On Friday, May 25, Prairie Soul Dance Company hosted their year-end recital at the Pantages Playhouse Theatre in Winnipeg. The evening featured 40 performances by both recreational and competitive students, ranging in age from two years old to adult.

This season, Prairie Soul’s competitive dancers have nocked some impressive accomplishments and earned awards.

Prairie Soul competitors were recognized in four categories at the Southeastern Manitoba Festival: High Mark Junior Ballet, High Mark Junior Jazz, Adjudicator’s Choice, and Novice High Mark.

Dancers also placed well at the Canadian National Dance Championship. Grace Ducharme took third place in the Junior Solo Pre-Competitive category, and Emilie Vachon placed third in Senior Solo Pre-Competitive. Prairie Soul groups took second and third in Senior Small Group Pre-Competitive, and second in Intermediate Line Group Pre-Competitive.

Grace Ducharme was also selected for a Junior Ballet Scholarship at the Manitoba Provincial Dance Festival.

Registration for the 2018–19 season will take place every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout June, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at the studio (10 Cedar Drive). Those who register in June will be entered to win $100 off next year’s tuition.