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Register Now For 2011-12

August 16th, 2011
This year, we will be scheduling registration times to suit YOUR needs.  In the past, we have had specific registration dates but found that we did not get a chance to actually discuss the needs of your child due to other people waiting to register.  This year, we have decided that we will schedule times with interested dancers/families to ensure that the registration process goes smoothly an ...

Summer Programs are back!

July 19th, 2011
We are excited to announce 2 fantastic summer programs for dancers this year!  We have invited some fabulous guest dance teachers to share their passion and choreography with students in a way that leaves them inspired and improved.

Teachers include:
  • Tonya Wejr
  • Charlene Hart
  • Niko Bauman
  • Brianna Tutinka
  • Lauren Tokiwa
  • Jamie Do

Our summer programs are open to dancers from Kick It Up A Notch ...

Calendar Updated

March 14th, 2011
Our calendar of events has been updated to include competitions, RAD exams, dance photos, year end show, etc.  Please click here to access.

The studio will be involved in 3 competitions this year:  Dance Power, Peak Invitational, and Shine.

Thank you for all the support while Ms. Tonya was on maternity leave!

Summer Programs!

July 16th, 2010
After a large number of requests for summer dance programs, Kick It Up A Notch is proud to offer 2 different options for dancers this summer.

Kick It Up Summer Intensive - A week long program for the advanced dancer will run August 9-13th and will feature award-winning choreographers from Kick It Up A Notch.  The week is perfect for dancers with a 2+ years experience who want to push themsel ...

Choosing the right dance studio

May 6th, 2010

Choosing a dance studio can be an extremely important decision as this choice can impact your child for years to come.  Before registering for a studio, it is important to feel confident that your choice is the best for you or your child.  Prior to deciding, a few items should be considered:

Why do you (or does your son/daughter) dance?  Do you dance because you are passionate about dance?  D ...

Summary of the Chilliwack Festival

March 25th, 2010
The students of Kick It Up A Notch started the dance season of with some great performances at the 2010 Chilliwack Lions Club Festival.  It was a great opportunity for the students to showcase their new choreography on stage for the first time.  Many of our solos, duos, and groups walked away from the event with their heads high as they performed well and received feedback from the judges tha ...

Take Action!

January 25th, 2010

With the new year always comes New Year's Resolutions and goal setting.  We all know how important it is to set goals and then try reach those goals; this is no different in dance.

The most common reason why people do not reach their goals is because the goals are all results-based and lack in ACTION.  Each goal must include the action that you are going to take to accomplish those goals. Wha ...

Dancing Into The Christmas Spirit

November 21st, 2009

As the Christmas season is upon us, taking the family to see performances of "The Nutcracker" is a perfect way to promote ballet and get the family that much more into the spirit of Christmas.  Watching these beautiful perfomances is a tradition of many families and we hope to continue this by promoting this festive event.

The following performances of the Nutcracker are taking place in Metro ...

Has SYTYCD Canada gone too far?

October 24th, 2009

Do dancers need to be in skimpy outfits and dance provocatively to entertain Canadians?  If you were to look at Luther Brown’s choreography on SYTYCD Canada you would have answer ‘yes’.  Through 5 seasons of SYTYCD (USA), they have had huge and continued growing success by choreographing respectable dances that showcase the dancers’ strengths and tell the audience a story; choreographers such ...

Our 3rd Year Begins!

August 29th, 2009

Choreography work has begun for those students performing solos and duos in the 2009/2010 year.  The Summer RAD Ballet Syllabus schedule is completed and posted on the site; ballet students will complete this syllabus week during the first full week of September with regular classes set to begin on September 14th. 

You can feel the excitement at the studio as those students who have been away ...

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