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NHS Dancers On Fire!

It's the "busy season" for the New Hampton Dance Program and the dancers are on fire!

New Hampton School dancers Carley Dibert '14, Mian Horvath '14, Taylor Lacaillade '14, Sam Oakley '16, and Sally Wang '15 were adjudicated and selected to perform works in Plymouth State University's Dance Premier Gala this Saturday, February 1 at 8 pm in Hanaway Theater (Silver Center for the Arts). The group will perform “Inner Voices” and "Come to the Edge," a ballet and a modern dance piece both choreographed by NHS Dance Director René Martinez. Also selected to perform is “Counts,” a solo work choreographed and performed by Taylor Lacaillade. The ladies have worked tirelessly and are honored to be performing in this event. The New Hampton dancers will be sharing the stage with other dancers from around New England as well as with professional dancers from BoSoma Dance, a Boston-based dance company.

The PSU Dance Premier is an all-day event in which New Hampton School dancers will participate in five master classes along with other dancers from across New England. TM Olujimi '14 will be joining the other NHS dancers for the day of workshops. Master classes will be taught by PSU faculty as well as guest artists from BoSoma Dance. René Martinez will also be presenting two teacher workshops at the Premier. The Dance Premier Gala performance is open to the public. For ticket information, please call the Silver Center's Box Office at 603-535-2787.

In addition to the Dance Premier, the winter co-curricular dancers recently had the opportunity to work with guest artist, Angie Sellers. Angie choreographed a jazz dance entitled "Fashionistas," which she taught the girls this past Tuesday, January 28. The dancers learned the entire piece in an impressive three-and-a-half hour block of time. A former Disney World dancer, Angie is currently the Creative Director for an award winning Entertainment Company that produces shows for many Theme Parks, Touring shows, and Corporate Events across the county and abroad. She recently was awarded the distinguished "Spotlight Award" as Creative Director of the Year. She has directed and choreographed many Industrials, Professional Basketball dance teams and Television Specials, including NFL halftime shows. As a producer, Angie has opened shows in both Branson and Las Vegas. She co-produced and choreographed a live televised special that won an EMMY Award for "Best Special Event." A member of Dance Masters of America, Angie has also established herself as a master teacher and choreographer. She is passionate about sharing her love of dance and travels with many organizations judging and teaching conventions across the United States. The New Hampton Dance Program was thrilled to have Angie work with their dancers.

Dance works presented at this weekend's PSU Dance Premier Gala and Angie Sellers' "Fashionistas" will be performed at New Hampton's annual student dance concert. "WinterDance" will be presented on Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22 at 7PM. Stay tuned for more details on the concert to come!
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