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Green Show: June 13th 3:00PM

Yellow Show: June 14th 11:00AM

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502 Martin Street
Penticton, BC V2A 5L4

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Wonderdance Camp is coming this summer!!🎨☀️

Join us July 21–23 for a magical mix of fine arts, movement, rhythm, play, process art, and confidence-building fun.

Register now to give your little artist an unforgettable summer experience! (Link in bio)

Wonderdance Camp is coming this summer!!🎨☀️

Join us July 21–23 for a magical mix of fine arts, movement, rhythm, play, process art, and confidence-building fun.

Register now to give your little artist an unforgettable summer experience! (Link in bio)

✨ Balance Presents Mini Musical Theatre ✨

A week full of singing, dancing, acting, performance coaching, and confidence-building fun for ages 6–10!

Join us July 20–24 for an unforgettable summer experience where young performers can shine on stage and grow in confidence. 🎭💜

Register now to save your spot! (Link in bio)

✨ Balance Presents Mini Musical Theatre ✨

A week full of singing, dancing, acting, performance coaching, and confidence-building fun for ages 6–10!

Join us July 20–24 for an unforgettable summer experience where young performers can shine on stage and grow in confidence. 🎭💜

Register now to save your spot! (Link in bio)

🎭✨ Balance is bringing the magic this summer!

Join us for our Musical Theatre & Acro Camp for ages 8–12, happening July 13–17, 2026. Expect choreography, acro & flexibility training, vocal instruction, performance coaching, and confidence-building fun!

Time: 9:00am–3:00pm
Ages: 8–12
Investment: $275

Spots are limited — register now to save your place! 💜💛 (Link in bio)

🎭✨ Balance is bringing the magic this summer!

Join us for our Musical Theatre & Acro Camp for ages 8–12, happening July 13–17, 2026. Expect choreography, acro & flexibility training, vocal instruction, performance coaching, and confidence-building fun!

Time: 9:00am–3:00pm
Ages: 8–12
Investment: $275

Spots are limited — register now to save your place! 💜💛 (Link in bio)

🌟 Spotlight on our Student of the Month: Norah Czeszejko-Sochacki! 🌟

Bubbly, hard-working, and full of joy—Norah brings pure magic to every class. So proud of you! 💃✨

🌟 Spotlight on our Student of the Month: Norah Czeszejko-Sochacki! 🌟

Bubbly, hard-working, and full of joy—Norah brings pure magic to every class. So proud of you! 💃✨

Summer Intensive is here! ☀️💜

Calling all comp dancers ages 8+ for an unforgettable week of training, growth, and fun featuring Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, and Hip Hop.

Join us August 17–21 for elite instruction from Desiree Bortolussi, Simonne Kraigher, and Tatum Bell, plus a beach party and end-of-week photo shoot!

Fee: $320

Spots fill fast — register now at balanceschoolofperformingarts.com

Summer Intensive is here! ☀️💜

Calling all comp dancers ages 8+ for an unforgettable week of training, growth, and fun featuring Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, and Hip Hop.

Join us August 17–21 for elite instruction from Desiree Bortolussi, Simonne Kraigher, and Tatum Bell, plus a beach party and end-of-week photo shoot!

Fee: $320

Spots fill fast — register now at balanceschoolofperformingarts.com

Voting is open for Best of Penticton 2026, and we’d be so grateful if you could take a moment to vote for Balance School of Performing Arts in the following categories:

Arts Company or Organization
Theatre Group
Art School
Music School
Dance Studio
Dance Team
Kids Camp
Your vote truly means a lot. It helps local families discover our programs, supports our teachers and performers, and reminds our dancers that their hard work is seen and celebrated by this community.

Voting deadline: May 12 at 3:00 pm

Vote here: https://bestof.pentictonnow.com/votes/

Thank you for being part of the Balance community and for supporting our studio!

With gratitude,

Balance School of Performing Arts ~ Sing, Dance, Act💜

Voting is open for Best of Penticton 2026, and we’d be so grateful if you could take a moment to vote for Balance School of Performing Arts in the following categories:

Arts Company or Organization
Theatre Group
Art School
Music School
Dance Studio
Dance Team
Kids Camp
Your vote truly means a lot. It helps local families discover our programs, supports our teachers and performers, and reminds our dancers that their hard work is seen and celebrated by this community.

Voting deadline: May 12 at 3:00 pm

Vote here: https://bestof.pentictonnow.com/votes/

Thank you for being part of the Balance community and for supporting our studio!

With gratitude,

Balance School of Performing Arts ~ Sing, Dance, Act💜

Having the best time at Evolve Dance Comp — big energy, big moments, and big love for these dances 🔥✨

@evolvedancecomp

Having the best time at Evolve Dance Comp — big energy, big moments, and big love for these dances 🔥✨

@evolvedancecomp

What an incredible photo weekend — huge thank you to Klotz Productions for the beautiful images and all the hard work.

@klotzproductions_ca

What an incredible photo weekend — huge thank you to Klotz Productions for the beautiful images and all the hard work.

@klotzproductions_ca

This spring at WonderDance has been blooming with creativity, movement, and pure joy.

A beautiful program for littles to grow, learn, and shine✨

This spring at WonderDance has been blooming with creativity, movement, and pure joy.

A beautiful program for littles to grow, learn, and shine✨

So proud of our dancers for pouring their heart and soul onto the stage and achieving so much at @thevibedance 🔥✨

The Overall Results are in:

🏆 Battle of the Vibe Outstanding Choreography Winner
Carla Jorgens – Labour

💰 Overall Award Winners
• Charlye Lysohirka – 1st Pre-Comp Sr Solo (91.43)
• Soraya Ryder-Hlatky – 1st Competitive Mini Solo (94.37)
• Emily Moore – 1st Competitive Sr Solo (97.38)
• Angels – 1st Pre-Comp Sr Duo/Trio (92.46)

🔥 Teen Group Highlights
• Fairway Fresh – 1st Pre-Comp Group (94.57)
• Runaway – 2nd Pre-Comp Group (93.02)
• Safety Dance – 3rd Pre-Comp Group (92.93)
• Labour – 3rd Competitive Teen Group (96.98)

🌟 Special Awards & Scholarships

• Kiana Ikari – Sunday Dancer of the Day + Lightning Elite Scholarship
• Soraya Ryder – Be Discovered Intensive
• Emily Moore – House of Jazz “The Roster” Mentorship
• Aleksander Filipovic & Benjamin Nunes – SDF Dance Tours Scholarships
• Tap Roots Teacher Certification Carla Jorgens – It’s Oh So Quiet

👏 So much growth, passion, and teamwork on that stage!

So proud of our dancers for pouring their heart and soul onto the stage and achieving so much at @thevibedance 🔥✨

The Overall Results are in:

🏆 Battle of the Vibe Outstanding Choreography Winner
Carla Jorgens – Labour

💰 Overall Award Winners
• Charlye Lysohirka – 1st Pre-Comp Sr Solo (91.43)
• Soraya Ryder-Hlatky – 1st Competitive Mini Solo (94.37)
• Emily Moore – 1st Competitive Sr Solo (97.38)
• Angels – 1st Pre-Comp Sr Duo/Trio (92.46)

🔥 Teen Group Highlights
• Fairway Fresh – 1st Pre-Comp Group (94.57)
• Runaway – 2nd Pre-Comp Group (93.02)
• Safety Dance – 3rd Pre-Comp Group (92.93)
• Labour – 3rd Competitive Teen Group (96.98)

🌟 Special Awards & Scholarships

• Kiana Ikari – Sunday Dancer of the Day + Lightning Elite Scholarship
• Soraya Ryder – Be Discovered Intensive
• Emily Moore – House of Jazz “The Roster” Mentorship
• Aleksander Filipovic & Benjamin Nunes – SDF Dance Tours Scholarships
• Tap Roots Teacher Certification Carla Jorgens – It’s Oh So Quiet

👏 So much growth, passion, and teamwork on that stage!

Happy International Dance Day!
Celebrating the joy, energy, and friendships that dance brings into our studio every single day. So proud of these young dancers and the love they pour into every class, every leap, and every moment together. 💜✨

Happy International Dance Day!
Celebrating the joy, energy, and friendships that dance brings into our studio every single day. So proud of these young dancers and the love they pour into every class, every leap, and every moment together. 💜✨

So grateful to have the amazing @christieleemanning from @houseofjazzcompany pop by our studio for a quick workshop before she left town ✨
Such an inspiring class filled with amazing energy, talent, and heart. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us — our dancers loved every minute! 🤍

So grateful to have the amazing @christieleemanning from @houseofjazzcompany pop by our studio for a quick workshop before she left town ✨
Such an inspiring class filled with amazing energy, talent, and heart. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us — our dancers loved every minute! 🤍

We’re still riding the high from @pentictonkiwanis music festival 🤍✨
A huge congratulations to these incredible young artists who earned medallions and provincial representation — we are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and passion on stage!
Special shoutout to our amazing vocal instructor, Ashlie Atkinson, for guiding and inspiring these performers every step of the way 🎶
📸 Pictured (left to right):
Back row: Ashlie Atkinson, Emmerson Gatenby (Junior Rep), Ava Schwartzenberger (Inter Rep), Owen Nuttall (Inter Alternate/Merited), Benjamin Nunes (Inter Merited), Aleksander Filipovic (Senior Rep)
Front row: Douglas Masson, Elly Kropp, Hazel Kenyon, Sienna Van Every
The future of performing arts is bright ✨

We’re still riding the high from @pentictonkiwanis music festival 🤍✨
A huge congratulations to these incredible young artists who earned medallions and provincial representation — we are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and passion on stage!
Special shoutout to our amazing vocal instructor, Ashlie Atkinson, for guiding and inspiring these performers every step of the way 🎶
📸 Pictured (left to right):
Back row: Ashlie Atkinson, Emmerson Gatenby (Junior Rep), Ava Schwartzenberger (Inter Rep), Owen Nuttall (Inter Alternate/Merited), Benjamin Nunes (Inter Merited), Aleksander Filipovic (Senior Rep)
Front row: Douglas Masson, Elly Kropp, Hazel Kenyon, Sienna Van Every
The future of performing arts is bright ✨

Mark your calendars, dancers! 🗓️

Summer camps are returning — and you don’t want to miss these! 💥

Stay tuned for all the details!

#singdanceact #pentictonbc

Mark your calendars, dancers! 🗓️

Summer camps are returning — and you don’t want to miss these! 💥

Stay tuned for all the details!

#singdanceact #pentictonbc

🌟 Congrats to our March Student of the Month — Isabel Mercer!

Isabel’s dedication shines bright — she’s always working hard, taking extra classes whenever she can, and supporting her studio with a positive spirit 💫

We’re so proud of you, Isabel! Keep dancing your heart out ❤️

🌟 Congrats to our March Student of the Month — Isabel Mercer!

Isabel’s dedication shines bright — she’s always working hard, taking extra classes whenever she can, and supporting her studio with a positive spirit 💫

We’re so proud of you, Isabel! Keep dancing your heart out ❤️

Our singers are so excited to compete at the Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival this week! 🎤✨
Here’s just a small sample of the incredible talent that will be on stage — come see it live!
Musical Theatre
📅 April 13–15, 2026
📍 The Blue Church, Penticton
Come cheer on these amazing performers and enjoy a week full of music and inspiration! 💫

Our singers are so excited to compete at the Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival this week! 🎤✨
Here’s just a small sample of the incredible talent that will be on stage — come see it live!
Musical Theatre
📅 April 13–15, 2026
📍 The Blue Church, Penticton
Come cheer on these amazing performers and enjoy a week full of music and inspiration! 💫

Dress rehearsals complete and comp season is calling 🔥 So pumped for what’s ahead — congrats, dancers!

Dress rehearsals complete and comp season is calling 🔥 So pumped for what’s ahead — congrats, dancers!

Excited to be back in the studio tonight and ready to sing, dance, and act our hearts out!

Excited to be back in the studio tonight and ready to sing, dance, and act our hearts out!

What an inspiring workshop with the amazing Emma Tarrant! Huge thanks for such a fun and challenging session — and congratulations to all our dancers for giving it your all! 🌟❤️

What an inspiring workshop with the amazing Emma Tarrant! Huge thanks for such a fun and challenging session — and congratulations to all our dancers for giving it your all! 🌟❤️

In honor of tonight’s Solo Showcase Show, here’s a hilarious throwback to our teachers as babies — because even our pros started as tiny chaos machines! 😂👶✨

See you TONIGHT!

@carlasjorgens
@destinyknakesch
@n_i_k_k_i_p_r_i_m_e
@bellewheeler26
@emerson.morgan1
@paigedodsworthh

In honor of tonight’s Solo Showcase Show, here’s a hilarious throwback to our teachers as babies — because even our pros started as tiny chaos machines! 😂👶✨

See you TONIGHT!

@carlasjorgens
@destinyknakesch
@n_i_k_k_i_p_r_i_m_e
@bellewheeler26
@emerson.morgan1
@paigedodsworthh

Congrats to our February Student of the Month, Gabriella Gable! Your dedication, positive attitude, and hard work shine in every class, and we are so proud of everything you’ve achieved🌟

Congrats to our February Student of the Month, Gabriella Gable! Your dedication, positive attitude, and hard work shine in every class, and we are so proud of everything you’ve achieved🌟

So proud of all our Balance students who performed last night in the Musical Production 13 Jr. 🎭✨

You were incredible, and it was amazing to see all your hard work shine on stage! 💜

A huge shoutout to Creative House and Angela Quinn for an unforgettable show! 🙌

Missing from the photos: Maddison M, Indra E, Hunter & Maverick C.💫

So proud of all our Balance students who performed last night in the Musical Production 13 Jr. 🎭✨

You were incredible, and it was amazing to see all your hard work shine on stage! 💜

A huge shoutout to Creative House and Angela Quinn for an unforgettable show! 🙌

Missing from the photos: Maddison M, Indra E, Hunter & Maverick C.💫

‘It’s My Moment’ Solo Showcase is just TWO weeks away ✨

Two shows.

Incredible performances in jazz, acro, tap, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, modern, hip hop – plus live singing.

Local wine, an unbeatable silent auction, and a whole lot of goosebumps.

Get your tickets NOW and come celebrate their moment in the spotlight. 💫

LINK IN BIO

‘It’s My Moment’ Solo Showcase is just TWO weeks away ✨

Two shows.

Incredible performances in jazz, acro, tap, ballet, contemporary, lyrical, modern, hip hop – plus live singing.

Local wine, an unbeatable silent auction, and a whole lot of goosebumps.

Get your tickets NOW and come celebrate their moment in the spotlight. 💫

LINK IN BIO

Rehearse, refine, repeat – tap edition.

@carlasjorgens
@n_i_k_k_i_p_r_i_m_e

Rehearse, refine, repeat – tap edition.

@carlasjorgens
@n_i_k_k_i_p_r_i_m_e

Excitement is building for our 2026 competition season! We’re scaling up with larger groups, bolder themes, amplified energy, and exceptional entertainment.

🏌️ Happy Gilmore
🥂 The Great Gatsby
💃 Moulin Rouge

…and that’s just the beginning.

Excitement is building for our 2026 competition season! We’re scaling up with larger groups, bolder themes, amplified energy, and exceptional entertainment.

🏌️ Happy Gilmore
🥂 The Great Gatsby
💃 Moulin Rouge

…and that’s just the beginning.

January at Wonderdance has been all about curious hands, messy tables, and kids completely lost in the process 🎨

January at Wonderdance has been all about curious hands, messy tables, and kids completely lost in the process 🎨

Hard work, huge growth, and so respectful in every class. 🌟 Congratulations to our Student of the Month @olivia_wolffff — your effort does not go unnoticed and we’re so proud of you! 👏

Hard work, huge growth, and so respectful in every class. 🌟 Congratulations to our Student of the Month @olivia_wolffff — your effort does not go unnoticed and we’re so proud of you! 👏

Spectacular night at Moulin Rouge in Vancouver. 💃🎭

A few of our teachers traded the studio for the Queen Elizabeth Theatre this weekend and soaked up all the truth, beauty, freedom and love. ✨

Teacher takeaway: big choreography, bold storytelling and endless inspiration coming back to our students.

#moulinrougethemusical #singdanceact

Spectacular night at Moulin Rouge in Vancouver. 💃🎭

A few of our teachers traded the studio for the Queen Elizabeth Theatre this weekend and soaked up all the truth, beauty, freedom and love. ✨

Teacher takeaway: big choreography, bold storytelling and endless inspiration coming back to our students.

#moulinrougethemusical #singdanceact

Amazing @victoriaacademyofballet Master Class at Balance yesterday! Technique on point, inspiration endless 🩰✨

Thank you🫶

Amazing @victoriaacademyofballet Master Class at Balance yesterday! Technique on point, inspiration endless 🩰✨

Thank you🫶

This season, the greatest gift is the community we share—parents in the lobby, tiny shoes in the hallway, and big dreams on our dance floor. Merry Christmas from our dance family to your home, with all our love.

The Balance Team❤️

This season, the greatest gift is the community we share—parents in the lobby, tiny shoes in the hallway, and big dreams on our dance floor. Merry Christmas from our dance family to your home, with all our love.

The Balance Team❤️

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