Fall 2026 Program Guide

Get ready to explore your creativity! Let’s dance or get messy with clay, and discover a new skill. ARTS & THEATRE

LATIN BALLROOM FOR BEGINNERS – ADULTS Age: 18Y+ A fun, high-energy class designed for beginners. Build your confidence and find your rhythm as you learn the foundational steps of Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba and Jive. Expect a lively, welcoming atmosphere where you can get moving, learn something new, and have a great time. INSTRUCTOR: MARYANA ADRIYENKO

INTRO TO CERAMICS: HAND BUILDING & WHEEL THROWING Age: 18Y+ This class is a welcoming entry point into ceramics for people who are new to clay or to those who want to explore both wheel throwing and handbuilding in a relaxed environment. Great for new students or for those who want to explore both wheel throwing and Everybody can dance! Whether you’ve never danced before or want to get back into the swing of it, our classes have something for everyone. The RAD has developed this programme based on research into dance practice for older learners and our classes are taught by Silver Swans licensees who have been trained by the RAD. handbuilding for the first time. LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $282 | SESSIONS: 8 INSTRUCTOR: AMIEE RISBY TH 5:30PM - 8:00PM INSTRUCTOR: DENNIS HIXSON TU INSTRUCTOR: EMILY SHEPPARD F INSTRUCTOR: MEGAN TARRIS SU SEP 10 - NOV 5 #102130 9:00AM - 11:30AM SEP 15 - NOV 10 #102108 9:15AM - 11:45PM SEP 18 - NOV 13 #102122 11:00AM - 1:30PM SEP 27 - NOV 22 #102128 CERAMICS FOUNDATIONS: WHEEL THROWING Age: 18Y+ This class is perfect for those focusing on mastering centering, shaping walls with precision, and refining control over basic forms. Emphasis is placed on repetition, strengthening foundational wheel-throwing skills, and progressively achieving greater height and stability in your creations. It provides a supportive environment to transition from initial attempts to consistent results. Designed for students still working on achieving steadiness on the wheel, it’s recommended to have completed at least one prior course. LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $320 | SESSIONS: 8 INSTRUCTOR: AMIEE RISBY M INSTRUCTOR: DENNIS HIXSON TU INSTRUCTOR: EMILY SHEPPARD W INSTRUCTOR: MEGAN TARRIS SU 9:00AM - 12:00PM SEP 14 - NOV 16 #102001 6:00PM - 9:00PM SEP 15 - NOV 10 #102109 12:00PM - 3:00PM SEP 16 - NOV 18 #102132 2:00PM - 5:00PM SEP 27 - NOV 22 #102092

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7:00PM - 8:00PM SEP 22 - NOV 10 #101619

8:00PM - 9:00PM SEP 23 - NOV 25 #106636

LATIN BALLROOM FOR BEGINNERS - LADIES ONLY Age: 18Y+ Step onto the dance floor in a supportive, ladies only environment! Have fun while exploring femininity and expression through movement. You’ll develop your rhythm, flexibility, and coordination as you learn the Latin Ballroom basics. INSTRUCTOR: MARYANA ADRIYENKO

CERAMICS FOUNDATIONS: HAND BUILDING Age: 18Y+ This class is dedicated to strengthening foundational hand building techniques, exploring from functional forms to sculptural pieces. You’ll explore shapes, structure, surface, and design development, with space to create more intentional and complex hand built work. Ideal for students who enjoy working manually with clay and want to deepen their hand building practice.

CERAMICS PROGRESSION: WHEEL THROWING Age: 18Y+ In this class, you’ll expand your wheel throwing skills through more complex forms, refinement of technique, and exploration of altered shapes, surface variation, and assembling multiple components into more developed pieces. For confident wheel throwers ready for complexity.

5:55PM - 6:55PM SEP 22 - NOV 10 #101618

6:50PM - 7:50PM SEP 23 - NOV 25 #106638

INTRODUCTION TO BURLESQUE Age: 18Y+ The Vancouver Burlesque Company is coming to Maple Ridge this fall! Join Ariel Helvetica for an exciting 8-week introduction to Burlesque. Learn about burlesque history, classic movement, styling, striptease techniques, glove work, posture, walking in heels, and bump-and-grind movement, while building confidence and skills each week. Participants will also learn choreography that brings these elements together into a polished routine. Whether you’re brand new to burlesque or looking to deepen your practice, everyone is welcome. Course fees include a pair of evening gloves to use throughout the program and take home. NEW!

INSTRUCTOR: EMILY SHEPPARD LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $282 | SESSIONS: 8 W

LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $320 | SESSIONS: 8 INSTRUCTOR: EMILY SHEPPARD W

9:15AM - 11:45AM SEP 16 - NOV 18 #102131 6:00PM - 8:30PM SEP 18 - NOV 13 #102124

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5:30PM - 8:30PM SEP 16 - NOV 18 #102134 12:00PM – 3:00PM SEP 18 - NOV 13 #102121

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INSTRUCTOR: MEGAN TARRIS SU

5:30PM - 8:30PM SEP 27 - NOV 22 #102110

INSTRUCTOR: ARIEL HELVETICA LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE FEE: $280 | SESSIONS: 8 M

7:00PM - 8:30PM SEP 21 - NOV 16 #101846

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SILVER SWANS Age: 55Y+

Discover the joy of movement at any stage of life with our Silver Swans® ballet classes, led by a fully qualified ballet instructor from the Maple Ridge community. Improve your mobility, posture, and coordination while building strength and confidence - plus enjoy a boost of energy and a sense of well-being. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer, have tried ballet before, or are stepping into the studio for the very first time, this program is designed especially for older adults. INSTRUCTOR: LOUISE WARREN FEE: $115 | SESSIONS: 8

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LOCATION: ALBION COMMUNITY CENTRE TU 10:30AM - 11:30AM OCT 13 - DEC 1 LOCATION: ACT ARTS CENTRE TH 10:30AM - 11:30AM OCT 15 - DEC 3

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