Important Happening Dates
Evolve Dance Competition
For competition dancers doing solos, duets, trios, and small groups only.
Summer Camp Registration Opens
Registration for our Summer Camps for 2025 opens at 7am today!
Beginner Summer Camps:
July 7-11 and July 21-25
Intermediate/Advanced Camps:
August 11-15 and August 18-22
No Classes - Spring Break
No classes run from Monday March 17 to Sunday March 30, inclusive.
See you back in class on Monday March 31st!
Spring Break Camp
Join us for Spring Break Dance Camp!
Find all the details here: https://www.thehappeningdance.com/camps
9 Week Spring Semester Classes Start
If you are registered in a 9 week Spring Semester class, your classes start this week!
Please make sure you know the location of your class, either 5460 Fraser St or 77 East 7th Ave.
Happening Parent Volunteer Meeting For Year End Recitals
Happening parent volunteer meeting for year end recitals. Held at our 5460 Fraser Street location.
Mandatory Rehearsal: Outro Number
This Awesome Number closes the entire show, and includes the final bow! We will be practicing and spacing out the closing number of the show at this rehearsal.
4-6pm: cast A
6:15-8pm: Cast B
This Rehearsal will take place at John Oliver High School - 530 E 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5W 1P2
For Shows A & C only.
Rehearsal: Intro Number
This Awesome Number introduces the entire show! You don't want to miss being a part of this special show opener. We will be practicing and spacing out the introductory number of the show at this rehearsal.
4-6pm: cast A
6:15-8:15pm: Cast C
This Rehearsal will take place at John Oliver High School - 530 E 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5W 1P2
For Shows A & C only.
Public Registration Opens for Season 13
Registration for our September 2025 to June 2026 Season 13 opens at 7am today!
Season 12 Group Photo
Join us in front of the Vancouver Central Public Library for a Season 12 Group Photo. We’d love to have as many of you as possible.
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal
Our Dress Rehearsal at Crofton House School will take place on Sunday May 25, times TBC.
Dress Rehearsals for Shows A & C.
Mandatory Tech & Dress Rehearsal
Please hold this date for our mandatory rehearsal.
Tech/Dress Rehearsals for Shows A & C.
Season 12 Show Day
Please hold this date for our year end recital.
SHOW A PERFORMANCE at 6:30PM.
Season 12 Show Day
Please hold this date for our year end recital.
Show B Tech Rehearsal in the morning.
SHOW B PERFORMANCE at 11AM.
SHOW C PERFORMANCE AT 6PM.
Spring 9 Week Semester Registration Opens
Registration for our Spring Semester of 9 Week Classes opens today at 7am!
EMBARK: Happening Competitive Company Show
In our 11am show, watch our Junior Showcase, Pre Comp, and Competitive numbers take the stage and showcase their amazing talent! They’ll share the stage with the incredible professional talents of Nasiv Sall, ITP from Harbour Dance, and OURO Collective.
In our 6pm show, watch our Junior , Intermediate, and Senior Showcase Teams, and Competitive numbers take the stage and showcase their amazing talent!
We have booked the beautiful Annex downtown Vancouver.
Tickets go on sale Friday January 3rd at 10am.
11am & 6pm SHOWTIMES
EMBARK: Happening Competitive Company Show
Watch our Intermediate & Senior Showcase Teams and Competitive numbers take the stage and showcase their amazing talent!
They’ll be taking the stage alongside the incredible professional talents of Nasiv Sall and ITP from Harbour Dance.
We have booked the beautiful Annex downtown Vancouver.
Tickets go on sale Friday January 3rd at 10am.
7:30pm SHOWTIME
9 Week Winter Semester Classes Start
If you are registered in a 9 week Winter Semester class, your classes start this week!
Please make sure you know the location of your class, either 5460 Fraser St or 77 East 7th Ave.
No Classes - Winter Break
No classes run from Friday Dec 20 to Sunday Jan 5, inclusive.
See you back in class on Monday Jan 6!
Dance Power Convention
Great dance convention for ALL DANCERS who want to level up their skills!
Email hello@thehappeningdance.com if your dancer wants to attend, as we’ve got a group going and can offer discounted studio rates for admission!
Winter 9 Week Semester Registration Opens
Registration for our Winter Semester of 9 Week Classes opens today at 7am!
Class Viewing Weeks
Join us at the studio and watch your dancer in class! Seating is LIMITED so expect to stand.
Viewing Dates:
Viewing dates will be on the same day, and at the same time, as regular class. To find your specific date, look for your class here: www.thehappeningdance.com/viewing-dates-2024
New Families Meeting
Important information session for families new to The Happening!
Let us walk you through our Season 12 calendar, prepare you for the busy months, and answer all of your questions. Plus, meet our community and have some snacks!
9 Week Fall Semester Classes Start
If you are registered in a 9 week Fall Semester class, your classes start this week!
Please make sure you know the location of your class, either 5460 Fraser St or 77 East 7th Ave.
Season 12 Classes Begin
If you are registered in a Full Season Class, it starts this week!
Tap Intensive Ages 10+
If your age 10+ dancer wants to start Tap in September, they should join us for this Tap Intensive:
August 26-29
3:15-4:45pm
Once they’ve completed the intensive, they can skip Beginner Tap and go straight into Tap 1B with their peers.
This intensive is taught by Ms Kim, and costs $240 plus GST for 6 hours of small class instruction.
Email me to enroll, we would love to tap with you!
Intermediate and Advanced Summer Camps
Join us for Intermediate and Advanced Level Summer Camps, week 1!
Intermediate and Advanced Summer Camps
Join us for Intermediate and Advanced Level Summer Camps, week 2!
Pre Comp Auditions for Season 12
Auditions for the Season 12 Pre Comp Team will take place on this date.
Find times and get registered for auditions here: https://www.thehappeningdance.com/competitive-opportunities
Showcase Auditions for Season 12
Auditions for Season 12 Showcase Teams will take place on this date.
Find times and get registered for auditions here: https://www.thehappeningdance.com/competitive-opportunities
SHOW B: Seasons of Love
This is THE BIG DAY for our dancers, faculty, and Happening families!! This is where we celebrate our amazing dancers and their amazing hard work and dedication to this season. Such a special day.
SHOW B:
Arriving: Each class will have a specific call time between 4:30-5pm
Departing: After the close of the show (approx 9:00/9:30 with the closing awards)
Once tickets go live on May 8th at 10am, you’ll be able to purchase here:
Tickets for Show B: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110060A3A687481F
SHOW A: Seasons of Love
This is THE BIG DAY for our dancers, faculty, and Happening families!! This is where we celebrate our amazing dancers and their amazing hard work and dedication to this season. Such a special day.
SHOW A:
Arriving: Each class will have a specific call time between 9:00-10:00am
Departing: After the close of the show (approx 2:00/2:30 pm)
Once tickets go live on May 8th at 10am, you’ll be able to purchase here:
Tickets for Show A: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/110060A3A682481C
Mandatory Tech & Dress Rehearsal
SHOW A:
Arriving: Each class will have a specific call time between 9:30-10:30am
Departing: Each class will have a specific pick up time between 2:45-3:30pm
SHOW B:
Arriving: Each class will have a specific call time between 1:50-2:10pm
Departing: 6:30pm
This MANDATORY dress and technical rehearsal allows us to run the show from start to finish without stopping. This rehearsal takes place at the show venue, and allows dancers to familiarize themselves with the stage, venue, and volunteer team.
This is an uninterrupted show run which allows volunteers and dancers to see exactly how things will happen on show day.
This is the day to overcome those nerves and perform in the show venue! This venue is incredible and our students are very lucky to perform in this gorgeous space.
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal
SHOW A:
Arriving: Each class will have a specific call time between 9:30-10:30am
Departing: Each class will have a specific pick up time between 2:30-3:00pm
SHOW B:
Arriving: Each class will have a specific call time between 3:30-4:00pm
Departing: 7:30pm
This MANDATORY dress rehearsal allows us to run every number on a stage, practice entrances and exits, learn spacing, practice costumes/hair/makeup, and fix any issues that come up.
This is the first time dancers will perform in front of a crowd (their peers) and this is the only time dancers get to watch the show LIVE! It is such an exciting day for the students.
This is the day to get out the nerves and see how it feels to perform!