2026 Recital tickets are available only at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre –> Box Office

 

COmpetitive Showcase Thurs June 11th
Alice in Wonderland’s Little Steps 10am Sat June 13 & Sun June 14th 
Footsteps 6.30pm Sat June 13 & 2.30pm Sun June 14th 

 

DRESS REHEARSAL IS MONDAY JUNE 8 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre

 

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ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL –>  REGISTER ONLINE HERE

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2025-26 Dates to note
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES – Sat Sept 6
TRUTH & RECONCILIATION DAY – open Tues Sep 30
THANKSGIVING – closed Sat Oct 11, Sun Oct 12 and Mon Oct 13
DRESS UP WEEK – Oct 24 to Oct 30
HALLOWEEN – closed Fri Oct 31
REMEMBRANCE DAY – open Tues Nov 11
FAMILY VIEWING WEEK – Nov 10-15 (recreational, tech & RAD classes)
CO NUTCRACKER – Nov 29 & 30
WINTER BREAK – last day Sat Dec 20 first day back Mon Jan 5
2026 COMPETITIVE PREVIEW REHEARSAL & SHOW- Sun Feb 8 & Mon Feb 9
FAMILY DAY – closed Sat Feb 14 and Mon Feb 16
FAMILY VIEWING WEEK – Mar 9-14 (recreational, tech & RAD classes)
SPRING BREAK – last day Sat Mar 14, first day back Mon Mar 30
EASTER WEEKEND – Closed Fri Apr 3 & Mon Apr 6 (open Sat Apr 4)
Demi comp Photo days – April 18
2026 DEMI COMPETITIVE PREVIEW REHEARSAL & SHOW – Mon Apr 6
2026 recreational photo days – May 12 & 13
VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND  – closed Sat May 17 to to Mon May 19
2026 SHOWCASE – Thurs June 11, 2026
2026 FOOTSTEPS DRESS REHEARSAL – Mon June 8, 2026
2026 FOOTSTEPS RECITAL – Sat June 13 & Sun June 14, 2026
2026 LITTLE STEPS DRESS REHEARSAL – Mon June 8, 2026
2026 LITTLE STEPS RECITAL – Sat June 13 & Sun June 14, 2026
Comp team photo days – June 15 & 16, 2026

ACRO EXAMS – June 3 & 4
BALLET EXAMS – June 21 & 22

Last day of classes for 2025-26 season is Sun June 14. 

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2026-27 AUDITIONS  

There is no audition required for those wanting to take any recreational (once per week) dance class at CO. The competitive dance team program is an optional program that requires audition. Its for those dancers who have some dance and stage performance experience, and are ready to take the next step into more focused training with structured classes. 

Both Demi-comp and Competitive programs have equal expectations for dancers to demonstrate a high level of commitment to their training and to uphold a strong dedication to their teams with good attendance and participation in all classes, good sportsmanship, respect, work ethic and teamwork.

Dress code all black, tight fitting athletic clothing, barefeet/turners. Hair must be back and tidy off face. Hip hop wear comfortable clothing and runners. Hair back off face.

Annual auditions and placement classes take place in June. 

Mini-development program

Dancers 5-7yrs by December 31, 2026 who are excited to attend dance class each week and learn new steps, have great attendance and great listening skills, and truly loved their time on stage at recital might be interested in the challenge that CO’s mini dancer development program offers.

Once accepted to the program dancers train in proper jazz technique, ballet with the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, acro through the Acrobatic Arts syllabus. Dancers have the option to do exams in ballet and acro.

Using correct terminology and progressions, dancers develop their dance skills, artistry, musicality, strength and flexibility. They have the opportunity to work as part of a team, build great friendships and a lifelong love for dance!

The program runs September to June. It includes 2 stage recitals (Feb and June) and 2 competitions during the season. Program fees are the same for recreational classes or for this development program. And the overall intent is still the same too… to create a safe and fun atmosphere for our dancers!

Audition for the 2027 mini development program is Tues June 9, 2026 3.45-4.30pm ages 5-6yrs and 4.45-5.45pm ages 7-8yrs

Demi-competitive

Groups will attend 2-3 competitions (March to May) and have 2 stage performances (March and June). Depending on registration, we plan to have jazz, stage, tap, lyrical, acro and hip hop in different ages. For jazz, lyrical, acro and stage a separate jazz tech class is required. Tech classes do not perform/compete. Ballet is not required for demi-competitive groups. 

Auditions are combined for jazz/lyrical/stage but these will be separate groups.

Competitive

Groups may attend up to 8 competitions (March to May) and have 2 stage performances (January and June). Competitive groups have more pre-requisite classes;

                Acro – must take minimum 1hr ballet + jazz tech + acro tech
                Tap – must take tap tech
                Hip Hop – must take hip hop tech
                Stage – must take minimum 1hr ballet + jazz tech
                Jazz/Lyrical – must take minimum 1hr ballet + jazz tech (mini/jr must take acro tech)
                Ballet/Pointe – must take minimum 2hrs RAD ballet & pointe tech
                Contemporary – must take minimum 1hr ballet + jazz tech + contemporary tech

2026-27 CO DANCE TEAM AUDITION SCHEDULE
**Age as of Dec 31, 2026**  Pre-register online. REGISTER ONLINE HERE

Demi comp & Full comp teams audition together.

HIP HOP AUDITIONS   Wed June 3
415-5pm 5-8yrs
515-615pm 9-12yrs
630-730pm 13yrs+

CONTEMP AUDITIONS   Wed June 3
515-615pm 13yrs+
630-730pm 9-12yrs

ACRO AUDITIONS   Sat June 6
1230-130pm ages 5-8yrs
145-245pm ages 9-11yrs level A
3-4pm ages 12yrs+ level A
415-515pm ages 9yrs+ level B

JAZZ AUDITIONS   Tues June 9
345-430pm ages 5-6yrs
445-545pm ages 7-8yrs
6-7pm ages 9-12yrs
715-815pm ages 13yrs+

TAP AUDITIONS   Wed June 10
5-530pm ages 5-6yrs
630-715pm ages 7-11yrs
730-815pm ages 12yrs+

BALLET AUDITIONS   Fri June 19
4-445pm ages 12yrs+
5-545pm ages 5-6yrs
6-645pm ages 7-11yrs5-8yrs

ACRO SKILLS
5-8yrs
-sommersault
-L handstand
-push up to bridge
-teddy bear stand
-toes to head
-cartwheel one side

9-11yrs level A
-cartwheel both sides
-one hand cartwheel
-down to bridge
-bridge kick and hop or kick over
-inside out bridge
-teddy bear or head stand
-handstand
-handstand to bridge
-forwards roll

12yrs+ level A
-one handed cartwheel both sides
-front limber or front walkover
-bridge kick over or back walkover
-bridge recover
-headstand
-forearm stand, chest stand or shoulder stand
-inside out bridge or tinsica
-flying cartwheel or side aerial

9yrs+ level B
-side aerial
-back handspring
-flying front walk over or front aerial
-roundoff both sides
-cartwheel or back handspring to back tumbling
-front handspring
-dive rolls
-chest stand
-shoulder stand
-forearm or short arm stand
-handstand hold

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Bollywood classes at CO on Saturdays contact Karthik Karthik Nats Bollywood

Bhangra classes for kids and adults at CO on Saturdays contact Parm Rooh Punjab Dee Academy

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for info on Adult classes at CO (heels, contemporary, hip hop, jazz) Contact Jam After Dark

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Music Together classes for ages 5yrs&under run on Mondays at CO. Contact  for info, registration and your invite to a free trial class! 

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