March 2 – 7, 2026.
Rotary Centre for the Arts
Dance Festival Schedule
The COPAF Dance Festival runs March 2–7 at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna, bringing together dancers from across the region for a week of inspiring performances and adjudication.
The full and most up-to-date dance schedule can be viewed here: SCHEDULE HERE
Please note that minor adjustments to the schedule may occur throughout the week as we work to accommodate last-minute changes and ensure the festival runs smoothly. We encourage all participants, teachers, and families to check the schedule regularly.
We look forward to celebrating a wonderful week of dance with you!
Meet Our Dance Adjudicator: Nancy Pezzo
Get ready to be inspired! Nancy Pezzo is a nationally recognized performer, choreographer, and dance educator whose passion and precision have shaped dancers across North America. A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University, Nancy’s extensive training in classical and Vaganova ballet, contemporary, modern, and jazz fuels her dynamic approach to both performance and teaching.
Her creativity has led to choreographic projects for major brands including Hudson’s Bay Company, Lancôme Paris, Toyota, and TD Bank, and her performance experience spans television and international talent showcases.
Nancy has taught and adjudicated at festivals and masterclasses across Canada and the U.S., including Dance Worlds at Walt Disney World (televised by ESPN), Dance Manitoba, and the World Championships of Performing Arts in Hollywood. She is a Registered Teacher and Mentor with the Royal Academy of Dance, and holds distinctions with ISTD, IDTA, and the Professional Adjudicators Alliance.
Known for her technical excellence, artistry, and ability to draw out every dancer’s best performance, Nancy brings energy, depth, and heart to the COPAF stage.
Dance Categories
Demi-Pointe, Pointe, Neo-Classical, Contemporary, Interpretive, Character
Modern, Interpretive Modern, Contemporary, Interpretive Contemporary
Jazz, Lyrical, Tap, Hip-Hop, Acrobatic Arts, Theatrical, Song & Dance, Choreography
Ethnology (Irish, Highland, Ukrainian, Indian Classical, Polynesian, Flamenco, etc.)
Full-length works combining multiple dancers or styles
Rules & Syllabus
Please review the official COPAF Dance Syllabus for full details, including time limits, adjudication criteria, and Provincial qualification requirements.
Dancers and teachers are encouraged to read through the syllabus carefully to ensure they enter the appropriate class or age division.