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| ANDREW BRAITHWAITE: When Andrew Braithwaite was 9, he woke up one morning with a tune stuck in his head. He didn't know where it came from. He asked different people what song it was, but no one had heard it before. He then realized that he had written it in his sleep. He went to the piano, picked it out by ear, and he has been composing music ever since. Andrew didn't like taking piano lessons, and he struggled practicing until he was 12. Then he decided he would force himself to practice more so that he could compose better. He grew to love classical music, and later graduated from the University of Utah in Piano Performance. He has since given solo concerts of his compositions and arrangements throughout the world. Andrew's music incorporates a wide variety of styles-Pop, Classical, Rock, New Age, and Jazz. One of Andrew's greatest joys is seeing his music positively affect someone else's life. Visit www.andrewbmusic.com |
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| DANCE THEATRE NORTHWEST: Glamourous musical stage show features holiday ballet, jazz, tap, vocals and contemporary dance. Award winning DANCE THEATRE NORTHWEST artists Katie Neumann, Chhay Mam, Vadne Domeika, Elise Walters, Diana Clabots, Amanda Morgan, Lydia Mangan, guest artists and DTN’s Jr. Dance Ensemble will be featured. Dynamic excerpts from celebrated classics including Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, and Les Sylphides are guaranteed to thrill and excite audience members of all ages. Melanie Kirk-Stauffer, Artistic Director, will narrate. Visit www.dancetheatrenorthwest.org or call DTN at 253-565-5149 for more information on upcoming performances and classes. |
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| SEATTLE SHORES: Seattle Shores Chorus, a forty member women’s a cappella vocal group. This multi-generational chorus has been delighting audiences with its blends of jazz, blues, Broadway show tunes, and other old-time favorites. As a chapter member of Sweet Adeline’s International, its energizing performance combines choreography and close four-part harmonies to showcase barbershop singing at its nostalgic best! |
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| MICHELLE’S STUDIO OF DANCE: Michelle's Studio of Dance opened it's doors in March of 1990. Since then we have been committed to providing professional dance instruction the East Pierce county community.Michelle’s Studio of Dance from Bonney Lake offers classes for all ages from 18 months to adult. Visit their web site at www.msodance.com for more information. |
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| TACOMA BAPTIST SCHOOL CHOIR: The South Sound Christian School district is accredited by the highly respected Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and approved by the state of Washington. SSCS offers a well-rounded academic program from a Christian perspective that is supplemented by athletics, music, and the arts. The High School choir from the Tacoma Baptist School performs annually at the Tacoma Show. Christine Lutterloh directs this year’s Christmas program. This special choir has been invited to travel to New York and sing in the prestigious Lincoln Center for the performing arts. |
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| SHOWSTOPPERS: Showstoppers Dance Group, founded in 1994, is a non-profit performing dance company housed at 9th Avenue School of Dance in Federal Way, WA. They are guided by a volunteer community Board of Directors and Artistic Director Teneka McHenry. The company explores various types of dance, promoting and performing their art throughout the community and the region. |
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| ARIA DANCE COMPANY: Aria Dance Company is a non-profit organization founded by Christina Vandenberg, Artistic Director; and is dedicated to helping dancers achieve self-discipline and artistic expression through dance. The company is based in Ballet, but also explores Modern, Jazz, Folk, and Character dancing. Aria is supported by the Federal Way Arts Commission, the City of Federal Way, and 4Culture; and is an active member of the South King County Cultural Coalition, and the Federal Way Coalition of the Performing Arts. |
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