Welcome to Dance 2026/2027

3540 Opie Crescent Prince George BC

(250) 563-2902

2026/2027 WOW! What an amazing time we are living in. As we navigate an incredible world, we still find beauty, joy, education, and indeed acceptance for all in the dance studio. Please take the time to remind yourself and your children that anyone who would like to come through the doors of JREDC and has the courage to take classes, deserves kindness, respect, and the gift of being welcome. The Performing Arts should be accessible to all.

We’re super excited about launching our new teen program, LEAP. If you have a teen in your life who is looking for a great way to advance their dance training but is not yet ready to move into the competitive program, please look at the information we have available for this exciting new program.

We truly hope you’ve had a wonderful, relaxing, and invigorating summer holiday! More importantly, we hope you are as excited as we are to get back to dancing in our wonderful studio. Have an amazing dance season. Best to you all!

— from the Staff at JREDC and me, Judy Russell

Important Dates

2026 / 2027 Calendar of Events

September 8 – First Day of Classes
September 30 – Closed for Day of Truth and Reconciliation
October 10-12 – Closed for Thanksgiving Weekend
October 26-31 (Monday to Friday) – Halloween Week – wear your Halloween costume to class
Early November – CDTA Tap Exams
November – RAD Graded Ballet Exams
November 11 – Closed for Remembrance Day
December 18-20 – Judy Russell and The PGSO Present: Elf: The Musical at Vanier Hall
December 19-January 3 – Closed for Christmas Holidays
February – RAD Vocational Ballet Exams
February 15 – Closed for Family Day (Regular Classes Saturday, February 13)
March 13-29 – Closed for Spring Break and Easter
March 13-20 – Prince George Dance Festival – Vanier Hall
April 24 – Performers North Gala – Vanier Hall
May 22-24 – Closed for Victoria Day Long Weekend
June 14-23 – Additional Rehearsals for Ballet Recital
June 22 & 24 – Additional Rehearsals for Stage Recital
June 26-27 – JREDC Year End Recital – Vanier Hall
June 28 – Registration Opens for 2027-2028 classes

****Classes Run on all SD57 Pro D Days!!

Office and Dance N Things Hours

Monday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Sundays & Statutory Holidays: Closed

Phone: 250-563-2902
Email: admin@jredc.net
Website: www.judyrusselldance.com

Policies and Procedures

Payment:

You are registering for a dance season that runs 36 weeks over 10 months, September – June.
Monthly payments equal 1/10 of the annual cost and may not necessarily reflect the number of actual classes each given month.
Each dancer registering for Full Year classes will be charged a Registration fee of $40 + GST upon registration.
Dancers will be charged a recital costume fee of $125 + GST/PST. One costume fee will be charged for each class (only one fee will be charged for multiple ballet classes). Please note that this is a purchase fee, not a rental fee. The costume will be yours to enjoy after year end recital. Recital costume fees do not include tights, shoes or classroom attire.
A pre-authorized monthly payment is due on the 1st of each month from September to June.
Dancers registering for 10 Week Introductory classes will be charged for the entire season upon registration. A $10 registration fee will be charged.
All automatic payments declined for any reason will incur an NSF fee of $30. This includes credit cards.
Registration for more than 10 classes must be approved by Mrs. Russell.
No fee adjustment is made for missed classes except with a doctor’s note.

CANCELLATION

Notice must be given in writing or by email. An email reply from the studio will complete your withdrawal/class change.
All withdrawals and/or class changes take effect on the 30th of the month with 30 days prior notice.

CHANGE ROOMS

Changerooms are meant for changing and should not be used as “hangouts”. It is important that these remain quiet spaces so that classes are not interrupted.

Females 14 and under (born 2012 & later) – Hallway outside Studio C
Females 15 and over (born 2011 & earlier) – Studio D
All ages Males – Beginning of the hallway outside Studio D
Family/Gender Neutral – Inside Studio E

HEALTHY STUDIO POLICY

We strive to keep the Studio as Healthy an Environment as possible. If your dancer has been sick and is still showing symptoms of illness, please keep them home until they are well. In addition, if you or another member of your family is unwell, please use our Safety Drop and Go policy, and do not enter the studio. We thank you for your understanding and assistance.

SAFETY DROP AND GO

Due to the abundance of students at the Studio, we have developed a “Safety Drop and Dance” policy for all dancers.

We ask that parents and guardians of dancers 8 and up not enter the lobby unless absolutely necessary.
Parents and guardians of dancers aged 3-7 should accompany their child to class and then leave the building.
Please do not arrive more than 5 minutes prior to class time.
Please be on time for class pick up.

OBSERVATION DAYS

We are excited to have so many students in the studio. We will have Classroom Observation Days this year. Stay tuned for more info!

YEAR END RECITAL

Year End Recital will be held on June 26 and 27 at Vanier Hall (PGSS).
Watch for more Recital details coming after the Christmas Break.

PARKING

Parking is limited at peak times!
Please refrain from parking in the lots of our neighbouring businesses. They will have you towed!
Please do not park on the sides of the building. Parking is available on the street and in the front and back of the building.
Please be aware of your surroundings. The parking lot can be very busy, so PLEASE watch out for pedestrians.
Please follow the rules of the road. U-turns are not permitted in front of the studio.

Communication

Communication: Please use email, phone, or STUDIO Facebook Messenger to contact us. Please DO NOT personally message members of the staff. We appreciate you respecting their personal time.

DANCE N THINGS

Dance N Things is open for all your dance supply needs. Beginning September 8 we are open:

Monday to Friday 12:00pm–5:45pm
Saturdays 9:00am–1:30pm.
We are closed Sundays and all Statutory Holidays.

*** If you require Pointe shoes or Demi Pointe shoes please call ahead for an appointment: dancenthings@jredc.net

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