BALLET JORGEN CANADA YOUTH EDUCATION & OUTREACH

The Muskoka Dance Academy and the  Ballet Jorgen Canada (BJC) have joined forces  to provide local area dancers educational and artistic opportunities in their community.  The Nutcracker Youth Education & Outreach Program  offers casting opportunities, through audition, to young local ballerinas for an up coming BJC performance of The Nutcracker, December 8th & 9th at the Algonquin Theatre in Huntsville.  The BJC has appointed Artistic Director Sue Kirwin-Campbell, of the Muskoka Dance Academy, the position of Local Rehearsal Director for Huntsville and surrounding area, as well as, Evelyn Finlayson of Bracebridge and Tasha Bryant of Huntsville as assistant rehearsal directors.  Fifteen local ballerinas were casted in this year’s “The Nutcracker” production.

*First Audition – Ages 12-17yrs;

Congratulations goes to Alannah Hobbs, Sierra Neudorf, Emily Hill, Robin Hunka & Claire Parkinson, of Huntsville, and Kathryn Kirbyson , of Bracebridge, who were all casted from 17 auditioning dancers  to take on the roles of Squirrels and Dragonflies in this year’s BJC “Nutcracker” Production.  Congratulations also goes to Ramona Phillips of Bracebridge who will understudy a role during the matinee!

Follow Up Rehearsal Schedule: Nutcracker Follow-Up Rehearsal Schedule

*Second Audition Ages 8-11yrs;

Congratulations goes to Andrea Hill, Jaimie Boysen, Mia Smyth & Lyall Turvey of Huntsville, and Jessica Pringle, Wavereleigh Alexander, Shaman Johann & Bailey Marrice of Bracebridge who were all casted from from 27 auditioning dancers to take on the roles of Chipmunks, Frogs, Beaver and Bear Cub  in this year’s BJC “Nutcracker” Production.

Follow Up Rehearsal Schedule: Nutcracker Follow-Up Rehearsal Schedule

For information on this event go to www.balletjorgencanada.ca or contact the Muskoka Dance Academy at 705-789-5341

DON’T MISS THIS EXCITING EVENT!

MIDNIGHT MADNESS SHOW WAS A BIG SUCCESS!

Congratulations on a great show dancers! 

Featured in the Huntsville Forester was Claire Parkinson and Annika Johnston.

You look great girls! 

THANK YOU TO ALL! 

 

BIG THANKS TO:  Miss Lynn, Miss Alyssia, Micheal Hill, Mark Parkinson &Todd Gates

OUR TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY SUMMER 2011!

What an incredible trip!  For 18 young Muskoka Dance Academy dancers…a trip of a lifetime.  From dancing in Time Square to sight seeing to professional workshops to checking out Broadway shows, the MDA Competitive Dance Team did New York City up right.

All 13 dance routines entered were awarded above 92%. The dancers were also presented with a variety of Judges’ Special Awards.  Miss Sue and Miss Lynn beamed as the MDA dancers were given continuous recognition for “Performance”, “Awesome Smiles” , “Excellent Energy” and “Superior Showmanship”.

HERE ARE JUST A FEW…

Nicola Deroode is the proud recipient of a NYCDA Convention Scholarship for 2012…you go girl!

A Distinguished Acheivement Plaque was presented to the Mini Team for “Outstanding Mini Showmanship” at the NYC Alliance Gala Showcase Evening.

SOMEDAYS YOU GOTTA DANCE  “Outstanding Performance” Award

AIN’T NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT  “Outstanding Energy” Award & “Outstanding Smiles” Award

THANK YOU HUNTSVILLE FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND HELPING US MAKE THIS TRIP HAPPEN!

 

COMPETITIVE TEAM WINS BIG AT THE ALGONQUIN THEATRE

The Muskoka Competitive Dance Team wins numerous awards including 6 Platinum, 24 Ruby, 3 High Gold, 1 Gold Medal Placements at Dance Odyssey held at the Algonquin Theatre May 14th & 15th.  

 

 

 

Overall Highest Competition Marks awarded to MDA;

2nd and 1st highest score overall novice soloist Raylan Stroud & Molly Paulsen

1st highest score overall for Pee Wee Jazz duet/trio “Car Wash”

1st highest score overall for Mini Acro Duet “Oogie Woogie Boogie” 

 5th, 3rd, and 2nd highest scores overall for Mini Groups “Newsboys”, “Boogie Fever” & Perfect Young Ladies”

4th and 2nd highest scores overall for Junior Groups “Jukebox” & “Some Days You Gotta Dance”

4th, 3rd and 2nd highest scores overall for Intermediate trios “There’s Gotta Be Something Better”, “Hungarian Girls” & “Dancin Dan”

1st highest score overall Intermediate Group “The Circle”

4th, 3rd, and 1st highest score overall senior group “Cinema Italiano”, “No Day Like Today” & “The Rose”

5th, 3rd, 1st highest score overall Senior Soloist Anne Dube, Christina Merrick & Robin Hunka

1st highest score overall Senior Advanced Soloist and Professional Division “Dance Odyssey Dancer” was awarded to Alannah Hobbs

12 & under Musical Theatre award “Perfect Young Ladies”

1st overall 13 & over Acro Award and Judges Choreography Award “The Rose”

3rd, 2nd, 1st overall 13 & over highest score awards “Wintersong”, “Bluebird” & “The Rose”

1st overall highest Intermediate Group “The Circle”

Congratulations to the dancers for receiving “Judges Choice” Awards in Technique, Perfect Ballet Positions, Acrobatic Technique, Acrobatic Strength, Great Energy, Musical Theatre Concepts and Tap Technique! 

Congratulations also to Raylan Stroud and Anne Dube for each picking up a $500 Scholarship to L.A. Dance Camp this summer.

WAY TO GO GIRLS!

YEAR END SHOW 2011

YEAR END SHOW 2011

“Simba The Little King”

JUNE 11TH 1:30PM & 6:30PM Shows-SOLD OUT

What A Fantastic Show…Way To Go Everyone!

MDA Dancers of all ages 2 yrs to 18 yrs performed  in a wonderful children’s story which showcased their unique talents.  This spectacular show is an annual dance studio  production involving lights, costumes, music and over 200 young aspiring dancers choreographed together in all types of dance disciplines.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS WENT TO;

Abby Whiterick-Tap, Emma McApline-Jazz, Kendra Jones-Acro, Kara Siliphant-Ballet, Brooke Fawcett-Hip Hop, Claire Parkinson-Most Potenial, Allyson Kreps-Most Improved, Emily Hill-Most Dedicated, Robin Hunka-Overall Excellence

You can pick up your pre-ordered DVDs Friday Mornings 9:00am-12:00pm at the studio August 12th-August 2nd.

To still order a DVD of this event go to http://www.drcvideo.com/shop//