Year at a Glance
2026-2027 YEAR AT A GLANCE CALENDAR
AUGUST 2026
Monday August 10 to Friday August 14 – Full Day Summer Activity Camp 9:00am-4:00pm ages 4-10 years
Tuesday August 18 to Thursday August 20 – Acro Clinics: 4:30-6:00pm Beginner Skills & 6:30-8:00pm Experienced Skills & Tumbling
Tuesday August 25 to Thursday August 27 – All Styles Training Camp 4:30-8:30pm. Required for all competitive team members
Monday August 31 to Thursday September 3 – Studio open for choreography and fall registration
SEPTEMBER 2026
Tuesday September 1 to Thursday September 3 – Studio open for choreography and fall registration
Tuesday September 8 – Fall classes begin
Wednesday September 30 – Studio is closed to observe Day of Truth & Reconciliation
OCTOBER 2026
Thursday October 8 to Monday October 12 – Studio is closed for the long weekend & Thanksgiving
Tuesday October 13 – Classes resume
Monday October 26 to Saturday October 31- Wear your Halloween costume to class!
Saturday October 31 – Halloween! Studio is open. Classes are as usual
NOVEMBER 2026
Saturday November 7 – Classes are as usual
Monday November 9 to Sunday November 15 – Studio is closed for Fall Break and Remembrance Day
Monday November 16 – Classes resume
Friday November 20 – 1st Blocking rehearsal for Holiday Presentation at Absolute Dance. Times TBA Required for all participants. All regular competitive classes are cancelled
Saturday November 21 – 2nd Blocking rehearsal for Holiday Presentation at Absolute Dance. Times TBA Required for all participants. All competitive classes are AS USUAL until 11:15am
Friday November 27 – Holiday Production Dress Rehearsal at Glenmore Christian Academy 16520 24th St. SW 4:00-8:00pm Required for all participants. All competitive classes are cancelled. Studio is closed
Saturday November 28 – Holiday Production Performance at Glenmore Christian Academy 16520 24th St. SW Showtime 2pm
Reference the production package for your dancer’s specific call times
DECEMBER 2026
Thursday December 10 to Wednesday December 16 – Sneak a Peak Week for all classes the last 20 minutes of each class
Wednesday December 16 – Last day of classes before the holiday break
Thursday December 17 – Competitive Team holiday party 6:00-8:00pm
Thursday December 17 to Sunday January 3 – Studio is closed for the holiday break
JANUARY 2027
Monday January 4 – Classes resume. Winter session begins
FEBRUARY 2027
Wednesday February 10 to Monday February 15 – Studio is closed for Family Day Weekend. *NOTE: no classes Wednesday February 10
Tuesday February 16 – Classes resume
MARCH 2027
Thursday March 4 to Sunday March 7 – Competitive solo, duet, trio & group dress rehearsal and photos at Absolute Dance. Required for all competitive team members. Competitive classes are cancelled
Thursday March 18 to Sunday March 28 – Studio is closed for Public School Board March Break & Easter Break
Monday March 29 – Classes resume Easter Monday
APRIL 2027
No date reminders – Classes are as usual
MAY 2027
Saturday May 1 – Recital Tickets on sale online only. The box office is closed Saturdays. See www.mtroyal.ca hours of operation
Saturday May 1 to Wednesday May 5 – Recital costume take home week
Thursday May 20 to Monday May 24 – Studio is closed for May Long Weekend
Tuesday May 25 – Classes resume
Tuesday May 25 – Fall registration information available & schedule release
Saturday May 29 and Monday May 31 – Class pictures and year end recital dress rehearsal week at the studio. Schedule TBA
Monday May 31 – 2027 Fall registration begins
JUNE 2027
Wednesday June 2 – Last day of regular classes
Thursday June 3 – Studio is closed for recital preparations
Friday June 4 – Year End Recital at The Bella Theatre Mount Royal University. Schedule & show time TBA
Tuesday June 8 – Thursday June 17 – All Styles Training Camp 4:30-8:30pm. Required for all competitive team members
JULY 2027
Monday July 12 to Friday July 16 – Half Day Fairytale Camp ages 4-6 years 9:00am-12:00pm
Monday July 12 to Friday July 16 – Full Day Activity & Adventure Camp ages 4-10 years 9:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday July 20 to Thursday July 22 – Acro Clinics: 4:15-5:45pm Cartwheels Beginner & 6:00-7:30pm Experienced Aerial Variations
Tuesday July 27 to Thursday July 29 – Acro Clinics: 4:15-5:45pm Walkovers Beginner & 6:00-7:30pm Experienced Walkover Variations
AUGUST 2027
Tuesday August 3 to Thursday August 5 – Jumps & Turns Technique Clinic 4:30-6:00pm Beginner 6:30-8:00pm Experienced
Monday August 9 to Friday August 13 – Half Day Fairytale Camp ages 4-6 years 9:00am-12:00pm
Monday August 9 to Friday August 13 – Full Day Activity & Adventure Camp 9:00am-4:00pm ages 4-10 years
Tuesday August 17 to Thursday August 19 – Acro Clinics: 4:30-6:00pm Beginner Skills & Conditioning 6:30-8:00pm Experienced Skills & Tumbling
Tuesday August 24 to Thursday August 26 – All Styles Training Camp 4:30-8:30pm. Required for all competitive team members
Monday August 30 to Thursday September 2 – Studio is open for guest choreography and fall registration
SEPTEMBER 2027
Monday August 30 to Thursday September 2 – Studio is open for guest choreography and fall registration
Friday September 3 – Monday September 6 – Studio is closed for Labour Day
Tuesday September 7 – Fall classes begin