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April 26 old folks home

  Saturday the 26 of April 2025. It was a bright hot and sunny day and almost 17 and it was a great     one. we showed up at Krista‘s     around 1 to get ready for the dance out. At 2:30 We had Anthony with us and Olivia learned how to do dance hair this time super cool super fun. She didn’t really squirm a lot and needed to put lots and lots of extra gel, cause she was not being very generous with the gel and hairspray, not knowing Then we finished it all up. She went and got dressed, and we went to the Oceanside village and had our dance out and she tried doing the sword when she got into the third part of the sword. She got really confused, but she didn’t just get up and leave the dance floor. She stayed there and danced and tried her Best Super proud of her and her nephew was gawking all the old ladies, and that was super cute all at all it was a great day had lots of fun and as soon as we were done, the kids went back and played on the trampoline in the wat...

A dance day to Remember, in Port Alberni

A Dance Day to Remember: Sunshine, Sword Steps & Smiles in Port Alberni    Some days shimmer with a kind of quiet magic from the very moment they begin. Ours began just like that—on a peaceful morning, kissed by golden sunlight, as we made our way down the scenic Ocean Drive through Qualicum Beach. The lighthouse district glowed in the early light, the ocean calm and the trees gently swaying as if the world itself was taking a deep, peaceful breath. It was the kind of morning that fills your heart with possibility. You just  know  something wonderful is about to unfold.    We pulled into Parksville for a simple breakfast at McDonald’s—because even dancers need fuel before a big day. As we waited for our order, the restaurant filled with an unexpected and delightful burst of energy: a class of  about 40 students from a Kamloops band program  had also stopped in, chattering excitedly. They were in town to be adjudicated at their own music compet...

The life of a dance parent

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  Behind the Spotlight: The Life of a Dance Parent       There’s a lot of beauty in the world of dance—the grace, the passion, the music, the sparkle of costumes under stage lights. But behind every dancer, especially the young ones, is a parent or chaperone who makes it all possible. The truth is, being a dance parent isn’t just a title—it’s a full-time job, a labor of love, and often, a crash course in patience, resilience, and multitasking.    For many dance families, it all begins with a simple drop-off and pick-up. But those short moments bookend hours of effort. Dance parents are the ones making sure their dancer has the right shoes in their bag, the correct makeup palette in their case, and that they’re dressed and ready to go—on time, every time. The level of preparation and coordination involved is no small feat. It takes organization, memory, and sometimes a bit of luck to have everything in place for class, rehearsals, and especially competitions...