McDonald-Wilson Dance Academy

RECITAL 2024

“INSIDE OUT” 

University Theatre - 6:30pm

Welcome to Recital 2024

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the parents for their invaluable contributions in preparing costumes, providing backstage assistance, fundraising, and offering unwavering support. Your dedication and energy have made this event possible.

Please note that this is a dance recital, not a professional show. Our primary goal is to give our students the opportunity to experience dancing on stage before an audience of parents, relatives, and friends. To ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone and to protect the privacy of our dancers and their families, personal cameras, video cameras, and cell phone recordings are not allowed in the auditorium during the performances, as they can be distracting to both the dancers and the audience.

We respectfully acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have lived on, cared for, and danced on these lands for generations. We are deeply grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders, both past and present, whose wisdom continues to inspire and guide us.

Thank you for joining us in celebrating the hard work and talent of our students. Enjoy the show!

Message from the Principal

Dear MWDA Families,

Welcome to “Inside Out,” our 2024 recital, which beautifully reflects our philosophy at McDonald-Wilson Dance Academy. For over fifty years, we have nurtured a non-competitive, inclusive environment where every student can grow at their own pace, embracing the art of dance.

This year’s theme reminds us that understanding and embracing our emotions, while prioritizing positive relationships, fosters a sense of safety and belonging despite the challenges we encounter. At MWDA, we believe in nurturing each student's inner potential, helping them express it outwardly through dance. This approach not only makes them better dancers but also builds their self-esteem and confidence.

Our community thrives because of the unwavering support from our families, staff, and students. Your dedication helps us create a nurturing environment where each dancer feels valued and inspired.

Thank you for being an essential part of our dance family. Enjoy the show and celebrate the incredible journey of our students from the inside out.

Sincerely,

Shana Eriksen, ARAD RTS


Staff

Founder: Shannon Bachynski

Principal: Shana Eriksen

Teachers: Bella DalCin, Mark Eriksen, Shana Eriksen, Adrian Iovan, Barbara Lisek, Cara Lopez-Orellana, Megan Muckle, Christina Robertson, Sophia Secreto, Jackie Stewart

Teacher Aspirant Program: Lindsay Blumes, Sophia DalCin, Presley Eriksen, Ameli Martina, Aurelia Nazarko, Angelina Scarcelli, Keira Thakore

WHEN I DANCE I FEEL…

  • “Persistent” Pre-Pro Jazz - Mark Eriksen

    DalCin, Bella
    Lee, Izumi
    Muckle, Megan
    Robertson, Christina
    Secreto, Sophia
    Stone, Rachel

  • “Kindness” Intermediate Ballet - Jackie Stewart

    Blumes, Lindsay
    DalCin, Sophia
    Horton, Maya
    Martina, Ameli
    Nazarko, Aurelia
    Nicholson, Ayla
    Scarcelli, Angelina
    Thakore, Keira

  • “Cheerful” Ballet 3 - Christina Robertson, Aurelia Nazarko (TA)

    Chitwood, Victoria
    Eriksen, Presley
    Furrow, Kaylin
    James, Mirabelle
    Khan, Hannah
    Moradian, Ava
    Pickersgill, Amelia
    Rowbotham, Norah
    Sadler, Alyssa
    Snell, Hadley

  • “Grouchy” Ballet/Modern 1 - Sophia Secreto, Keira Thakore (TA)

    Calabrese, Olivia
    Cheng, Elaina
    Hall, Lillian
    Haswell, Ilia
    Kerkhoven, Avery
    Suzuki, Koto
    Xu, Arabella

  • “L’Amour” Advanced 2 Ballet - Jackie Stewart

    DalCin, Bella
    Robertson, Christina
    Secreto, Sophia
    Stone, Rachel
    Lopez-Orellana, Cara
    and
    Baby

  • “Community” Ballet 7 - Megan Muckle

    Blumes, Lindsay
    DalCin, Sophia
    Lee, Izumi
    Martina, Ameli
    Mckenzie, Megan
    Nazarko, Aurelia
    Pozak, Madeline
    Scarcelli, Angelina

  • “Excited” Preschool Dance - Bella DalCin, Presley Eriksen (TA)

    Beasley, Evelyn
    Fillion, Adele
    Sunga, Aria Elise
    Miller, Emma

  • “Happy” Hip-Hop 1 - Adrian Iovan

    Calabrese, Alexandra
    Jancovic, Ania
    Young, Wynnie
    Radek Carruth

  • “Curious” Jazz/Tap/Acro 5/6 - Mark Eriksen & Christina Robertson

    Andrews, Calla
    Blumes, Lindsay
    DalCin, Sophia
    Eriksen, Keaton
    James, Amelia
    Moradian, Aryana
    Nazarko, Aurelia
    Nicholson, Ayla
    Thakore, Keira

  • “Elation” Advanced 2 Ballet - Shana Eriksen

    DalCin, Bella

  • “Inspired” Junior Modern - Cara Lopez-Orellana, Sophia DalCin (TA)

    Chitwood, Victoria
    Eriksen, Presley
    Furrow, Kaylin
    MacAngus, Nieve
    Pickersgill, Amelia
    Rowbotham, Norah
    Sadler, Alyssa
    Snell, Hadley

  • “Adventurous” Pre-Primary/Primary Jazz/Tap/Acro - Bella DalCin, Lindsay Blumes (TA)

    Dodds, Sawyer
    Fillion, Mila
    Fung, Riley
    Hall, Lillian
    Kerkhoven, Avery
    Li, Brooke
    McLean, Stella
    Quigley, Keira

  • “Lazy” Ballet 5 - Bella DalCin

    Andrews, Calla
    Horton, Maya
    James, Amelia
    Moradian, Aryana
    Nicholson, Ayla
    Thakore, Keira

  • “Silly” Jazz/Tap/Acro 1/2 - Bella DalCin

    Daniels, Kyrie
    Robertson, Bryelle

  • “Frustrated” Pre-Pro Lyrical - Lindi Greenholtz, Class Choreography & Mark Eriksen

    DalCin, Bella
    Mckenzie, Megan
    Pozak, Madeline
    Robertson, Christina
    Secreto, Sophia

INTERMISSION - 20 MINUTES

  • “Sadness-Support-Bliss-Acceptance” Pre-Pro Modern - Barbara Lisek

    Blumes, Lindsay
    DalCin, Bella
    DalCin, Sophia
    Lopez-Orellana, Cara
    Martina, Ameli
    Muckle, Megan
    Nazarko, Aurelia
    Robertson, Christina
    Scarcelli, Angelina
    Secreto, Sophia
    Stone, Rachel

  • “Determined” Ballet 3 - Bella DalCin, Ameli Martina (TA)

    Busemeyer, Laurel
    Chitwood, Victoria
    Eriksen, Presley
    Furrow, Kaylin
    James, Mirabelle
    Khan, Hannah
    MacAngus, Nieve
    Miller, Chloe
    Pickersgill, Amelia
    Rossi, Gia
    Rowbotham, Norah
    Sadler, Alyssa
    Shahmoradi, Danica
    Snell, Hadley

  • “Uncertain” Advanced 1 Ballet - Christina Robertson

    Lee, Izumi
    McKenzie, Megan
    Pozak, Madeline
    Yip, Charlotte

  • “Powerful” Ballet 6 - Bella DalCin

    Blumes, Lindsay
    DalCin, Sophia
    Eriksen, Keaton
    Horton, Maya
    James, Amelia
    Martina, Ameli
    Moradian, Aryana
    Nazarko, Aurelia
    Nicholson, Ayla
    Scarcelli, Angelia
    Thakore, Keira
    Ung, Jana

  • “Elation” Advanced 2 Ballet - Shana Eriksen

    Robertson, Christina

  • “Love” Preschool/Pre-Primary Ballet/Modern - Bella DalCin, Angelina Scarcelli (TA)

    Dodds, Vaughn
    Dominguez, Isabella
    Lypka, Amelia
    Munroe, Adelaide
    Ressl, Abigail
    Todd, Evelyn
    Wilpert, Ella
    Young, Wynnie

  • “Playful” Ballet 2 - Christina Robertson

    Daniels, Kyrie
    Calabrese, Olivia
    Campbell, Zoa
    DeMong, Julia
    Lavoie, Eliza
    Werner, Naomi

  • “Mischievous” Jazz/Tap/Acro 3/4 - Bella DalCin

    Busemeyer, Laurel
    Chitwood, Victoria
    Eriksen, Presley
    Furrow, Kaylin
    James, Mirabelle
    Miller, Chloe
    Pickersgill, Amelia
    Rowbotham, Norah
    Sadler, Alyssa
    Snell, Hadley

  • “Elation” Advanced 2 Ballet - Shana Eriksen

    DalCin, Bella
    Elves, Brittany
    Robertson, Christina

  • “Anxious” Intermediate Lyrical - Sophia Secreto

    Andrews, Calla
    Blumes, Lindsay
    DalCin, Sophia
    Horton, Maya
    James, Amelia
    Martina, Ameli
    Nazarko, Aurelia
    Nicholson, Ayla
    Scarcelli, Angelina
    Thakore, Keira
    Ung, Jana

  • “Enjoyment” Hip-Hop 2 - Adrian Iovan

    Eriksen, Keaton
    Eriksen, Presley
    Furrow, Kaylin
    Litorco, Lennox
    Lui, Jayden
    Pickersgill, Amelia

  • “Attached to Annoyance” Open Advanced Ballet - Jackie Stewart

    DalCin, Bella
    Pozak, Madeline
    Robertson, Christina
    Secreto Sophia

  • “Friendly” Pre-Primary/Primary Ballet/Modern - Bella DalCin, Lindsay Blumes (TA)

    Dodds, Sawyer
    Filion, Mila
    Fung, Riley
    Hall, Lillian
    Kerkhoven, Avery
    Lie, Brooke
    McLean, Stella
    Quigley, Keira

  • “Elation” Advanced 2 Ballet (SOLO) - Shana Eriksen

    Elves, Brittany

  • “Graceful” Intermediate Ballet - Christina Robertson

    DalCin, Sophia
    Martina, Ameli
    Nazarko, Aurelia
    Scarcelli, Angelina

  • “Longing” Pre-Pro Tap - Mark Eriksen & Lindi Greenholtz

    DalCin, Bella
    Lee, Izumi
    McKenzie, Megan
    Pozak, Madeline
    Robertson, Christina
    Secreto, Sophia

END

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