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Dance fest hits Vanier Hall stage

The stage a Vanier Hall is getting a workout over the long weekend. That's where this year's Prince George Dance Festival is being held and it's drawn 480 dancers who are competing in seemingly every genre imaginable.
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Madison Hill dances in the Classical Ballet solo 16 years during the 39th Prince George Dance Festival at Vanier Hall.

The stage a Vanier Hall is getting a workout over the long weekend.

That's where this year's Prince George Dance Festival is being held and it's drawn 480 dancers who are competing in seemingly every genre imaginable.

From ballet, pointe and modern to hip hop, acro-dance and variety, there are 13 categories in all and it's making for a full day.

Competition begins at 8 a.m. and runs through until 10 p.m. each day, culminating in an awards ceremony on Monday evening.

Tickets are $5 per session, $10 per day or $25 for adult weekend passes and $20 for seniors and students weekend passes.

Over $20,000 in scholarships and prize money will be given out and 16 competitors will be sent to the provincial competition each year.

For more information and the full schedule, visit www.pgdancefestival.com.