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Showcase 2026

Presented by

Footworks Dance Academy

May 8, 2026

5:30 pm - Circus Showcase

7:00 pm - Dance Showcase

May 9, 2026

1:00 pm - Circus & Dance Showcase

6:30 pm - Dance Showcase

Westlock Cultural Arts Theatre

Thank you for joining us for

Showcase 2026!

We are proud to present our talented dancers in this year’s recital. Their dedication, growth, and passion have made this season unforgettable. Thank you to our families, staff, and supporters for making this possible.

We know this will be a fun and exciting show for the performers and audience.

Enter or Exit only between performances as quickly and quietly as possible
No video or photography during the show. We want to make sure that each person in the audience has a good view of the stage and their dancers. Anyone seen taking video or pictures in the audience will be asked to leave. Please take lots of pictures in the lobby with your performers. We do have a professional videographer capturing every performance and order forms are available on our website
No food or drinks in the theatre, except for water
Applaud loudly for all performers
Flowers and water are for sale in the lobby!

A Message from the Artistic Director

We are very proud to be celebrating 30= years of operation in Barrhead Our facility provides 3 activity studios for our students to achieve a full range of dance, acrobatic and aerial education and training in a safe and secure environment. In addition to this, Footworks provides professional, accredited instruction to all levels and ages of students. All of our teachers are professionally trained in dance, acrobatics and aerial education and provide students with a fun and technical training program in which they learn about music, performing and the art of dance, acrobatics and aerial.

The Footworks motto is “Life is Great ... Dance Makes it Better!” Dance is a great way to develop strength, flexibility, and poise. Along with this idea, it is important that students learn discipline and respect for the art of dance. We feel it is important that children feel confident and proud of their abilities and accomplishments. In addition to this, we pride ourselves on our strong team values and strive to ensure that students gain confidence, a positive self-esteem and life long friendships! We strongly believe that students who pass through our programs become strong, independent, confident, responsible leaders of our growing society – they don’t just learn to dance, acrobatics and aerial.

It has been an outstanding year and I truly hope you enjoy this year’s Showcase. Our dance journey has been very exciting and adventurous this year and we look forward to the many years to come!!

Life is Great! Dance Makes it Better!

Irene Widdup

Artistic Director/Owner, R.T.S.R.A.D., B.Ed

SHOWCASE 2026

Circus, Acrobatics & Aerial Showcase 2026

“Ocean Commotion”

Seaweed Salad (7-8 years) (Acrobatics)
Lydia Aarsen, Ava Baird, Nova Bourgeois, Harper Carlson, Cadence Erickson, Marlowe Gelderman, Summer Grabler, Presley Hove, Opal Huff, Marrit Kooter, Oaklynn Kummer, Dana Lefebvre, Ava Levy, Makenna Littke, Tenley Mackenzie, Karen Martinsen, Sandra Olarte, Wynn Potts, Adalyn Shostak, Everly Smith, Etta Wierenga & Teylie Wiltse
Crabby Day (9-10 years) (Acrobatics)
Leona Boser, Gracie Hove, Opal Huff, Natalia Kerr, Jacinta Mourits, Azalea Sagbo, Alyssa Schulte, Kinley Sturwold, Brie Veenstra, Penny Wallis, Stella Wallis & Dekker Wiltse
Coral Exploration (11-12 years) (Acrobatics)
Kenzi Baird, Mckinley Bentz, Keira de Jong, Jordyn DeVries, Gracie Hove, Olive Huff, Kenzie Levy, Brooklyn McNamara & Tessa Williams

Deep Sea Divers (13 years +) (Acrobatics)
Lizé De Klerk, Hannah Golby, Adele Kile, Danika Kuschminder, Lyla Mackinnon, Brooke Ouellette, Lindsay Veenstra, Rena Veenstra & Lydia Williams

Something Fishy (Gr 1) (6 years) (Circus Tumblers II- Acro and Aerial )
Emily Aarsen, Isla Beeson, Penelope Bellerose, Rilynn Erickson, Miley Greilach, Hadly Harris, Leah Levy, Milena Littke, Cassie Potts, Paige Schmidt, Cara Smithson, Blair Thompson, Blake Wierenga & Karlee Wierenga
Seaweed Meadow (7-8 years) (Aerial Dance)
Ava Baird, Nova Bourgeois, Cadence Erickson, Olive Erickson, Marlowe Gelderman, Alaina Grynke, Presley Hove, Opal Huff, Jubilee Ignacio, Presley Kulak, Oaklynn Kummer, Dana Lefebvre, Ava Levy, Taryn Mast, Sandra Olarte, Amaris Panesar, Wynn Potts, Everly Smith & Kianna Wierenga
Claws in the Air (9-10 years) (Aerial Dance)
Leona Boser, Artie Hoeksema, Rhane Hoeksema, Gracie Hove, Olive Huff, Willow Klos-Lee, Sadie L’Heureux, Kenzie Levy, Jacinta Mourits, Kingsley Reimer, Azalea Sagbo, Alyssa Schulte, Aurora Stratuliak, Kinley Sturwold, Brie Veenstra, Kaysa Wallis, Addyson Williams & Priya Wiltse
Fluffy Coral (11-12 years) (Aerial Dance)
Kenzi Baird, Mckinley Bentz, Olive Huff, Ruby Johnson, Kodie Larson, Kenzie Levy, Alexis Mast, Lyra Ouellette, Ava Wierenga & Tessa Williams
Deep Sea Exploration (13 years +) (Aerial Dance)
Lizé De Klerk, Hannah Golby, Freya Grove, Danika Kuschminder, Lindsay Veenstra, Rena Veenstra & Lydia Williams

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Dance Showcase 2026

“Reach For The Stars”
Part One

Deep Sea Exploration (13 years +) (Aerial Dance) Saturday Evening ONLY Lizé De Klerk, Hannah Golby, Freya Grove, Danika Kuschminder, Lindsay Veenstra, Rena Veenstra & Lydia Williams
5,6,7,8 (9-10 Years) (Jazz)
Mackenzie Aarsen, Kenzi Baird, Leona Boser, Maddison Brown, Aubrey Carlson, Kinsley Cote-Wilson, Alex Cowan, Jordyn Duplessie, Olive Huff, Sadie L’Heureux, Aubrey Littke, Aveah Payne, Ella Pendrak, Halle Pendrak, Maya Perez, Cali Smithson, Amelia Wierenga & Addyson Williams

* Platinum & 1st place & Choreography Award ** Gold & 2nd place *** High Gold, Most Outstanding, Choreography Award & 1st Overall High Score

Deep Sea Divers (13 years +) (Acrobatics) Saturday Evening ONLY

Lizé De Klerk, Hannah Golby, Adele Kile, Danika Kuschminder, Lyla Mackinnon, Brooke Ouellette, Lindsay Veenstra, Rena Veenstra & Lydia Williams

Jamie Kalmbach (Jazz Solo) - (Saturday Evening)

* Platinum & 1st Place ** Gold & 3rd place *** High Gold & 1st Place

I See Colour (7-8 years) (Tap)

Lydia Aarsen, Ava Baird, Hazel Boser, Kenzie Duplessie, Opal Huff, Owen Kuschminder, Emma Miedema, Lexus Roska, Sophie Skogstad & Brie Veenstra

* Gold ** Gold & 1st place *** High Gold, Most Promising & Choreography Award

Country Hoedown (13-18 years) (Ballet)

Yasmeen Assaf, Arianna Blasko, Jazlyn Bouvier, Annalee Dancause, Abby Erickson, Jamie Kalmbach, Leah Kalmbach, Dayja Mackenzie-Kruk, Lyla Mackinnon, Brooke Ouellette, Hoza Sano & Lydia Williams

* Platinum & 1st place ** Gold & 1st place *** High Gold & Most Outstanding & 3rd Place Top Five

Little Red (6 years) (Jazz)

Isla Beeson, Rilynn Erickson, Grace Hartt, Presley Hove, Marie Mast, Paige Schmidt & Ella Sharpe

* Gold & 1st place & Choreography Award ** High gold, 1st place, Take the Stage Award & 2nd Overall High score *** High Gold, Most Outstanding, Choreography Award & Runner Up Overall High Score

Powerpuff Girls - Hip Hop Trio (Friday Evening)

Kinely, Sophie, & Cheyanne Skogstad

* Silver ** High silver & 1st place *** Gold & 1st place

Charis Solo (Lyrical Solo) - (Saturday Evening)

* Gold & 3rd Place ** Gold & 1st place *** High Gold, 1st place & Runner Up Overall High Score

If You Ain't Got That Swing (9-13 years) (Tap)

Kenzi Baird, Mckinley Bentz, Leona Boser, Tiana Cote, Jordyn Duplessie, Felicity Froma, Kinsley Gravel, Olive Huff, Ava Miedema, Cali Smithson & Lindsay Veenstra

* Gold & 2nd place & Choreography Award** Gold & 1st place *** High Gold & Most Outstanding

Holding Out For A Hero (14-18 years) (Jazz)

Yasmeen Assaf, Arianna Blasko, Ava Bourgeois, Jazlyn Bouvier, Annalee Dancause, Natalie Dekker, Paige Dul, Abby Erickson, Jamie Kalmbach, Leah Kalmbach, Annabelle Kapler, Dayja Mackenzie-Kruk, Lyla Mackinnon, Brooke Ouellette, Laynee Ryder, Hoza Sano, Charis Warkentin & Lydia Williams

* Gold ** Gold & 2nd place *** High Gold, Shout Out Award & Choreography Award

Going Squirrelly (7-8 years) (Ballet)

Lydia Aarsen, Ava Baird, Nova Bourgeois, Harper Carlson, Kenzie Duplessie, Quinn Henderson, Gracie Hove, Opal Huff, Brielle Ainsleigh Limosnero, Tenley Mackenzie, Lilah-Rose McLeod, Emma Miedema, Ottilie Schatz, Everly Smith, Brie Veenstra & Maeva Zeldenrust

* Gold & 2nd Place ** High gold, 1st place, Take the Stage Award, 5th Overall High Score *** High Gold, Most Outstanding & 1st Overall High Score

I've Got A Dream (12-17 years) (Musical Theater)

Artie Hoeksema, Rhane Hoeksema, Grace Schmeelke, Taylor Whitehead, Teegan-Jacob Whitehead, Trenton-James Whitehead & Makinzie Williams

* Gold ** Gold & 1st place *** Gold, Most promising & Choreography Award

Jamie and Leah (Variety Duet) (Saturday Evening)

* Gold ** Gold & 1st place *** Gold & 2nd place

Yasmeen Assaf (Hip-Hop Solo)

* Platinum ** Gold & 3rd place *** High Gold & 1st place

Turn It Up (9-11 years) (Hip Hop)

Leona Boser, Brynlee Elgersma, Artie Hoeksema, Rhane Hoeksema, Olive Huff, Lana Keay, Rory Krikke, Raylee Kulak, Rayelle McDonald, Ava Miedema, Brynlee Pendrak, Cheyann Skogstad, Kinley Skogstad, Sophie Skogstad, Adilynn Tuininga, Rena Veenstra, Trenton-James Whitehead, Emmy Wierenga & Everly Wierenga

* Platinum & 1st place* & Choreography Award * Gold & 1st place *** High Gold & Most Outstanding

Rescue Me (6 years) (Tap)

Isla Beeson, Penelope Bellerose, Josie Breitkreitz, Robyn Froma, Bethany Golby, Pyper Vanderdeen & Abbiejean Williams

* Gold, 3rd Place & Choreography Award ** High Gold & 1st place *** High Gold, Most Outstanding & Runner Up Overall High Score & Choreography of the Day

Porcelain (14+ years) (Pointe)

Arianna Blasko, Jamie Kalmbach, Presley Madsen, Danika Quaife & Lydia Williams

* Gold & 1st place & Choreography Award ** High Gold, 1st place & 5th Overall High score *** High Gold, Most Outstanding & Choreography Award & 5th Place Top Five

Yasmeen (Contemporary Solo) - (Saturday Evening)

* Gold & 1st place ** High Gold *** High Gold & 2nd Place & 3rd Top Five & Scholarship Recipient

Lyla (Contemporary Solo) - (Saturday Evening)

* Gold & 2nd Place ** Gold *** High Gold

Jamie Kalmbach (Contemporary Solo) - (Saturday Evening)

* Gold & 3rd Place ** Gold *** High Gold & Shoutout Award

Happy All The Time (6-11 years) (Musical Theatre)

Ava Baird, Kenzi Baird, Hazel Boser, Leona Boser, Aubrey Carlson, Harper Carlson, Kenzie Duplessie, Kinsley Gravel, Gracie Hove, Presley Hove, Olive Huff, Opal Huff, Danika Kuschminder, Owen Kuschminder, Sadie L’Heureux, Tenley Mackenzie, Ava Miedema, Emma Miedema, Sandra Olarte, Aveah Payne, Everly Smith, Brie Veenstra & Lindsay Veenstra

* Platinum & 1st place & Choreography Award ** High Gold, 1st place, 4th Overall High Score *** High Gold & Most Outstanding & Choreography Award & 3rd Place Top 5

10 Minute Intermission

Dance Showcase 2026

“Reach For The Stars”
Part Two

Step In Time - Performance Company (8+ years) (Musical Theatre)

Yasmeen Assaf, Kenzi Baird, Arianna Blasko, Jazlyn Bouvier, Aubrey Carlson, Lizé De Klerk, Natalie Dekker, Jordyn Duplessie, Abby Erickson, Hannah Golby, Olive Huff, Opal Huff, Jamie Kalmbach, Leah Kalmbach, Annabelle Kapler, Lyla Mackinnon, Presley Madsen, Ava Miedema, Emma Miedema, Brooke Ouellette, Ella Pendrak, Danika Quaife, Cali Smithson, Brie Veenstra, Lindsay Veenstra, Charis Warkentin & Lydia Williams

* Platinum & 1st place & Choreography Award ** High Gold & 1st place *** High Gold & Most Outstanding & 3rd Place Top Five

Woodland Adventures (6 years) (Ballet)

Isla Beeson, Kaliyah Bennett, Bethany Golby, Grace Hartt, Presley Hove, Paige Schmidt, Faith Skogstad, Cara Smithson, Pyper Vanderdeen & Abbiejean Williams

* Gold & 2nd place ** Gold & Take the Stage Award *** High Gold, Most Outstanding & 1st Overall High Score

N9ne (12+ years) ( (Hip Hop)

Abigail Batty, Tiana Cote, Paige Dul, Leah Kalmbach, Renata Marquez, Olivia McNamara, Peyton Perez, Taylor Whitehead & Makinzie Williams

* Gold & 3rd place ** Gold & 1st place *** High Gold & Most Outstanding

Lyla Mackinnon (Acro Solo)

* Platinum & 1st place ** Gold & 2nd place *** High Gold & 1st place

Mambo Mamboleo (11-12 years) (Jazz)

Kennedy Batdorf, Lizé De Klerk, Jordyn DeVries, Hannah Golby, Lana Keay, Danika Kuschminder, Rayelle McDonald, Ava Miedema, Brynlee Pendrak, Grace Schmeelke, Adilynn Tuininga & Lindsay Veenstra

* Platinum, 1st place & Choreography Award ** Gold, 2nd place & Take the Stage Award *** High Gold & Most Outstanding & 5th Place Top Five

Let It Be Hope (15-18 years) (Contemporary)

Yasmeen Assaf, Jazlyn Bouvier, Abby Erickson, Jamie Kalmbach, Dayja Mackenzie-Kruk, Lyla Mackinnon, Brooke Ouellette, Laynee Ryder

* Platinum & 1st place ** High Gold, 1st place, Choreography Award & 1st place Overall High Score & Dance Off Participant *** High Gold, Most Promising & Choreography Award & 5th Place Top Five

Wildflowers (9-11 years) (Contemporary)

Jordyn Duplessie, Olive Huff, Ava Miedema & Lindsay Veenstra

* Platinum, 1st place & Shine Bright Award ** High Gold & 1st place *** Diamond, Most Outstanding & Runner Up Overall High Score & Choreography of the Day

The Beats (6 years) (Hip Hop)

Penelope Bellerose, Kaliyah Bennett, Presley Hove, Karen Martinsen, Madison Ryder, Paige Schmidt, Faith Skogstad & Callie Stoik

* Gold ** Gold & 1st place *** Gold & Most Promising Award

Jamie Kalmbach, Lyla MacKinnon and Yasmeen Assaf (Contemporary Trio)

* Platinum & 1st place ** High Gold & 1st place *** High Gold, 1st Place & 1st Overall High Score

Laundry Day (9-10 years) (Ballet)

Kenzi Baird, Aubrey Carlson, Jordyn Duplessie, Olive Huff, Sadie L’Heureux, Aubrey Littke, Ella Pendrak, Halle Pendrak, Cali Smithson & Amelia Wierenga

* Gold & 2nd place ** High Gold, 1st place, Choreography Award & 2nd Place Overall High score Dance Off Participant *** High Gold & Most Promising Award

Agadoo (7-8 years) (Jazz)

Lydia Aarsen, Ava Baird, Hazel Boser, Nova Bourgeois, Harper Carlson, Kenzie Duplessie, Allison Froma, Marlowe Gelderman, Gracie Hove, Opal Huff, Owen Kuschminder, Brielle Ainsleigh Limosnero, Tenley Mackenzie, Hope Malda, Emma Miedema, Sandra Olarte, Ottilie Schatz, Sophie Skogstad, Brie Veenstra, Kianna Wierenga & Maeva Zeldenrust

* Gold, 1st place & Choreography award ** High Gold & 1st place*** High Gold & Most Outstanding

AH-CHOO (Senior Tap)

Natalie Dekker, Paige Dul, Jamie Kalmbach, Annabelle Kapler & Lydia Williams

*Platinum & 1st place ** High Gold, 1st place & Choreography Award *** High Gold & Most Outstanding & 4th Place Top Five

Lyla Mackinnon & Charis Warkentin (Lyrical Duet) - (Saturday Evening)
* Gold & 2nd Place ** Gold & 1st place *** High Gold & 2nd Place

Yasmeen and Jazlyn (Contemporary Duet) - (Saturday Evening)

* Gold & 2nd Place ** Gold & 2nd place *** High Gold & 2nd place

A Hairy Day (11-12 years) (Ballet)

Kennedy Batdorf, Lizé De Klerk, Hannah Golby, Lana Keay, Danika Kuschminder, Ava Miedema, Brynlee Pendrak, Adilynn Tuininga, Lindsay Veenstra, Rena Veenstra

* Gold & 3rd place ** Gold & 1st place *** High Gold & Most Outstanding & 4th Place Top Five

The Vibes (7-8 years) (Hip Hop)

Ava Baird, Kinsley Cote-Wilson, Olive Erickson, Opal Huff, Presley Kulak, Emma Miedema, Camryn Tuininga, Isabelle Tuininga, Teegan-Jacob Whitehead, Addyson Williams & Kendrick Williams

* Gold & 3rd place ** Gold & 2nd place *** High Gold, Most Outstanding & Choreography Award

You Raise Me Up (9 - 18 years) (Lyrical)

Yasmeen Assaf, Kenzi Baird, Kennedy Batdorf, Arianna Blasko, Jazlyn Bouvier, Annalee Dancause, Lizé De Klerk, Jordyn Duplessie, Abby Erickson, Hannah Golby, Olive Huff, Jamie Kalmbach, Lana Keay, Aubrey Littke, Lyla Mackinnon, Dayja Mackenzie-Kruk, Ava Miedema, Brooke Ouellette, Brynlee Pendrak, Ella Pendrak, Halle Pendrak, Maya Perez, Laynee Ryder, Adilynn Tuininga, Lindsay Veenstra, Charis Warkentin, Amelia Wierenga & Lydia Williams

* Platinum & 1st place ** High Gold & 1st place *** Diamond, Most Outstanding Award & Choreography Award , 1st Overall High Score & Overall Showcase Dance Off Winner Overall & Choreography of the Day,

Finale - “Reach For The Stars” - Entire Cast

Acknowledgements

To our incredible instructors, choreographers, and backstage volunteers — thank you for inspiring and supporting our dancers every day.
To our dance families — your commitment and encouragement make everything possible.
All the Teachers – for everything you do!!
All the Parents for supporting your performer!
All Showcase 2026 Parent Volunteers, Group Supervisors and Backstage helpers
All the Business Sponsors
Flowers - The Flower Shoppe
Seamstress/Costumes - Heather Svenson
Theatre - Westlock Cultural Arts Theatre & Staff
Trophies - Nuovo Rose Designs
Video Production - Splice Media Studios

Showcase 2026

Video Order Form

Relax, sit back & enjoy the show we are video recording the Showcase and making digital downloads and memory sticks available. Both the Preschool and the General Showcase performances will be included.

To order a keepsake video of Showcase 2024 performances, complete the Order Form and send an etransfer for $35 for a digital download or $40 for a memory stick (5% G.S.T. included). Early Bird Pricing extended until the end of the weekend...don't miss out!

Video Order Form - click here

Showcase Business Sponsors

Thank you to all the local businesses that have helped support our local performers!