Photos: Timothy Baklinski of Two Trees Photography
The recital for Madawaska Valley Dance took place at the close of the class season at the Combermere Recreation Centre on June 4, 2018. Students performed selections from The Firebird.
(From left) Genevieve, Madeleine and Annika Nicholson – sisters and ballerinas; Ella with her proud parents, Maura and Matt Baklinski.
Madawaska Valley Dance was started in September of 2017 and director Chelsea Clarke says that this year there were a total of 40 students in all the age categories.
Mila McLean strikes a pose
Mary and Nichola VanderHeyden move with grace and poise
When the coming season starts in September, there will be a travelling dance program in Maynooth and an expanded schedule to include adult dance and fitness classes.
MV Dance Director, Chelsea Clarke, with Jacinta McDonald at the end of the recital.
Registration will begin over the summer months and information can be found at