Fall 2026 Newsletter

Dear Dancers & Families

Feels like September is already whirring by so before we officially begin a new dance year, here are a few announcements to get us ready.

Important Dates

Fall Registration Day - Saturday, September 12th, 10am-12:30pm

First Classes Begin Monday Sept 21st - Saturday Sept 26th

Welcome New Teachers

We are pleased to bring on board two new dance instructors to the DF team!

Colin Ougler & Richelle Zurowski

Quinte Ballet Auditions

Will be held at the studio Thursday, October 22nd

Master Class 10am-11:30am

Auditions 11:45am-1:15pm

DF Competitive Team Auditions

We are having our final round of auditions to join the DF Competitive Team. Happening Saturday, September 12th 12:30-1:30pm.

Our Comp Team will be performing on stage April 2026.

The Nutcracker Ballet Dates

Performances will run from Wednesday, November 25th - Sunday, November 29th.

Stay current with the Playhouse Box Office for ticket release dates.

Important Reminder

Friendly reminder of no parking in the upper lot before 5pm on weekdays. Parking is for government employees with parking pass verification. Unmarked vehicles will be at risk of boot or tow.

New Class Offering

Strength & Conditioning: 10 weeks, Fridays 4:15-5pm, ages 9+, space limited

New DF Merch for Pre-Order

Click on link below to view merch items and submit your pre-order!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqhwVcJew7hJ23H4WIURphqz_F0q9Yv9WdPRjEKxlVcAFW9w/viewform?usp=header

New Email

For regular correspondence, please contact us at our new email:

dancefrederictondanse@gmail.com

For etransfers, please continue using dancefredericton@nb.aibn.com

Volunteer Committee Opportunity: Nutcracker 2027 in collaboration with Tutta Musica Orchestra 

Even while we kick off Nutcracker 2026, Dance Fredericton is also looking forward and making BIG plans for 2027. We're excited to announce preparations are underway to collaborate with Tutta Musica Orchestra and perform The Nutcracker with live music in the Ron & Erma Hawkes Centre for the Arts! An undertaking like this requires additional funding and planning, so we're putting out a call to form a Volunteer Committee to help with grant proposals and fundraising. Our first meeting will be on Teams on Wednesday September 23rd at 7:00 pm. If you'd like to be part of this endeavour please email Lindsay Underhill: ljunderhill@gmail.com

(If you can't attend at that time but would like to be involved, please do get in touch as a summary can be provided, and future meeting cadence will depend on the availability of the committee.) Thanks in advance for your assistance!

Summer 2026 Newsletter

Dear Dancers & Families,

Another dance year has come to a close, but before we take off into our summer activities, we have a few special announcements to make.

Year End Recital Review

Special acknowledgement to Ginny Steeves for putting together a beautiful production this spring for our school's year end recital Adventures in Oz & There's No Place Like Home. And to all our dancers, a huge round of applause for bringing your best to the stage! 

Congratulations to our Senior Graduates!

Haylee Washburn

Clara Hickey

Emilie Desrochers

Thank you for your years of dedication as a student of dance. Your presence in the studio has left a positive mark on everyone. We wish you all the best as you take off on new adventures. Know our doors are always open to you, so please feel free to come back for a visit!

Congratulations to all our Senior & Junior Scholarship Recipients!

Competitive Team Auditions

We will be holding auditions to join our competitive team at the studio on June 6th 2:30pm-4pm. Auditions are open to dancers who will be 9 years old by December 31st 2026. A special appearance will be made by our wonderful teacher and amazing choreographer, Emily Morton! 

Summer Camps 

Still looking for summer activities? Space is still available in a few of our dance camps for this summer. Email the studio to reserve a spot!

July 20-24: Fairytale Camp, ages 5-10

July 27-31: Choreo Camp, ages 8-12

August 17-21: Choreo Camp, ages 8-12

And last but not least...

Special Thanks to Leslee Dell

For your years of service, dedication, and pure love not only to dance, not only to the school, but to every single dancer to have ever walked our studio floors. Thank you from all of us.

Summer Office Hours

To stay in touch with us over the summer, be sure to follow us on our social media pages for news and updates throughout the summer. You can also email us at the studio.

Wishing everyone Happy Summer Holidays!