Entries by Annette Bakala

Nutcracker performances bringing holiday magic to Okanagan stages

We’re thrilled to share that Mission Dance Centre has been featured in the latest Kelowna Capital News article highlighting The Nutcracker performances bringing festive cheer to Okanagan stages. The Nutcracker is a timeless tradition, and we are proud to bring this beloved holiday classic to life with the incredible talent and dedication of our students, […]

Tanya Vadurova Featured in Boulevard Magazine

Our very own, Tanya Vadurova, Owner and artistic Director of Mission Dance, was featured in a local lifestyle magazine, Boulevard. In the article, “Dancing through Barriers,” Tanya shares her inspiring journey as a young ballet dancer to becoming a trailblazing dance teacher and choreographer here in the Okanagan. Tanya is passionate about rejecting elitism in […]

Artist’s Passion 2022

Artist’s Passion was presented by Mission Dance Company on Oct 1st and 2nd 2022. this dance performance showcased the works of classical ballet, Neo-Classical and flamenco styles while featuring accomplished and emerging local dance artists plus an exhibit of local indigenous artists.This mixed program of breath taking, exciting and moving choreography and music presents Giselle, Missa […]

SWAN LAKE AUDITIONS

SWAN LAKE Audition Poster_FINAL Open auditions for MDC’s upcoming production of Swan Lake are happening on Saturday March 14th! All ages and levels are welcome! Contact us now to register.

NIGHT AT THE CIVIC AWARDS

NIGHT AT THE CIVIC AWARDS Congratulations to Annette Bakala who has received the Teen Honour in the Arts Award at the 44th Annual Kelowna Civic and Community Awards. This is awarded to a youth who has made an outstanding contribution in Kelowna through cultural and/or artistic efforts. The annual award ceremony recognizes volunteers, artists, athletes and […]

Sending our Dancer’s to Toronto

We sent our dancers to Toronto for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take master classes with some of the best teachers in Canada! Here’s a little sneak-peak into what our students and parent volunteers got to experience in Toronto. DAY ONE: After a plane ride from Kelowna to Toronto the girls settled into their hotel rooms shortly […]