Dance Performances at VALA Art Studio

In conjunction with the VALA Art Studio: Artist in Residence (AIR) Program, a holiday venue for artists in action in Redmond Town Center, VALA will host special events for the community to meet local artists in action, purchase handmade arts and participate in art activities including music and dance performances. All events will take place in the former Borders Bookstore at 16549 NE 74th Street.

The following are performances by local dance companies on Saturday, Dec 21st.

11:00am & 2:00pm - Gotta Dance ballet performances – a Redmond based dance studio offering a variety of classes for ages 2 through adult from an award winning performing team and supporting the greater Seattle area for 24 years through community service projects, mentor ships, summer camps, and after school programs.

The flower that shattered the stone – Camden Cox, Anna Koffman, Sofia Peniche
Harlequin Doll – Michelle Lee
Ballerina Doll – Meghan Horn
Sugar Plum Fairy – Stephanie Prekeges
Court Jester – Hannah Rickman
Spanish Chocolate – Erica Horn
The Dolls – Meghan Horn, Michelle Lee, Stephanie Prekeges

More info about Gotta Dance at http://www.gotta-dance.com/

3:30pm - Tara Academy of Irish Dance - located in the Greenwood neighborhood in Seattle, Tara Academy of Irish Dancers range in age from 5 years to adult and from beginner to world qualified champions. Dancers (Brendan Herridge, Bouchard siblings) will perform soft and hard shoe steps to traditional Irish dance music.

More info about Tara Academy of Irish Dance at http://swinte1.wix.com/taraacademy

Date: Saturday, December 21st

Time: 11am-4:30pm

Event Facility: Redmond Town Center

Location: 16549 NE 74th St. Redmond, WA 98052  (Formerly Borders Bookstore)

Price: FREE

Facebook Event Listing: https://www.facebook.com/events/182214501973868/

Contact person: Brett Mathewson

Contact phone: 206-498-4022

Contact email: bcmathewson@valaeastside.org