An appreciative audience packed Arcola's Prairie Place Hall, as the Manor branch of Marley's Dance Effex studio held their 2015 recital with dancers-from the tiniest to those in their twenties-showcasing their talents in genres from traditional ballet to hip-hop.
The Manor branch of the club is owned and operated by Marley Brown of Weyburn.
“We have about 60 dancers who come to Manor,” says Brown. “The show is designed to let the dancers showcase their talents, including their competition pieces. This is our fourth year here, and the first year our Manor branch has won any awards in competition. They competed in Weyburn, Moose Jaw, and Regina this year, and I'm really happy with how well they did.”
Korinn Riddell of the club's Manor branch agrees. “We have students from Manor, Carlyle, Storthoaks, Wawota, Arcola, Kipling, and Reston. Our studio offers various dance styles including tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, and hip hop. Our recital always has quite a variety, as we have dancers from ages two to twenty years with varying levels of experience from beginners to advanced.”
The fast-paced show featured 41 selections-including solos, duos, groups, and guest dancers, including several award-winning pieces.
“We are very lucky to have many volunteers who help make the recital successful every year,” says Riddell. “And we are always pleased with the large crowd that comes to support our dancers. It is a great opportunity for the students to show their talents to family and friends.”
