Current Student
Announcements & Updates
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 Information
Year-end shows, Nutcracker, Prince George (PG), and RAD Ballet Exam rehearsal schedules will be posted here and emailed out weekly.
Dancers only attend any rehearsal time slots applicable to them, their class, or group.
Sunday Sep 14th
10-10:45am Sugar Plum (Marcy)
10:45- 11:15am Frost (Marcy)
11:15-11:45am Soldier Doll (Marcy)
11:45-12:30pm Janelle Tap solo (Marcy)
10-10:45am Senior Tea Cups (Jenny)
10:45- 11:15am Clara Solo (Jenny)
11:15- 12:00pm Lead Chocolate, Chocolates, Novice Chocolates (Jenny)
12:00-12:30pm Ballerina dolls (Jenny)
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 2nd, 2025 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
- August 1st - Deadline to register for Competitive Team
- August 19th to 29th - Intensive early start
- September 2nd - Classes begin for the 2025/26 season
- September 7th - Nutcracker and Jr CanCan Auditions
- September 30th - School closed for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- October 11th to 13th - School closed for Thanksgiving
- October 20th to 25th- Parent Viewing Week
- October 31st - School closed for Halloween
- November 11th - School Closed for Remembrance Day
- November 22nd & 23rd -Nutcracker Photo Days
- December 9th to 14th - Nutcracker Rehearsals and Shows at the Yukon Arts Centre
2026
- January 5th - Classes Resume/Start for Term 2
- February 2-6th- RAD Ballet Exams
- Yukon Rendezvous Jr CanCan Performances
- February 20-22nd- School Closed for Heritage Days
- March 5th to 22nd- School Closed for Spring Break
- March 14th to 20th - PGDF 2026
- April 3rd to 6th- School Closed for Easter
- April 11th & 12th - Year End Show Photo Day
- April 15th to 19th - PRNFA 2026
- May 4th- Last Day of Classes Term 2
- May 5 to 15th- Year End Shows at the Yukon Arts Centre