Tamara Carson dancing with Alma Flamenca Dance In The Park 2012 The 14th Annual Dance In The Park Saturday, 8 September 2012 Roanoke Park, Kansas CIty,MO Produced by City in Motion Dance Theater in conjunction with Volker Roanoke Coleman Highlands West Plaza Valentine - neighborhood association -   http://www.CityInMotion.Org

Friday, the day before, saw heavy rain in the afternoon before the first rehearsals. By the time Saturday afternoon rolled around the sky was clear, room temperatures, no bugs. One of the best-weather nights ever for Dance in the Park. Also, this show was among the best of the Dance in the Park shows.

Bubbles in the air

Donna Patty and Billie Mahoney (sitting) with KCMO fourth district councilwoman Jan Marcason, and to the
right of her, standing, is Greg Patterson, owner of the Uptown Arts Bar (3615 Broadway)
Miss Shirley in red behind (see below)

Miss Shirley Weaver

Meredith Green and mom Debbie Green with dancer and studio/school co-owner Jennifer Tierney - American Youth Ballet

Brie Blakeman juggling pre-show in back of the stage area.

Pre-Show Swing Class Class Leaders from Louis and Company: Jesse Lopez and Mary Miller

Jesse Lopez teaching swing class - with small dancer in front Mary Mille teaching swing class - Here helping a young dancer

 

American Youth Ballet The performing group of American Dance Center, 118th Quivira, Overland Park, KS No Capicia Choreography: Kristopher Estes-Brown Music: Louis Prima Dancers: Taylor Arel, Molly Cook, Meredith Green, Katy Hagen, Juliana kuhn, Stephanie Ruley, Emily Tatham, Danica Williams, Sydney Wilson.

American Youth Ballet - Emily Tatham, Katy Hagen Sydney Wilson, Meridith Green, Stephanie Ruley Emily Tatham in No Capicia Katie Hagen in No Capicia

 

 

City in Motion Apprentice Company & Children's Dance Theatre Children's Dance Theater Round and Straight Choreography: Ann Shaughnessy Music: Augustus Pablo; Stanley Black Children's Dance Theater Dancers: Liliana Reyes, Diana Garbison, Eleanor Nash, Lita Lockhart, Raia Rasu, Arianwen Sharman, Samantha Wilson Apprentice Company 6+6=11 Choreography: Andrea Skowronek Music: Radiohead Apprentice Company Dancers: Julia Badji, Amber Brownlee, Madeline Cozad, Guthrie Kimball, Greer Madole, Lilly McGonigle, Nakysha Osadchey, Dominique Vaughan, Marina Vianello, Hannah Wilczewski

City in Motion Children's Dance Theater - "Round and Straight" Apprentice Company - Dominique Vaughn (top right)

 

Alma Flamenca Solea Choreography: Tamara Carson and Zhanna Saparova Music: Traditional Musicians: Jarrod Stephenson, Clint Dodson Costumes: Rachel Plante-EuDaly Dancers: Tamara Carson, Margaret Gordon, Amanda January

Alma Flamenca in tech rehearsal. Amanda January in front. Behind, Left-right: Jarrod Stephenson, Clint Dodson, Tamara Carson, Margaret Gordon Alma Flamenca in tech rehearsal. Margaret Gordon in front. Behind, Left-right: Jarrod Stephenson, Clint Dodson, Amanda January

 

 

Art in Motion (2 dances) Dear Parents Choreography: Carly Malsom Music: Martie Bacardi Dancer: Shon Mack Love The Way You Lie Choreography: Cathy Patterson Music: Rihanna Dancer: Carly Malsom

 

Traditional Music Society Soundz of Africa Reflections of Africa Choreography: Vanessa Gibbs, Danny Hinds Musicians: Freddie Brim, Bird Fleming, Xavier Fleming, D.J. Malabre, Vanessa Gibbs, Tinka Barnes, Andrea Williams, Jaya Phillips, Myeishe Rogers Costumes: Cheikh Gueye Dancers: Vanessa Gibbs, Jaya Phillips, Christina Scales, Ronnie Williams

 

Moondrop Circus Zoom !!! Choreography: Brie Blakeman, Jenna Haddock, Robin Roseberger Music / Musician: Andrew Wilson Dancers: Brie Blakeman, Jenna Haddock, Robin Roseberger

Brie Blakeman (left), Jenna Haddock, Robin Roseberger Brie Blakeman, Jenna Haddock, Robin Roseberger Brie Blakeman, Jenna Haddock, Robin Roseberger Moondrop Circus tearing down with stilt walkers in front of the stage to cover the time to dismantle the equipment

 

City in Motion Dance Theater Anudu Choreography: Dale Fellin Music: Ash Dargan Costumes: Lisa Choules Dancers: Katie Brennan, Tuesday Faust, Amanda January, Stephen Plante, Andrea Skowronek, Ann Shaughnessy

Amanda January in Anudu for City in Motion Amanda January in Anudu for City in Motion

 

Kacico Dance (excerpt from "Below the Surface") Sinking Particles Choreography: Holly Noel Harmison Music: David Downing Dancers: Mallory Gittemeier, Chelsea Koenig, Allison McKinzie, Katie Metzger, Leigh Murray Chelsea Koenig (front), Back: Allison McKinzie, Mallory Gittemeier

 

Troupe Duende Ruby Blue Choreography: Amy Field Music: Adele, Roisin Murphy Dancers: Katrina Anderson, Amy Field, Amy Calley Krump, Cassandra Whitney

Amy Field (front) and Katrina Anderson Katrina Anderson, Amy Field, Cassandra Whitney, Amy Calley Kump

 

Louis and Company's The Swingsters Shout and Feel It Swing Jam Music: Count Basie, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Dancers: David Dyer and Kim Bao, Mark Hellwedge and Toni Dodd, Rory Hughes and Adria Rook, Jesse Lopez and Mary Miller

Toni Dodd and Mark Helwedge

 

 

Stiltwalkers and kids during Moondrop teardown Brie Blakeman - Moondrop Circus - posing behind stage before the show Brie Blakeman during tech for Moondrop Circus Kris Estes-Brown (left) and his dancers in American Youth Ballet. Debbie Green in back Moose Kimball Beth Byrd, Ann Shaughnessy, Cecilia Rog

 

From the program: Production Staff Technical Director/Lighting Designer John "Moose" Kimball Production Director/Stage Manager Ann Shaughnessy Sound Engineer Scott Cordes Assistant Stage Managers Beth Byrd, Cecilia Rog Event Coordinators Mary Ann Allen & Andrea Skowronek Volunteer Coordinator June Holte Graphic Designer Tracie Davis Photographer Mike Strong Host Michael Hogge Acknowledgements Dance in the Park would not be possible without the inspired dedication of this outstanding group of neighborhood residents who worked with local businesses and sponsors to present this group of uniquely talented dancers. They organized, they fund raised, and they coordinated. Special thanks to the City in Motion Board of Directors!