Ballet Kelowna is pleased to announce Dance Break, a two-streamed dance workshop and training intensive for young people aged 10 to 18.  At Dance Break, participants will explore different dance styles under the guidance and instruction of Ballet Kelowna’s professional dancers and special guest teachers.

“We are looking forward to sharing our love for dance with young people in the community,” said Simone Orlando, Ballet Kelowna’s Artistic Director and CEO.  “With support from TELUS, Ballet Kelowna is proud to initiate this new program which will offer youth a unique opportunity to learn dance from Ballet Kelowna’s professional artists.”

Dance Break runs March 16 – 21 and will offer two streams – Dance Break for Beginners and Dance Break Intensive.

Dance Break For Beginners is designed for youth with no previous dance training.  Daily classes will run from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and will include Hip Hop, Rhythm, Jazz and Intro to Contemporary and Ballet.

Dance Break Intensive is designed for youth who are currently studying dance and wish to further their training over Spring Break.  Daily classes will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and will include Ballet, Contemporary, Company Repertoire, Strength and Stretch, and Choreography.

Each day, participants in Dance Break will be served a nutritious lunch from Nature’s Fare Markets.  In addition to dance classes, workshops in nutrition and stage make-up will be offered.

The six-day dance camp will culminate in a special theatre day at Creekside Theatre in Lake Country on March 21.  At Creekside Theatre, participants will take part in a special tour and orientation and will have the opportunity to dance on stage for family and friends.  All participants and their guests will be treated to an exclusive performance by Ballet Kelowna.

For more information on Dance Break, visit balletkelowna.ca

To register visit balletkelowna.ca or e-mail dancebreak@balletkelowna.ca

Listing Information:

Ballet Kelowna’s Dance Break for Beginners

When:  March 16 – 20 (9:00 am to 12:30 pm), March 21 (12:00 pm – 4:30 pm), Showing and Ballet Kelowna performance on March 21 from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Dance Classes in: Hip Hop, Jazz, Rhythm, Intro to Ballet and Contemporary plus Workshops in Nutrition and Stage Makeup

Price:  $150 + GST (includes a daily lunch, dance classes and theatre day)

Location:  Creator’s Arts Centre, 2333 Hunter Rd., Kelowna (March 16 – 20), and Creekside Theatre, 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country (March 21)

Registration: www.balletkelowna.ca or email dancebreak@balletkelowna.ca

Ballet Kelowna’s Dance Break Intensive

When:  March 16 – 20 (9:00 am to 3:00 pm), March 21 (11:00 am – 4:30 pm), Showing and Ballet Kelowna performance on March 21 from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Classes in: Ballet, Contemporary, Company Repertoire, Strength/Stretching, and Choreography plus Workshops in Nutrition and Stage Makeup

Price:  $350 + GST (includes a daily lunch, dance classes and theatre day)

Location:  Ballet Kelowna’s Studio, 101-2303 Leckie Rd., Kelowna (March 16 – 20), and Creekside Theatre, 10241 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country (March 21)

Registration: www.balletkelowna.ca or email dancebreak@balletkelowna.ca