Dancing!

: The Aurora Dance had their annual showcase May 12th, 14th, and 15th at the Phoenix Theatre for the competitive and recreational youth to show Fort Nelson the results of their hard work and dedication over the year. The dance program was run this year by Program Coordinator Sarah Davidson, and classes were taught by both Davidson and instructor Tristen Jackman. The competitive division of the Aurora Dance Division travelled to Fort St. John twice in April for festivals and competitions. The Peace River North Arts Festival was April 18th – 21st, and the Standing Ovation Festival was April 27th – 28th. Both competitions fared the dancers well as they were awarded with high standings for their impressive performances. Shown above is the Competitive Senior II Jazz goup (L-R): Owen Unruh, Shelby Gustafson, Sierra Frandsen, Daiten Harrold, Danielle Sharp, Desiree Brown, Jessica Thompson, and Kassandra Duchesne. Photos by Anne Margaret MacDonald

: Ballerinas Alex Tiller and Paullina Prouse.

: Sierra Frandsen gives an emotionally charged performance in her solo “Secrets.”

: The competitive Intermediate II class’ graceful finish of the Rosenkavalier Waltz. Top row (L-R): McKenna Stidolph, Gracie Hickey, and Destiny Bruce. Bottom row (L-R): Madisyn Mostrenko, Paullina Prouse, and Alex Tiller.

: The Competitive Intermediate I lyrical group dance to Angel. Pictured (L-R) are Payton Ducharme, Darby Cross, Skyela Bruce, Marcy Rattray, Brooke Sellors, Shelby Hawryluk, and Mahlia Partridge.

: Pretty in purple, the girls from the Recreational Senior Jazz group perform Thoroughly Modern Millie. L-R: Jazmyn Mayes, Hayley Haywood, Taylor Tyrrell, Khyla Fraser-Murphy, and Samantha Donovan.

: This group of girls perform a bedtime story with a twist. Back row (L-R): Darby Cross, Payton Ducharme, and Shelby Hawryluk. Front row (L-R): Brooke Sellors, Marcy Rattray, and Skyela Bruce.

: Danielle Sharp holds this difficult pose as a part of her Run the World duo that she performed with Sierra Frandsen.

: Abigail Kosmynka (to the right) shows off her amazing flexibility and body control in the Senior I Contemporary group’s dance for the song Starstuck. She is pictured above with Brooke Clarke (to the left).

: Hannah Gough leads the group of Technical Junior ballerinas in the Butterfly Waltz.

: Owen Unruh busts a move in the disco inspired Competitive Large Group dance Disco Fever. Disco Fever was selected for honours concert at the Peace River North Arts Festival for Most Entertaining performance.

: These polka dot princesses are part of the Competitive Intermediate II Tap. They are seen performing a song called Honey Bun. (L-R): McKenna Stidolph, Destiny Bruce, Madisyn Mostrenko, Paullina Prouse, Jordan Hoenen, Alex Tiller, and Gracie Hickey.