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Have a great weekend everyone!! PS: get your recital digital download today to see the rest of this awesome dance!
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"We love, love, love KDA! They make it fun for the younger ages and start early with structure in a fun way. If you are looking for a studio that creates excellence while building bonds and friendships, KDA is the place!" Thanks so much for your 5-star Google review, Jonica!
Long before the TikTok dances and the Macarena, jazz dance was one of the first viral dance styles! When the song "Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble" was released in 1917 it quickly inspired the "shimmy" dance in jazz clubs, leading to a country-wide dance craze & love for jazz dance.
Congratulations to KDA alum and teacher, Gigi Gans Russell, for winning a Mary Jane Teall award for her choreography for the Forum’s production of “Memphis”! We are so happy for you!! Way to represent!!
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Is there a particular song or performance that made your child fall in love with dance, and if so, which one?
Get your copy of our amazing recital TODAY! Click on the link provided in the email our studio sent out and enjoy the show!! 💜
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Are you interested in registering for classes? You can get started right from our site! Just follow the link to get started!
https://bit.ly/2PgiIm7
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Happy Monday! Make it a great week!
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“Dance is the hidden language of the soul” ― Martha Graham
Come join us for some Halloween Fun!!
We offer a wide range of dance classes of many styles and skill levels. Visit our site for more information or call us at (316) 684-2848 to get started today.
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Raise your hand if you had a great Monday!!
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Be sure to check your email for an important letter from Miss Diane. It talks about all things happening at KDA this fall 🍁
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Be sure to watch your dancer during our zoom observation week! Find the link from your teacher in your BAND app. Can’t wait to “see” everyone ❤️
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Jazz dance has a long and rich story. Check out this great and interesting article about the history of Jazz Dance.
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The history of jazz dance is rooted in American history.
For some great videos of the recitals we have put on in the past, head to the Recitals page on our site today!
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How much time do you spend practicing dance outside of classes here at Kansas Dance Academy?
Warming up with @rhondakmiller !!
We love starting our morning off with a pointe class from @keithclifton !!
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We’re so excited for today!! Who else is?!
Be sure to follow our stories all weekend for updates!
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Are you familiar with our reach for the stars program? If not, go ahead and follow this link to learn more about it.
https://bit.ly/2NnDUJ2
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Join our KDA Workshop THIS weekend! For dancers Beg. 2 & Up!
This week-end is always a fabulous time for everyone learning from these industry professionals. We are offering classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and music theatre.
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We truly have a Top Notch lineup of teachers - Keith Clifton (DMI Faculty, LA), Rhonda Miller (Pace University Dance Program Directory, NYC/LA), Brian Marcum (MTW), Amy Baker Schwiethale (WSU Music Theatre faculty) and Stevie Mack (Pace University Commercial Dance Graduate, KDA Alum).
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Jazz dance, tap dance, and hip hop dance are just a few of the great styles that we teach! Visit our site or call us at (316) 684-2848 for more information today.
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Happy Halloween! We hope it is as fun as it is spooky!
What type of dance do you practice and how long have you been practicing it?
One of our favorite days!!
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What an AMAZING Weekend!❤️ Keith Clifton Stevie Mack Brian J. Marcum Rhonda Miller Amy Baker Schwiethale
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KDA Workshop 2020
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If you have questions or comments, feel free to send us a message through our website at any time! To get started, just follow the link!
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Our students are our passion and their dance dreams become ours. Reach out to get feet moving at (316) 684-2848. https://www.kdadance.com/
If you are wondering whether you should enroll your kids in dance class, read up: https://bit.ly/2JEGeuF
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21 Reasons Your Kids Should Take Dance Classes
Parents please check your inbox for some important emails sent out yesterday! ❤️
Our motivational star system gives our students a little extra incentive to work their hardest and do their best. https://bit.ly/2NnDUJ2
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Today is Veteran's Day. Watch this video about veterans using dance to cope with emotions. Not only is dance really fun, but it can be healing as well. https://bit.ly/38aMWmj
Happy Veteran’s Day!
Halloween at KDA!!
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Halloween at KDA!
Let’s start our pre holiday weekend off with some positivity! What’s one thing you’re thankful for??
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Our team of teachers is committed to our amazing students. Learn more about our staff on our website or call today: (316) 684-2848. https://bit.ly/2vcfcA0
Help us wish Miss Erica a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Your KDA Family loves you!
This video is great! This officer really showed his stuff. https://bit.ly/2JAsjpk
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Cop Shows Off Hilarious Moves At Los Angeles Clippers Game
“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.”― Friedrich Nietzsche
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our KDA Family! We love each and every one of you SOOO much!!
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Kids and parents are bonding in a lot of new ways these days. Choreographed Tik Tok videos are one way that they are spending quality time together. https://cnn.it/3eqQ2nl
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Stuck at home, families find a new way to bond: creating TikTok videos
So Beautiful!!!
Tina Latif shared a video to the group: Dance Accepts Everyone.
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Come, Dance with me my friend! 👫🏻
It brings Joy! 🤗💗
Music
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Demis Roussos - Come Waltz With Me
Come, Dance with me my friend! 👫🏻
It brings Joy! 🤗💗
Music
August 21, 2018 at 11:38 AM ·
Demis Roussos - Come Waltz With Me
Toddlers who take dance classes reap a lot of benefits - physically, mentally, and emotionally. https://bit.ly/2TSfusd
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Six Good Reasons to Enroll Your Toddler in a Dance Class
We teach several types of dance. Reach out soon. We want to talk to you and get to know the dancer, or dancers, in your family. https://www.kdadance.com/newpage
Do you need a giggle to get you through your Friday? These are funny! http://rockett.es/2I5WV0V
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12 Jokes Only Dance-Obsessed People Understand | The Rockettes
Guess what...it’s colored leotard MONTH! can’t wait to see you all this week ❤️
We can’t thank our KDA angels, Genny Clayton and daughter, EmmaLu, for bringing the Christmas spirit to the studio!! Gorgeous decorations!
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎄
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Kids can learn all about some of the basic elements of dance here: https://bit.ly/2Vqhfhi
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Elements of Dance | Artsville | PBS LearningMedia
It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎄
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Dance is more than a hobby or an activity. It is a way of life. Call us or visit our website now: (316) 684-2848, https://www.kdadance.com/reach-for-the-stars
Can’t wait to see this whole show!!!!
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Carousel Waltz
Have your child study and learn all about dance appreciation with this website that has a fun quiz and digital flashcards. https://bit.ly/3mucrmX
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Dance Appreciation Exam
It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎄
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Dance is more than a hobby or an activity. It is a way of life. Call us or visit our website now: (316) 684-2848, https://www.kdadance.com/reach-for-the-stars
Getting in touch with us to learn more about our classes is easy as filling out the contact form or giving us a call at (316) 684-2848. https://www.kdadance.com/contact
We are passionate about our students! Learn more about our fantastic staff now by clicking the link below. https://www.kdadance.com/services
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Congratulations to Ellery for earning your pointe shoes! And thank you @attitudesetc1 for always doing a fantastic job helping our dancers!!
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Can’t wait to see this whole show!!!!
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Carousel Waltz
Have your child study and learn all about dance appreciation with this website that has a fun quiz and digital flashcards. https://bit.ly/3mucrmX
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Dance Appreciation Exam
Talk to us: What is your very favorite movie dance sequence? Please share your answer in the comments below.
It’s Miss Jamie’s Birthday today!! Help us wish her a Happy Birthday!! We’re so glad you’re part of our KDA Family!! We all love you!!
Merry Christmas 🎄
We love each and every one of our KDA Families deeply. We hope you have a wonderful day ❤️
Christmas Day is here! Are you having a virtual celebration? What are your plans?
Getting in touch with us to learn more about our classes is easy as filling out the contact form or giving us a call at (316) 684-2848. https://www.kdadance.com/contact
We are passionate about our students! Learn more about our fantastic staff now by clicking the link below. https://www.kdadance.com/services
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Want to see us in action? Check out some recital footage by clicking the link below. https://www.kdadance.com/calls-schedule
So glad to be back in the studio today! Who’s ready for another year of dance... we are!!! Are you?!
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Exercise and physical activity are essential to the health and wellness of all children. https://bit.ly/2Drrv3i
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"If a dancer dances -which is different from having theories about dance, or wanting to dance, or trying to dance, or having within your body the memory of someone else’s dance-, ... if a dancer dances, everything is there." - Merce Cunningham
Talk to us: What is your very favorite movie dance sequence? Please share your answer in the comments below.
It’s Miss Jamie’s Birthday today!! Help us wish her a Happy Birthday!! We’re so glad you’re part of our KDA Family!! We all love you!!
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The Best Convention out there!!
DanceMakers Inc.
January 5 at 2:36 PM ·
As we embark on a new year we feel more prepared than ever to safely and responsibly share our events with the world. We have received so much feedback and have learned a great deal from our fall events. Specifically in regards to COVID safety we have gained insight into what works, what doesn’t, and how to make the best event possible while keeping safety for all of our attendees of paramount importance. We wanted to share some of our clients’ experiences to help our future attendees feel confident that DanceMakers and safety go hand in hand.
#dancemakers #seasonstour
Can you tell what’s “backwards” about this picture?? 😂
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Want to see us in action? Check out some recital footage by clicking the link below. https://www.kdadance.com/calls-schedule
So glad to be back in the studio today! Who’s ready for another year of dance... we are!!! Are you?!
#kdadancetoyourdreams
Exercise and physical activity are essential to the health and wellness of all children. https://bit.ly/2Drrv3i
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"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." - Berthold Auerbach
Another congratulations to Macie for earning her first pair of pointe shoes!! 💗
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Congratulations to Ava on earning her pointe shoes!! ❤️❤️❤️
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Congratulations to Surrey on earning your first pair of pointe shoes!! Thank you @attitudesetc1 for taking care of our dancers ❤️❤️
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"My daughter has been dancing at KDA for 4 years and we absolutely love it. The staff is welcoming, encouraging, and love all the kids. They take pride in creating exquisite dancers that display talent, grace, and respect.❤️- Jonica
Feeling stiff today? Here are some great stretches for dance flexibility: https://stelleworld.com/blogs/news/10-top-stretches-and-exercises-to-improve-dance-flexibility
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10 Top Stretches and Exercises to Improve Dance Flexibility
FAQ: What are the different types of dance shoes?
A: Learn here about 5 of the most popular: https://stelleworld.com/blogs/news/5-different-types-of-dance-shoes
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5 Different Types of Dance Shoes
"Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." - Berthold Auerbach
Another congratulations to Macie for earning her first pair of pointe shoes!! 💗
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Congratulations to Ava on earning her pointe shoes!! ❤️❤️❤️
#kdadancetoyourdreams
Congratulations to Surrey on earning your first pair of pointe shoes!! Thank you @attitudesetc1 for taking care of our dancers ❤️❤️
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Stiff or sore after a great dance rehearsal? Here are a few stretches for flexibility: https://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/fitness/stretches-for-flexibility/
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9 Ballet Stretches to Do for 10 Minutes a Day to Improve Your Flexibility
It's important to return to our normal lives safely and we are working hard to do so! https://www.dancemagazine.com/dance-after-covid-2649095565.html
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How to Safely Resume Dancing After Recovering from COVID-19
Congratulations to Cameron for earning your first pair of pointe shoes!!
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Congratulations Campbell on earning your first pair of pointe shoes!! #kdadancetoyourdreams
Dance is not our job. It is not our work. It is our passion and our art! Call us today or check out our website soon: (316) 684-2848 https://www.kdadance.com/contact
CONGRATULATIONS Hannah on earning your first pair of Pointe Shoes!! ❤️
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Our students are our priority, and our parents tell us all of the time how much they appreciate it. We appreciate you guys much more! https://www.kdadance.com/
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KDA wear your red, yellow and Chiefs this week!! ❤️🏈💛
Congratulations to Jaelyn on earning your first pair of pointe shoes!! 🩰✨
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Congratulations to Avery for earning her first pair of pointe shoes!! 🩰✨
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Last weekend at @dancemakersinc was FANTASTIC !! It was so wonderful to be able to dance to our dreams ❤️
A huge congratulations to these scholarship winners. Way to represent KDA!
Faculty Scholarship Winners:
Genevieve Courtney
Ava Griffin
Abbey Littrell
Everly Maloney
Katie Melton
Courage Scholarship
Mary Kessler
Audition Scholarship
Kenley Clark
Stay tune to hear more of our awards from last weekend!
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Way to go Allie! Congratulations on earning your pointe shoes!🩰✨
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We’re taking a break from sharing our DMI results to wish a VERY special person a happy birthday... HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS DIANE!!!!
Thank you for EVERYTHING you do for our KDA Dance Family, we wouldn’t be here without you ❤️
Help us wish her a Happy Birthday!!
⭐️DMI RESULTS ⭐️
Me Too
1st place Ranking
1st place overall pre-teen line
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A Day in the Park
HIGH 1st place Ranking
3rd place overall senior line
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⭐️DMI RESULTS ⭐️
Get Back
1st place Ranking
2nd place overall production
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Embrace the Rain
1st place Ranking
1st place overall production
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Who’s excited for the big game this weekend!! 💛🏈♥️
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What’s Miss Gigi going to have?! 💙💗
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Gender Reveal! This morning we did a gender reveal with our company dancers for baby #2! We used cake pops and only one of them had 💙or💗! Watch to find out if Jackson is getting a brother or sister!
⭐️DMI RESULTS ⭐️
Posing
2nd place Ranking
Pre-Teen Line 2nd Place
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Mr. Pinstripes
1st place Ranking
Teen Group 3rd Place
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Fired Up
2nd place Ranking
Teen Line 2nd Place
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My Tribe
2nd place Ranking
Junior Line 3rd Place
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Congratulations Maggie on earning your first pair of pointe shoes 🩰✨!!!
Congratulations Elizabeth on earning your first pair of pointe shoes 🩰✨
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Dancers typically watch the feet of other dancers while the audience often watches the arms and facial expressions of the dancers.
What do you watch?
Congratulations to Kylie on earning your first pair of pointe shoes!! 🩰✨
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Ballet buns are a staple in dance. Here are some steps to make the perfect ballet bun! http://rockett.es/3cz4D11
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Tuesday February 16th!
Dance is not only a great outlet for kids to express themselves, but it also improves cognitive development through learning new movements, routines, and rhythm. https://bit.ly/2MCdHrs
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Congratulations Elizabeth on earning your first pair of pointe shoes 🩰✨
#kdadancetoyourdreams
Dancers typically watch the feet of other dancers while the audience often watches the arms and facial expressions of the dancers.
What do you watch?
Congratulations to Kylie on earning your first pair of pointe shoes!! 🩰✨
#kdadancetoyourdreams
Ballet buns are a staple in dance. Here are some steps to make the perfect ballet bun! http://rockett.es/3cz4D11
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Tips on How to Do a Ballerina Bun | The Rockettes
We had so much fun “Dancing to Our Dreams” yesterday at @synergyperformingartscomp !!
Pictures coming soon!
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Carol Melton is with Gigi Gans Russell.
February 27 at 8:12 PM ·
Thank you for the photo, Sheryl Ellington-Bishop! What a wonderful time these young women have shared- dancing together since they were 6, 8, 10 years old. This is the last year they get to be a "group" as some are Seniors. How fun it's been to share in their growth and witness the joy they share in dance. Thank you, Gigi Gans Russell, for the fantastic choreography!
We’re here and ready to DANCE!!!
@synergyperformingartscomp
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We have several dancers getting ready to compete at Syenergy! Be sure to watch on their livestream:
https://www.tulsalivecast.com/live
A little bit of our time at Bravo!
What a fantastic and wonderful weekend at @bravodancecomp ! We had the best time dancing to our dreams ❤️❤️
Pictures to come!
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Dancers have a wonderful Spring Break,
We can’t wait to see you all on March 22!!
Look this beautiful picture Miss Sarah took last night of our special studio ❤️
📷: Miss Sarah F. @sarahbeth248
Congratulations Layla on earning your 1st pair of pointe shoes!! 🩰✨
Just a few favorites from DMI 2021 this year!!
🚨DMI 2021 Results 🚨
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A little bit of our time at Bravo!
If you're interested in hip-hop and want to learn more before you start a formal class, check out these hip hop beginner tips. https://bit.ly/2PO5P7l
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Happy St. Patrick's Day from Kansas Dance Academy. Did you ever wonder why Irish Dancers keep their arms by their sides?
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Dance class is not only a fun form of exercise, it also provides a safe and loving place to learn and grow.
Look for KDA Alumni Whitney Cooper!!
Times Square, New York City was live.
March 12 at 4:16 PM ·
Today, the plazas were alive with song, dance, and community –– everything we've been missing for exactly one year. Broadway legends reunited to commemorate Broadway's "lost year," inspire hope for the industry's future, and to sing loudly, WE WILL BE BACK!
The performance begins at 19:37. Livestream hosted by Eric Lockley (IG: @iamericlockley)
'We Will Be Back' is a pop-up, one-time-only performance produced by Kaleidoscope Entertainment and was sponsored by the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, NYCNext, and the Times Square Alliance.
Speakers and talent in order of appearance:
Presenters:
Tom Harris, Acting President of the Times Square Alliance
Holly-Anne Devlin, Director and Producer at Kaleidoscope Entertainment
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Performances:
"On Broadway" (Presented with support of author George Benson) is performed by Derrick Baskin, Charl Brown, Kelvin Moon Loh, and Joél Pérez and is arranged by Jacob Yates.
Performance:
"Home" (From "The Wiz" Presented with support of Michale Smalls, son of author Charlie Smalls) is performed by Lilias White, Nikki M. James, Peppermint, and Solea Pfeiffer and si arranged by Jacob Yates.
Presenters:
Matthew Broderick
Tom Viola
Tamara Tunie
Performance:
"We Will Be Back" (Music, Lyrics and Musical Direction by Allen René Louis): Featuring Broadway Inspirational Voices: Danielle Chamgers, Casey Erin Clark, Allyson Kaye Daniel, Laura Dean, Angela DeCicco, Chris Dilley, Lucia Giannetta Angela Grovey, Kimberly JaJuan, Zonya Love, Jason McCollum, John Eric Parker, Kris Roberts, Desiree Rodgriguez, Ben Roseberry, Will Stone, Anne Fraser Thomas, Danielle K. Thomas, Virgina A Woodruff, and Christopher Zelno.
Presenters:
BD Wong
Nikkole Salter
Joel Grey
Chita Rivera
Andre De Shields
Performance:
"Magic to Do" (Written by Stephen Schwartz and performed with his support) is arranged by Tom Kitt and performed by André De Shields, Brandon Nase, Heath Saunders, Kathryn Gallagher, Ryann Redmond, Charl Brown, Bre Jackosn, Michael Fatica, Anna Uzele, Olivia Vallli, Gerry McIntyre, Kris Coleman, Orville Mendoza, and featuring Jackie Cox, with supporting vocals by Broadway Inspirational Voices.
Dancers have a wonderful Spring Break,
We can’t wait to see you all on March 22!!
Look this beautiful picture Miss Sarah took last night of our special studio ❤️
📷: Miss Sarah F. @sarahbeth248
Congratulations Layla on earning your 1st pair of pointe shoes!! 🩰✨
