New to KPA? | KaRAR Performing Arts Stony Plain

new to Kpa?

Welcome to KPA! We are so happy to have you join the KPA family.

KaRAR means to “dance with all your might”…and that is just what we want to see our students do, although we have now branched out to “perform with all your might” in terms of how we create our productions. We offer classes for a wide range of abilities and walks of life – from beginner preschoolers to intermediate dancers, trained senior dancers, and all the way to adults seeking a fun, new challenge.

KPA is home to three studios, all equipped for performing arts instruction. The two largest studios sport dance-specific flooring modelled after our performance stage, and our largest studio boasts the stage and backstage space mirroring the Shell Theatre in Fort Saskatchewan, where our performances take place.

Registration for all KPA classes is done online. We have created a video to walk new KPA families through the registration process.

Registration Tutorial

Coming soon!

experience KPA

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.

TESTIMONIALS

"Sharing performing arts with my son, sisters and brothers is so special and a great bonding experience."

"Our daughter enjoys it so much she keeps asking for us to add more classes each year! We have loved our experiences at KPA and recommend this studio to everyone who asks."

"I recommend KaRAR to anyone looking for not just a dance studio, but a community for their kids to thrive in. Love you KPA."

"Registered in classes ranging from preschool to adult (including the Ukrainian program) we see our family ideals reflected back at us from KPA instructors at every level. My children have grown in both skill and confidence. As a parent this is a beautiful thing to watch."

"Our little introverted comedian has let his true self shine. He looks forward to every practice, performance, and production. KPA has given him a community he is proud to be part of, and I am forever grateful."

"KaRAR has given my girls love, has taught them lessons of being good, kind people and has always shown them grace. KPA has been a space that has left important imprints on each of their hearts."

"KPA is part of our family history and we invite you to make it yours too."

"As for production: it is an experience beyond words. Definitely a highlight for us every year!!"

"It’s been a joy to be a part of the creative environment that is KaRAR. It’s been in our lives for the past 10 years and has given us many moments of fun, courage and lifelong friendships."

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