Three Local Girls Are Representing Canada At Dance World Cup in Portugal

Three 11-year-old Peterborough girls Ashlynn Evoy, Sophie McCarthy and Hazel Fuderer are going to take the stage in front of an international audience representing Canada at the Dance World Cup in Braga, Portugal.

Ashlynn Evoy (left), Sophie McCarthy (middle) and Hazel Fuderer (right) all trained at the Premier Studio of Dance to hone their skills. Photo courtesy of Hannah Fuderer.

All three girls are competing in the ‘13 and under’ group of Canada’s World Performers Team and will have roughly 30-35 teammates of the same age performing with them. Roughly 140 dancers are representing Team Canada at the event.

“I’m so excited to travel to Portugal with my world performers, dance team and represent Canada at the dance World Cup,” explained Evoy. “I have made so many new friends across Ontario at different dance studios and we have worked so hard to get here. It’s even more exciting that I get to experience all this with my two best friends.”

The girls qualified for the World Cup after a tryout qualifier in Toronto, making the team last August. Jazz, acro, hip hop and ballet are some of the dance styles the girls are performing for the upcoming event.

“I’m so incredibly proud of Hazel, her two best friends and their team,’ said Hannah Fuderer, Hazel’s mother. “They have been working so hard all year (including every holiday) to perfect their routines for Portugal. The girls are ready and so very excited to hit the stage.”

The Dance World Cup runs from June 30 to July 8 at Altice Forum Braga. The girls and selected family members are catching their flight to Portugal on Wednesday evening.

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Premiere Dance Studio Excels At Move Dance Competition

The Premiere Studio of Dance excelled at the Move Dance competition in Gatineau, Quebec, this past weekend, bringing home a number of trophies and titles in multiple divisions.

Max, Ashlynn, Hazel, Ava, Aislin and Ella (Finals Champions). photo by Sara Connelly.

“We faced a new challenge attending the highest calibre of competition we have in our 23 years of business,” said Premiere’s Jesse Anglesey. “We knew it would be inspiring for our competitive team to witness the level of talent at a competition like this, as the participating studios were among the best in the area.”

Finals Champions:

1st Place Sr Solo - Max Battersby, Bird Gurhl (choreography by Meggie Pound)

1st Place Mini/Jr Solo - Ashlynn Evoy, How to Disappear Completely (choreography by Sara Connelly)

2nd Place Sr Duet/Trio - Max Battersby and Ava Mason, Something to Someone (choreography by Meaghan Sheppard)

3rd Place Intermediate Duet/Trio - Ella Hancock and Aislin Watt, Unholy (choreography by Bizzy Boom)

3rd Place Mini/Jr Duet/Trio - Ashlynn Evoy and Hazel Fuderer, Eye of the Tiger (choreography by Meggie Pound)

Other runner up finals participants included Kaleigh Twiss who competed with her solo Automatic (choreography by Jen Carter), the Jr Competitive Level team who competed with their dance We Are Family (choreography by Meggie Pound), the Int Competitive Level team who competed with their dance A Dream of Water (choreography by Meaghan Sheppard), the Int/Sr Pre-Competitive Level team who competed with their dance Helium (choreography by Miia Korhonen) and the Sr Competitive Level team who competed with their dance HERO (choreography by Robyn Carter).

Premiere was also awarded four student scholarships to Corbin Archibald, Max Battersby, Enrico Emmenegger, and Avery Packman, as well as a teacher scholarship to Sara Connelly.

photo by Sara Connelly.

In addition to last week’s competition, Premiere stated that they are extremely proud of their team’s results from the first competition of the season back in mid-March for being awarded:

1st Place age 12 and over Solo/Duet/Trio - Max Battersby, On Then and Now (choreography by Sara Connelly)

1st place age 11 and under Solo/Duet/Trio - Ashlynn Evoy, Hazel Fuderer, & Sophie McCarthy, New York, New York (choreography by Meggie Pound)

1st Place age 12 and over Group - HERO (choreography by Robyn Carter)

1st Place age 11 and under Group - We Are Family (choreography by Meggie Pound)

As well as several student scholarships.

“Not only was it amazing to be apart of an event like this and see the other talent there, but to come out with the end results that we did makes us beyond proud of our team and inspired to keep pushing further and reaching higher,” concluded Anglesy.

Any questions about Premiere’s recreational or competitive programs can be directed at info@premieredance.ca. Summer programs are now open for registration, and 2023/24 season information is coming soon.

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Local Studio Dancing For New Building Despite Pandemic

After a few years of designing, Premiere Studio of Dance will renovate their current facility into a two-storey building.

The upgrades are projected to be done in a year with 20,000 square feet. The studio will be on the second level with prospective tenants on the lower floor. The current facility has 7,000 square feet.

A graphic design of the projected new studio upon its completion with 10,000 square feet. Photo Courtesy of Robyn Carter

Robyn Carter, owner says she wants the timing right to minimize the pandemic’s impact during construction.

“We kind of want to get through COVID bump and then move forward,” she said. “We’re really excited for what the future holds for us.”

Photo Courtesy of Premiere Studio of Dance

The new facility will feature a larger space, more windows for natural light and sprung flooring to ease the dancers’ joint pressure. The current building has wood floors in all three studios.

The studio offers classes in-person and online for competitive and recreational. Jazz, tap, ballet and contemporary are some of the many different dance styles that the studio has to offer. All ages and skill levels are welcomed to register for classes.

Photo Courtesy of Premiere Studio of Dance

“Premiere Dance On Demand” is offered as online classes from uploaded videos and live stream lessons for both recreational and competitive.

“A good thing about the online dance is its dance for introverts (too),” Carter chuckled. “You can turn off your camera and take the class in the privacy in your own home.”

Photo Courtesy of Premiere Studio of Dance

Carter has danced since she was ten. She grew up dancing competitively in Oshawa and taught dance in her early teens.

The owner is a certified instructor through the British Association of Teachers of Dance — including all of her instructors — and offers that program at the studio.

Premiere Studio of Dance is located at 1046 Peterborough County Road 19, just northwest of Portage Place.

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Premiere Studio of Dance Takes Home Top Dance Honours

At the Bedazzled Dance Championships held at Showplace last weekend, Premiere Studio of Dance managed to win top honours in both the solo/duet/trio categories and group section.

This is the first time the studio has won this competition—with over 675 routines taking the stage. 

Special congratulations goes out to Madison Sheward for winning the top solo with her contemporary routine "Uninhabited Light." The senior dancers also won top group with the routine "Misery" choreographed by Meaghan Sheppard (which also took home an award for top choreography of the entire competition). 

Overall, the weekend was a great success. These routines and more will be taking the stage at Showplace in the Shine Dance Competition taking place April 14th to 17th. Admission is free. Come out and support some amazing local talent!

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PTBOCanada Featured Post: A Look At Premiere Studio Of Dance

With the end of the summer upon us, parents and kids alike are in scramble mode. Gone are the leisurely days, replaced by hectic school schedules and after school activities.

This has many parents looking to get their children involved in something each season to keep them engaged and active. If you’re searching for something new to get your children into, look no further than Premiere Studio of Dance and all it has to offer!

Located at 1046 County Road 19, on the outskirts of Peterborough, the studio offers three beautifully renovated studios with professionally sprung hardwood floors and mirrors to fully enhance your child’s experience.

Opened originally in 2000 by Robyn Carter who is the head instructor, Premiere Studio of Dance is celebrating its 15th and most exciting season yet!

Easily the city’s largest and most prestigious dance school, it is now home to 10 fully certified B.A.T.D. instructors (British Association of Teachers of Dancing) who are continuously learning and updating their qualifications as well.

Offering classes for all ages (toddlers to adults) and skill levels (beginner to competitive), this season Premiere Studio of Dance is offering more classes than ever. The classes you’ll find are:

• Ballet
• Tap
• Hip hop
• Jazz
• Acro
• Modern
• Contemporary
• Musical theatre/Broadway

Whether they are a beginner student who simply wants to have fun and stay active, or a seasoned veteran who is looking to hone their skills and further a future career, each pupil's needs are catered to in order to create an unforgettable experience.

With a proven record of success, Premiere Studio of Dance is second to none. Dancers from the program have gone on to do some pretty incredible things, including being accepted into elite post-secondary arts schools, winning prestigious competitions at high levels, teaching and choreographing as a career, and even going on to a career as a professional dancer!

If a dancer is looking for more of a challenge, Premiere offers a competitive dance program which is the strongest in Eastern Ontario.

The competitive team offers 2 levels based on the amount of classes offered each week. Dancers can participate by taking as few as 3 classes per week.

Competitive dance classes can be quite demanding, but in the end are incredibly rewarding for both the student and parents alike!

At the season's end, there is a final recital which is a celebration of all things learned throughout the year. Each student receives a progress report with important feedback to aid in their growth as a dancer.

1046 County Rd 19

After the regular season comes summer camps and refreshers before another great season commences all over again!

For more info on Premiere Studio Of Dance (1046 County Rd 19), contact:

Email: info@premieredance.ca  
Phone: 705.741.6545
Website: Premieredance.ca  
Facebook: Premiere Studio Of Dance
Twitter: @PremiereDance
Instagram: premierestudioofdance  
YouTube Channel: PSDdance 

Watch this fun Premiere Studio of Dance promo video below for more info...

Your first choice in dance training! Call 705-741-6545 info@premieredance.ca

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Stuff To Do in Peterborough This Weekend

Friday

31st Annual Peterborough Psychic Fair, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Best Western Otonabee Inn (84 Lansdowne St. E) $5

Peterborough Theatre Guild presents Art, 8 p.m. $18, $16/Seniors, $10/Students

Students of Holy Cross Secondary School (1355 Lansdowne St W) present Nifty 50's Musical,  8 p.m. $10 at the door, $5/students, $25/family

Mid-Life Crisis at The Venue (286 George St. N) $15, Doors open at 8:30 p.m. 

Saturday

18th Annual Rock and Fossil Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Road) $3, Children under 12 - Free

31st Annual Peterborough Psychic Fair, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Best Western Otonabee Inn (84 Lansdowne St. E) $5

Premiere Studio of Dance presents Showcase 2011, 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Showplace Performance Centre, $15

Peterborough Theatre Guild presents Art, 8 p.m. $18, $16/Seniors, $10/Students

Students of Holy Cross Secondary School (1355 Lansdowne St W) presents Nifty 50's Musical,  8 p.m., $10 at the door, $5/students, $25/family

Greg Keelor with Travis Good at The Venue Doors open at 8 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 at the door

Sunday

18th Annual Rock and Fossil Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Evinrude Centre (911 Monaghan Road) $3, Children under 12 - Free

31st Annual Peterborough Psychic Fair 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Best Western Otonabee Inn (84 Lansdowne St. E) $5

4th Line Theatre presents 8th Annual Breaking Ground hosted at the Peterborough Museum and Archives (300 Hunter St E at Museum Drive) 2 p.m. *Admission is free but limited seating available

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