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Four Vermilion dancers have been selected to compete as part of Team Canada at the International Dance Organization’s World Tap Dance Championships in Riesa, Germany held November 26 – 30. Asia Clark, Aaralyn Tupper, and Jett Wilson were selected to be on the Children’s Tap Team Canada; and Phoenix Wilson was selected to be on the Junior Tap Team Canada. Many of their family members, dance family companions, and community members were thrilled to support them and are eager

Approximately 200 dancers met at Lakeland College in Vermilion for the 29th Annual Vermilion Dance Festival on April 26 – 27, hosted by the Vermilion Dance Association (VDA). The theme of this year’s festival was, ‘Dancing is like dreaming with your feet.’ VDA member Kamdyn Maron said, “I love to dance because I get a lot of exercise and it’s a lot of fun; Miss Taylor is awesome!” Dance schools participating travelled from Vermilion, Mannville, Marwayne, Vegreville, Oyen,

The Vermilion Ukrainian Cultural Association hosted their 24th Annual Dance Festival at Lakeland College’s Alumni Theatre in Vermilion on April 12 - 14. The festival included hundreds of dances performed by many dancers from all across Alberta. These included the Vermilion Samotsvit dancers as well as members from well known clubs like the Shumka and Cheremosh clubs from Edmonton. A new item this year was hair-braiding offered all weekend as well as another vendor market o

Dance Impressions by Ryan hosted Mr. Brian Foley and Mrs. Sandy Slemp, who led ADAPT syllabus workshops and examinations from December 14 - 16. Celebrating Dance Impressions’ 15th year of supporting the ADAPT (Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers), its founder, Mr. Brian Foley, felt it was important to attend. Teacher, Miss Ryan Wilson, was very thankful for his leadership and said, “It is incredible to have Mr. Foley here. It is a treat to have him come to our

Vermilion’s newest dance school, Celtic Jewel Irish Dance, held its first class at Lighten Up Therapy in Vermilion on September 12. Instructor, 15-year-old Sidney Uden, led the class beginning with the importance of stretching, followed by the introduction of several techniques. This is Uden’s 3rd year instructing, and she attends Grade 10 at J.R. Robson School. Owner, Joanne Uden, said that her maternal great-great-grandparents and her paternal grandparents had both emigra

From left, Alex Polishuk, Katie Zorn, and Cameron Campbell performed at Spring Fling in Vermilion on March 25. Photo Angela Mouly Shining in Scottish style, dancers filled the stage at Lakeland College Alumni Theatre in Vermilion, as the Mannville Vermilion Highland Dance Association held their Spring Fling on March 25. According to President, Nicole Poilshuk, dancers aged three – adult took part in the last big showcase, with older groups continuing to take part in a festiva