McDonald-Wilson Dance Academy

RECITAL 2026

“Lights, Camera, Dance!” 

University Theatre - 6:30pm

Welcome to Recital 2026

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the parents for their invaluable contributions in preparing costumes, providing backstage assistance, fundraising, and offering unwavering support. Your dedication and energy have made this event possible.

Please note that this is a dance recital, not a professional show. Our primary goal is to give our students the opportunity to experience dancing on stage before an audience of parents, relatives, and friends. To ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone and to protect the privacy of our dancers and their families, personal cameras, video cameras, and cell phone recordings are not allowed in the auditorium during the performances, as they can be distracting to both the dancers and the audience.

We respectfully acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have lived on, cared for, and danced on these lands for generations. We are deeply grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders, both past and present, whose wisdom continues to inspire and guide us.

Thank you for joining us in celebrating the hard work and talent of our students. Enjoy the show!

Message from the Director

Dear MWDA Families,

Welcome to Lights, Camera, Dance!

As the curtain rises on another recital season, we celebrate more than the dances you see on stage. We celebrate the courage it took to try something new, the friendships formed in the studio, the perseverance shown through challenges, and the confidence built one class at a time.

For over 50 years, McDonald-Wilson Dance Academy has remained committed to a non-competitive philosophy that nurtures each dancer as an individual. We believe that when children feel safe, supported, and valued, they discover not only a love of dance, but also the strength to shine in every area of their lives.

Tonight, our dancers become the stars of their own stories. Behind every costume change, every backstage hug, and every moment in the spotlight are countless hours of dedication from our students, families, and staff. Thank you for entrusting us to be part of your child's journey.

Whether this is your family's first recital or your final bow after many years at MWDA, we hope you take a moment to celebrate just how far these dancers have come. The memories made here, the confidence gained, and the sense of belonging they carry with them are what truly make the performance unforgettable.

Thank you for being part of our dance family. Sit back, enjoy the show, and let the magic of Lights, Camera, Dance! begin.

Warm regards,

Shana Eriksen, ARAD RTS
Director


Staff

Founder: Shannon Bachynski

Director: Shana Eriksen

Teachers: Bella DalCin, Sophia DalCin, Mark Eriksen, Shana Eriksen, Adrian Iovan, Cara Lopez-Orellana, Christina Robertson, Sophia Secreto, Megan Shoup & Jackie Stewart

Teacher Aspirant Program:Lindsay Blumes, Presley Eriksen, Kaylin Furrow, Isla Hardie, Amelia James, Mirabelle James, Hannah Khan, Ameli Martina, Aurelia Nazarko, Ayla Nicholson, Amelia Pickersgill, Norah Rowbotham, Alyssa Sadler, Angelina Scarcelli & Hadley Snell

ACT 1:

  • F1 - Pre-Pro Jazz

    Choreography by Mark Eriksen

    Lindsay Blumes, Bella DalCin, Sophia DalCin, Isla Hardie, Ameli Martina, Aurelia Nazarko, Christina Robertson, Angelina Scarcelli, Sophia Secreto & Megan Shoup

  • Princess Diaries - Advanced Foundations Ballet

    Choreography by Christina Robertson

    Maya Horton, Amelia James, Ayla Nicholson, Cambie Stollery, Keira Thakore & Jana Ung

  • Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better - Jazz/Tap/Acro 2/3

    Choreography by Christina Robertson. Isla Hardie (TA)

    Olivia Buendia, Olivia Calabrese, Sawyer Dodds, Ana Gomez, Teresa Gomez, Lillian Hall, Avery Kerkhoven & Bryelle Robertson

  • Oh, Tink! - Pre-Primary/Primary Ballet/Lyrical

    Choreography by Bella DalCin. Norah Rowbotham & Hadley Snell (TA)

    Everly Boyle, Vaughn Dodds, Thea Henderson, Mila Herrera, Avery Leung, Zara Mutch & Liliyanna Rogers

  • Hollywood in Motion - Performance Enhancement Collective

    Choreography by Mark Eriksen, Lindi Greenholtz, Elena Toth & Class Choreography

    Bella DalCin, Sophia DalCin & Angelina Scarcelli

  • Wonderland - Ballet 6/Intermediate

    Choreography by Shana Eriksen. Ameli Martina (TA)

    Victoria Chitwood, Presley Eriksen, Kaylin Furrow, Mirabelle James, Hannah Khan, Isabella Li, Ava Moradian, Amelia Pickersgill, Gia Rossi, Norah Rowbotham, Alyssa Sadler, Hadley Snell & Mercedes Stollery

  • Fellowship of Dance - Ballet 7

    Choreography by Megan Shoup

    Maya Horton, Amelia James, Aryana Moradian, Ayla Nicholson & Keira Thakore

  • Grease - Open Advanced Ballet

    Choreography by Jackie Stewart

    Lindsay Blumes, Bella DalCin, Sophia DalCin, Isla Hardie, Aurelia Nazarko, Madeline Pozak, Christina Robertson, Angelina Scarcelli, Nicole Scott & Sophia Secreto

  • Yellow Brick Ballet - Ballet 2

    Choreography by Bella DalCin  

    Sawyer Dodds, Lillian Hall, Avery Kerkhoven & Emma Lau

  • The Floor Awakens - Hip-Hop 2

    Choreography by Adrian Iovan

    Keaton Eriksen, Presley Eriksen, Kaylin Furrow, Amelia Pickersgill & Payvand Shirkavand

  • A Dream is a Wish - Advanced 1 Ballet

    Choreography by Bella DalCin

    Lindsay Blumes, Sophia DalCin, Isla Hardie, Maya Horton, Amelia James, Ameli Martina, Aurelia Nazarko, Ayla Nicholson, Christina Robertson, Angelina Scarcelli, Cambie Stollery & Keira Thakore

  • The Golden Ticket - Ballet 4

    Choreography by Sophia Secreto

    Olivia Calabrese, Julia DeMong & Naomi Werner

  • Let it Go - Preschool Dance

    Choreography by Bella DalCin. Presley Eriksen (TA)

    Evelyn Beasley, Alina Jean Blackwell, Madeline Gibson, Emma Miller, Quinn O’Neil, Hannah Sophia Packer & Grace Wang

  • Annie - Ballet/Lyrical 1

    Choreography by Sophia DalCin

    Emily Cox, Stella McLean & Maple Rosloot

  • Once Upon a Nightmare - Intermediate Lyrical)

    Choreography by Bella DalCin

    Victoria Chitwood, Presley Eriksen, Kaylin Furrow, Maya Horton, Amelia James, Mirabelle James, Isabella Li, Nieve MacAngus, Ava Moradian, Ayla Nicholson, Amelia Pickersgill, Norah Rowbotham, Alyssa Sadler, Hadley Snell, Mercedes Stollery & Keira Thakore

  • Footloose -Pre-Pro Tap

    Choreography by Mark Eriksen & Lindi Greenholtz

    Lindsay Blumes, Bella DalCin, Sophia DalCin, Keaton Eriksen, Aurelia Nazarko, Christina Robertson, Angelina Scarcelli & Sophia Secreto

INTERMISSION - 20 MINUTES

ACT 2

  • Romeo and Juliet - Advanced 2 Ballet

    Choreography by Jackie Stewart

    Lindsay Blumes, Bella DalCin, Sophia DalCin, Isla Hardie, Cara Lopez-Orellana, Ameli Martina, Aurelia Nazarko, Madeline Pozak, Christina Robertson, Angelina Scarcelli, Sophia Secreto & Megan Shoup

  • Singin’ in the Rain - Jazz/Tap/Acro 6/7

    Choreography by Bella DalCin. Lindsay Blumes (TA)

    Victoria Chitwood, Presley Eriksen, Kaylin Furrow, Amelia James, Mirabelle James, Hannah Khan, Chloe Miller, Aryana Moradian, Ayla Nicholson, Amelia Pickersgill, Norah Rowbotham, Alyssa Sadler, Hadley Snell & Keira Thakore

  • The Greatest Show - Ballet 3

    Choreography by Christina Robertson. Ayla Nicholson (TA)

    Olivia Calabrese, Elaina Cheng, Valkyrie Daniels, Lillian Hall, Zoa Kajner, Avery Kerkhoven, Emma Lau, Naomi Werner & Arabella Xu

  • Popcorn! Get Your Popcorn! - Preschool Dance

    Choreography by Bella DalCin. Alyssa Sadler & Angelina Scarcelli (TA)

    Carla Ruiz Allepuz, Farrah Bajnok, Rowan Bathard, Zoe Bathard, Leni Forigo, Daphne Houston, Mara Keshavjee, Sophie Lau, Rachel Lefebvre, Alice Lund, Lenny Seegmiller, Kasima Shirley, Margaret Sprung, Jocelyn Wang & Ella Louise Woodhouse

  • Hollywood in Motion - Performance Enhancement Collective

    Choreography by Mark Eriksen, Angela Benson, Lindi Greenholtz, Elena Toth & Class Choreography

    Lindsay Blumes, Aurelia Nazarko & Megan Shoup

  • Stitch n’ His Girls - Pre-Primary/Primary Ballet/Lyrical

    Choreography by Sophia Secret. Hannah Khan, Amelia James, Mirabelle James (TA’s)

    Luna Davies, Maggie Francis, London Hill, Clara Howarth-Soares, Ethan James, Beatrice MacKay, Byrdy Trafford & Isla Warren

  • Purple Rain - Pre-Pro Lyrical

    Choreography by Mark Eriksen & Lindi Greenholtz

    Lindsay Blumes, Bella DalCin, Sophia DalCin, Isla Hardie, Ameli Martina, Aurelia Nazarko, Madeline Pozak, Christina Robertson, Angelina Scarcelli, Nicole Scott & Sophia Secreto

  • Into Pandora - Junior Lyrical

    Choreography by Cara Lopez-Orellana

    Olivia Calabrese, Julia DeMong, Lillian Hall, Zoa Kajner & Naomi Werner

  • My Favourite Things - Ballet 5

    Choreography by Bella DalCin. Aurelia Nazarko (TA)

    Victoria Chitwood, Presley Eriksen, Kaylin Furrow, Mirabelle James, Hannah Khan, Isabella Li, Chloe Miller, Ava Moradian, Amelia Pickersgill, Gia Rossi, Norah Rowbotham, Alyssa Sadler & Hadley Snell

  • Roxanne - Advanced 1 Ballet

    Choreography by Christina Robertson

    Lindsay Blumes, Bella DalCin, Sophia DalCin, Isla Hardie, Ameli Martina, Aurelia Nazarko & Angelina Scarcelli

  • Belle - Advanced Foundations Ballet

    Choreography by Jackie Stewart

    Maya Horton, Amelia James, Aryana Moradian, Ayla Nicholson, Cambie Stollery, Keira Thakore & Jana Ung

  • Hollywood in Motion - Performance Enhancement Collective

    Choreography by Mark Eriksen, Lindi Greenholtz, Elena Toth & Class Choreography

    Cara Lopez-Orellana, Ameli Martina, Madeline Pozak & Christina Robertson

  • Stop! In the Name of Zootopia! - Pre-Primary/Primary Jazz/Tap/Acro

    Choreography by Bella DalCin. Amelia Pickersgill (TA)

    Everly Boyle, Vaughn Dodds, Thea Henderson, Mila Herrera, Avery Leung, Zara Mutch & Liliyanna Rogers

  • The Roxy Battle - Hip-Hop 1

    Choreography by Adrian Iovan. Kaylin Furrow (TA)

    Phoebe Cheng, Henry Hall, Aiden Hynes, Jordan MacFarlane, Stella McLean & Hailey Robinson

  • Mamma Mia! - Professional Division Program

    Choreography by Bella DalCin, Christina Robertson & Sophia Secreto

    Lindsay Blumes, Olivia Calabrese, Victoria Chitwood, Bella DalCin, Sophia DalCin, Kaylin Furrow, Lillian Hall, Isla Hardie, Maya Horton, Amelia James, Mirabelle James, Ameli Martina, Aurelia Nazarko, Ayla Nicholson, Amelia Pickersgill, Madeline Pozak, Christina Robertson, Norah Rowbotham, Alyssa Sadler, Angelina Scarcelli, Sophia Secreto, Megan Shoup, Hadley Snell & Keira Thakore

END

Reminders

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