46
th
Annual Dance Recital
Friday, June 6, 2025 6:30 P.M.
Manitoba Theatre Centre
We are grateful to practice our art on Treaty One land, the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, OjiCree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
We acknowledge that our water is sourced from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation. We stand with the Indigenous community and commit an ongoing process of reconciliation and collaboration.
To Our Remarkable Dance Families:
As we celebrate our 46th annual recital, I’m filled with so much gratitude and pride. Each year brings its own special memories, but this one has truly reminded me why I love what we do.
To our incredible dancers—watching you grow, not just in your technique but in your confidence, creativity, and kindness, has been the greatest joy. You’ve supported one another, worked so hard, and brought such energy and heart into every class and rehearsal. We see you, and we are so proud.
To our amazing faculty—thank you for being the heart of this studio. Your passion, patience, and commitment to our dancers is something I’m constantly in awe of. You’ve helped create a space where kids feel safe to express themselves and be their full, authentic selves.
And to our wonderful parents and families—thank you for going above and beyond to make sure every costume is stage-ready, for the rides to class, the snacks, the hugs, and most of all, your unwavering support. It truly takes a village, and I’m so grateful to have you all as part of ours.
What makes our studio special isn’t just the dancing—it’s the culture we’ve built together. One rooted in kindness, encouragement, and connection. That’s something we can all be proud of.
Here’s to 46 years of dance, love, and community—and to many more to come
With all my heart,
Rheesa M Schachter
Dancing Dads
Instructor: Jessica Smith
Dancers: Kevin Fruck, Lawrence Gillman, Esteban Jerez, Adam Mann, Cliff Robles, Ken Rollon, Dave Romanchuk, Brent Sadler, Patrick Tesoro, Russ Woods
2. The Chain
Senior Jazz
Instructor: Ana Cole
Dancers: Ashlyn Arnold, Kayla Bailey, Annie Caplan, Peyton D'Ignazio, Ben Despins, Kate Fleming, Sophie Gillman, Rachel Glufka, Nathalie Otto, Amelia Santos, Ellie Sidloski, Violet Sigeti, Brianna Taylor, Orchid Tesoro, Trinity Wiebe
3. Neglected Space
Instructor: Ana Cole
Dancers: Abigail Chernichan, Abigail Cole, Jillian Cutts, Cassya Dubois, Tyson Gill, Mya Iwanchuk, Olivia Lane, Olivia Lupul, Alexander Mann, Bailey Miller, Elizabeth Moffatt, Elyse Otto, Sarah Pfaff, Karis Tam, Wren Taylor
4. The Candy Man Steps
Instructor: Heather Collins
Dancers: Mia Huang, Nola Lytle , Quinn McKnight, Olivia Probetts, Brea Remillard , Juliette Vernon, Presley Verogos
5. Celebration Tap
Instructor: Kelly Swan Huck
Dancers: Tess Braden, Alaina Kolmatiski, Mia Todd
6. Get Loose Inter 1 Hip Hop
Instructor: Wayne Santos
Dancers: Evangelina Daman, Olivia David, Hazel Dixon, Rose Ellement, Kenzie Garfinkel, Zoe Gautron, Claire Gillman, Mila Hagidiakow, Lukas Huck, Karma Krawetz, Amelie Lafond, Maya Mendez, Tia Mitra, Miranda Parenteau-Lavallee, Charlie Todd, Neveah Turney, Zachary Woods
7. My Girl Steps
Instructor: Heather Collins
Dancers: Scarlett Bredin, Sophie Dick, Lennox Fraleigh, Ivy Hoeppner, Marianna Hoft, Tiffany Jiang, Lyla Katz, Logan Olbrycht, Oakleigh Scott, Ellie Sharpe, Esme Tesoro, Lydia Woods
8. Mambo Number 5
Inter 2 Tap
Instructor: Alex Catanese
Dancers: Mia Brown, Asheya Cherrett, Sofia Fruck, Josh Huck, Lukas Huck, Alexis Lafond, Tia Manalang, Bailey Miller, Chloe Radford, Denali Rempel, Danica Robles, Michaela Wimberger-Thaczuk
9. Everybody Dance Now
Junior 1 Jazz
Instructor: Jessica Smith
Dancers: Lyla Boguski, Tess Braden, Charlotte Davis, London Michaluk, Emma Robertson, Ava Schulz, Brooke Shead, Mia Todd, Naya Tsourounakis, Ava Whitfield, Dorothy Zhang
10.Take A Chance On Me
Senior Contemp Workshop
Instructor: Caitlyn Paige, Ana Cole
Dancers: Peyton D'Ignazio, Keera Dunne Thiessen, Sophie Gillman, Nathalie Otto, Violet Sigeti
11.Lil Boo Thang
Hip Hop Boppers
Instructor: Jessica Smith
Dancers: Chloe Cowtun, Genesis Felix, Mila Jordaan, Akila Rollon, Reese Stillwater, Esme Tesoro, George Wild
12.Save You A Seat
Advanced Lyrical
Instructor: Jessica Smith
Dancers: Abigail Chernichan, Abigail Cole, Jillian Cutts, Cassya Dubois, Tyson Gill, Mya Iwanchuk, Olivia Lane, Olivia Lupul, Alexander Mann, Bailey Miller, Elizabeth Moffatt, Elyse Otto, Sarah Pfaff, Karis Tam, Wren Taylor
13.A Mouth But Not A Mind
Senior Contemp
Instructor: Ana Cole
Dancers: Ashlyn Arnold, Kayla Bailey, Annie Caplan, Peyton D'Ignazio, Ben Despins, Keera Dunne Thiessen, Kate Fleming, Sophie Gillman, Rachel Glufka, Avrey Jolin, Isa Man, Kloe Mitchell, Nathalie Otto, Sophie Sandler, Amelia Santos, Ellie Sidloski, Violet Sigeti, Brianna Taylor, Arabella Tesoro, Orchid Tesoro, Trinity Wiebe
14.Breakaway
Junior 2 Lyrical
Instructor: Jessica Smith
Dancers: Mia Brett, Amelia Davis, Nora Ellement, Koko Feasey, Sierra Feener, Autumn Grindey, Tenley Heltman, Finley Jensen, Raelynn Klack, Indiana Rothman, Sybil Schnitzer, Lyvia Terwin, Ashlan Vincent
15.Dog Days
Inter 2 Contemp
Instructor: Ana Cole
Dancers: Addison Arnold, Gemma Braden, Mia Brown, Asheya Cherrett, Charlotte Farkas, Sofia Fruck, Josh Huck, Alexis Lafond, Tia Manalang, Abigail Mann, Alexa Miller, Chloe Radford, Denali Rempel, Danica Robles, Kianna Tesoro, Michaela Wimberger-Thaczuk
16.Light
Inter 1 Lyrical Workshop
Instructor: Jessica Smith
Dancers: Rose Ellement, Zoe Gautron, Claire Gillman, Lukas Huck, Tia Mitra, Zachary Woods
17.Forever Young
Advanced Lyrical Workshop
Instructor: Jessica Smith
Dancers: Abigail Chernichan, Jillian Cutts, Bailey Miller, Elizabeth Moffatt, Elyse Otto, Wren Taylor
18.Salute
Hip Hop
Instructor: Brianna Taylor
Dancers: Briar Amsden, Alyvia Blackwell, Maya Cowtun, Leni Eliasson, Lennon Evans, Lily Hayward, Remi Jensen, Alaina Kolmatiski, Ember MacGillivray
19.Just Clowning Around Ballet
Instructor: Marilee Schroeder
Dancers: Lyla Boguski, Tess Braden, Charlotte Davis, London Michaluk, Emma Robertson, Ava Schulz, Brooke Shead, Mia Todd, Naya Tsourounakis, Ava Whitfield, Dorothy Zhang
20.Sway
Inter 2 Jazz
Instructor: Ana Cole
Dancers: Addison Arnold, Gemma Braden, Mia Brown, Asheya Cherrett, Charlotte Farkas, Sofia Fruck, Josh Huck, Alexis Lafond, Tia Manalang, Abigail Mann, Alexa Miller, Chloe Radford, Denali Rempel, Danica Robles, Kianna Tesoro, Michaela Wimberger-Thaczuk
21.Time
Senior Lyrical Workshop
Instructor: Ana Cole
Dancers: Annie Caplan, Ben Despins, Sophie Gillman, Nathalie Otto, Violet Sigeti, Brianna Taylor, Orchid Tesoro
I N T E R M I S S I O N
Thank you for your support of our Fairy Godmother Fund!
A generous anonymous donation was made in honor of Ashley Tokaruk. May her memory always be a blessing.
Thank you Cara, Kelly, and all the families that donated and purchased items in support of the Fairy Godmother Fund. Together, you raised over $1,000 this season!
Our Fairy Godmother Fund helps support dancers to continue their dance education in the face of adversity. With the help of our remarkable community, we keep the magic of dance within reach.
2025-2026 Dance Season
July 7-11 Swiftie Dance Camp
July 14-18 Wicked Dance Camp
July 21-25 Prince/Princess Dance Camp
July 21-25 Silks/Aerial Dance Camp
August 11-15 Pop Fusion Dance Camp
Half day sessions run Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 11:30 pm
Full day sessions run Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Summer Dance Intensive 2025
Congratulations to our graduating seniors!
Ashlyn Arnold
Kayla Bailey
Alice Bird
Makenzie Gibson
Isa Man
Kloe Mitchell
Amelia Santos
Brianna Taylor
Orchid Tesoro
Trinity Wiebe
Thank you for your dedication to your KEYMC team. Wishing you the best in all your future endeavors!
Congratulations to our amazing Senior Team and Faculty Member, Orchid Tesoro, on her acceptance into the Harbour Dance Centre Intensive Training Program in Vancouver!
Congratulations to our talented Senior Team and Faculty Member Ben Despins on his acceptance into the Arts Umbrella|Vancouver Community College Dance Diploma Program!
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22.A Whole New World
Aerial/Silks
Instructor: Jessica Smith
Dancers: Lyla Boguski, Ava Koniuck, Elayna McKnight, Violet Moffatt, Isla Mueller, Audrey Oldfield
23.Tango To Evora
Senior Ballet Workshop
Instructor: Marilee Schroeder
Dancers: Kayla Bailey, Annie Caplan, Ben Despins, Keera Dunne Thiessen, Sophie Gillman, Avrey Jolin, Kloe Mitchell, Nathalie Otto, Sophie Sandler, Amelia Santos, Ellie Sidloski, Violet Sigeti, Brianna Taylor, Arabella Tesoro, Trinity Wiebe
24.Save Me
Acro
Instructor: Jessica Smith
Dancers: Sofia Fruck, Abby Moravcik, Bell Moravcik, Anna Riabchun, Amy Sadler, Jinjin Shen
25.Greedy
Advanced Part-Time Hip Hop
Instructor: Sam Leonard
Dancers: Alice Bird, Cianna Blackwell, Savanna Cantin , Sophia Cantin, Loevah Clegg, Melissa Griman, Shadae Williams
26.Miss Kiss
Inter 2 Jazz Workshop
Instructor: Kelly Swan Huck
Dancers: Gemma Braden, Mia Brown, Charlotte Farkas, Josh Huck, Tia Manalang, Alexa Miller, Denali Rempel, Danica Robles, Michaela Wimberger-Thaczuk
27.Dance All Night
Advanced Jazz
Instructor: Kelly Swan Huck
Dancers: Abigail Chernichan, Abigail Cole, Jillian Cutts, Cassya Dubois, Tyson Gill, Mya Iwanchuk, Olivia Lane, Olivia Lupul, Alexander Mann, Bailey Miller, Elizabeth Moffatt, Elyse Otto, Sarah Pfaff, Karis Tam, Wren Taylor
28.Catch Me If You Can
Ballet
Instructor: Gloria Chen
Dancers: Mia Brett, Catherine Chen, Amelia Davis, Nora Ellement, Koko Feasey, Sierra Feener, Kensi Grant, Autumn Grindey, Tenley Heltman , Finley Jensen, Raelynn Klack, Penelope Matthies, Yihan Qi, Scarlett Renaud, Indiana Rothman, Sybil Schnitzer, Carmen Snow, Lyvia Terwin, Aria Turney, Ashlan Vincent, Bruce Wild
29.Young And Beautiful
Senior Lyrical Workshop
Instructor: Ana Cole
Dancers: Ashlyn Arnold, Kayla Bailey, Peyton D'Ignazio, Keera Dunne Thiessen, Rachel Glufka, Amelia Santos, Arabella Tesoro
30.A Winters Frost
Ballet
Instructor: Marilee Schroeder
Dancers: Alice Bird, Zaydiens Dubois, Norah Frohlich, Makenzie Gibson, Karrigan Money, Sofia Peers, Cohen Phillips, Micaela Rempel, Amy Sadler, Skylar Ward
31.Jet Set
Musical Theatre
Instructor: Annie Caplan
Dancers: Daniella Alperin, Michelle Alperin, Briar Amsden, Sandra Dryga
32.A Musical
Inter 2/Advanced Triple Threat
Instructor: Rheesa Schachter
Dancers: Addison Arnold, Mia Brown, Asheya Cherrett, Jillian Cutts, Cassya Dubois, Charlotte Farkas, Elizabeth Fehr, Sofia Fruck, Josh Huck, Alexis Lafond, Tia Manalang, Abigail Mann, Alexa Miller, Bailey Miller, Abby Moravcik, Bell Moravcik, Chloe Radford, Denali Rempel, Danica Robles
33.Shake The Room
Junior 2 Jazz
Instructor: Kelly Swan Huck
Dancers: Mia Brett, Amelia Davis, Nora Ellement, Koko Feasey, Sierra Feener, Autumn Grindey, Tenley Heltman , Finley Jensen, Raelynn Klack, Indiana Rothman, Sybil Schnitzer, Carmen Snow, Lyvia Terwin, Aria Turney, Ashlan Vincent, Bruce Wild
34.Awake My Soul
Senior Contemp Workshop
Instructor: Caitlyn Paige, Ana Cole
Dancers: Annie Caplan, Ben Despins, Kate Fleming, Brianna Taylor, Orchid Tesoro
35.Both Sides Now
Inter 1 Lyrical
Instructor: Ana Cole
Dancers: Evangelina Daman, Olivia David, Hazel Dixon, Rose Ellement, Kenzie Garfinkel, Zoe Gautron, Claire Gillman, Mila Hagidiakow, Lukas Huck, Karma Krawetz, Amelie Lafond, Maya Mendez, Tia Mitra, Miranda
Parenteau-Lavallee, Charlie Todd, Neveah Turney, Zachary Woods
36.Addicted To You
Advanced Jazz Workshop
Instructor: Ana Cole
Dancers: Abigail Chernichan, Jillian Cutts, Mya Iwanchuk, Olivia Lupul, Elyse Otto, Wren Taylor
37.Purple Rain
Lyrical
Instructor: Ben Despins
Dancers: Frances Bird, Norah Frohlich, Makenzie Gibson, Karrigan Money, Micaela Rempel, Anna Riabchun, Amy Sadler, Diana Yadroshnikova
38.Don’t Be Afraid
Inter 2 Lyrical Workshop
Instructor: Kelly Swan Huck
Dancers: Mia Brown, Charlotte Farkas, Josh Huck, Alexis Lafond, Tia Manalang, Denali Rempel, Michaela Wimberger-Thaczuk
39.Big Love, Small Moments
Inter Part-Time Lyrical
Instructor: Kelly Swan Huck
Dancers: Samantha Allan, Kathryn Argle, Cianna Blackwell, Olivia Calladine, Loevah Clegg, Elizabeth Fehr, Anna Kyriakopoulos, Abby Moravcik, Bell Moravcik, Alexa Virtue, Shadae Williams
40.Bring On The Men
Senior Jazz Workshop
Instructor: Ana Cole
Dancers: Ashlyn Arnold, Kayla Bailey, Annie Caplan, Peyton D'Ignazio, Ben Despins, Kate Fleming, Sophie Gillman, Rachel Glufka, Nathalie Otto,Amelia Santos, Ellie Sidloski, Violet Sigeti, Brianna Taylor, Orchid Tesoro, Trinity Wiebe
41.Walking In The Air
Advanced Ballet Workshop
Instructor: Marilee Schroeder
Dancers: Abigail Chernichan, Abigail Cole, Jillian Cutts, Cassya Dubois, Tyson Gill, Mya Iwanchuk, Olivia Lupul, Alexander Mann, Bailey Miller, Elizabeth Moffatt, Elyse Otto, Wren Taylor
42.We Found Love Contemp
Instructor: Jessica Smith
Dancers: Grace Deeley, Norah Frohlich, Karrigan Money, Abby Moravcik, Bell Moravcik, Micaela Rempel, Anna Riabchun, Amy Sadler
43.Everybody Hurts
Inter 2 Lyrical
Instructor: Jessica Smith
Dancers: Addison Arnold
Gemma Braden, Mia Brown, Asheya Cherrett, Charlotte Farkas, Sofia Fruck, Josh Huck, Alexis Lafond, Tia Manalang, Abigail Mann, Alexa Miller, Chloe Radford, Denali Rempel, Danica Robles, Kianna Tesoro, Michaela Wimberger-Thaczuk
44.Turning Tables
Senior Lyrical
Instructor: Ana Cole
Dancers: Ashlyn Arnold, Kayla Bailey, Annie Caplan, Peyton D'Ignazio, Ben Despins, Keera Dunne Thiessen, Kate Fleming, Sophie Gillman, Rachel Glufka, Avrey Jolin, Isa Man, Kloe Mitchell, Nathalie Otto, Sophie Sandler, Amelia Santos, Ellie Sidloski, Violet Sigeti, Brianna Taylor, Arabella Tesoro, Orchid Tesoro, Trinity Wiebe
45.FINALE
Finale
All Dancers! DANCE PARTY!