DANB presents danceAbout and The Next Generation in Alachua
Press release from Dance Alive National Ballet
ALACHUA, Fla. – The City of Alachua and Dance Alive National Ballet are pleased to present the second annual collaborative program between DANB’s Next Generation and danceAbout. Students in DANB’s outreach program, danceAbout, have been taking weekly classes from DANB outreach teachers Alison Tucker and Marilyn Deiorio since February. The program is supported by the City of Alachua and sponsors of DANB’s danceAbout. The Next Generation is DANB’s youth performing group.
Co-Directors Rachel Ridley and Tales Ribeiro have staged “Don Quixote Suite,” featuring the entire student company. DANB Soloist Stirling Kolb will guest as ‘Basilio’ to Leah Perine’s ‘Kitri’. The program will feature graduating seniors Leah Perine, Leo Cuevas, and Irma Impink, along with 30 other dancers showcasing a variety of dance disciplines.
DANB’s danceAbout program will join the Company in a special guest appearance; danceAbout is an after-school program that is provided to young students at no cost, sponsored by the City of Alachua and DANB.
For a delightful afternoon, join us for the Benefit Concert supporting DANB’s Outreach Programs.
WHAT: ALACHUA SPRING CONCERT
WHEN: March 29 at 3 p.m.
WHERE: Legacy Park, Alachua, Florida
INFO: 352-371-2986 OR info@dancealive.org
ADMISSION: Available at the door the afternoon of the show – Adults: $8, Youth: No charge
Members of The Next Generation include: Emma Grace Adelinis, Ellie Aponick, Kendall Barnett, Kennedy Brochu, Eva Cancellieri, Kai Cuevas, Leo Cuevas, Iolanthe Cushman, Avery Danaher-Rovansek, Jaylina Farberow, Ella Graham-Farris, Lilla Hall, Clara Hilliard, Irma Impink, Juniper Knowles, Ramona Liesenfeld, Avery Moran, Jordan Muller, Tiya Mutluru, Kylie Nagle, Leah Perine, Alyssa Robinson, Grace Sperring-Otero, Emma Taylor, Bailey Thomas, Esther Thompson, Lucy Thompson, Maggie Staples, Yaqi Song, Mia Villamil
We know you will enjoy watching these young people doing what they love to do – while doing something positive in their life.