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Dancing
for a Good Cause
Come dance lovers, appreciators of good music, conscientious community types, families looking for an exploration into the world of dance, and, well … YOU. Yes, you … all of you. The 12th annual Dance for a Reason Benefit, sponsored by the EDGE (Elite Dance Gymnastics Exhibitions) and produced by Geni Morrow, is one of the great dance events of the year. "It's an event organized to showcase the variety of talented dancers and choreographers living in this region, and it will provide a financial boost to two local nonprofits," says volunteer and organizer Misty Waddell. This year Lane Arts Council and VALID (Violence and Abuse in the Lives of Individuals with Disabilities) benefit from the program. The true test of any show is its ability to engage audiences of all ages and abilities. From traditional ballet, jazz and tap to belly dance, martial arts and tango, Dance for a Reason is about movement and artistic expression regardless of age or experience with dance as an art form that blends dance styles and artistic vibes. Constellations, a multigenerational, mixed-ability dance company will perform a work-in-progress of structured improvisation. "It all takes place on the mat so that even though some of us have disabilities, when we dance we are all equal" said Colleen Paull, who will be dancing with her 13-year-old daughter Genevieve. Other acts include a performance poetry piece expressed through movement, live music and spoken word from Cherry Blossom Musical Arts. Dancers will interpret an original poem by Carter McKenzie of Dexter, choreographed by Nancy Wood. Local musicians Brook Adams, Sean Brennan and Nathan Wadell will play an original score by Paul Safar, with featured musician David Rhodes, owner of Tsunami Books. When asked about his participation, Brennan, drummer of local band SILAS and children's music instructor, said, "Are you kidding? It's the Super Bowl of dancing for Eugene. I wouldn't miss it." Dance for a Reason is more than an evening of dance — it's a celebration of community. "Hey, that's my librarian!" shrieked 8-year-old Daisy Arriola, as she spied Kara Haakanson, from the Eugene Public Library rehearsing with her EDGE co-stars during a preview rehearsal. Expect an evening of guilt-free artistic indulgence, within an act of positively exhilarating philanthropy. You may feel moved to make additional contributions to VALID and Lane Arts Counsel while you're there. Go for it. For more information contact Geni Morrow, 342, 2859.
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