By BARBARA BARBIERI
Students who take instruction in all levels of ballet, creative movement and tap dancing presented a Spring Showcase of their talents this past weekend at the Auditorium, 428 S. Oak St. in Bluffton.
Students from the modern dance classes included Izzi Curless, Sophia Meeks, Ella Wheeler, Sephora Alfreus, Rayne Smith, Avery King and Camille Surbaugh.
Tap dancers included Jonah Bultemeier, Alexander Fuhrmann, Annabelle Fuhrmann, Ellie Surbaugh and Jude Wirgau while from the Foundations of Dance class the dancers were Jesse Bangs, Lia Kay Bangs and Maya Cerna.
The ballet students presented “Sleeping Beauty” and the cast included: Garland Waltz: Naomi Dailey, Madison Grover, Rayne Smith, Violetta Tarasova, Emma Wirgau, Sarah McFarren, Alexander Fuhrmann, Livia Daughety, Jordyn Towne, Gianna Wirgau and Jonah Bultemeier.
Carabusse: Izzi Curless; Queen: Emily Maggard; Fairies: Madison Grover, Violetta Taraova, Emma Wirgau, Naomi Dailey, Rayne Smith and Sophia Meeks.
White Sprites included Lexlie Anderson, Makayla Christman, Annabelle Furhmann, Avery King, Clara Kipfer and Junia Kay Schnaars while Carabosse; Sprites were Katherine Wisenbaker, Elayna Marcuccilli and Delcie Roop.
Aurora was danced by Ella Wheeler and Prince Charming was portrayed by Grace Meeks. Blue birds included Lexie Anderson, Makayla Christman, Annabelle Furhmann, Avery King, Clara Kipfer and Junia Kay Schnaars. The White Cat was Jordyn Towne and Puss in Boots was Jonah Bultemeier. Others included Sarah McFarren as Little Red Riding Hook, Alexander Fuhrmann as the Wolf, Livia Daugherty as Jack and Gianna Wirgau as Jill.
Instructors for the students were Davina Schnaars, Jeni Meeks, Kelly McCormick Bangs and Janiece Lipsey.
Sponsors for the showcase included: Emshwiller & Emshwiller, Erin Daugherty State Farm, W & W Anesthesia Associates, Family Ford of Bluffton, Daniel’s Jewelers Inc. and AdamsWells Internet.
barb@news-banner.com
