April 28-May 1- Fever, Expo Centre                                                                               

• For Advanced, Pre-Advanced, Int. 2X, 3X, and 4X. Excluding Int. 2X Hip Hop and Int. 3/4X Hip Hop.

May 5-8 - Evergreen, Festival Place                                                                                   

• For all levels including Fun 5s. Not including Terrific 3’s or Fab 4’s.
• All classes cancelled at the studio including Preschool and Acro
• Dance-Off for top high-scoring groups Sunday evening, May 8.

May 12-15 - Dare to Dream, Grant Mac Ewan, Triffo Theatre                                     

• For all levels excluding Fun 5s, Terrific 3’s and Fab 4’s.
• Dance-Off for top high-scoring groups Sunday, May 15.

May 21,22,23 – May Long Weekend, No classes
May 24-May 30 – Picture Week
May 31 and June 2 – Acro Parent Watch
June 4 – Year End Pool Party – Kinsmen Leisure Centre
June 7 – Last Day of Classes
June 8 – Ballet Assessments
June 11 – Year End Shows, Dow Centennial, Fort Saskatchewan
July 1 – Canada Day Parade
July 12-14 – Preschool Camp
August 9-11 – Preschool Camp
August 15-18 – Summer Intensive Dance Camp
Aug 19 – Choreography for all Int. 2/3/4 X and Adv. X dancers - Line with Wendi – Mandatory group for all Int. 2/3/4 X and Advanced X level dancers with an addition choreography fee. More info below.

The Final schedule for Evergreen and a DRAFT schedule for Dare to Dream are posted to our website. These dates and times may change!  Click here for competition info and schedules.
Please note that some competitions may have a general admission charge for spectators, and parking may be an additional cost. 

Class Cancellations and Changes During Competitions:
April 28– May 1 (Thurs-Sun) – Fever, Expo Centre

• Classes cancelled for – Int. 2, 3, 4, Pre Advanced, and Advanced
• Regular classes for – Preschool, Beginner, Experienced, Junior 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Int. 1 and Acro

May 5- 8 – (Thurs-Sun) – Evergreen, Festival Place 

• All Classes cancelled - Including all Preschool and Acro. The school is closed from May 5-8.

May 12-15 (Thurs-Sun) – Dare to Dream, Triffo Theatre, Grant Mac Ewan

• Classes cancelled for – Beginner, Experienced, Junior, Intermediate, Pre-Advanced, Advanced.
• Acro schedule on Thursday, May 12 will be modified.
• Regular classes for – Terrific 3’s, Fab 4’s, Fun 5’s

2022-2023 – Registration for next year's full season will OPEN on Monday, May 2! More details coming.

Year End Shows – 3 shows on June 11th – tickets go on sale May 16th.

• 12:00pm - Preschool to Junior 2
• 3:00pm – Junior 3 – Intermediate 1 and Experienced 8+
• 6:00pm – Intermediate 2 – Advanced and Awards

Videos will be for sale at a reasonable cost.  Created by Dow Centre-Shell Theatre. More info on Year End shows will follow.

Ballet Assessments - June 8th – for Jr. 3-5, and Intermediate 1-4. More info coming!

Group Pictures – May 24 – 30. Schedule coming soon! Picture orders will be available Online through Icabod Productions.

Summer Schedule 2022
Registration is open. Click here to register online to hold your spot. Don't miss out! There is limited space. 

Summer Jam Preschool Dance Camps
July 12 – 14  (3-6 Years)  9:30am – 11:30am   $95
August 9 – 11 (3-6 Years) 9:30am – 11:30am  $95
Half day full of dance, including Hip Hop , Acro, Musical Theatre and crafts. 
No dance experience required.

Drop-in Dance Classes
Continue your dance training throughout the summer. These classes are for experienced dancers age 7 and up.

Intensive Dance Camp
August 15 – 18
Juniors/Intermediate/Advanced  $295
Boasts an amazing group of guest instructors offering classes in Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Tap and Musical Theatre.
Dance Experience Required. 

Aug 19 – IMPORTANT - Choreography will be done on this day for all 2022-2023 Int. 2/3/4 X and Adv. X dancers for an Open Line choreographed by Wendi. This group is mandatory for all Int. 2/3/4 X and Advanced X level dancers, and has an additional choreography fee (TBD.) Your dancer attending the Summer Dance Intensive Aug 15-18 is important, as this is when Wendi gets to know her students and their dancing capabilities for her to feature in her choreography.
We look forward to all of these exciting experiences for our dancers coming up! 
See you at the studio,
SBS Staff
(780) 464-3788

April Newsletter - 2022

March 27 – April 4 – Spring Break – No Classes
April 6-10 - Gravity Dance Competition, Festival Place                                              

• For Advanced, Pre-Advanced (excluding hip-hop) and Fun 5s. 
• Dance-Off for top high-scoring groups Sunday evening, April 10. 

April 10-13- Shyann Dance Competition, Grant Mac Ewan, Triffo Theatre                   

• For Jr. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Int. 1 A and X. Excluding the following Hip Hop levels: Jr. 4/5X, Hip Hop Line, Int. 1X and Hip-Hop Solos.

April 15 - Good Friday No Classes
April 16- Artist Emerge, The Orange Hub - 10045 156 St NW                              

• X Hip Hop groups, Hip Hop Line and all Hip Hop Solos.
• Dance-Off for top high-scoring groups Saturday evening, April 16.

April 26 - May 1- Fever, Expo Centre                                                                               

• For Advanced, Pre-Advanced, Int. 2X, 3X, and 4X. Excluding Int. 2X Hip Hop and Int. 3/4X Hip Hop.
• Dance-Off for top high-scoring groups Sunday evening, May 1.

May 5-8 - Evergreen, Festival Place                                                                                   

• All levels including Fun 5s
• Dance-Off for top high-scoring groups Sunday evening, May 8.

May 12-15 - Dare to Dream, Grant Mac Ewan, Triffo Theatre                                     

• All levels excluding Fun 5s
• Dance-Off for top high-scoring groups Sunday, May 15.

May 21,22,23 - May Long Weekend, No classes
May 24-May 30 - Picture Week
June 7 - Last Day of Classes
June 8, 9, 11 - Year End Shows, Dow Centennial, Fort Saskatchewan
June 13 & 15 – Ballet Assessments
July 1 - Canada Day Parade
July 12-14 – Preschool Camp
August 9-11 – Preschool Camp
August 15-18 – Summer Intensive Dance Camp

DRAFT schedules are attached for Evergreen and Dare to Dream. These dates and times may change! The final schedules for these competitions are coming soon. Click here for more competition info and schedules.
Please note that some competitions may have a general admission charge for spectators, and parking may be an additional cost. 

Class Cancellations and Changes During Competitions:

April 6-10 (Wed-Sun)- Gravity Dance Competition - Festival Place
Classes cancelled for – Pre Advanced, Advanced, and Fun 5’s
Regular classes for – Beginner, Experienced, Junior, Intermediate, Acro, Terrific 3’s and Fab 4’s

April 10-13 (Sun-Wed)- Shyann Dance Competition, Triffo Theatre,  Grant Mac Ewan
Classes cancelled for – Beginner, Experienced, Junior 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Intermediate 1.
Acro on Tuesday, April 12: all classes will be combined for one class together from 4:30-5:30. This will be the only Acro class offered on this day for all Tuesday’s Acro students.
Regular classes for – Preschool, Intermediate 2, 3, 4, Pre Advanced, and Advanced.

April 16 (Sat) - Artist’s Emerge, The Orange Hub - 10045 156 St NW
Classes cancelled for – Jr. 4/5 X Hip-hip, and Hip-hop Line

April 26 – May 1 (Tues-Sun) - Fever, Expo Centre
Classes cancelled for – Int. 2, 3, 4, Pre Advanced, and Advanced
Regular classes for – Preschool, Beginner, Experienced, Junior 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Int. 1 and Acro

May 5- 8 -(Wed-Sun) - Evergreen, Festival Place 
Classes cancelled for – Fun 5’s, Beginner, Experienced, Junior, Intermediate, Pre Advanced, Advanced
Regular classes for – Terrific 3’s, Fab 4’s

May 12-15 (Thurs-Sun) - Dare to Dream, Triffo Theatre, Grant Mac Ewan
Classes cancelled for - Beginner, Experienced, Junior, Intermediate, Pre Advanced, Advanced
Regular classes for – Terrific 3’s, Fab 4’s, Fun 5’s

**Very Important Information for Parents and Students!**

Step By Step School of Dance
Competition and Performance Etiquette
  
We would like to take this opportunity to remind students and parents of competition etiquette and protocol.
Dancers should be dropped off in the rehearsal hall 1 hour and 30 minutes prior to performance time in costume, ready with hair and makeup complete. Parents should then leave the rehearsal room. Dancer’s belongings should remain in the dressing room or with their parent, belongings/costumes will not be permitted in the rehearsal hall.
Important – If a dancer does not show up on time to warm up and rehearse with their group, the group choreography is adjusted to compensate for any missing dancers. It causes stress on the group and teacher when dancers show up late. If there is an emergency and you are running behind or unable to attend, please contact us immediately at info@stepbystepdance.ca.
Maintain a positive attitude and always display camaraderie and support for your fellow dancers. 
Adjudication – judges give a critique of a performance accompanied by a mark.  This may be favourable to you at times, and not at others.  It is important to remember that it is one person's opinion of the performance that day and the critiques that the judge gives should be seen as a chance to learn and grow as a dancer.  It is also important to measure your performance based on your own opinion of how you did and to always strive for a personal excellence.  Please do not show disrespect towards a judge or the competition. 
While watching a performance, please show respect to the dancers by staying in your seat and not talking during the performance.
Please do not take photos or videos during performances. This will result in disqualification.
Do not discredit other performances or other dancers.  Please leave the task of critiquing and giving corrections to the teachers. Dancers and parents should only offer support and positive reinforcement.
When backstage please remain quiet and try not to move around. Stay out of the wings and be aware of dancers doing runarounds as well as all of the props.
Please keep the rehearsal hall and change rooms clean.  Pick up your garbage, keep track of your costumes and dance accessories, etc.
Always remember you are representing more than just yourself.  You are representing your family, your teacher, your group and your dance school.  Conduct yourself in a respectable and friendly manner at all times. 
Our main goal is to provide each other with positive and enjoyable experiences wherever possible.  This will encourage teamwork, increase self-confidence and enhance the learning experience of performing at festivals and competitions.

We are so excited to see our dancers perform on stage, and finally have their families in the audience watching! Thank you,

SBS Staff
(780) 464-3788

April Newsletter

Hello Dance Families,
Please see below our tentative schedule for April, May, and June. 
April 15-18           For the Love of Dance-Dow -Solos/Duets and Trios - Dow, Fort Sask. 
                                If cancelled it will be April 24-25 in Lloydminster, SA.
May 10-11           Filming at Dow for Fever Dance Competitions/Artists Emerge (Extreme Only)
June 2-3               Sundance Festival – Dow (All Dancers)
June 8-12             Sundance Festival – Dow (All Dancers)
June 9-10             Artists Emerge Broadcast Production
June 17-20           Fever Dance Production -Broadcast (Extreme)
June 25-27           Dance Jam – Dow (All Dancers)

TBA                        Showtime Promotions (All Dancers)
TBA                        Preschool Show

If our dancers do not get to compete this season, we will plan for an outdoor year end recital so that our groups can perform.

We have costuming prepared and orders ready to be submitted. Competition forms have been submitted tentatively and we are waiting for confirmations.  Communications with the organizers of the competitions and our SBS team are on a weekly basis.  We all are planning to have the kids on stage, but are waiting to take your costume and competition fees until plans are more clear. 

In the meantime, the students and teachers have been working hard, finishing their dances and finetuning their technique. It’s really an exciting place to be. Thank you for your patience and support,

SBS Team
(780) 464-3788

• March 7, 16 & 17 - Stage Rehearsals, Dow Centre, Fort Sask.
• Mar 19 to 22 – Artists Emerge Competition, Edmonton Expo Ctr (select Hip Hop only)
• Mar 29 – Spring Break Starts – no classes
• Apr 4 & 5 – Seniors Residence Performances – Terrific 3s & Fab 4s
• Apr 6 – Classes Resume
• Apr 8 to 11 – Sundance Festival, Dow Centre, Fort Sask. (All Non-Extreme)
• Apr 13 – Easter Monday, Regular Classes
• Apr 15 to 19 – Dance Extreme-Festival Place (All Dancers)
• Apr 22 to 26 – Dance Jam, Dow Centre, Fort Sask. (All Dancers)
• Apr 28 to May 3 – Fever Dance Competition, Edmonton Expo Centre (Extreme Team Only)
• May 8 to 10 -  Shy-Ann, Lake Louise – (Extreme Team Only)
• May 16 to 18 – Victoria Day Weekend, no classes
• May 25 to May 30 – Class Pictures
• May 30 – Year End DPA Party
• June 12 – Last Day of Classes
• June 15 to 18 – Ballet Exams
• June 21 – Showstoppers 2020, Jubilee Auditorium

Class Cancellations and Changes During Competitions
April 8-11 (Wednesday to Saturday) Sundance Festival – All non-extreme classes cancelled except Terrific 3s & Fab 4s.
April 15-19 (Wednesday to Sunday) Dance Extreme – All classes cancelled expect Terrific 3s & Fab 4s
April 22-26 (Wednesday to Sunday) Dance Jam - All classes cancelled including all preschool.
This year’s competitions run on consecutive weekends, meaning that many dancers would miss 3 weeks of regular classes, or more, due to competitions.  To ensure that dancers have the opportunity to review their adjudication sheets, adjust and rehearse, a modified schedule will be implemented for Mondays and Tuesdays, combining classes of similar ages so they have a chance to rehearse.  We understand that these times may not be ideal for all families and we thank you for doing your best to get your dancer to rehearsal.  This modified schedule will be emailed to you on March 14.  Please contact the front desk if you did not receive this schedule. 
Competition Schedules!!
Sundance Festival, Dance Extreme, Shyann Lake Louise, & Artists Emerge schedules are posted.  To see the most up-to-date competition schedules, click here.  
**Very Important Information for Parents and Students!**

Step By Step School of Dance
 Competition and Performance Etiquette
  
We would like to take this opportunity to remind students and parents of competition etiquette and protocol.
Dancers should be dropped off in the rehearsal hall 1 hour and 30 minutes prior to performance time in costume with hair and makeup done. Parents should then leave the rehearsal room. Dancer’s belongings should remain in the dressing room or with their parent, they will not be permitted in the rehearsal hall.
Important - If dancers are late resulting in missing the warm up or practice, they will not be allowed to perform.  It causes too much stress on the group, teacher and dancer to show up late.  Choreography may be adjusted to compensate for dancers who don't show up on time and will not be allowed to dance.  The group should not suffer for a late dancer.
Maintain a positive attitude and always display camaraderie and support for your fellow dancers. 
Adjudication – judges give a critique of a performance accompanied by a mark.  This may be favorable to you at times, and not at others.  It is important to remember that it is one person's opinion of the performance that day and the critiques that the judge gives should be seen as a chance to learn and grow as a dancer.  It is also important to measure your performance based on your own opinion of how you did and to always strive for a personal excellence.  Please do not show disrespect towards a judge. 
While watching a performance, please show respect to the dancer(s) by staying in your seat and not talking for the entire performance. No whistling or shouting at any time.
Please do not take photos or videos during performances. This will result in disqualification.
Do not discredit other performances or other dancers.  Please leave the task of critiquing and giving corrections to the teachers. Dancers and parents should only offer support and positive reinforcement.
When backstage please remain quiet and try not to move around. Stay out of the wings and be aware of dancers doing runarounds as well as all of the props.
Please keep the rehearsal hall and change rooms clean.  Pick up your garbage, keep track of your costumes and dance accessories, etc.
All snacks must be nut-free.
Always remember you are representing more than just yourself.  You are representing your family, your teacher, your group and your dance school.  Conduct yourself in a respectable and friendly manner at all times. 
Our main goal is to provide each other with positive and enjoyable experiences wherever possible.  This will encourage teamwork, increase self-confidence and enhance the learning experience of performing at festivals and competitions.