Carlyle Dance Effex hosted their 2016 recital in Arcola on Saturday, April 23, to a packed Prairie Place. Family and friends were all excited and amazed by the abilities of the dancers.
Everyone smiled widely as the young beginner classes and the two-year-old tot class came to the stage to perform. Their sheer adorableness held the attention of the crowd and the young dancers performed very well, which resulted in erupting applause following each of their performances.
An impressive showing on the stage included the senior jazz group which was quite large, covering the stage, as they executed their dance perfectly in unison, leaping and landing as one.
Dances which particularly stood out at the recital included four which have received honours this year at competitions. They have so far been to three competitions: Weyburn, Ogema, and Moose Jaw. Their final competition will be held in Regina.
The Team Effex performance to “Sweet Dreams” closed the show. Team Effex is made up of youth from the Carlyle, Weyburn, and Radville studios. The performance was one that earned “Runner Up High Point Group” award in Ogema. Dancers involved with this included Jaryn Desjarlais, Destiny Riddell, Brooke Valentine, Andy Tonn, Rylan King, Maya Knipfel, Jade Fillion, Mia Oberholzer, Arianna Bourassa, Hallie Bourassa, and Brieana Van Damme.
The Carlyle studio won a “High Mark” award in Weyburn for their performance to “Say Something.” Dancers involved include Mackenzie Carley, Kennedy Turgeon, Desiree Riddell, Destiny Riddell, Jennifer Wilson, Chelssea Slykhuis, Katie Husband, Quinn Wilton, Jaryn Desjarlais, Hannah Brownlee, Emilee Wagner, Kye-Lynn Van Meer, Sarah Fahlman, Shaelyn Schill, Callie Efford, Hanah Coffey, and Brooke Valentine.
Jaryn Desjarlais’ contemporary performance to “Numb” won the award of “Adjudicators Choice Solo” in Ogema. It was a beautiful piece which captivated the audience’s attention.
Destiny Riddell and Brooke Valentine’s performance to “See You Again” was another captivating dance, which was extremely unique as they combined lyrical and hip hop. Their performance won “Promising Contemporary Duo” in Weyburn.
Although these performances earned high praises at competitions, all of the performances were thoroughly enjoyed by the audience in Prairie Place as the dancers showcased their skills, dedication, and love of dance.
This year there are only two graduating students from the Carlyle studio, which include Hanah Coffey and Kennedy Turgeon.
