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More than just dance...

June 18th, 2009

When we see the students perform, we are always amazed at the skills they have learned and how far they have come; however, we often do not get to see the other learning that takes place - the learning that impacts the students' lives beyond the stage.

I have had the opportunity over the years to read many thank you cards that students offer to their teachers. I am always interested in the ...

Now that was a show!

June 11th, 2009

Wow, what a way to celebrate a great year. Passionate performances, emotional crowd, awesome lighting by the tech crew, and great support by all the volunteers and parents.

We arrived at Chief Sepass at 10:45 to set up and rehearse for the afternoon show. All dancers made their way there around 11:00 and then met on the stage for a studio meeting.

After rehearsing the finale and discussi ...

The Greatness of A Year-End Show

June 4th, 2009

I have spent the majority of my life competing: competing for love and attention, grades, victories, jobs, and many other things. Unfortunately, rarely do we get to put all this aside to just showcase our passions and efforts. At the year-end show, though, this opportunity presents itself.

I am not saying that competition is a bad thing; I think that it is an important part of life that dr ...

Welcome to our blog!

May 22nd, 2009

Welcome to the official launch of the Kick It Up A Notch Academy of Dance website! The purpose of this blog is to provide insight and updates to the dance world, particularly at Kick It Up A Notch in Aldergrove, BC.

The blog will be written by the owners, Chris and Tonya Wejr. Chris is a principal of an elementary school so the blog will often discuss educational issues that impact the top ...

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