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Swinging with the Stars raised more than $535,000 for the Central Okanagan Hospice Association on Saturday night, Feb. 25 at the Delta Hotel in downtown Kelowna. (Swinging with the Stars - Central Okanagan/Facebook/Voth Photography)

Hospice Association waltzes into major cash at Swinging with the Stars in Kelowna

The event raised more than $535,000

 

Helen Sidney, the 100-year-old Citizen of the Year, (yellow jacket) is seen dancing at the Vernon Star Country Square Dance recent open house. (Contributed)

UPDATE: Square dance brings back social connection in Vernon

Following isolation of pandemic, increased need for social interaction, program extended, starts March 9

 

Helen Sidney, the 100-year-old Citizen of the Year, (yellow jacket) is seen dancing at the Vernon Star Country Square Dance open house last week. (Contributed)

PHOTOS: Busting a groove with Vernon’s Citizen of the Year

The Vernon Star Country Square Dance open house featured 100-year-old Helen Sidney

 

A TV cameraman films the State Opera in Hanover, Germany, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. A German newspaper critic had animal feces smeared on her face by a ballet director in the city of Hannover after he apparently accused her of driving away ticket holders. The Hannover state theater apologized for the incident on Saturday and said Monday that it was suspending ballet director Marco Goecke with immediate effect. (Julian Stratenschulte/dpa via AP)

German ballet director fired over feces attack on critic

Attack and Goecke’s tepid apology were widely criticized

A TV cameraman films the State Opera in Hanover, Germany, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. A German newspaper critic had animal feces smeared on her face by a ballet director in the city of Hannover after he apparently accused her of driving away ticket holders. The Hannover state theater apologized for the incident on Saturday and said Monday that it was suspending ballet director Marco Goecke with immediate effect. (Julian Stratenschulte/dpa via AP)
A TV cameraman films the State Opera in Hanover, Germany, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. A German newspaper critic had animal feces smeared on her face by a ballet director in the city of Hannover after he apparently accused her of driving away ticket holders. The Hannover state theater apologized for the incident on Saturday and said Monday that it was suspending ballet director Marco Goecke with immediate effect. (Julian Stratenschulte/dpa via AP)

German ballet director suspended after feces attack on reviewer

Furious director pulled out a paper bag with animal feces and smeared critic’s face with the contents

A TV cameraman films the State Opera in Hanover, Germany, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. A German newspaper critic had animal feces smeared on her face by a ballet director in the city of Hannover after he apparently accused her of driving away ticket holders. The Hannover state theater apologized for the incident on Saturday and said Monday that it was suspending ballet director Marco Goecke with immediate effect. (Julian Stratenschulte/dpa via AP)
Karima Essa’s Body Positive Bollywood Dance Show is coming to Vernon’s Priest Valley Gym Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. (Submitted photo)

Bollywood dance show goes on, despite Vernon centre’s flood issues

Karima Essa’s Body Positivity Bollywood Dance Show to take place at alternate location Jan. 29

Karima Essa’s Body Positive Bollywood Dance Show is coming to Vernon’s Priest Valley Gym Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. (Submitted photo)
Join Vernon’s Sadok Dance Ensemble for Malanka, Ukrainian New Year’s Eve Dance Saturday, Jan. 14, at Vernon’s City Dance Studio on 29th Street. (Contributed)

UPDATE: Venue change as Vernon dance group to ring in Ukrainian New Year

Sadok Dance Ensemble hosts Ukrainian New Year’s Eve dance Saturday, Jan.14, City Dance Studio

Join Vernon’s Sadok Dance Ensemble for Malanka, Ukrainian New Year’s Eve Dance Saturday, Jan. 14, at Vernon’s City Dance Studio on 29th Street. (Contributed)
Mission Dance Company is bringing its annual Nutcracker performance to stages in Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton in December 2022. (Submitted photo)

Nutcracker graces Okanagan stages

Mission Dance Company is bringing its annual Nutcracker performance to Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon

Mission Dance Company is bringing its annual Nutcracker performance to stages in Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton in December 2022. (Submitted photo)
Vernon’s Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble hosts the Sadok Saint Nicholas Christmas Performance, open to the public, Sunday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. at the Eagles Hall. (Morning Star - file photo)

Vernon dance group puts on Saint Nicholas performance

Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble hosts special concert open to public Sunday, Dec. 18

Vernon’s Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble hosts the Sadok Saint Nicholas Christmas Performance, open to the public, Sunday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. at the Eagles Hall. (Morning Star - file photo)
Vernon’s Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble hosts the Fall Harvest Ukrainian Dinner and Dance Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Eagles Hall. (Morning Star - file photo)

Vernon dance group brings taste of Ukraine to table

Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble hosts Fall Harvest Ukrainian Dinner/Dance Saturday, Nov. 26

Vernon’s Sadok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble hosts the Fall Harvest Ukrainian Dinner and Dance Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Eagles Hall. (Morning Star - file photo)
Kelsey Hanna and Donaldo Nava in Cameron Fraser-Monroe’s taqəš. (Emily Cooper photo)

Rising First Nation Vernon star brings ballet to hometown

Cameron Fraser-Monroe’s work tells traditional story Raven Returns the Water

Kelsey Hanna and Donaldo Nava in Cameron Fraser-Monroe’s taqəš. (Emily Cooper photo)
The Vernon Father-Daughter Ball was a huge success on Oct. 14, 2022. (Flash and Frame photo)

Father-daughter ball raises $10K for North Okanagan causes

The sold-out event saw more than 225 people fill the Vernon Lodge

The Vernon Father-Daughter Ball was a huge success on Oct. 14, 2022. (Flash and Frame photo)
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Selma Blair leaves ‘Dancing With the Stars’ due to health issues related to MS

On Oct. 17, she told her ‘Dancing with the Stars’ partner, Sasha…

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The Father Daughter Ball is a highlight for any young, or grown up, girl and their dad. (Morning Star file photo)

Fathers and daughters to enjoy ‘magical evening’ in Vernon

The 23rd annual Father Daughter Ball takes place Oct. 14

The Father Daughter Ball is a highlight for any young, or grown up, girl and their dad. (Morning Star file photo)
Dakhká Khwáan Dancers perform in Vernon Sept. 23. (Contributed)

World-renowned dancers shake Vernon stage

Dakhká Khwáan Dancers and DJ Dash at Performing Arts Centre

Dakhká Khwáan Dancers perform in Vernon Sept. 23. (Contributed)
Nanaimo’s Annalise Lam is a world champion in Highland dancing after placing first overall in her junior division at the Cowal Gathering in Dunoon, Scotland this past weekend. (Photo submitted)

B.C. teenager wins world championship in Highland dancing

Annalise Lam placed first overall in her junior division at the Cowal Gathering in Dunoon, Scotland

Nanaimo’s Annalise Lam is a world champion in Highland dancing after placing first overall in her junior division at the Cowal Gathering in Dunoon, Scotland this past weekend. (Photo submitted)
Jacksun Fryer, left, and Carlow Rush of Vancouver Island’s Funkanometry have advanced to live shows in ‘America’s Got Talent.’ Pictured here, the two at the Vancouver Island Exhibition in 2021. (News Bulletin file photo)

Vancouver Island’s Funkanometry advances through ‘America’s Got Talent’ to live shows

Dance duo secure a spot as one of the 55 final contestants

Jacksun Fryer, left, and Carlow Rush of Vancouver Island’s Funkanometry have advanced to live shows in ‘America’s Got Talent.’ Pictured here, the two at the Vancouver Island Exhibition in 2021. (News Bulletin file photo)
A benefit concert and dance, featuring a number of country music acts donating their time and talent, will be held at Armstrong’s Hassen Memorial Arena Saturday, June 25, to help Armstrong amputee Chelaine McInroy purchase a new prosthetic. (Morning Star - file photo)

Community rallies around Armstrong woman following second amputation

Life, Limb and Lyrics is a fundraising concert and dance for local amputee Chelaine McInroy, 28,

A benefit concert and dance, featuring a number of country music acts donating their time and talent, will be held at Armstrong’s Hassen Memorial Arena Saturday, June 25, to help Armstrong amputee Chelaine McInroy purchase a new prosthetic. (Morning Star - file photo)
A barn dance to help raise money for Lumby’s Cole Derry, who is in need of a second kidney transplant, will be held Saturday, April 30, at the Pat Duke Memorial Arena. An all ages dance with admission by donation for Derry’s recovery starts at 4 p.m., and a 19+ dance will begin at 9 p.m. Advance tickets available at select businesses in the village. (Contributed)

Lumby barn dance to benefit kidney patient

Cole Derry facing second transplant; barn dance(s) for all ages to be held at Pat Duke Memorial Arena April 30

A barn dance to help raise money for Lumby’s Cole Derry, who is in need of a second kidney transplant, will be held Saturday, April 30, at the Pat Duke Memorial Arena. An all ages dance with admission by donation for Derry’s recovery starts at 4 p.m., and a 19+ dance will begin at 9 p.m. Advance tickets available at select businesses in the village. (Contributed)
Jenna Anderson connecting to the music and people.

‘Fun, laughter, joy’: B.C. pair take headphone dance parties across the country

Dance With Love set to bring good vibrations from Coast to Coast on cross-Canada tour

Jenna Anderson connecting to the music and people.
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