Dress-Up Costume Week

Our Dress-Up Weeks brought extra fun and creativity to the studio! Dancers arrived in their favourite costumes, adding a little extra magic and excitement to their classes. From adorable characters to imaginative outfits, we loved seeing everyone’s creativity shine while sharing plenty of smiles and special moments!

The Cadance Corner

Costumes, creativity, and lots of dancing! Take a look back at our Dress-Up Weeks and Kealan’s workshop, filled with fun moments and wonderful memories at the studio!

Masterclass with Kealan McLaughlin

A big thank you to Kealan for an inspiring and exciting workshop! Our dancers had the opportunity to learn, challenge themselves, and explore new skills while growing in confidence and artistry.

We’re so grateful for these special learning experiences that help our dancers continue to grow both in and out of the studio!

Cadance Academy’s Nutcracker Returns: An Interactive Holiday Tradition for the Whole Family

This October let’s celebrate gratitude by not only seeing what we can be thankful for but by acts of kindness to others. In a world that so often needs more gentleness and understanding, small acts, smiling or giving a compliment to another dancer, helping a younger dancer tie a shoe, cheering someone on during a turn, make a huge difference. Those little moments of care can create ripples and help build the supportive Cadance community we’re so proud of.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

November is an exciting month at Cadance! Our dancers are busy preparing for The Nutcracker, and we’ll soon be revealing more details about our Star Wars-themed Recital. Stay tuned for updates as we get ready for an unforgettable season of performances and celebration!

Excitement is in the air as we gear up for our 20th annual magical Nutcracker by Cadance Academy! We're thrilled to announce that our active Cadance families get the first chance to secure their seats for this wonderful performance.

Tell Everyone!

General Ticket Sales open to everyone on November 4th at 10am!

Celebrate this magical milestone with our 20th Anniversary Nutcracker T-shirts and Hoodies, available for cast members, families, friends, and supporters!

For Cast Members: A purple anniversary T-shirt is included for every cast member who has paid their Nutcracker fee. Simply submit your size through the order form! You can also upgrade to a hoodie or purchase additional apparel.

For Everyone: Show your Cadance spirit with our anniversary collection!

• T-shirts: $25 +HST

• Hoodies: $60 + HST

Orders will be added to your Cadance Academy account for payment processing. Please use your account email when ordering. Non-Cadance families will be contacted separately to arrange payment.

We can't wait to see everyone celebrating 20 magical years of The Nutcracker! ✨ Questions? Reach us at info@cadanceacademy.ca or 902-679-3616.

Cadance Academy Nutcracker Rehearsals!

Nutcracker rehearsals are in full swing! Facebook Group: Join the Cadance Nutcracker group for updates—November and December schedules are posted.

Attendance: With showtime near, it’s vital to attend all rehearsals for your role and check for updates often. Let’s keep Drosselmeyer’s words in mind: “Waste not time, ere it waste thee!”

Mark your calendar with these key Nutcracker dates:

• Early Dress Rehearsal

  • Saturday, December 5 at 12:40PM

    • Main Rehearsal All Cast except Mice in Training

  • Sunday, December 6 at 12:45PM - 1:30PM

    • Opening/Mice-in-Training Scene

      • All Mice-in-traiing, Reindeer, Little and Big Mice ONLY

• Tech Rehearsals: Friday, December 11 at 4:00 PM & Saturday, December 12 at 10:00 AM

• Shows: Saturday, December 12 at 6:30 PM & Sunday, December 13 at 2:00 PM

On December 12 and 13, Cadance Academy will celebrate its 20th Annual Nutcracker, and we're hoping to fill both shows for the very first time! We'd love your help making it happen.

Do you own a local business or know someone who does? Our 2026 Local Business Partner Packages start at just $100, offering businesses the opportunity to connect with approximately 900 local families through program ads, lobby displays, social media, and show tickets.

Businesses can also support our community through Community Seats, providing 10 tickets for $275 (a $300 value) to share with employees, customers, or local families.

A simple introduction can make a big difference! If you know a business that might be interested, send us their name and contact information at info@CadanceAcademy.ca or 902-679-3616, and we'll happily take it from there.

Together, let's make this milestone celebration one to remember!

Bringing Local Businesses Together for Our 20th Anniversary Nutcracker!

Each year, our Nutcracker Gift Basket Draw brings our community together to support young dancers! All proceeds go directly toward dance bursaries, helping make dance more accessible to those who need financial support. 💜

We're inviting local businesses and Cadance families to contribute! Whether it's a special gift, gift card, product, or service discount, every donation makes a difference. All contributions will be proudly acknowledged as part of our gift basket.

Donations can be dropped off in our studio lobby, or we can arrange a pickup if needed.

Every little gift helps a dancer's dream grow! Thank you for helping us share the joy of dance with more young dancers.

Give a Little, Make a Big Difference: Support Our Dance Bursaries!

Dancers ages 8 and under are invited to join our Mice in Training and experience the magic of being part of The Nutcracker!

No performance experience needed, just lots of excitement and a little mouse-sized enthusiasm!

Costumes are provided, and spaces are limited!

Ready to be part of our little Mouse Crew? 💜

Our youngest dancers have a special place in this year's 20th Anniversary Nutcracker!

IMPORTANT STUDIO REMINDERS

Mark your calendars for June 12–13, 2027 as our dancers come together for an unforgettable Year End Show filled with music, movement, and magic!

Get ready to see our dancers take the spotlight and bring The Greatest Show to life!

Save the date, tell your family and friends, and get ready to cheer on our dancers! More exciting details are coming soon—stay tuned!

GREATEST SHOW OF 2027!

The stage is calling!

Save this schedule and plan your weekend accordingly! We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend filled with family, rest, and plenty to be thankful for. 🧡

Thanksgiving Weekend at Cadance

As we head into the Thanksgiving weekend, here’s a quick reminder of our adjusted studio schedule so you can plan ahead!

• Saturday, October 10

  • All scheduled classes are RUNNING

  • Nutcracker rehearsals are BEING HELD

• Sunday, October 11

  • No classes

  • No Nutcracker rehearsals

• Monday, October 12

  • No classes

Happy Halloween

Just a quick reminder that all scheduled classes are running on Saturday, October 31, 2026. We look forward to seeing everyone in the studio! 💜

Be Part of The Nutcracker!

Our youngest dancers are getting ready for a little Nutcracker adventure! Dancers ages 8 and under are invited to join our Mice in Training and be part of this year’s production.

No previous performance experience is needed. Just bring your energy, enthusiasm, and love of dance!

Costumes are provided and spaces are limited.

Ready to join the Mouse Crew?

Featured Highlight!

TELL EVERYONE ABOUT CADANCE!

Love dancing with us? Spread the Cadance love! If someone new to Cadance registers for a year-long class, you both receive a special gift as a thank-you for sharing your love of dance.

Have someone in mind? Our Bring-a-Friend invitations can be used anytime! Just ask us for one, or grab a few to share with friends and family.

✨ Know someone who belongs at Cadance? Invite them to dance with us!

Ready to create your own dance memories?

Registration for our 2026–2027 Yearlong Classes is STILL OPEN!

Whether your dancer is taking their first steps or continuing their love of dance, we’d love to have them be part of the Cadance family. 💜

DANCER SPOTLIGHT!

HARMONY

Harmony started her dance journey in Parent & Tot and has now moved into First Steps Ballet! She loves spinning, twirling, and discovering all the fun that comes with ballet.

It’s been so sweet to watch her grow in confidence as she finds her rhythm, explores new movements, and enjoys every moment in the studio. We can’t wait to see where her dancing takes her next!

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