“America” advanced jazz dancers are (from left): Miranda Mahaffey, Abigail Pilecki, Emmaline Klute, Megan Kuiphoff, Lauren Barnhart, Hannah Marie Klute.
Works In Motion Dance Company is proud to present its 7th annual dance recital, “Mark Your Calendars!”, at Elston Auditorium, 317 Detroit St., Michigan City. Two shows will be held Saturday, June 8. Show times are 2 pm and 6 pm. The box office will be open 1 hour before curtain and the house will open 30 minutes before each show.
Over 175 dancers will take the stage showcasing their talents in ballet, pointe, lyrical, jazz, hip hop, tap, and tumbling, all set to music based on a “Calendar” theme. Holidays, appointments, family reunions, parties and weddings are just some of the highlights on the program. Audience members will enjoy a variety of new songs as well as some familiar tunes such as “Freeze Frame” and “We Are Family.”
The 2-hour performance includes all-new choreography by WIMDC faculty members Ashley Fridh, Lindsay Gogel, Erica Lekarczyk and Amber Mills. Also featured in the show is Synergy, Works In Motion’s award-winning competition team.
Recital tickets are on sale now at Works In Motion Dance Company, 1227 N. State Road 39, LaPorte. General seating for seniors (62+) and kids ages 3-15 is $7, and for adults ages 16–61 the cost is $9. Tickets will be $1 more at the door.
Works In Motion Dance Company opened in 2006 to be a leader in dance education for LaPorte and surrounding communities. The studio is owned and operated by Lindsay (Fridh) Gogel of LaPorte. She holds a BS degree in Dance Education and Dance Performance from Ball State University. For more information, please call the studio at 219-324-7600 or visit www.worksinmotion.com.