I'm feeling gushy and in the holiday spirit! Especially since the nice snowfall we had last night. I would mention this to my husband, but he is outside snowblowing, so I suspect he doesn't share my sentiment. The pine trees are covered in white, the rolling hills are beautiful, and campus is like a winter wonderland. Along with this holiday sentiment, I'm feeling gushy about our upcoming show.......... The rehearsal Saturday was fantastic! Omie Drawhorn from the Daily News came with a photographer, interviewed the dancers, took pictures, and watched a sneak preview of the show. She is going to do an article about it- so be sure to check the paper this week! Yiipppppeeeeeee!
The dancers were proud to be interviewed by a real reporter and it excited everyone to have a new person to perform for. We also had a great article in the Argonaut, and will have a good one in the Tribune, too. All this publicity does wonders for the confidence of the dancers, not to mention the size of the audience.
In all the hoopla about the show - sometimes the Celtic concert in the first half gets overlooked.... The Celtic Nots from Spokane will be performing an entertaining show accompanied by our Celtic dancers in the first half. If you haven't heard the Celtic Nots, go to their website http://www.celticnots.com/ to hear their music. Katie Saunders, our Celtic instructor has been working hard to present a show that you won't forget! Katie will be doing a solo for the Sunday performance. When you see her dance, you will see an incredibly talented young woman. She will be teaching a world dance class with the UI Dance Program next year. We're very proud of her!
This Wednesday at 7:00am turn your radio to Bull Country to hear me try to describe Nutcracker Suite and Celtic Treats, and Thursday at 7:15am I'll be pitching our show on ZFun! I think the most important part of my job is to convince community members to attend this Holiday Tradition - because it is a great time and also to support the dancers who have worked so hard for their time on stage.
DVD's will be on sale at the show for $25, we will have roses for sale, and refreshments. The dancers will have the opportunity to take professional photographs in costume at dress rehearsal. The coloring contest participants will have their artwork displayed in the Lobby of the Hartung, and the winner of the contest will win 2 free tickets to the show. Stay tuned to find out who won!
Remember, get your tickets now at Paradise Ridge CD's in Moscow.
Attend Nutcracker Suite and Celtic Treats - and make it a tradition!
Keep dancing.......
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