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!

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

1. Mini Circus Tumblers II (4-5 years) (CIrcus Kids)

Rowan Carlson, Emilynn Hijlkema, Emma Ignacio, Amelia Mast, Kinsley Schlitter & Piper Schmidt

2. Olive Huff and Jordyn Duplessie (Jazz Duet)

* Gold & 1st place  ** High Gold & 1st Place Overall High Mark Recipient *** High Gold & 2nd Place & 3rd Place Overall Score

3. Gracie Hove ( Acro Solo)

* Gold, 2nd Place & Shine Bright Award ** Gold & 1st Place *** Gold & 1st Place 

4. Sunny Day - Singing and Dancing Wonders (3-5 years) (Jazz)

Stella Bourgeois, Sadie Branden, Rowan Carlson, Klover Henderson, Ellis Huff, Zoe Kruse, Posie Mackenzie, Joyce Mast, Sawyer McQueen, Dallas Schmidt, Piper Schmidt, Katie Sharpe, Cara Smithson, Tatum-Jessie Whitehead, Kezlyn Zeldenrust & Nova Zezula

5. Ava Miedema (Jazz Solo)

* Platinum, 1st Place, High Score Overall & Scholarship Recipient *** High Gold, 1st Place, High Mark Overall Runner Up & Convention Recipient 

6. Jordyn Duplessie (Lyrical Solo)

* Gold & 3rd Place ** Gold & Take the Stage Award  *** High Gold, 2nd Place & 3rd Place Top Five

7. Catch A Falling Star - Singing and Dancing Wonders (3-5 years) (Tap)

Stella Bourgeois, Sadie Branden, Rowan Carlson, Klover Henderson, Ellis Huff, Zoe Kruse, Posie Mackenzie, Joyce Mast, Sawyer McQueen, Dallas Schmidt, Piper Schmidt, Katie Sharpe, Cara Smithson, Tatum-Jessie Whitehead, Kezlyn Zeldenrust & Nova Zezula

8. Olive Huff (Variety Solo) 

* Platinum & 1st Place ** Gold ***High Gold & 1st Place & 3rd Place High Score  Overall

9. Ava Miedema ( Ballet Solo) 

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

10. Lindsay and Rena Veenstra (Acro Duet)

* Platinum & 1st Place Overall Highest Mark Duet ** High Gold & 1st Place &   Take The Stage Award *** High Gold & 1st Place 

11. Birthday Club - Lil Groovers (3-5 years) (Hip Hop)

Stella Bourgeois, Sadie Branden, Rowan Carlson, Caylee Coleridge, Posie Mackenzie, Piper Schmidt, Deacon Stoik, Tatum-Jessie Whitehead & Kezlyn Zeldenrust

12. Gracie Hove & Kenzi Baird (Jazz Duet)

* Gold  ** Gold  *** High Gold 

13. Emma Miedema & Opal Huff (Jazz Duet)

* Gold, 1st Place & Shine Bright Award ** Gold & 2nd Place *** High Gold, 2nd Place & Runner Up Overall High Score

14. Ava Miedema & Olive Huff (Musical Theater Duet)

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

15. When You Wish Upon A Star - Kid Dance (3-5 years) (Ballet)

Miriam Aarsen, Catherine Anna Sudeep, Rowan Carlson, Analiyah Eapen, Briann Geo, Giann Geo, Gorgena Geo, Danika Grynke, Emilynn Hijlkema, Lilah Jamieson, Mauve Jamieson, Mila Kuschminder, Amelia Mast, Brylee-Ann Mcleod, Ellie Mueller, Celestia Panesar & Sylvie Wierenga

16.  Ava and Emma Miedema (Ballet Duet)

* Gold & 1st Place ** Gold & 1st Place *** High Gold, 1st Place & 5th Place Top Five

17.   Olive Huff (Ballet Solo)

* Platinum, 1st Place, High Score Runner Up & Scholarship Recipient  & Choreography of The Day ** High Gold, 1st Place & 3rd place Overall High Score *** High Gold, 1st place, High Score Recipient Runner Up & Convention Recipient

18. Use Your Imagination - Kid Dance (3-5 years) (Jazz)

Miriam Aarsen, Catherine Anna Sudeep, Rowan Carlson, Analiyah Eapen, Briann Geo, Giann Geo, Gorgena Geo, Danika Grynke, Emilynn Hijlkema, Lilah Jamieson, Mauve Jamieson, Mila Kuschminder, Amelia Mast, Brylee-Ann Mcleod, Ellie Mueller, Celestia Panesar & Sylvie Wierenga

19. Lindsay Veenstra (Lyrical Solo)

* Platinum & 2nd Place ** High Gold & 1st Place  *** High Gold, 1st place,  Overall High Score Solo Recipient & Convention Recipient

20. Finale -  “ Reach For The Stars” - Entire Cast 

• 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

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