Announcements & Updates for Current Students
Please check your *email inbox regularly for updates from the studio and instructors!
*All communications from us will be sent to the email address you used to set up your NLSD Parent Portal account
Rehearsal Schedules and Info
Year-end shows, Nutcracker, Prince George (PG), and RAD Ballet Exam rehearsal schedules will be posted here and emailed out weekly - make sure to check your spam/junk folder for emails sent by us through the Jackrabbit portal.
Dancers must only attend any rehearsal time slots applicable to them, their class, or group! If you are unsure, please refer to the performance cast lists below.
Please note that 'PG' and 'PRN' rehearsals only apply to travel dancers enrolled in the classes titled 'Prince George' or 'Peace River North'.
Studio A = downstairs Studio B = upstairs
"News...to Us" Performance Schedule
May 7 : 5-9pm: News Show A - Tech/Dress Rehearsal
May 8 : 5-9pm: News Show B - Tech/Dress Rehearsal
May 9 : 1-3pm: News Show A - School Matinee Show
7-9pm: News Show B - Evening Show
May 10: 2-4pm: News Show B - Matinee Show
7-9pm: News Show A - Evening Show
Celebration of Swans Performance Schedule
May 12: 5-9pm Tech Rehearsal
May 13: 5-9pm Dress Rehearsal
May 14: 7-9pm Evening Show
May 15: 7-9pm Evening Show
What Should I Pack In My Dance Bag?
The following are items we recommend dancers pack in their dance bag:
• All required dance shoes (please label - no matter how old you are!)
• Appropriate dance attire (tights, leotard, shorts, leggings etc.) according to our Dress Code
• Warm up clothing (sweatpants, sweater)
• Reusable water bottle
• Body deodorant
• Hair supplies: elastics, bun pins, bobby pins, clips, hair net, brush, comb, etc.
• Safety pins (various sizes)
• Clear nail polish (for runs in tights and fraying ribbons)
• Sewing supplies: scissors, needle and thread
• Pointe supplies (ages 12+): toe tape, toe spacers, ouch pouches, lamb’s wool, second skin, etc.
• Notebook and pen
• Small First Aid Kit: Band-Aids, hand sanitizer, instant ice pack, alcohol wipes etc.
• Personal sanitary products
*Food is ONLY permitted in the hall, NOT studio A or B*
How to prepare for your classes!
Our regular scheduled full-term classes, and classes offered during Term 1, begin the week of September 3, 2024 at our studio located in Porter Creek at 27 – 14th Avenue (behind The Guild). Before attending your first class, please read over our Welcome Package and Studio Dress Code below, as well as "Important Dates" and "What Should I Pack In My Dance Bag" so you are prepared for the season!
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Important Dates:
2025
- May 6 - Last day of full-term and 'Term 2' classes
- May 7 - News Show A Tech/Dress Rehearsals at YAC
- May 8 - News Show B Tech/Dress Rehearsals at YAC
- May 9 - School Matinee Show A
- Evening Show B
- May 10 - Matinee Show B
- Evening Show A
- May 12 - Swans Tech Rehearsals at YAC
- May 13 - Swans Dress Rehearsals at YAC
- May 14 - Swans Evening Show
- May 15 - Swans Evening Show
- May 24 - Early Registration for 2025/2026 Opens
- June 1 - Public Registration for 2025/2026 Opens