For those born to perform…
We have four competitive teams at The Happening Dance called Pre Competitive, Junior Showcase, Intermediate Showcase, and Senior Showcase, and these showcase teams are audition-based.
Auditions for Season 12 2024/2025 will take place in June 2024, at our Fraser St Location.
Competitive Showcase and Pre Competitive Teams are audition-based.
Greater expectations are placed on these students in terms of time commitment (inside and outside of the studio), superior leadership qualities, and an increased desire to perform and work on a strong performance quality. Students are expected to practice regularly at home and to work on new material throughout the week. Competitive classes will cover more material than regular classes, and this level of commitment is essential for the group’s success.
Competitive dancers will be expected to attend more rehearsals and shows than our regular students, and not to miss any of their classes. Attendance is fundamental.
Recent Highlights:
Competitive Teams
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Senior Showcase
Ages 12+
A group that will be held to a high standard and responsibility of leadership inside and outside of the studio. A group that also desires to be state changers in and out of the studio! A group that works diligently in every class and continues to set the bar higher for work ethic, attitude, and skill. A group that has a very strong desire to improve and excel as a technician and as a performer. A group that practices continually all week and does not need reminders for warm up, behaviour in a work space, and for work ethic! A group that wants to work!!!!
Senior dancers must take ballet, hip hop, and jazz and/or contemporary. Acro is highly recommended.
Tuition: $2500 plus GST
Competition Fee: $500 plus GST
Costume Fee: $170 plus GST per costume (3 costumes)
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Intermediate Showcase
Ages 10+
A group that is experienced and skilled in jazz/contemporary, musical theatre and hip hop. A group that is extremely fast at picking up choreography, retaining cleaning notes from week to week, and an extreme desire to work hard in all classes during the week, especially in Showcase! There needs to be a desire to excel and to create a positive working environment in and out of the studio. The working demand for this group will be very high!
Intermediate dancers must take ballet, hip hop, and jazz and/or contemporary. Acro is highly recommended.
Fee: $2200 plus GST
Competition Fee: $500 plus GST
Costume Fee: $170 plus GST per costume (3 costumes)
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Junior Showcase
Ages 8—13
A group that is extremely fast at picking up choreography, retaining cleaning notes from week to week, and an extreme desire to work hard in all classes during the week. There needs to be a desire to excel and to create a positive working environment in and out of the studio. The working demand for this group will be very high!
Junior dancers must take ballet, hip hop, and jazz and/or contemporary. Acro is highly recommended.
Fee: $1900 plus GST
Competition Fee: $500 plus GST
Costume Fee: $170 plus GST per costume (3 costumes)
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Pre Competitive Group
Ages 7-12
Pre Competitive Group will be led by Director Kimberly Stevenson. Pre Comp dancers will be introduced to the competitive world, and will work on two routines in the year to compete during the spring competition season. We will work on a Musical Theatre and either a jazz or hip hop routine depending on the dancers in the group. This will be a great introduction to merge into our other showcase teams in the years to come!
Pre Comp dancers must take ballet and jazz. Acro is highly recommended.
Fee: $1800 plus GST
Competition Fee: $400 plus GST
Costume Fee: $170 plus GST per costume (2 costumes)
Several factors are taken into consideration in the selection process. A student must:
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Take and apply constructive feedback quickly
Show eagerness to learn and a drive for continued improvement (practice, practice, practice!)
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Demonstrate the ability to push performance quality
Practice consistently throughout the week in order to build dance technique and strengthen choreography
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Exhibit leadership qualities; students are expected to set an example
Exhibit respect for the instructor through listening and responding to direction during regular classes as well as Showcase.
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Have the ability to manage time efficiently in the rehearsal space
Arrive early, ensure their dance bag has all necessities, prepare mentally and physically
Shine Dance Festival 2024 Awards & Recognition
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Highest Scoring Duet
Evani and Magdalena Turoldo - Friendship- Musical Theatre choreographed by Ms Kim
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2nd Highest Scoring Duet
Delilah Rose-Carlson and Siena Schwericke - Anything You Can Do - Musical Theatre choreographed by Ms Kim
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3rd Highest Scoring Large Group
Senior Showcase Hip Hop - Who’s That Girl
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5th Highest Scoring Large Group
Pre Comp Jazz - Fabulous
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2nd Highest Scoring XLarge Group
Intermediate Showcase Musical Theatre - New Cool
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3rd Highest Scoring XLarge Group
Junior Showcase Musical Theatre - Revolting Children
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Special "Feline Fierce" Award
Jaspriya Biring Musical Theatre Solo
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Special "Natural Beauty" Award
Wendy Cleaversmith Contemporary Solo
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Special "True Entertainers" Award
Delilah Rose-Carlson and Siena Schwericke Musical Theatre Duet
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Special "Needle & Thread" Award
Ela Wong Rollins Contemporary Solo
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Choreography Award
Change Your Perspective - Senior Showcase Contemporary - choreographed by Ms Kim
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Choreography Award
The Other Side - Lyla Baines and Lee Kuranko - Musical Theatre Duet - choreographed by Ms Kim
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Choreography Award
Revolting Children - Junior Showcase Musical Theatre - choreographed by Ms Kim
The One Dance Experience 2024 Awards & Recognition
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1st Overall Rising Star Junior Group
Pre Comp Musical Theatre - Be Our Guest
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1st Overall Competitive Junior Group
Junior Showcase Musical Theatre - Revolting Children
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3rd Overall Competitive Junior Duo/Trio
Lyla Baines and Lee Kuranko - Musical Theatre Duet
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1st Overall Competitive Intermediate Duo/Trio
Ayla Sahely and Julia Panos - Hip Hop Duet
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2nd Overall Competitive Intermediate Solo
Dahlia Al-Salam - Musical Theatre Solo
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2nd Overall Competitive Intermediate Group
Intermediate Showcase Musical Theatre - New Cool
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3rd Overall Competitive Intermediate Solo
Hailey Pacey-Wood - Musical Theatre Solo
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3rd Overall Competitive Intermediate Duo/Trio
Delilah Rose-Carlson and Siena Schwericke - Musical Theatre Duet
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1st Overall Competitive Senior Solo
Ela Wong-Rollins - Contemporary solo
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1st Overall Competitive Senior Group
Senior Showcase Hip Hop - Who’s That Girl
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2nd Overall Competitive Senior Group
Senior Showcase Contemporary - Change Your Perspective
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3rd Overall Competitive Senior Group
Senior Showcase Jazz - Level Up
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Choreography Award
Junior Showcase Musical Theatre - Revolting Children - choreographed by Ms Kim
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Choreography Award
Pre Comp Jazz - Fabulous - choreographed by Ms Kim
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Special "Mission Accomplished" Award
Senior Showcase Jazz - Level Up
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Special "Most Potential" Award
Ayla Sahely and Julia Panos - Hip Hop Duet
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Special "Most Potential" Award
Azaleah Korn - Contemporary Solo
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Scholarship to The Hollywood Summer Tour
Azaleah Korn - Contemporary Solo
Wanna Dance? Whistler 2023 Awards & Recognition
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Most Entertaining Routine of 2023
Junior Showcase Hip Hop number “Pump It Up”
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1st Overall Junior Large Group
Junior Showcase Hip Hop number “Pump It Up” choreographed by Ms Kim
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2nd Overall Junior Large Group
Junior Showcase contemporary number “Unbreakable” choreographed by Ms Kim
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Choreography Award
Junior Showcase Musical Theatre number “A Cover is Not the Book” choreographed by Ms Kim
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Special "Fluidity" Award
Junior Showcase contemporary number “Unbreakable” choreographed by Ms Kim
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Special "Hard Hitters" Award
Junior Showcase Hip Hop number “Pump It Up” choreographed by Ms Kim
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1st Overall Highest Score for Teen Large Group
Intermediate Showcase Contemporary number “I Guess I’m In Love” choreographed by Ms Kim
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3rd Overall Teen Small Group
Senior Showcase Contemporary number “Carry You” choreographed by Ms Kim
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5th Overall Teen Small Group
Senior Showcase Musical Theatre number “You Happened” choreographed by Ms Kim
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Special "Storytelling" Award
Senior Showcase Musical Theatre number “You Happened” choreographed by Ms Kim
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Special "Attitude" Award
Senior Showcase Hip Hop number “Run The World”
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2nd Overall Competitive Junior Duo/Trio
Delilah Rose Carlson, Evelyn James, and Davis Baines Tap Trio “Nevermind” choreographed by Ms Kim
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Adjudicator's Choice Award
Delilah Rose Carlson, Evelyn James, and Davis Baines Tap Trio “Nevermind” choreographed by Ms Kim
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2nd overall Competitive Senior Solo
Ella Wong Rollins Contemporary Solo choroegraphed by Ms Kim
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2nd Overall Competitive Senior Duo/Trio
Ella Wong Rollins and Kiera Gillingham’s Contemporary Duet choreographed by Lexi Vajda
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4th Overall Competitive Junior Duo/Trio
Wendy Cleaversmith and Elizabeth Ford Jazz Duet choreographed by Alyssa Favero
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Senior Improv Champion
Ada Kuranko
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$1000 Scholarship for Lightning Elite Experiences in Disneyland
Ada Kuranko, Lyla Baines and Ella Wong Rollins
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Special "Laser Focus" Award
Julia Panos Contemporary Solo
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Special "Snack Attack" Award
Lyla Baines and Lee Kuranko Hip Hop Duet
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Special "Effortless Execution" Award
Ella Wong Rollins Contemporary Solo
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Special "Perfect Pair" Award
Ayla Sahely and Rachel Oleksyn Contemporary Duet
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Special "Special Connection" Award
Eli Fonseca and Bodhi Cutlet Hip Hop Duet