Artistry in Motion Dance Company Presents their Winter Spectacular

Artistry in Motion, the resident dance company of the Des Plaines Park District, will present their Winter Spectacular on Friday, December 12 at 7:00pm and Saturday, December 13 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm in the Prairie Lakes Theater. This year’s Spectacular is entitled “Holiday Memories” and will feature several dance numbers performed to well-known Disney hits.

The dancers have been preparing several pieces for this show including: “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” choreographed by Cecilia Ferguson-Bell; “Jingle Bells,” choreographed by Jamie Salas; “Let It Go,” choreographed by Karli Walker; and “Jingle Bell Rock,” choreographed by Laura Witter. Short video clips will be shown in-between dances highlighting holiday memories of many of the AiM dancer’s. “After months of preparation, constant rehearsal and attention to detail, Artistry will bring to life the music behind each of its choreographies as we usher in a season of celebrations,” said Nancy Suwalski, Cultural Arts Supervisor.

In the second half, The Footnotes Performing Troupe will entertain the crowd with a Broadway-style production called “Movie Magic”. The troupe, under the direction of Kedrick Parham, will highlight songs from well know musicals including “Singing in the Rain” and “Somewhere over the Rainbow.”

Children are invited to make arts and crafts with the AiM elves, have their faces painted, and have their picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. New for 2014, special appearances by Buddy the Elf and Elsa from Disney’s Frozen. Activities begin one hour before the performance begins and will be available during intermission.

Artistry in Motion performs at local venues around the state, and twice a year at the Prairie Lakes Theater. The company focuses on advanced technique and original pieces set for the company that include an eclectic mix of jazz, tap, lyrical, ballet, modern, and hip hop styles.

Winter Spectacular 2014, Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines, December 12, 7:00pm and December 13, 2:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.DPParks.org, in person at the Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street, at Prairie Lakes Community Center, and at the door on the day of the show. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for dancers and students. Tickets for the Saturday 7:00pm, December 13 show are $5 and available at the door only. All proceeds benefit the Des Plaines Park District Scholarship Fund.

For information about group ticket sales, call 847-391-5711 or visit www.DPParks.org.