Dance Festival Update – Provincial Nominees Announced

The Dance portion of COPAF has now concluded, and we are thrilled to announce this year’s Provincial nominees.

Thank you to all the dancers, teachers, and families who made this week so inspiring and memorable. The festival, held March 2–7 at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna, showcased an incredible level of talent, dedication, and artistry from across the region.

Congratulations to the following performers who have been nominated to represent our region at Provincials:

• Olivia Schulze – Junior Ballet
• Nia Carranza – Intermediate Ballet
• Nicole Nattress – Intermediate Ballet Alternate
• Ava Heales – Senior Ballet
• Sara Grecoff – Senior Ballet Alternate
• Sophia Briglio – Junior Modern
• Amberlyn Romano – Intermediate Modern
• Gretta Jansen – Intermediate Modern Alternate
• Gabby Kinvig – Senior Modern
• Sara Grecoff – Senior Modern Alternate
• Payton Brunton – Junior Stage
• Annalise Dionne – Junior Stage Alternate
• Olivia Briglio – Intermediate Stage
• Alexandra Cavaliere – Intermediate Stage Alternate
• Tepi Porcelli-Newlands – Senior Stage
• Emily Moore – Senior Stage Alternate

Please note that while all of the above performers were nominated, not all will be advancing to Provincials.

We are incredibly proud of all participants and grateful to everyone who contributed to such an exceptional festival. We wish those advancing the very best as they go on to represent our region.

We look forward to welcoming you all back next year.