Prince Rupert dancers competed at the 43rd Annual Prince George Dance Festival held on Mar. 15 – 22.
Dancers from Spectrum City Dance and the Dance Academy of Prince Rupert travelled to Prince George to take part in the event.
Competitors from Spectrum City Dance were awarded a total of 23 trophies and three dancers were selected for provincials. Nolan Robinson, Anna Nguyen and Evangeline Appollos-Briker will all be headed to Chilliwack in May for the B.C Provincial Festival.
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The Dance Academy of Prince Rupert took 67 competitors to the event and three dancers took extra recognition with gala awards; Sydney Garabed – Outstanding Acrobatic Performance, Taylor Jackson – Jazz Style and Presentation, Selena Horne – Outstanding Song and Dance Performance.
“The Dance Academy had a wonderful experience at this festival which is always a fun travel event for both dancers and families,” Teresa Mackereth said in her email to The Nothern View. “Our studio is incredibly proud of all our dancers. Their hard work and dedication was evident in all their performances.” Mackereth said.
At the Prince George Dance Festival, dancers compete for prizes and placement in the provincials. Genres such as ballet, jazz, contemporary, modern, hip hop, song and dance and cultural specific acts are featured in the event.
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