Performers

The initial styles of dance that Annabella had been exposed to as a young mover were Ballet, Contemporary and Modern Jazz. During high school, Annabella took it upon herself to indulge in not only her school's dance company but the theatre company as well. She spent those integral years training in both disciplines and she was honoured to graduate with a legendary reward that reflected such dedication to the performing arts - Overall Artist of Grad Class!

As a thriving artist, Annabella has been dancing and choreographing for numerous music videos, films and live performances within Canada. Annabella also works diligently to curate movement workshops and classes for the various levels of students she teaches around the city. 

 

The Wookiez hail from Vancouver, BC. They consist of beatbox artists CiMaX and Vino. Both initially met through a small group of beatboxers that is now called the WCG (West Coast Groove). CiMaX and Vino are frequent competitors at the annual Canadian Beatbox Championships placing 2nd in 2018 & 2019. After a long hiatus of the Championships due to COVID, The Wookiez have snagged the title of Canadian Beatbox Champion in 2023, making them the first beatbox Champions from Vancouver. 

Their beatbox performance style is mainly influenced from Hip-hop and electronic roots while also challenging and expanding their soundset across many experimental genres. At the moment, CiMaX is currently in works to organize the 5th Annual Vancouver Beatbox Championships and hopes to inspire a new generation of beatboxers in the lower mainland. Vino is currently competing across the globe with tours in Toronto, France, and Germany for the World Beatbox Championships. 

Fergus Dalton is a Métis dancer who performs and teaches traditional Metis Jigging all across the Lower Mainland. Starting from a young age, Fergus began learning from Lisa Sheppard as one of the Maple Sugar Jiggers. Since then, he has adapted to solo performing and teaching, and carries on the cultural tradition, interlacing stories and history into his performances.

Thistlebrook Academy of Highland Dance

Thistlebrook Academy was started in 2014 by Meghan Pike. They are a Scottish Highland Dance studio offering classes for all ages and abilities. The dancers participate in competitions, exams, and performances across the pacific north west. Their studio motto is "Building confidence and community through dance" and they are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year! 

Introducing a brand new kids show from the creator of Beauty Shop Dolls (www.beautyshopdolls.com) - The Magical Kingdom Sing & Dance A-Long Show.

Take your family through a delightful journey to the Magical Kingdom with Princess Nadia and Princess Amy. Get up on your feet and sing and dance to all the best fairytale hits in this fun packed adventure.

Pat Calihou is a Métis artist best known for carving Métis style paddles, canoes, Métis playgrounds and traditionally built red river carts. You can see some of his recent work including and most recently a full size replica york boat and a full size red river cart located within the walls of Fort Langley National Historic site.

Are you an artist? Do you believe in magic? Do you love to sing and dance? Then join Penny Pom Pom and her friend Fae the Garden Fairy for a musical, multimedia stage show that is sure to capture the hearts of children and families!

Penny Pom Pom spends most of her time creating in her art studio on the edge of Evergreen Hollow. Penny finds the whole world to be inspiring and loves to share her art and magic with everyone. Sing along with fan favourites like “Dandelion”, “Take off your socks, it’s the Spring Equinox” and of course, “The Pom Pom Song”! Penny and Fae will take you on a journey through the seasons as they learn all about the natural rhythms of planet earth. You will be able to get up and dance, sing as loud as you can and find your own artistic inspiration. Enjoy the show and don’t forget to believe in your magic!

Terrance Wang

Terrance is 18 year old  4x Canadian Yoyo Champion. He is a self taught yoyo performer. He has been yoyoing since he was 7 years old. Terrance competes nationally and internationally. Last year he achieved top 10 in World Yoyo Championship on Osaka, Japan. Terrance plans to continue his yoyo journey by performing, competing and sharing his passion in yoyo. He wishes to become a World Yoyo Champion in the near future.

Will Stroet of Will's Jams is a JUNO-nominated musician, nationally recognized educator and former CBC Kids TV star. His high-energy rock-pop music in English and French is full of witty wordplay and sing-along choruses, inspiring kids to be active, creative, caring and community-minded.  

Will’s 12 albums in English and French have garnered national acclaim, including a 2017 JUNO nomination, 7 nominations from the Western Canadian Music Awards, 3 from the Canadian Folk Music Awards and 2 from the SiriusXM Indies. In 2015, UBC’s Faculty of Education honoured Will in their top 100 Alumni awards.