DANCE SUMMIT
Hinton, Alberta, Canada
Hinton, Alberta, Canada
May 2nd, 2026
A Final Message from the Director To our Dance Summit Family,
As the final curtain falls on Dance Summit 2026, my heart is incredibly full. This festival has been a labor of love for many years, and witnessing its growth has been one of the greatest joys of my life.
This journey was never a solo effort, and I want to extend my deepest appreciation to those who have been the backbone of this event:
My goal was always to ensure that every dancer who stepped onto our stage walked away with a little more confidence, recognition, and perspective. My guiding mantra for this festival has always been:
"Your best is ALWAYS enough—but once you show your best, you can never go back."
As I retire as Festival Director to focus more fully on my family and my ongoing dedication to teaching and adjudicating, I look back on this era with immense pride.
I hope my best was enough.
With love and gratitude,
Tanya
As the final curtain falls on Dance Summit 2026, my heart is incredibly full. This festival has been a labor of love for many years, and witnessing its growth has been one of the greatest joys of my life.
This journey was never a solo effort, and I want to extend my deepest appreciation to those who have been the backbone of this event:
- To Rick: Thank you for your constant, unwavering support and for never saying "no" when I asked for help—even when it might have been the smarter choice!
- To Marissa, Daphna and Helaina: Thank you both for doing so much behind the scenes to keep us moving forward.
- To the Town of Hinton Arts and Culture, and the PATH Theatre ( Wendy) for all your help and kindness.
My goal was always to ensure that every dancer who stepped onto our stage walked away with a little more confidence, recognition, and perspective. My guiding mantra for this festival has always been:
"Your best is ALWAYS enough—but once you show your best, you can never go back."
As I retire as Festival Director to focus more fully on my family and my ongoing dedication to teaching and adjudicating, I look back on this era with immense pride.
I hope my best was enough.
With love and gratitude,
Tanya
The last session of the last Dance Summit in Hinton 2026!
