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COMMUNITY BlueMountainEagle.com Wednesday, December 12, 2018 A3 Dance group shines in ‘Holiday Traditions’ By ANGEL CARPENTER Blue Mountain Eagle The Grant Union Gold dance team per- formed Dec. 6-7 in a musical theater presenta- tion at their 22nd Annual Holiday Showcase in John Day. Dancing to the theme “Holiday Traditions,” 16 girls were cast as char- acters, including a wel- coming elf (Brianna Majors), a Grinch (Zinny Locke), reindeer and snow fairies. Majors, who per- formed a short dance between each routine, said she’d never per- formed in a musical theater. “The first night was a big success,” she said on opening night. “To have it like Broadway is a new, positive experience.” This year, the team performed without the addition of three to four dozen younger dancers who are coached through Body, Fitness & Dance, focusing instead on the theater-style program. One younger dancer joined the group, sev- enth-grader Hailey Mecham, who audi- tioned and was chosen by the team, said Grant Union Gold head coach Kattie Piazza. Piazza said she was pleased with the performances. “I thought it went really well, and they worked hard,” she said. “A lot of it was their own choreography.” The styles of dance included jazz, ballet and hip-hop. She added, “They did a great job embodying the characters and mak- ing it feel like a play.” The dance team will now continue preparing for their competition sea- son, which begins Feb. 9 in Tigard. Eagle photos/Angel Carpenter Grant Union Gold dancers, including Leah Comer, Brianna Majors and Madison Spencer perform in ‘Holiday Traditions’ Dec. 6 in John Day. Shanniyah Hall leaps in her performance to ‘Snow.’ Grant Union Gold dancer Brianna Majors dances to ‘That Time of Year’ with the other team members in their opening number at the Holiday Showcase. ABOVE: Grant Union Gold dancer Nikki Jones performs in a ballet number. LEFT: A group of Grant Union Gold dancers perform to ‘You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,’ including (left to right) Lexi Stauty, Andrea Comer, Zinny Locke, Cailee Fuller and Emilie Updegrave. etc... Michael B. DesJardin Dentistry, PC Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Preventive, Restorative & Endodontics New Patients Welcome! Monday - Thursday 7am- 6pm Friday 8am - 5pm 208 NW Canton John Day 541-575-2725 mbddental@live.com michaelbdesjardinmd.com Mendy Sharpe FNP 92688 Apppointments available 133 W M ain St., Joh n D ay • (54 1)620 -2638 83294 G ift Cards A vailable Gear Up! Buy all your rodeo essentials here! Hunting for the P E R F E C T G I F T ? Bar WB H u n t N o F u r t h e r Trophy Racks, No Plumber’s Cracks A N D Y ’ S 234 NW Front St., Prairie City • 541-820-3675 Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm • Sun. 11am-4pm Com e in an d sh op for you r loved on es! Featu rin g ou r: • O n e of a k in d treasu res • H an d crafted item s • U n iqu e d ecor • B righ t sm iles an d lots of lau gh s P l u m b i n g & S p o r t s 2 4 5 N . C a n y o n C i t y B l v d . 5 4 1 - 5 7 5 - 2 1 4 4 Sole Searching for Winter? Save up to 10% off sturdy, reliable, and comfortable work boots for the winter weather. Mills Building Supply 751 W Main St. John Day 541-575-1021 • Open 8am-5pm Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Sat • Closed Sun
