(Newswire.net — October 19, 2013) Virginia Beach, VA —
It’s that time of year again. Time for the Art of Dance Academy’s production of the 12th Annual Nutcracker Extravaganza at the TCC Roper Performing Arts Centre. The production has been cast and final preparations are being made to insure a great show. The show will be performed on Saturday, December 21st 3:00 pm.
The show promises fun for the entire Family! Follow Clara’s journey as she searches for her Nutcracker Prince. Performances from delightful dancers as young as three, and up to our 86 yr. old, Santa Claus, himself, who finishes our show with true Holiday style!
Art of Dance Academy is professionally staffed and committed to providing a fun, caring, and nurturing environment wherein our children feel safe to learn in a professional, progressive curriculum, so they may carry the joy of dance within them for the rest of their lives. It is our honor to serve you and your loved ones.
The Art of Dance Academy students have been accepted locally at Governor’s School for the Arts, Todd Rossenlieb’s Junior Dance Company, Salem High School Dance Team, Old Donation Center for Gifted Children (Dance Program), and offered scholarships at such local colleges as Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Longwood University and Marymount Manhattan. Regionally, our students have been accepted at Washington School of Ballet, Ballet Met, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and The Richmond Ballet.
Monique Vermont is the Founder, Producer, Director, Choreographer and Creative Manager for The Art of Dance Theatre and Academy. “Ms.Monique” has been involved professionally in the theatrical arts for over 40years, spanning the entire United States & Canada. She began her stellar career 1958 with the American National Theater and Academy (A.N.T.A.) in Pasadena, California on the same stage as Marcel Marceaux. She was then cast immediately in the National
Touring Company of “The Music Man” whereupon she toured all over the United States and Canada. At age nine, she earned the same major supporting role of ‘Amaryllis’ in the Warner Brothers hit classic movie musical, “The Music Man”(opposite Ron Howard) and has performed
with such stars as Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, and Robin Williams. Her television credits include “Wagon Train” and “My Three Sons.” Ms Monique holds an honorary membership with Screen Actor’s Guild and Actor’s Equity Association and most recently, has earned her elite
membership with The National Association of Professional Woman.