Ascension Dance

Do you love to sing, but wish there were more opportunities to sing with others?

This three-week chorale workshop is designed for adults and older youth who want to explore the joy of group singing in a welcoming, community-focused setting. Whether you have years of choir or theatre experience, or you simply enjoy singing and want to build confidence, this workshop will offer a supportive space to learn, connect, and make music together.

Led by an experienced guest instructor, the workshop will focus on vocal technique, ensemble singing, harmony, a ca****la skills, and the unique energy that comes from blending voices in a group. Participants will have the chance to strengthen their singing, learn new approaches to choral performance, and experience the fun of creating music alongside others.

This project is also about building something bigger. Chatham-Kent has many talented singers, but there are not always enough secular, community-based opportunities for people to sing together outside of church choirs, theatre productions, or one-time performances. This workshop is a step toward connecting those voices, encouraging new musical friendships, and imagining future opportunities for local choruses, small ensembles, and community performances.

No perfect voice is required. Just bring your curiosity, your love of singing, and a willingness to be part of something new.

Mondays June 8, 15, 22 @ 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Ages 18+
$30+hst per class
Register for your lesson at www.ascensiondance.ca

March Break Camp: Ages 3-5 - 9 am to 12 pm

🩰Multi camp, multi class and multi dancer discounts available
🌞Early drop off and late pick up arrangements available
🌟5 day and 1 day camp enrollment options

Camp Value: $30+hst - $90+hst

Learn a dance to a popular song each day, get into costume, then film it in our recording studio to create our own mini dance videos. Families will receive a digital download keepsake of our virtual recital the following week.

Camp activities will include dance training, learning choreography, designing your own costume, crafting props and art, performing and filming.

Visit www.ascensiondance.ca or email [email protected] for more information

March Break Camp: Ages 4-11 - 9 am to 4 pm

🩰Multi camp, multi class and multi dancer discounts available
🌞Early drop off and late pick up arrangements available
🌟5 day and 1 day camp enrollment options

Camp Value: $50+hst - $185+hst

Learn a dance to a popular song each day, get into costume, then film it in our recording studio to create our own mini dance videos. Families will receive a digital download keepsake of our virtual recital the following week.

Camp activities will include dance training, learning choreography, designing your own costume, crafting props and art, performing and filming.

Visit www.ascensiondance.ca or email [email protected] for more information

Thank you for a great weekend 🏆
Congratulations dancers on your performances!

We’re excited to offer a FREE Dance Mobility & Injury-Prevention Class for our current dancers on Thursday, February 26th from 6:45–7:45 PM at Ascension Dance.

This class will be led by Dr. Mitch Ormond of Chiropractic Wellness Centre and is designed to help dancers move better, feel stronger, and reduce common aches before they turn into injuries.

Many dancers are naturally flexible, but mobility is about more than stretching — it’s about how well the joints move and how much control dancers have in those ranges. When joints don’t move well, other areas compensate, which can lead to recurring tightness or discomfort.

During this session, we’ll focus on:
Hip mobility (important for turnout and jumps)
Ankle strength and control
Spinal alignment and posture
Injury prevention strategies dancers can use right away

This is an educational, movement-based class appropriate for all dance levels. While it was created with dancers in mind, all are welcome to attend — including parents or community members who simply want to move better.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
Please sign up online through the event posted on the Chiropractic Wellness Centre page or the following link.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vG-8QVYN0nPJoYBg4bWWaUhTBb8g0MNC_hknktSxj-E/edit

Spots are limited, so we encourage early registration.

We look forward to seeing you there!

On Friday, January 30th, we are turning the studio into the Emerald City and hosting a full-day WICKED Themed PA Day Camp for ages 4–11.

The world is currently divided into two categories: those who have had "Defying Gravity" stuck in their heads for weeks, and those who are about to. If your household falls into the first category, we have the perfect solution for the upcoming PA Day. It’s a chance for your dancer to step away from the screen and into the spotlight. Whether they identify more with Elphaba’s power or Glinda’s popularity (or just really like the songs), there is a place for them here.

Production Schedule:
• The Moves: We’ll be teaching choreography in Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop set to the iconic soundtrack.
• The Experience: More than dance, performance too! We’ll do drama games, dress up in stage costumes, and use our green screen technology (chroma key) to film a digital dance movie.
• The Takeaway: You get a full day of coverage; they get a digital download of their performance to keep forever.

Details:
• When: Friday, Jan 30th | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Where: Ascension Dance (530 Victoria Ave)
• Cost: $50.00
• What to bring: Lunch, snacks, and a water bottle.
• Extended Hours: Need to drop off early or pick up late? We offer care from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for just $10 extra.

Grab a Spot in the Emerald City: https://ascensiondance.ca/march-break-p-a-day-camps/
Let’s give them a day where they can dance through life (or at least, through the PA Day).

Celebrate our Winter Dance Recital with us! Tickets are now available ✨️

🎄✨ Ascension Dance Presents: Gingershire and the Great Orange Mystery ✨🎄
📅 Monday, December 15 at 6:00 PM
📍 Chatham Capitol Theatre

Step into the enchanting gingerbread village of Gingershire, where icing-lined streets sparkle with winter cheer until strange things begin to happen! The ground shakes, decorations topple, and a mysterious red glow haunts the night sky.
As panic spreads through this sweet little town, the gingerbread folk must come together to save their Winter Festival and uncover the truth behind The Great Orange Mystery.

🍬 This original holiday dance film from Ascension Dance features local dancers and performers of all ages from across Chatham-Kent, blending whimsy, laughter, and heart into a cinematic celebration for the whole family.

🎬 A tiny town. A big mystery. A heartwarming holiday story. Don’t miss this magical holiday experience!
🎟️ Tickets available now: www.cktickets.com

Because I knew you, I have been changed for good
🩷💚

Wicked Day Camp January 30th Ages 4-11
Register here: https://ascensiondance.ca/march-break-p-a-day-camps/

Dance through life with us on the yellow brick road ✨️
These one-time classes will raise your spirits and boost your confidence, for good. Are you team Glinda or Elphaba? Prove it on the dance floor 💚🩷

Register at www.ascensiondance.ca under "Adult Drop Ins". Choreographed routine is beginner friendly and will provide modifications for all levels of dance experience.