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Upcoming Events

New Year Classes (regular) begin the week of January 9-14th
Wear What You Want Week - February 13 - 18
No Classes - Monday, January 20 - Louis Riel Day

Check out the Candlewick website for more information on upcoming youth theatre presentations in spring.

Adult Sessions for the New Year

BootCamp for Moms (Amanda Heide) - starts Tuesday, Jan 10 at the Studio
Adult Hip Hop (Bretton Selent) - starts Monday, Jan 16, 8 - 9 PM at the Kenmor
Adult Tap (Tanya Schobert) - starts Tuesday, Jan 17, 8 - 9 PM at the Kenmor
Zumba (Carie Wiebe) - starts Tuesday, Jan 17, 9:15 - 10:15 PM at the Studio
Adult Ballet (Marilee Schroeder) - starts Wednesday, Jan 18, 8:30 - 9:30 PM at the Studio
Adult Celtic (Cathy Savage) - starts Thursday, Jan 19, 6:45 - 9:45 PM at the Kenmor
Ballroom (Larry and Irene Stevenson) - starts Thursday, Jan 26, 8:30 - 9:30 PM at the Kenmor

Registrations are open for all of the above class options - contact the studio.

Dynamix Performance Troupe Performs for College Production

The DanceWorks Performance Troupe had a rare opportunity to perform as a part of the Steinbach Bible College's performance of "Moses: Prince of Egypt" this late November. Under the direction of Richard Klassen, the show played five performances from Nov 24-27 at the college in Steinbach. Troupe members had opportunity to rehearse with college students and stay on campus for the duration of the performances.

DanceWorks' own Marilee Schroeder was the dance choreographer for the Troupe spending extra time in rehearsal for the troupe to present three featured dances during the presentation: "An Egyptian Celebration," "The Burning Bush," and "The Red Sea." Credit must be given for their hard work to add a unique dimension to the college's production. For more information, check out www.candlewick.ca.

Troupe members included: Ruth Barker, Naomi Broadland, Gabriella Untereiner-Falk, Liam Klassen, Tristan Klassen, Sian Kroeker, Celina Oster, and Kara Warburton.

DanceWorks to present "Tales from the Toyshop"

It is the Harvest Festival and the village is celebrating the arrival of the new Church Bell. Among the celebrants are the young Swanhilde and Franz, set to be wed married the very next day. But is their romance in trouble when Franz is taken with a new girl seen in the window of Dr. Coppelius' house? Dr. Coppelius is a strange fellow, often ridiculed by the village youngsters. After finding the key to Dr. Coppelius' house in the street, Swanhilde and her friends are determined to find out who this new girl is only to discover an amazing secret... Dr. Coppelius' amazing toyshop. As they explore the shop, they bring the various mechanical toys to life and soon discover that the mysterious girl is none other than a doll created by Dr. Coppelius.

Caught in the shop by the return of Dr. Coppelius, the girls scatter and all manage to flee, except Swanhilde who hides in the doll's closet. In the meantime, Franz also has snuck into the house to warn the girls that Dr. Coppelius is coming... only he is too late and is caught by the doctor, who entices Franz to examine his toys and to take a drink of a special potion which puts him to sleep. Upon falling asleep, the doctor tries to steal Franz's energy to give to his doll to bring her to life... and is surprised to see the doll actually move, not realizing that Swanhilde has taken her place.

Seeing her fiance in trouble, Swanhilde tries frantically to wake him and yet distract the doctor. Finally, the doctor realizes the deception and finds his doll lifeless as Swanhilde and Franz escape just in time for the wedding. Will all end well for the couple? What of the poor doctor whose doll was to replace his lost daughter?

Join the actors and dancers as they present this seasonal tale for the entire family.

Presented by DanceWorks Dance and Xplor Drama students:

Friday, November 11, 7 PM - Morden Kenmor
Saturday, November 12, 7 PM - Morden Kenmor
Sunday, November 13, 3 PM - Manitou Opera House

Manitou Sr. Xplor Drama Students Present "The Beverly Hillbillies"

Students from the Manitou Sr. Xplor Drama treated crowds to two superb performances of the hit classic "The Beverly Hillbillies" this last October 28 and 29 at the Manitou Opera House. As the highschool program is designed to train actor/performers to characterize and develop their on-stage skills, students demonstrated their capabilities with confidence and success. With only a few short weeks to prepare, the group entertained appreciative audiences with a script that kept them laughing right to the final curtain call. Well done!

Beauty and the Beast a hit!

Audiences were treated to a real delight as Candlewick Players presented this hit broadway classic at the Manitou Opera House for five performances, July 28-31. DanceWorks' Marilee Schroeder was choreographer for the production creating some outstanding routines which included a number of dancers from the studio. For more information on the production, check out the Candlewick website. Many thanks to all the performers for such a tremendous success. We look forward to the next great undertaking!

Some Events for 2010-2011

Dancing through the Decades

Morden Studio presents superb dance recital performances Saturday, May 28. DanceWorks annual spring recital was a great success as each of the performers complete with fantastic costumes entertained family and friends during two tremendous presentations. Well Done!

Thank you to those parents who provided pictures of various dance and theatre events.