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CTD To Host Tribute For Emma Mackenzie Splan In Norwalk
In loving memory of Emma Mackenzie Splan, CTD will be hosting a Forever Angel Tribute to celebrate her very young life.
NORWALK, CT – On February 18, 2018, 6-year-old Emma Mackenzie Splan passed away from complications due to the flu. As a student of CT Theater Dance (CTD), they remember her as a beautiful, bright and spirited little girl who loved all things dance, the color pink and anything sparkly.
She was the only child of Christy and David Splan, who were both very supportive of CTD. From 18-months-old, CTD had the pleasure and privilege to inspire Emma’s love to dance, according to a release.
Emma’s joy and enthusiasm for dance was contagious to all who knew and loved her.
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“She made teaching dance special and fulfilling, always attending classes with a passionate heart, pretty smile and sparkle in her eyes,” Director of CTD Michelle Sperry said in a release.
In loving memory of Emma and in solidarity for the Splan Family, CTD will be hosting a Forever Angel Tribute for Emma to celebrate her very young life and to raise an ENCORE Youth Scholarship Fund in her honor: The Forever Angel Scholarship.
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This very special, annual scholarship will be awarded to a young dancer who could otherwise not afford a dance education. The tribute will be held Saturday, March 24 at the Norwalk Inn & Conference Center from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There is no cost to attend and everyone is encouraged to attend to celebrate her young, beautiful life.
Festivities planned include:
- Specially commissioned dance piece: “Forever Angel”
- Complimentary dance classes
- Silent auction
- Raffle tickets for a variety of family activities and games
- Memorial photo presentation
- Food and beverages
- Honorary Plaque “Emma’s Closet” will be presented to the Splan Family
Like so many of CTD's young dancers, Emma adored their dress-up closet. The plaque will forever hang on the closet in Emma’s honor.
Please join CTD on Saturday, March 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norwalk Inn & Conference Center Ballroom (99 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851).
Visit www.ctdanceco.org for more information.
Photo credit: Larianne Tide
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