The Portage and District Arts Centre is looking for volunteers to help out at this year's dance recital on April 8th.

PDAC Marketing and Events Coordinator Lee Beaton says they're looking for volunteers to chaperone the kids for both the afternoon and evening shows, noting you can always attend one performance and help out during the other.

Those who are interested in helping out are encouraged to contact the Arts Centre as soon as possible.

Beaton explains the annual dance recital is the finale to the Arts Centre's 24 week dance program which features a variety of styles including Ukrainian, jazz and ballet. She shares what can be expected for next year's program.

"I think it was in the winter or fall, we did highland dancing. So we're thinking of maybe adding that to our dance program in the fall. There's a number of different options that we're going to be doing. We're going to continue, PDAC is going to still have a 24 week dance program in the fall. There's going to be some changes to it, we might get some new instructors and stuff."

Registration for next year will begin in August.