The parade and other Independence Day events draw in crowds on First
Street to celebrate our freedom and we here at Stage One are delighted
to be a part of the festivities. Our dancers jumped, kicked and
boogied their way down Benicia’s First Street during the Torchlight Parade and performed several numbers from our Showcase 2008 at
Benicia’s City Park on the 4th. These are community events
that we look forward to participating in each year and it gives our
dancers another opportunity to showcase their talent.
The
holiday spirit comes alive with Benicia's downtown celebrations
and Stage One Dance Center's pre-ballet/tap dancers. Our 3 and 4
year old students delighted the audience with five special
holiday dances. The lights went up, the crowds gathered around,
and the sounds of the season filled the air. Proud parents
beamed, grandparents cooed and siblings giggled and clapped
while the dancers tapped and twirled their way through each
number.
The tap dance, Peppermint Twist, started the evening after the
Benicia downtown Christmas tree had been set aglow. We moved on
with Jingle Bell Rock, Spanish Princesses, Jingle Bells, and
concluded the show with Here Comes Santa Claus. Santa Claus
himself could be found frolicking with the costumed cuties. Our
dancers filled the air with laughter and delight with the
special nuance of toddler charm. The crowd cheered and applauded
the dancers to a joyous end.
Stage One would like to thank the Benicia residents and visitors
for the warm welcome we receive with each community performance
event. We wish everyone very Happy Holidays and a Spirited New
Year!
Stage One Dance
Center, 390 Military East, Benicia * 707-745-1834
The
holiday spirit comes alive with Benicia's downtown celebrations
and Stage One Dance Center's pre-ballet/tap dancers. Our 3 and 4
year old students delighted the audience with five special
holiday dances. The lights went up, the crowds gathered around,
and the sounds of the season filled the air. Proud parents
beamed, grandparents cooed and siblings giggled and clapped
while the dancers tapped and twirled their way through each
number. 
