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The Lakeside Academy of Dance hosted its annual Spring Dance Concert on the last weekend in April under the direction of Pam Ellis. This year’s theme is “This Is Entertainment!” and with the help of volunteers and some very hard-working dancers, the show is just that.
There were nearly 50 dancers, some of whom did several dances, and there were a lot of moving parts, but that’s what the Lakeside performers and experienced volunteer staff are used to. All of the dance classes, costumes and lighting design at the Rangeley Region Health and Wellness Center make for a much-anticipated finale each year and each year it never disappoints.
Over the years, young dancers have chosen their preferred style. Some choose ballet, tap, jazz, or pointe dancing, and some have difficulty choosing, so prefer to take more than one class each season. For some, they took many classes and graduated with the coveted Lakeside Dance Academy jacket. This year, the talented young lady is Liz Robare, and her performance matched her personality in an impressive and stylish way.
Another former student, Lily Webber, also teaches creative movement, the first dancers in the Rangeley area. I say the Rangeley area because I know at least one family who traveled from Phillips to take advantage of the LDA product.
Every year I take pictures during the final rehearsal so I can move around without getting in the way of the audience. It’s because of these hours during rehearsals that I’m in awe of seeing how much work goes into wrangling the kids, adjusting the lights, keeping track of every hair tie and tap shoe.
Then, when the curtain parted, I wondered how many small towns are lucky enough to see dancers from preschool through high school each year in one huge show. We are very lucky.
A performance like this would not be possible without the efforts of the dancers, the parents who pick them up, the volunteers, and those who support Rangeley Friends of the Arts, whose scholarships and student lesson plans make it possible for more students to attend. Thanks to everyone who continues to support these efforts.
Keep on acting!From Loony Tunes Company stephanie juneal
Groove is in the Heart by Deelite, creative movement class dancing under the direction of Lily Webber: Olive Clinch, Leena Cowper, Mia Dutile, Celia Grierson, Clara Gurney, Eva Gurney, Claire Hayden, Ava Knight, Seamus Loud, Tenley Philbrick stephanie juneal
The Script Hall of Famer, Jazz Class I Dancers: Mya Gellman, Joslyn Kennett, Evelyn Vryhof, Morghan Webber stephanie juneal
The Greatest by Sia, danced by Jazz II Class: Troy Hathaway, Liz Robare, Audrey Sutherland, Angelica Woodward stephanie juneal
Scott Joplin’s Entertainers, Ballet I Class Dancers: Bella Dutile, Penelope Farrar, Delaney Gage, Camille Harding, Lilliana Hjelmstad, Abby Kay, Addison Kennedy Addyson Kennedy, Samantha Landry, Harley Mendonca, Lydia O’Neil, Ellie Phadungchai, Anah Sutherland, Isabella Thomas, Ruby Willall, Charlotte Wright stephanie juneal
Pointe presentations presented by first year Pointe students: Michelle Cerminara, Mya Gellman, Mia Lynch, Caroline Willis stephanie juneal
Britney Spears’ Circus, choreographed sequence by Averie Flewelling and Angelica Woodward, danced by Upper Pointe Class: Avery Averie Flewelling, Abby Grant, Averie Flewelling, Angelica Woodward
Broadway Baby from Follies, danced by Tap I Class: Mya Gellman, Joslyn Kennett, Addie Knieser, Lydia Lojas, Sarah Kate Murphy, Lily Stevens, Harper Wright, Micaela Vryhof stephanie juneal
That’s Entertainment by Fred Astaire, danced by Tap II Class: Mia Lynch, Stella MacFawn, Audrey Sutherland stephanie juneal
This is the Greatest Show by Panic at the Disco from The Greatest Showman choreographed by senior Liz Robare (performances featuring Averie Flewelling, Mya Gellman, Troy Hathaway, Mia Lynch, Audrey Sutherland stephanie juneal
Irene Cara of Fame by Ballet Class II Dancers: Sophie Burns, Paisley Fredette, Joslyn Kennett Kennett, Addie Knieser, Sarah Kate Murphy, Aliyah Reinholt, Lily Stevens stephanie juneal
Applause for Lady Gaga, Ballet III dancers: Michelle Cerminara, Averie Flewelling, Mya Gellman, Abby Grant, Troy Hathaway, Mia Lynch, Audrey Sutherland, Ollie Sherrer, Caroline Willis, Angelica Woodward stephanie juneal
Production staff
Choreography………Pam Ellis, Lily Webb, Liz Robal, Avery Flewelling, Angelica Woodward
Host……………………………………………..Isabelle Straub
Voice……………………………..Kip Lynch, Val Zapolsky
Lighting Design………………………………. Justin Olazi
Spotlight………………………… Roanna Hathaway
Lighting Assistant……………………………….Ana Olazi
Costume Design…………………………………Pam Ellis
Costume Mistress……………………………….Christa Gacki
Costume Assistant ………………………….Alisa Gurney
Dresser………………….Meghan Knieser, Christa Gacki, Abigail Thompson, Lindsey Kennett,
Kim Grant, Tina Frasco
Stage Manager ……………………………….lily webb
Hair……………………….Abigail Thompson, Nicole Alexander, Meghan Knieser, Lindsey Kennett,
cosmetic……………………….Lily Webb, Skylar Burgess
Photography…………………………………….Sonja Johnson
Reception Coordinator………………………..Charyssa Farris
Reception Assistants… Marley Cerminara, Tina Falasco
Wrangler………………………Jenn Gage, Meghan Knieser,
Kelly O’Neal, Abigail Thompson,
Heather Knight, Joanna Farrar
Cleanup………………………Jenn Gage, Marley Cerminara
Special thanks to:
Langley Friends of the Arts
Valerie Zapolski, Justin Olazi,
Rangeley Fitness Center staff,
Rangeley District Health Center Board,
and all parents, family
and supporting community members
The effort of Lakeside Dance Academy.
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