A TASTE OF RIVERWORKS 2024

Enchanting fairy tales came alive on June 1 as Hope Garden Children’s Ballet Theatre (HGCBT) took to the stage at the second annual Taste of Riverworks Festival at the future Riverworks Performing Arts Center in downtown Poolesville. This teaser performance featured several dances from the full length performance of “Fairy Tales in the Park” which took place the following day at Whalen Commons, and showcased the diverse talents of a diverse group of talented and enthusiastic young dancers, trained at Poolesville’s Essence Studios. 

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This delightful preview started with an energetic jazz/contemporary dance performed to the iconic music of Star Wars, blending the adventurous spirit of the saga with graceful choreography. Next up, a lively tap dance featured genies dancing to the music of Aladdin, with their charisma engaging the audience. To cap her PHS senior year, Cecilia Zeranski performed a self-choreographed solo contemporary dance demonstrating the range of instruction available at Essence Studios. The final teaser, a ballet performance, whisked the audience away to a fairytale realm, offering a glimpse of the magic that would unfold the next day. Adding to the excitement, a silent auction was held to raise funds for HGCBT, allowing attendees to support the theatre while enjoying the performances. 

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The performances, as well as the entire festival, were a tremendous success, leaving all the attendees feeling special to be involved in such a wonderful event and special town.

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