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Whether you are new to KPA or a seasoned performer, there are many events throughout the year that are of importance. Take a glimpse into what a KPA Performing Season looks like.

SEPTEMBER

Classes begin. KPA’s performance season follows most school calendars (any days where classes will not run due to holidays will be announced throughout the year).

OCTOBER

Date for class withdrawal without penalty is October 15th.

NOVEMBER

Costumes for the Christmas recital are distributed.

Costume fess processed November 15th.

Production auditions are held.

Community performances may be scheduled at this time (involving select classes).

DECEMBER

Christmas Celebration Recital at Dow Theatre in Fort Saskatchewan.

Registration opens for January start.

Classes break for Christmas.

First script read through for production main cast over the break.

JANUARY

Second half of the performance season begins. Classes resume. 

Recital classes learn choreography for Spring Recital; production classes learn choreography for June production.

Production cast rehearsals begin.

FEBRUARY

Fundraisers will be announced throughout the entire performance season. Some fundraisers support studio initiatives; while others support individual families (fundraising credits). Fundraising credits can be put toward tuition, costuming, DVDs, etc.

MARCH

Date for class withdrawal (second half of performance season) is March 15th.

APRIL

Early registration opens for KPA families April 1st; public registration opens April 15th. Summer camp registration opens.

Ukrainian festival attendance (April/May).

Costume distribution for recital and production classes.

MAY

Production classes join production rehearsals (Saturdays).

Bring-a-Friend week.

JUNE

Spring Celebration recital at the Dow Theatre (production classes not included).

Production week and production shows (week before Father’s Day into Father’s Day weekend) at the Dow Theatre. Classes included: senior classes; Hip Hop 4/5 and older.

Next year’s production show announced.

JULY/AUGUST

KPA summer camps.

Ukrainian costume return.

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