Wow. I loved Swing Kings. The whole audience loved it. Mia Swartwood, our Ballet Mistress, told me that the first half of classical ballet variations were some of the best she'd ever seen. (That's saying a lot! Mia is a perfectionist.) And then the second half- well, it was so fun to watch. There were so many funny moments, scenarios that got you giggling; it was a really good time for everyone who braved the icy, terrible weather.
Perhaps one of the most memorable things that I will never forget, is the incredible mini-burger/soda shop experience afterward in the Cougar Lounge. (This is the after party/reception that we hold after every performance at the Beasley for our subscribers, sponsors, board members, and the performers. Incredibly, the receptions are catered by Gerald Henry, a board member, and Glenda Albright, (better known as Jonell's mom). But all the board members help out.
The funniest thing was watching board member Roberta McPherson slinging burgers and all the board members standing in an efficient line assembling fully loaded mini-burgers! It was entertaining and delicious! And all the more so because they were so lovingly prepared by our wonderful board. There were the mini-burgers, fries, condiments, and root beer floats to carry on the Swing Kings/soda shop theme. It was so neat.
The Beasley was packed for the school show the next day! The students and teachers loved the educational performace. Some kids got to go up on stage and learn the 'Lindy Hop.' Did you know that the Lindy Hop was named after Charles Lindburgh, after his flight (hop) across the Atlantic? It became all the rage...
Next we have Peru Negro - 30 dancers and musicians from Peru. This job is so great.
Keep dancin'.............
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Lots to look forward to!
Happy New Year!! It's a snow day and the sun is shining and the holidays are over. But we at Festival Dance have a lot to look forward to this spring semester.
First, let me update you about the success of the holiday show, Nutcracker Suite & Celtic Treats....... It was great! Wonderful! Stunning! Brilliant! Fun!! The show went well and provided the high quality performance opportunity for our academy students that are so important to our mission of 'Bringing the Arts to the People and the People to the Arts.'
Tickets sold extremely well, and the personal pride and satisfaction felt by everyone involved was worth all the long hours. The show was aired on Idaho Public Television channel 8 on the 27th, 28th, & 29th and the 2nd, 3rd, & 4th. I hope you were able to catch it.
Coming soon we have Swing Kings! February 10th, 3:00 Beasley Coliseum. The Eugene Ballet will perform beautiful ballet selections and then finish off the performance with the new crowd pleaser - Swing Kings! Jitterbug, Jive, and Jazz will have the audience dancing in their seats! For tickets, go to http://beasley.wsu.edu/calendar/event.aspx?event=184 or call Festival Dance at 883-DANS.
Spring Specials:
50% OFF- We have a special for 'half off for one month for new students' in the Moscow, Saturday morning Kinderdance class. 9:45-10:30. Just refer to the offer when enrolling.
50% OFF- We have a special for 'half off for one month for new students' all classes in Lewiston at our LCSC location and American Legion location. Just refer to the offer when enrolling.
FREE- Festival Dance will offer classes in Kinderdance (intro to dance including basic steps and creative dance), Beginning Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop at Troy Elementary School starting in January. A grant from the Latah County Arts & Culture Committee will provide free classes for the first month with payment of a $15 registration fee. After the first month, cost will be $32/month for Kinderdance and Ballet and $36/month for Jazz and Hip Hop. (Enrollment for the free classes does not obligate you to continue.)
No classes on Martin Luther King Day.
Have a great 2008 and keep dancing......................
First, let me update you about the success of the holiday show, Nutcracker Suite & Celtic Treats....... It was great! Wonderful! Stunning! Brilliant! Fun!! The show went well and provided the high quality performance opportunity for our academy students that are so important to our mission of 'Bringing the Arts to the People and the People to the Arts.'
Tickets sold extremely well, and the personal pride and satisfaction felt by everyone involved was worth all the long hours. The show was aired on Idaho Public Television channel 8 on the 27th, 28th, & 29th and the 2nd, 3rd, & 4th. I hope you were able to catch it.
Coming soon we have Swing Kings! February 10th, 3:00 Beasley Coliseum. The Eugene Ballet will perform beautiful ballet selections and then finish off the performance with the new crowd pleaser - Swing Kings! Jitterbug, Jive, and Jazz will have the audience dancing in their seats! For tickets, go to http://beasley.wsu.edu/calendar/event.aspx?event=184 or call Festival Dance at 883-DANS.
Spring Specials:
50% OFF- We have a special for 'half off for one month for new students' in the Moscow, Saturday morning Kinderdance class. 9:45-10:30. Just refer to the offer when enrolling.
50% OFF- We have a special for 'half off for one month for new students' all classes in Lewiston at our LCSC location and American Legion location. Just refer to the offer when enrolling.
FREE- Festival Dance will offer classes in Kinderdance (intro to dance including basic steps and creative dance), Beginning Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop at Troy Elementary School starting in January. A grant from the Latah County Arts & Culture Committee will provide free classes for the first month with payment of a $15 registration fee. After the first month, cost will be $32/month for Kinderdance and Ballet and $36/month for Jazz and Hip Hop. (Enrollment for the free classes does not obligate you to continue.)
No classes on Martin Luther King Day.
Have a great 2008 and keep dancing......................
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