{"id":14529,"date":"2015-02-18T20:13:02","date_gmt":"2015-02-18T20:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/independentweekender.com\/?p=14529"},"modified":"2015-02-18T20:13:02","modified_gmt":"2015-02-18T20:13:02","slug":"dancers-prepare-to-set-sail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenstreetdata.com\/PS\/2015\/02\/18\/dancers-prepare-to-set-sail\/","title":{"rendered":"Dancers prepare to set sail"},"content":{"rendered":"

BY STACI WILSON<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Twenty-two<\/a>

Twenty-two dancers from the Windwood Hill Dance Academy in New Milford will set sail Feb. 21 and perform with \u201cStars at Sea.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n

Some local dancers are preparing to set sail and bringing some Broadway with them.<\/p>\n

Twenty-two dancers from the Windwood Hill Dance Academy in New Milford will be performing with \u201cStars at Sea\u201d on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. The voyage leaves port on Feb. 21 from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., with stops in Jamaica and Haiti.<\/p>\n

Studio owner and dance instructor Bobbie Jo Kelsey said, \u201cThe studio received an email from \u201cStars at Sea\u201d inviting our dancers to perform. It\u2019s a lot like Disney\u2019s Magic Music Days program where performing art groups, dance schools, high school bands and choral groups are invited to perform at Disney.\u201d<\/p>\n

Members of the dance academy are performing a 30-minute, non-stop production featuring various styles of dance. The theme is \u201cFrom Broadway to Hollywood\u201d and includes 14 dance numbers in tap, jazz, lyrical, Broadway theater and gymnastic dance styles.<\/p>\n

\u201cDancers have to change accessories, shoes, headpieces and props in a matter of seconds and be ready to go back on,\u201d Kelsey said.<\/p>\n

In addition to the non-stop choreography, preparing for the performance has not been without challenges.
\nKelsey said, \u201cIt involves a variety of age and skill levels. The younger dancers have had to really work hard to show the same professionalism as the older more seasoned dancers. There are dancers ranging from age seven through adult and getting everyone to work together has been a challenge as a director.\u201d<\/p>\n

The dancers have spent months preparing for the performance, honing their skills and perfecting the routine.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe number of rehearsals and the amount of time we’ve put into this performance has definitely pushed all of us to become better dancers,\u201d said Miranda Rhone, a Susquehanna Community High School student. \u201cI’ve learned nine dances for this performance in a very short amount of time, so this experience has really taught me to push myself and strive to improve at each rehearsal.\u201d<\/p>\n

McKenzie Rhone is in seven of the dances. \u201cEach of those dances has had choreography that I’ve never had to do before, but it just made me work harder as not only a dancer, but a person in general. It has taught me hard work, dedication, and perseverance to a goal,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Travis Hartman, a Mountain View High School student added, \u201cBoth preparing and performing has helped tremendously and pushed me to do things that I wouldn’t have normally done.\u201d<\/p>\n

Montrose High School student Alex Creamer agrees. \u201cThe most challenging aspect has been the stamina required, not only during the dances themselves, but running around back stage as well,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis show demands a lot of energy on stage, after struggling to change our costumes and get in our spots off stage. Trying to keep the level of focus and organization needed behind the scenes on top of making the dances look entertaining and effortless has definitely posed a challenge that would help prepare any aspiring dancer for the professional world,\u201d Creamer said.<\/p>\n

Krystal Hepler, a Blue Ridge eighth grader, said the rehearsals have pushed her to reach new levels in dance. \u201cI have become more serious and I am able to connect with the music and portray the music\u2019s story through my dancing,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

In addition to the performance, the dancers will also attend a workshop with the ship\u2019s performers where they will learn what it is like to be a performer on a cruise liner, as well as what the audition process entails.<\/p>\n

Scarlett Catalfamo, a Moutain View student, said she is looking forward to learning all she can from the professionals.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am hoping to learn from the professionals on how to prepare for a big show. I plan to use the techniques I learn in all of my many performances,\u201d Catalfamo said.<\/p>\n

And although she\u2019s not certain what she wants to pursue as a career, \u201cperforming arts is one of my many options,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Miranda Rhone is hoping to take away some new dance steps and combinations from the workshop \u201calong with some tips on how to put on a good performance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Creamer said that she\u2019s never considered performing for a cruise line as a career but would definitely like to look into it.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have a true passion for dance, and I plan to incorporate it into whatever I do for the rest of my life, even if it isn\u2019t my main focus,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Kelsey said she\u2019s excited to be able to give her students \u201cthe thrill of performing on one of the largest cruise ships in the world\u201d as well as the workshop experience for those interested in pursuing a career in dance or entertainment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey will all get the opportunity to see the world of dance in a different perspective and all these experiences help each of them to become a more well-rounded dancer and individual,\u201d Kelsey said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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