Spotlight on Young Artists!
Featured Young Artist – Samantha Madill thrives when she is performing on stage. She has been actively involved in the theatre community since the age of three, participating in a wide range of productions. Her performance experience includes touring Vancouver Island as a guest performer in a Christmas concert alongside New York artist James Rich, as well as portraying notable roles such as Rusty in Footloose and Sandy in Grease with Triple Threat Performers, and most recently as Pinocchio in Pinocchio the Panto with Peninsula Players.
In addition to her work as a performer, Samantha has significant experience and keen interest as a choreographer and dance instructor. She has choreographed productions for Theatre Al Dente, Triple Threat Performers, Peninsula Players, Attitude Theatre, and is currently a dance instructor at Dance Unlimited Performing Arts. One of her most memorable choreography experiences was having her choreography performed in New York at the Broadway Student Summit for Broadway directors.
Whether performing, teaching, or creating, Samantha brings passion, enthusiasm, and a collaborative spirit to her opportunities. She is committed to continuous growth as an artist and to uplifting those around her through mentorship and education. Samantha has been accepted into the Humanities program at the University of Victoria, where she plans to study English and History with the goal of becoming a high school teacher.
STAGES Dance Company is delighted to be back with the Peninsula Singers for, ‘That’s Entertainment!’ Since its founding in 1980, under the Artistic Direction of Kim Breiland, STAGES Performing Arts School and Dance Company has become one of Victoria’s largest and most active youth Dance Companies for children ranging in age from 2 years to adults.This marks the beginning of STAGES 44th season of dance.
With the start of this season these members were once again excited to be part of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Tour De Rock Finale at the Legislature this past October and returned to Galey Farms for 30 performances of their October themed productions of Dare to Dream and Halloween Howl also participating annually in the Santa Claus Parade and the Celebration of Dance at the UVic Farquhar.They have been a part of Dance Odyssey at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo and STAGES has continued to represent Victoria both locally and internationally as Ambassadors for Cultural Understanding and Peace.
STAGES is proud to have brought back Dancers4Kids this January 2023, bringing together 18 youth dance companies, such as the Lekwungen Traditional Dancers, circus performers and more. The event raised over $11,000 for Island Kids Cancer Association and KidsRun. An endowment fund for one of our own raised over $10,000 for Island Kids Cancer Society and KidsRun.
You will find graduates of STAGES Dance Company, many of whom once performed with the Peninsula Singers, in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company, working in film and television, on international cruise lines, working on Broadway and training internationally with Cirque du Soleil. STAGES DANCE COMPANY is celebrating our 44th year of bringing the love of dance, performance, and our community together.
Past Spotlight Artists:
Over the years, nearly fifty young singers, musicians and dancers have performed on the Charlie White stage as part of every Peninsula Singers’ concert. They add much to the musical texture of our concerts and we give them the experience vital to their musical journey. Many of them have gone on to professional careers, including Philip Manning (to name just one), now in the First Violin section of the Victoria Symphony Orchestra.
