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March 9, 2021
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Volume XIX-Issue 1005
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December 5, 2023
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Wainwright Dance Academy Marks 10th Annual Nutcracker Performance
From left Manager Rommel Mandocdoc, KidSport representative Derek Young, and Owner Greg Whitney. Photo Jerianne Bardoel
Lorna Hamilton Reporter
Vermilion Tim Hortons owner Greg Whitney along with manager Rommel M a n d o c d o c p r e s e nte d K i d S p o r tVermilion representative Derek Young
a donation on March 5. The donation was proceeds from the ‘Smile Cookie’ campaign that was held from September 14-20, 2020. The presentation was delayed due to COVID and Whitney said, “I was thankful for all the support
from Vermilion and surrounding areas; this isn’t possible without them.” He also thanked his staff for all the hard work they put into the campaign. KidSport Vermilion has been operating for more than 15 years and provides
grant funding up to $300 for children under the age of 18 to cover registration and/or equipment costs. Eligibility is based on the total income and number of persons per household,” commented Young.
Top left, Clara (Emmie McMullan) dancing with dancer Joe Carrier. Top right, Clara (Emmie McMullan) dancing with Uncle Drosselmeyer (Zak Pinel). Bottom left, dancer Emily Prokeptez performing in the Snowflake Waltz. Bottom right, Uncle Drosselmeyer working on the Nutcracker toy. Photos Lorna Hamilton
Lorna Hamilton
the essence of this cherished holiday really awesome and I feel very proud to exceptional efforts during an additional performance this year. While the actual have made it this far in my dance jour- showing at 3:30 p.m. and the scheduled Wainwright Dance Academy took show lasts only a day, the dedication ney.” performance at 7 p.m. The audience, center stage at the Alumni Theatre, begins as early as September, with Pinel, who is the son of Sundborg, in turn, lauded the production, describLakeland College Vermilion, on Decem- dancers pouring their efforts into prepa- commented that he had danced when ing it as a well-executed and enjoyable ber 2 for its 10th annual rendition rations. The inclusion of new talent in he was younger, took a break for little performance. of the classic Christmas ballet, The leading roles each season ensures a while and then started dancing again For many attendees, The Nutcracker Nutcracker. First staged in 1892, this fresh and engaging experience for the when he was around 15 years old. has become a staple Christmas traditimeless production has continued to audience. “I have performed Uncle Drossel- tion. “It is a Christmas tradition for me captivate audiences worldwide, and the This year’s portrayal of Clara show- meyer for many years, it is fun to do and to come to the show each year. I have Wainwright Dance Academy, under the cased the talents of 10-year-old Emmie it has become a holiday tradition for me always enjoyed it and look forward to it direction of Sandy Sundborg, has been McMullan who played Clara, Zak Pinel now,” commented Pinel. every year,” remarked one attendee. a proud contributor to this tradition in who portrayed Uncle Drosselmeyer, Fifteen-year-old Emily Prokeptez The Wainwright Dance Academy’s Vermilion since 2013. and Emily Prokeptez who danced as from Chauvin said it was her first time commitment to delivering a captivating Director Sandy Sundborg, accompa- the Sugar Plum Fairy, a testament to the dancing as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Nutcracker performance has not only nied by dancers from The Wainwright ongoing commitment to excellence by that, “It is really exciting. I wanted to do established a lasting tradition for famiDance Academy and esteemed guest the performers. this for a really long time.” lies but has also solidified its place as artist Valerii Panov a former Cirque du McMullan who has been dancing Sand y Sund borg ex pres se d her a cultural highlight in the local holiday Soleil performer, has diligently upheld since she was two-years old said, “It is pride in the dancers, commending their calendar. Reporter