Events to Come

I would like to congratulate all of the dancers who completed exams this year. Things ran very smoothly and the examiner was happy with the quality of dancing. Way to go. Now we have entered competition season and, of course, we have begun preparing dances for the year end performance. Parents should expect to see part of their dancers dance class devoted to the year end performance. This is a very exciting time of year for both teachers and students! Here are some dates that you should take not of:

Saturday, Feb. 20th - PIPE PRACTICE - WINFIELD @12:30 - This is a group practice to run the dances for the up-and-coming competition. If you have costume questions or concerns, bring your costume. If your dancer is not competing next weekend but would like the extra practise, they are definitely welcome to come. We will also be discussing our trip to Scotland planned for next year. Our approximate date of departure is around July 17th and we will be staying in Stirling. I am hoping to present some accomadation options as well as the trip's budget on Saturday. If you would like to be included in these plans, now is the time to get involved.

Saturday, Feb. 27th - KAMLOOPS COMPETITION - Primary, Beginner, and Novice dancers dance at 9:00am so be sure to be at the competition no later than 8:20am. Intermediate and Premier dancers could dance as early as 12:00 so please be at the competition no later than 11:00 to receiver proper warm up and preparation time. Don't forget that you need to bring your Scotdance Card.

Friday, March 5th - CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS - CSB @ 4 :15 - I can provide rides for Vernon dancers.

Friday, March 12th - OPTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS - CSB 4:15

Friday, March 20th - CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS - CSB @ 4:15

Saturday, March 21st - PIPE PRACTICE - WINFIELD @ 12:30

Saturday, March 27th and Sunday March 28th - WESTERN CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS - Kelowna. This is an open competition for all levels.

Friday, April 2nd - CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS - CSB @4:15

Saturday, April 17th - KIMBERLY COMPETITION - Please let Trish, Lindsey or I know if you are interested in attending this competition. We are in the process of arranging a van/bus and accommodations at the ski chalets for a very great deal. I just need to know some numbers. I think it could be a lot of fun.

VERNON PARENTS ONLY - YOUR YEAR END SHOW IS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 12th @ 6:30 at the POWERHOUSE THEATER

KELOWNA PARENTS ONLY - YOUR YEAR END SHOW IS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 19th at the KELOWNA COMMUNITY THEATER

There will definitely be more dates to come but please make note of these for the time being. On a final note, Miss Meghann will no longer be teaching with our club. As you all know, Miss Meghann recently had a baby. Miss Meghann's husband has been offered an exciting job opportunity in Edmonton and so Miss Meghann and her new family will be moving. Miss Meghann was definitely an asset to our club and we are all sorry to see her go but we wish her luck and happiness. I am sure she will be back for visits. Miss Meghann will be at the Pipe practise on Saturday if you would like to give her one last hug.

That is all for now.