C.R.O.W.’s 2024 Spring Dance Showcase
Dancers of all ages will take the stage on May 24th and 25th at 7 pm, as C.R.O.W. presents their Spring Dance Showcase. The event is open to the public, and C.R.O.W. encourages local audiences to come and support the wonderful performers.
“We are excited to be returning for yet another beautiful Dance Showcase at the Florence Events Center - featuring so many talented performers of all ages and dance genres,” says Melanie Heard, C.R.O.W.’s Artistic Director, and director of C.R.O.W.’s Flight Dance Team. “This year’s program is packed with talent, and it warms my heart to see how much C.R.O.W.’s dance program has grown and flourished over the past several years, thanks to our wonderful teachers, choreographers, students, and guest artists.”
Heard’s artistic background stems from the genre of classical ballet, and she studied with the Joffrey Trainee Program, Kirov’s Universal Ballet School, Ballet West and Houston Ballet in her youth. She is committed to bringing that same level of dance professionalism to the local area, and is excited about the future of Dance in the community of Florence.
Heard looks forward to debuting several of her own original choreography pieces, including a Modern/ Contemporary fusion piece based upon the Constellations and a beautiful Contemporary trio entitled "The Nicest Thing." C.R.O.W. Dance teacher, Cara Richter will also debut an energetic Michael Jackson mash-up, which is certain to remind you why MJ was the “King of Pop.”
The 2020 Spring Dance Showcase will feature class performances by C.R.O.W.’s Ballet, Contemporary, Belly Dance, Tap, and Hip Hop classes, choreographed by Angela Palmer, Elyse Stewart, and Cara Richter. In addition, local solo/duo/small group dancers and special guests will dazzle audiences. The Tutu Dads will pirouette back to the stage, with another cheeky yet somehow dazzling crowd-pleaser. Last but not least, the Tip Top Tappers and Teen Tappers, will “keep the beat with their tappin’ feet.” "Plus, there will most definitely be some humor and surprises," says Heard.
Adult tickets are $16, Military/Seniors are $14 (with ID at box office only) and youth (12 and under) are $12. All proceeds from the show support the C.R.O.W. Dance education program, including costumes and scholarships for youth to attend future dance classes and workshops.
For tickets to the Spring Dance Showcase, please visit the FEC Box Office, or call (541) 997-1994. Tickets can be purchased online at eventcenter.org, and additional information is available at www.crowkids.com