2009 has been a busy year already for U and Me Dance www.uandmedance.com , and part of that bustle and excitement is due to Showcase. What is Showcase you ask? Showcase is a production show that features U and Me Dance Students and Instructors in beautifully choreographed dance routines. Showcase pieces are usually in a Ballroom or Latin dance style, though some are more contemporary or feature a seemingly impossible amount of lifts. The one thing all these shows have in common is they are performed by hard-working, highly-entertaining students for your viewing pleasure! Showcase is a ticketed event, with tickets going on sale April 15th. The Showcase dates are Friday May 15th at 8pm and Saturday May 16th at 2pm. For tickets, call (360) 676-0292 or email azita@uandmedance.com Students performing in Showcase come in all ages, sizes, abilities, levels. We have a diverse group of students, and for many of them this will be their first Showcase. They will be working for the first time towards creating a full-scale performance, with costume, make-up, lighting, lifts, and of course, featuring one dance in the Ballroom or Latin style. For others, veteran Showcase performers, they will be increasing their difficulty, maybe crossing styles in their dances, or working towards using their Showcase piece for a Solo at an upcoming dance competition. We also have an out of this world Professional Show Saturday, May 16th at 8pm. The Pro Show is a masterpiece, featuring dancing at the highest levels, with slick footwork, amazing lifts, graceful lines, and expert story-telling. Past Pro Shows have featured National and International Latin Finalists, Yegor and Ekaterina; Salsero extraordinaire Israel Chavez; National 9 Dance Finalists, Show Dance Champions, and International Performers, Bellingham's own Nathan Simler and Lecie McNees. Something we've added in recent years, to the delight of the performers and audience, is a Vote for the Top 5. For the Showcase, we ask all audience members to vote for their Top 5 performances. At the end of both shows, the votes are tallied, and the Top 5 student performances will be featured in the Saturday evening Pro Show! In any case, we hope to see you either as a spectator or performer at the U and Me Dance Showcase, Joy of Dance, May 15th! Please call with any questions, to schedule lessons, or purchase tickets (360) 676-0292 or email azita@uandmedance.com. Website is www.uandmedance.com
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