Year at a Glance
2026 YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE CALENDAR
MAY 2026
Friday May 1 – Recital Tickets go on sale.
Saturday May 2 to Wednesday May 6 – Recital costume take home week.
Thursday May 14 to Monday May 18 – Studio is closed for May Long Weekend.
Tuesday May 19 – All classes resume.
Tuesday May 19 – Fall season registration information becomes available – schedule release.
Saturday May 23 and Monday May 25 – Class pictures and year end recital dress rehearsal week at the studio. Schedule TBA.
JUNE 2026
Monday June 1 – 2026 Fall program registration begins.
Wednesday June 3 – Last day of regular classes.
Thursday June 4 – Studio closed for recital preparations.
Friday June 5 – Year End Recital at The Bella Theatre Mount Royal University. Schedule & show times TBA.
Tuesday June 9 – Thursday June 18 – All Styles Training Camp *Required for all competitive team members.
JULY 2026
Monday July 13 to Friday July 17 – Full Day Summer Camp 9:00am-4:00pm ages 4-10 years
Tuesday July 21 to Thursday July 23 – Acro Clinics: 4:15-5:45pm Cartwheel Beginner & 6:00-7:30pm Experienced Aerial Prep
Tuesday July 28 to Thursday July 30 – Acro Clinics: 4:15-5:45pm Walkovers Beginner & 6:00-7:30pm Exp. Walkover Variations
AUGUST 2026
Monday August 10 to Friday August 14 – Full Day Summer Camp 9:00am-4:30pm ages 4-10 years
Tuesday August 18 to Thursday August 20 – Acro Clinics: 4:30-6:00pm Beginner Skills & 6:30-8:00pm Exp. Skills
Tuesday August 25 to Thursday August 27 – All Styles Training Camp 4:30-8:30pm
Monday August 31 to Thursday September 3 – Studio remains open for guest choreography and fall registration
SEPTEMBER 2026
Tuesday September 1 to Thursday September 3 – Studio remains open for guest choreography and fall registration
Tuesday September 8 – Fall classes begin
Wednesday September 30 – The studio will remain 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 – All classes resume
Monday October 26 to Saturday October 31- Wear your Halloween costume to class!
Saturday October 31 – Halloween! The studio is open. All classes are as usual
NOVEMBER 2026
Saturday November 7 – All classes are as usual
Monday November 9 to Sunday November 15 – The studio is closed for Fall Break and Remembrance Day.
Monday November 16 – All 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 regular 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. The studio will remain 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 min 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 – The studio will be closed for the holiday break
JANUARY 2027
Monday January 4 – All 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 – All 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 – The studio is closed for Public School Board March Break & Easter Break
Monday March 29 – All classes will resume on Easter Monday
APRIL 2027
No date reminders – All classes 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 – All classes resume
Tuesday May 25 – Fall season registration information becomes 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 program registration begins
JUNE 2027
Wednesday June 2 – Last day of regular classes
Thursday June 3 – Studio 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 19 to Friday July 23 – Half Day Dance Camp ages 3-5 years 9:00-12:00pm. Full Day Dance Camp 9:00am-4:00pm ages 6-10 years
Tuesday July 27 to Thursday July 20 – Cartwheel & Aerial Acro Clinic
AUGUST 2027
Tuesday August 10 to Thursday August 12 – Ballet Clinic 4:30-6:15pm Primary-Gr. 2 RAD & 6:30-8:30pm Gr. 3 – Gr 5 5 RAD
Monday August 16 to Friday August 20 – Half Day Dance Camp ages 3-5 years 9:00-12:00pm. Full Day Dance Camp 9:00am-4:00pm ages 6-10 years
Tuesday August 17 to Thursday August 19 – Acro Skills & Conditioning
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 remains open for guest choreography and fall registration
SEPTEMBER 2027
Monday August 30 to Thursday September 2 – Studio remains open for guest choreography and fall registration
Tuesday September 7 – Fall classes begin