NEW WAVE SUMMER DANCE WORKSHOPS & SUMMER RIPPLES 2024
Training for our coming 2024-2025 Season is heating up with our PraiseTEAM Rising Stars leading the way. Drop-in and register for our training sessions here.
We also have our Summer Ripples Kids Workshop by Amy Chen for ages 6-12 years from 2:00 PM till 3:00 PM from July 8 ill 12
PraiseTEAM presents Home for Christmas
"From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another. The warmth and joy of Christmas brings us closer to each other." —Emily Matthews
New Wave Summer Workshop 2023
Come to our Beg to Adv drop-ins in New Wave. Our stars and renowned teachers. can’t wait to share their movement with you.
Catch our wave at PT summer workshops! Whether you are new to dance or a beast on the dance floor, we’ve got you covered.
We are excited to lift up a new generation of artists, each with their own unique styles and perspectives.
The dance world is changing and we are here for it! We are learning, growing, respecting, changing, contributing and making new waves.
Regular Pricing: $15/Class, $25/2 Classes
Bring a friend: $12/Class, $20/2 Classes
For The Love Of It
Join us as we share and celebrate the hard work of our students for the 22-23 season! From hip hop to ballet, this surely will be a year-end show you won't want to miss.
Woven into the evening is a story of four friends working together for their local talent showcase. Determined to create something of their own for the first time, the young friends encounter a few unexpected speed bumps, and the strength of their friendship is tested. Theirs is a story relatable to any person who has tried to push themselves to be better... for the love of it!
New Wave 3 Summer Workshops
Summer Dance Workshops for Teens from Beginners to Advanced
BEYOND MEASURE
Join PraiseTEAM as we celebrate 25 years with a musical about big dreamers,
overcoming obstacles, and love that transends a lifetime.
As PraiseTEAM’s first in-person year-end production since 2019,
Beyond Measure will feature both old and never before seen pieces,
acting, and singing by PraiseTEAM’s homegrown talents.
PraiseTEAM Paradigm Drop-ins
Try any of our regularly scheduled drop-in classes for 2021-2022 Season. $10/class for & $5/class for PT Members.
Presents
PraiseTEAM invites you to our 2021 Christmas Celebration!
COST/PERSON: $5.15 – ONLINE $10.00 - AT THE DOOR
WE ACCEPT DONATIONS TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES
Share the Christmas cheer. We ask that you join us in PraiseTEAM’s tradition of bringing donations for charity at our Christmas show. Suggested Items: non-perishable/unexpired goods, usable and clean winter clothes, new or unused socks, & others
CONCESSION AVAILABLE: SNACKS AND DRINKS ONLY
PraiseTEAM Trial Weeks
Try any of our regularly scheduled classes for 2021-2022 Season for $5/trial class to get a feel and which one fits your style or need to explore. Just show up on the particular scheduled class for that day and try it for $5/class
PraiseTEAM 2021/22 Team Auditions
PraiseTEAM is gearing up for the 2021/2022 Season!
Come to one of our team auditions and discover your talent.
New Wave 2 Summer Workshops
Once again we bring you Beg to Adv drop-ins in a New Wave. Our rising stars and renowned teachers. can’t wait to share their movement with you.
Catch our wave at PT summer workshops! Whether you are new to dance or a beast on the dance floor, we’ve got you covered. Our rising stars and some of your favourite dancers can’t wait to share their movement with you!
We are excited to lift up a new generation of artists, each with their own unique styles and perspectives.
The dance world is changing and we are here for it! We are learning, growing, respecting, changing, contributing and making new waves.
PraiseTEAM Story Camp 2
PraiseTEAM Story Camp 2
An exciting summer dance & theatre arts day camp for kids 5 to 12 years of age. A full week experience where each day will consist of playing, learning, dancing, and creating. For each dance style, students will not only learn choreography and skills but will also be taken through the history of each style to gain an appreciation for the dances we do today. Each day is themed based on a classic story and will culminate in filming a mini production number for your viewing pleasure.This pricing is for one week of fun and excitement 9 AM - 3 PM from Tuesday, August 4 till Saturday, August 8. at the Don Bosco Youth Centre (10461, 140 St. Surrey)
EXHALE
Watch our 2021 Virtual Year-End Show with spectacular performances from our talented dancers and teams. We cap off this season on a high note and exhale in triumph surviving the pandemic.
PraiseTEAM Fund
PraiseTEAM continues to exist as not-for-profit with the help and support of generous families, friends, donors, and our church. We kindly ask you and our patrons for continued support.
Thank you and God bless!
A Merry Little Christmas - PraiseTEAM's Digital Holiday Production
Our live stream Christmas event featuring song & dance performances by PraiseTEAM’s classes, teams, and PraiseTEAM’s alumni, celebrating the reason for the season, the birth of the baby Jesus. Our PT fam has been hard at work preparing their performances, and we can’t wait to showcase their pieces. Whether it be safe at home, outside, or at DBYC; our dancers and teachers have shown amazing resilience and passion through these difficult and uncertain times.
Joy to the world the Lord has come, let us receive our King….
Go to this page on Dec 19 and click the YouTube link to watch the live stream!
Donations are kindly welcomed!
Our PraiseTEAM Christmas Digital Show, has been produced for all PraiseTEAM members, families, and friends as our celebration of our Jesus’s birth, the reason for the season.
This show is free for everyone to enjoy but we would truly appreciate any amount of support that will go towards an honorarium to the technical staff, hosts and talented emcees who have devoted countless hours putting all performances together to create a memorable & meaningful Christmas Show.
Paradigm Auditions
Paradigm
ages 17+
Provide students with lessons, mentorship, and opportunities to define, develop, and strengthen skills in teaching and leading, choreographing/conceptualizing, spacing/staging, and overall project development. Going into this new year, with competitions up in the air as potentials, we have been working diligently to create a season/program that will be more special and beneficial than a traditional season can provide.
Requirement: 4+ years of dance experience.
Sign up for audition
Reserve your spot at our upcoming audition
Senior Team Auditions
PraiseTeens
Large Crew ages 13-17
Elite training group for teens. Developing and strengthening skills for learning, choreography, and individuality.
Requirement: 1 Tech Class
Parallel
All Girls crew Ages 13-18
An all girls varsity group, building young female dancers into strong women in the community and well rounded dancers. The group will focus on choreography and freestyle development, giving dancers both the discipline of competition and choreography as well as the community and sisterhood in freestyles and battles.
Requirement: 1 tech class
We are still taking online audition submissions!
Due to the demand of our senior auditions, and limited space at our physical auditions, we have opened up online video submissions for our senior teams.
How to submit a video submission
1.) Learn the choreography from this tutorial (2 videos — first half and second half) and record yourself doing the choreography!
2.) Upload your submission video to either your Google Drive, Youtube, or your preferred cloud storage provider.
Song is Still Feelin It - Mistah F.A.B. (Link starts one 8-count before choreo begins).
Remember to make sure we can see the link you share! If Youtube, set your video to unlisted. If Google Drive, please double-check the sharing permissions.
3.) Fill out the following form to let us know you are intending to audition (Don’t forget to add your video submission link!)
SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 12, 11:59PM
Junior Team Auditions
Jr. Showcase
Large Crew ages 8-12
Advanced group for kids with a focus on dance training skills, build character and performance through learning choreography and freestyle. They will not only be refined dancers but will build a good community together.
Requirement: 2 tech classes
CNC
Small Crew ages 8-12
Elite small crew that not only focuses on dance training and performance but also focuses on growth through hard work, perseverance and friendship.
Requirement: 2 tech classes
New Wave Summer Workshops
Catch our wave at PT summer workshops! Whether you are new to dance or a beast on the dance floor, we’ve got you covered. Our rising stars and some of your favourite dancers can’t wait to share their movement with you!
We are excited to lift up a new generation of artists, each with their own unique styles and perspectives.
The dance world is changing and we are here for it! We are learning, growing, respecting, changing, contributing and making new waves.
Learn more about our updated Health & Safety Protocols so that you can feel safe, and help others stay safe while attending our event!
Story Camp
PraiseTEAM is happy to welcome you to “Story Camp”! Story Camp is a week-long day camp for kids 6 to 12 years of age.
Our full week experience will consist of playing, learning, dancing, and creating. For each dance style, students will not only learn choreography and skills but will also be taken through the history of each style to gain an appreciation for the dances we do today. Each day is themed based on a classic story and will culminate in filming a mini production number for your viewing pleasure.
Our pricing is for one week of fun and excitement 9 AM - 3 PM from Tuesday, August 4 till Saturday, August 8 at the Don Bosco Youth Centre (10461, 140 St. Surrey V3T 4N6)
Although not mandatory, we encourage all participants to dress up on each day related to the following theme:
Tuesday - Aladdin
Wednesday - Lion King
Thursday - Toy Story
Friday - Coco
Saturday - Moana
What to Bring to Camp
Please pack the following:
Food - Healthy “nut-free” lunch and snacks; - “No Concessions On-Site”
Drinks - esp. water - fountains will remain closed
Mat (yoga, picnic, etc.)
Face mask
Sanitizer/wipes.
Hat
Sunscreen
Appropriate footwear (no flip-flops)
Extra Change of clothes
Towel
We will provide the following art supplies*:
Crayons
Coloured pencils
Paint
Brush
Scissors
Glue.
Each daily craft will involve different materials.
*We will sanitize all supplies before and after each use. If you have concerns about sharing supplies and spreading the virus, please bring your own supplies according to the list above.
Our Commitment to Keeping Kids Safe
Safety is our top priority. Our camps are led by our trained leaders and will follow strict guidelines to ensure the safety of everyone. We follow strict guidelines in accordance to the directives of the Fraser Health Authority, Provincial Mandates and Health and Safety Standards.
We will actively supervise our camps and will immediately inform parents of any changes in procedures as necessary. We may need to cancel camps if transmission rates go up or a community outbreak occurs.
Our health and safety measures adhere to the health guidance for schools and childcare programs which include the following:
Smaller camp size
Increased outdoor activities
Kids will be put into specific groups.
Routine and frequent environmental cleaning
Explicit policy for children or staff who have the symptoms of a cold, flu, or COVID-19 with coughing or sneezing to not come.
Promote and educate on good hygiene and respiratory etiquette
Hand washing will happen continuously throughout the day
Physical distancing and reducing physical contact through activities.
Kids will have their own designated area to put their belongings and will access in an orderly fashion.
No food sharing
Designated sign-in and sign-out area for parents
A parent or guardian must accompany their children (regardless of age), at daily check-in to complete health screening.
Learn more about our updated Health & Safety Protocols
Invite your friend to join us and let’s have fun together!
Unlimited - PraiseTEAM Digital Showcase
PraiseTEAM presents Unlimited
Unlimited is a live stream event composed of dance performances by PraiseTEAM’s classes and teams. Our PT fam has been hard at work preparing their performances, and we can’t wait to show you what we’ve been up to. Whether it be safe at home, outside, or at DBYC; our dancers and teachers have shown amazing resilience and passion through these difficult and uncertain times.
During the lockdown caused by COVID-19, we have kept dancing, staying fit, engaging with our students, and having fun. Although we did not expect our year to roll out this way, we kept in mind to practice doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.
We thank you for all your support. Every action, small or big, goes towards keeping the PraiseTEAM dream alive.
God brings serenity into our storms, so we can dance again and again….
Donations are kindly welcomed!
Our PraiseTEAM Year-End Digital Show has been produced for all PraiseTEAM members, families, and friends as a culmination to our very unique year, through the love and support of everyone.
This show is free for everyone to enjoy but we would truly appreciate any amount of support that will go towards an honorarium to the technical staff, hosts and talented emcees who have devoted countless hours putting all performances together to create a memorable Year-End Recital.
Rock The Boat: An Underwater Christmas Party
"Mightier than the waves of the sea, is His love for you."
- Psalm 93:4 -
PraiseTEAM 2019-2020 Auditions
Audition now to become a part of PraiseTEAM’s competitive teams for the 2019-2020 season.