CLASS OF 2025 CONGRATULATIONS!
JR ROBSON
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Marwayne Dance Association Nationals
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The Marwayne Dance Association had an incredible opportunity this year, beginning their 2025 competition season in Fort Saskatchewan, where they attended their first event with the Standing Ovation Dance Competition. It was there that their passion, talent, and dedication stood out, earning them an exciting invitation to return for the Standing Ovation Nationals in Kelowna. Two groups were selected
to represent Marwayne on the national stage: the Intermediate Lyrical group and the Advanced Contemporary group, with seven committed dancers proudly making the journey.
Throughout the season, these dancers poured their hearts into every performance, earning multiple gold and high gold medals, as well as special awards including recognition for outstanding choreography. Their journey is a testament to the
strength of teamwork, the value of hard work, and the belief that passion can take you far no matter where you come from. Guided and inspired by their devoted dance instructor, Miss Kayleigh Wells, these girls showed that even a small town studio can achieve big things. Being selected for the final Dance Off at Nationals was more than just a competitive success, it was a heartwarming reminder that dreams can thrive in the most unexpected places, and that with enough heart, anything is possible.
Vermilion Dance Association Attends Nationals
VDA shone brightly as they took the stage at the prestigious Standing Ovation Nationals, held at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelwona from May 25 to 27.
Throughout the weekend, VDA dancers immersed themselves in rehearsals, performances, and team bonding activities, making the most
of their time in Kelowna. The energy among the dancers, parents, family members, and their instructor, Chloe Maxwell, affectionately known as Miss Chloe, was electric and truly contagious.
Under Miss Chloe’s guidance over the past three years, the dancers have grown tremendously in skill, strength, and confidence. But perhaps even
more impressively, they have formed a tight-knit team, one that communicates, collaborates, and lifts one another up both on and off the stage.
This year marked a major milestone: not only did the team qualify for Nationals for the first time, but they also came away with an incredible achievement, Runner-Up Overall in Division 1 with their dynamic routine,
“Miss Chloe’s Classroom.” Bringing home the runner-up trophy was a proud moment for the team. But beyond the accolades, this experience proved something even greater, they are no longer the underdog recreational studio. They’ve shown that with hard work, heart, and unity, they can stand tall and compete with the best on a national stage.
Dennis Marjorie Swanson and
JUNE 12, 1965
Congratulations on your 60 Wedding Anniversary! th Your children and grandchildren send all their love on this very special day. Sixty years together is an amazing accomplishment! We wish you many more years of love and good health together.
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