2009
Gala: @ Royal Theatre TBA, 2009
Other Info: Scholarship & Dance Achievement packages available in the office or thru Jennifer Quibell)
North Island Festival of the Arts (Courtenay)
Location: Sid Williams Theatre
Entry Forms Available: October
Entry Deadline: TBA @ 9:00pm
Festival Dates: TBA, 2009
Gala: @ Sid Williams TBA, 2009
Upper Island Musical Festival (Nanaimo)
Location: Beban Park Auditorium
Entry Forms Available: November
Entry Deadline: January 2009
Festival Dates: March 20th to April 3rd, 2009
Gala: @ Port Theatre April 4th , 2009 7:00pm
Dance Conventions occur throughout the school year at various locations from Nanaimo to Vancouver Island and beyond. Please watch for upcoming dates as they are made available!
Tap Convention
Triple Threat
Tremaine Dance Convention
Street Groove
Xtreme Dance
The Move Dance Convention
Over The Influence Dance Convention