McDonald-Wilson Dance Academy

McDonald-Wilson Dance Academy The McDonald-Wilson Dance Academy philosophy encourages dancing from the inside-out and most importa

09/27/2026

✨ Happy Birthday to Miss Sophia! ✨

From those big sparkling eyes, those impossibly cute cheeks, and that little girl who was always so ready to dance… to the beautiful young teacher standing before us today. 🤍

What makes this before-and-after especially meaningful is everything that happened in between.

Miss Sophia has been part of the MWDA family for many years, and last season she stepped into her first year of teaching with us. Now, as she begins her second season, we’re watching her grow into something so incredibly special.

She has always understood that you get out of dance what you put into it.

She has shown up. She has worked hard. She has stayed committed to her training, even when life became busy and there were plenty of other things competing for her time and attention. She has continued to challenge herself, to learn, to grow, and to care deeply about becoming the best dancer and teacher she can be.

And that dedication shows.

It shows in the dancer she has become.

It shows in the person she has grown into.

And now, it shows in the teacher she is becoming.

There is something so special about watching a dancer who was once learning from us begin to pass that same love, discipline, commitment and belief in dance on to the next generation. She knows firsthand what is possible when you truly give yourself to something and now her dancers get to learn from that example, too.

Miss Sophia, we are so proud of you. This is only the beginning of your teaching journey, and we cannot wait to see where your dedication, heart and love for dance take you next.

Happy Birthday! 💜 We are so lucky to have you as part of our MWDA family.

There’s just something about being back in the studio together. 💜Our Pre-Professional dancers are officially back in the...
09/11/2026

There’s just something about being back in the studio together. 💜

Our Pre-Professional dancers are officially back in the studio, and we couldn’t be happier to see these smiles, familiar faces and that wonderful feeling of being part of something together again.

This little selfie with Miss Jackie after Pre-Professional Open Ballet says it all. These dancers work hard, support one another, and continue to grow not only as dancers, but as young people. We love watching their confidence, friendships and love of dance grow from year to year.

At McDonald-Wilson Dance Academy, we believe dance is about so much more than what happens in the studio. It’s about finding your people, challenging yourself, celebrating progress and knowing you belong.

And yes… we’re pretty happy to have everyone back. 💜

Registration for the 2026/27 dance season is still open in select classes. If you’ve been looking for dance classes in NW Calgary, we’d love to welcome you into our dance family.

✨ TOMORROW, WE DANCE! ✨After a summer full of sunshine (and rain lol), adventures and anticipation, the studio is ready…...
09/07/2026

✨ TOMORROW, WE DANCE! ✨

After a summer full of sunshine (and rain lol), adventures and anticipation, the studio is ready… and we cannot WAIT to welcome our dancers back through the doors! 💜

Classes begin TOMORROW — Tuesday, September 8th! 🩰✨

Whether you’ve been dancing with us for years or this is your very first class at McDonald-Wilson Dance Academy, we hope you know this:
You belong here. 💜

MWDA is more than dance classes. We’re a community where children and families grow, friendships are made, confidence is built, and a love of dance is nurtured - one class, one step and one smile at a time.

We are SO excited to see our returning dancers, meet our newest members, and begin another wonderful season together. 🥹💜

And if you’ve been thinking, “Maybe this is the year we finally try dance…” — it’s not too late!

✨ Registration for the 2026–2027 dance season is still OPEN! ✨

From preschool dance, RAD ballet to jazz, tap, acro, hip-hop, breaking, lyrical, contemporary and adult barre, there’s a place for everyone at MWDA.

📍 Proudly serving families in NW Calgary and the surrounding communities since 1971.

Ready to find your dancer’s class?

Visit the link in our bio or head to MWDA.ca to learn more and register. 💜

We’ll see you in the studio!

✨ Happy Birthday to the one and only Miss Jackie! ✨Some dance stories begin with a little pair of ballet slippers… and s...
09/07/2026

✨ Happy Birthday to the one and only Miss Jackie! ✨

Some dance stories begin with a little pair of ballet slippers… and some become an extraordinary lifetime in the art of dance. 🩰💜

From her early training with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens in Montreal, to graduating from Canada’s National Ballet School and performing with Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Alberta Ballet, and Calgary City Ballet, Miss Jackie has lived an incredible dance journey. Her professional career includes performing in beloved classics such as The Nutcracker, Cinderella, and Coppélia and more than a decade sharing her expertise with the School of Alberta Ballet.

And for many decades, we have been incredibly lucky to have her as part of the McDonald-Wilson Dance Academy family. 💜

As one of our advanced and pre-professional ballet teachers, Miss Jackie brings an extraordinary depth of knowledge, experience, and artistry to our studios. But what makes her truly special is the way she shares it - with warmth, humour, honesty, and that unmistakable Miss Jackie sparkle. ✨

She has a remarkable ability to challenge dancers to grow while making them laugh along the way, and her wealth of professional experience gives our dancers a connection to the world of ballet that is truly invaluable.

We are so grateful for everything you bring to MWDA, Miss Jackie - not only your incredible knowledge of ballet, but your humour, heart, and the countless ways you inspire the next generation of dancers.

Please join us in wishing Miss Jackie a very Happy Birthday… and a very special birthday year at that 😉🥳🩰💜

We love you, Jackie! Here’s to another year of dance, laughter, and doing what you do best. 💜

🎂 Happy 55th Birthday, MWDA! 💜Today, we’re celebrating 55 years of McDonald-Wilson Dance Academy.Since 1971, this little...
09/02/2026

🎂 Happy 55th Birthday, MWDA! 💜

Today, we’re celebrating 55 years of McDonald-Wilson Dance Academy.

Since 1971, this little corner of Brentwood has been a place where dancers have learned, grown, performed, laughed, made lifelong friendships, and discovered a little more of who they are along the way.

55 years is a lot of dance classes. A lot of music. A lot of ballet buns. A lot of friendships. A lot of families walking through these doors. And an incredible number of dancers who have left a little piece of themselves here. 💜

What began with a love of dance and a vision for something different has grown into a community built around artistry, individuality, confidence, creativity, and the belief that every dancer deserves to feel valued.

And while today marks 55 years, we’re feeling like this is just the beginning of another chapter.

So, this one is for all of you. 💜

If you’re a current or former MWDA dancer, we want to see you in the comments! Leave a 💜 below so we can fill this post with all the dancers who have been part of our story over the past 55 years.

And if you’re still connected with your MWDA dance friends, tag them below! Let’s see just how big this MWDA family really is. 🥹💜

We’ll be sharing little pieces of our history throughout our 55th season, because after all these years, there are a lot of stories to tell.

Happy Birthday, MWDA.

Here’s to 55 years of dancing and to the people who made it all possible. 💜✨

LAST CHANCE! ☀️🩰There’s still time for one more little summer dance adventure! 💜Our Tiny Toes Summer Dance Camp is happe...
08/21/2026

LAST CHANCE! ☀️🩰

There’s still time for one more little summer dance adventure! 💜

Our Tiny Toes Summer Dance Camp is happening next week for little dancers ages 3–7 and we’d LOVE to have your tiny dancer join us!
✨ Dance
🎶 Music
📖 Imaginative play & storytelling
🎨 Crafts
💜 Lots of fun!

It’s the perfect way to let your little one try dance, build confidence, make new friends, and have fun in the studio before our regular dance season begins.

LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US THIS SUMMER!

📅 August 25 & 27
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
🩰 Ages 3–7
✨ Drop-in friendly!

Whether your child is already a little dancer or has never taken a dance class before, Tiny Toes is designed to be a fun, welcoming introduction to dance classes for preschoolers and young children in Calgary.

And then… it’s time for the new dance season! 🥹💜

📲 Spaces are limited — register now by clicking through to our website via link in bio!

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06/21/2026

👔 Happy Father’s Day from all of us at MWDA!

Today we celebrate the amazing dads who show up, lift up, and cheer on our dancers with quiet strength and endless support.

Whether you’re driving to rehearsals, building recital props, or busting a move in the kitchen - you’re an irreplaceable part of our dance family. 💙

Thank you for all the love you bring to the journey. 🩰

❤️📸 We LOVE our MWDA staff!As the countdown to showtime begins, make sure you stop by our photo area and capture some re...
06/12/2026

❤️📸 We LOVE our MWDA staff!

As the countdown to showtime begins, make sure you stop by our photo area and capture some recital memories of your own. ✨🎭

Snap a photo, tag , and use our official recital hashtag:

We can’t wait to see all of your smiles, backstage excitement, and red-carpet-worthy poses. The show is about to begin! 🎬💃🕺

The energy at the studio right now? Absolutely unmatched. ✨Just 48 hours until recital, and our dancers are counting dow...
06/11/2026

The energy at the studio right now? Absolutely unmatched. ✨

Just 48 hours until recital, and our dancers are counting down the minutes until they get to step on stage and share all that they’ve been working toward this season.
The excitement. The anticipation. The memories being made. 💜

Lights, Camera, Dance... we’re almost ready for you. 🎭🎬💃





One last Professional Division Program (PDP) production rehearsal ✔️Popsicles, sunshine, laughter, and a whole lot of me...
06/08/2026

One last Professional Division Program (PDP) production rehearsal ✔️

Popsicles, sunshine, laughter, and a whole lot of memories in the making. ☀️🍭💙

While audiences will see the finished performance on stage this week, what makes this group so special happens long before the curtain rises. It’s the friendships built between rehearsals, the encouragement shared between dancers, and the feeling of belonging to something bigger than yourself.

For our PDP dancers, dance is more than learning steps - it’s being part of a community that celebrates hard work, supports one another, and creates memories that last long after recital day.

We can’t wait to share our production number with you at recital, but today we’re celebrating the moments in between. 💜

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