Show Bizness - 07/07/11
Thursday, 18 August 2011 18:36
Last Updated on Thursday, 25 August 2011 17:12
WHAT'S NEW ...
 Footworks Dance Studio, which is under new management, offers classes for all ages in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, creative movement, musical theater and more. |
Shannon Williams has taken over the management of Footworks Dance Studio, located in Suite 5-B at 1201 Winter Garden-Vineland Road in Winter Garden. The studio’s staff offers a safe, high-quality environment, where students learn poise, confidence and the discipline needed for dance. Areas of instruction offer a well-rounded dance education and include ballet, tap, jazz, cheer funk, yoga and more. In addition to a regular class schedule, Footworks hosts a variety of special occasion experiences for birthdays and other events. For more information, call 407-877-2260 or visit www.footworksdancestudio.com on the Web. |
| Celebration Town Center will host the inaugural Sales Survivor: Treasure Hunt during its annual Survivor Weekend and Sidewalk Sale, from July 29 through July 31. During the all-new treasure hunt, participants use a “treasure map” to navigate through the town center and answer clues. One grand-prize winner will receive $500 in cash and prizes. The event also includes appearances by reality-TV stars from Survivor, Big Brother, The Amazing Race, The Bachelor and more. On Saturday, the visiting actors will be available for an autograph session on Market Street from 3:30-5:30p.m., and will appear at an after-party at Celebration Town Tavern at 10 p.m. The autograph session and party cost $15 and $25, respectively, with all proceeds benefiting Give Kids The World Village. For more information, call 407-566-4015 or visit www.celebrationtowncenter.com on the Web. |
BITS & PIECES ...
 Dr. Phillips High School Visual & Performing Arts dance magnet students and Orlando Ballet representatives break the Guinness World Record for the most dancers en pointe, with 245 dancers from around the state performing the feat at the Orange County Convention Center. |
Representatives from Dr. Phillips High School’s Visual & Performing Arts dance magnet program and Orlando Ballet cosponsored an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for ballet dancers en pointe at the Orange County Convention Center. The previous record was 230 dancers en pointe for one minute. The DPHS attempt drew 245 dancers from across the state to break the record. Proceeds from the event benefited the dance magnet. |
 Broadway tour performer Kevin Quillon teaches a dance workshop for students at Elizabeth Parsons School of Dance in Windermere. |
Performer Kevin Quillon, who traveled with the first national tour of Shrek The Musical, taught a dance workshop for students at Elizabeth Parsons School of Dance in Windermere. The informational session included instruction on a musical number from Shrek, as well as a discussion about stylization. |
RISING STARS ...
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