Dates

Year at a Glance Dates 2026/27

Tuesday Sept 8th - Uniform Sale 6-8pm at studio

Tuesday Sept 8th - Classes start up

Wed Sept 30th - Reconciliation Day, no regular classes

Monday October 12th - Thanksgiving, no classes

October 26-31 - Parent Viewing Days

Saturday October 31st - Halloween, yes classes are on

Wednesday November 11th - Remembrance Day, no classes

Winter Show Rehearsals - Nov 30 + Dec 3

Sunday December 6th - Winter Shows at Oak Bay High Theatre

Saturday December 19th - Last day of class before Winter Break

Monday January 4 - Dance Starts Back

Monday February 1 - Summer Camp and Intensive Registration Opens

Monday February 15 - Family day, no classes

March 8-13 - Parent Viewing Week

March 22-29 - Spring Break + Easter No classes

Tuesday March 30 - Dance Starts Back

May 1 - 2027-2028 Registration Opens and Information is on website

Monday May 24 - Victoria Day, no classes

Wednesday June 22 - Last Day of Classes

June 23, 24, 25 - June Show Rehearsals at Dave Dunnet Theatre

Sat June 26 - June Shows 11am and 2pm

Important Information

Class

Class Expectations

Wow cards are handed out to a dancer who shows spirit, dedication, teamwork, progress and creativity. The dancer can put their name on the card and enter to win a water bottle or WAPA t-shirt each month.

Our Level classes are by age and anyone can join at anytime, there are no prerequisites to each level. Our Accelerated program is by invitation only and anyone can audition for the En Avant or Half Day Programs either by attending the Audition in June or by contacting the studio and taking a class.

Please be sure to review our withdrawal policy in the parent portal. There is a withdrawal fee if you leave class before the end of your session or season.

Families registered in the Accelerated Program os ISTD Contemporary Modern Grade 3 and up need to be prepared to participate in, and pay for, a school exam during each dance season

Faculty will decide who is ready for which kind of exam each season. The higher levels of ballet can often take 2 years to complete.

Students wishing to take only one ballet class per week are asked to attend Levels 1,2,3 or 4

The fee structure is posted on the registration page and all fees are due in at the beginning of the season along with costume and registration fees. The costume fee is non-refundable.

Please notify Ms Dana of any schedule conflicts, illnesses/injuries, issues or concerns immediately at info@wapa.dance

Dancers are expected to wear their proper uniform to every class (hair included)

Shows: dancers need to participate in the classes leading up to the shows and the spacing rehearsal before each performance to perform in the performance. If 4 or more classes are missed two months before the show participation will be reviewed and decided by WAPA

Festival

Festival/Competition Expectations

Festival Participation: dancers in the En Avant and Higher Grades programs are expected to participate in festival. Other dancers can register for festival with the Festival Application that comes out in September.

Dancers are expected to make their festival commitment a priority over other activities

Dancers must take their rehearsals, memorization/corrections and team efforts seriously

Missing more then 2 rehearsals may result in being taken out of sections of the dance or the entire piece

Solos are chosen by the choreographer and given to students we feel are ready for the challenge. You must participate in a group in order to be chosen for a solo

Fees: Rehearsals/Choreography - $330 per group, $400 per solo; Entry fees are calculated after festival/competition registration has been solidified; Costume fees are given out one month before the first performance and usually range from $120-$150 per costume.

All festival participants must have a WAPA jacket and wear the jacket to performances

Dancers and parents/guardians are expected to be courteous and encouraging of everyone at all festivals/competitions!