You never know who you will see at the world famous Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, TN. A home to country music, dancing and “limited engagement acts”. Most recently a venue for the VSA arts of Tennessee, sponsored dance showcase. The event on October 26th featured three dance companies “A Moving Experience” from the Orange Grove Center in Chattanooga, TN., Full Radius Dance from Atlanta GA.; comprised of professional dancers with and without disabilities and Company d. The morning program kicked-off to a packed house of 950; an audience of community leaders and students.
No boots were needed for Company d to present their repertoire and receive applause that resounded from the audience through three balcony levels. The performance was a memorable experience for Company d, pre-show warm-up in the green room, sharing the space with the spirit of past artists, professional sound, lighting, and yes even a make-up artist was on hand for the last minute touch-up.
Company d was also able to be in the audience for two exceptional performances from “Moving Experience” and Full Radius an opportunity to deepen their experience in the arts and also to offer praise to the other performers. The morning concluded with an all-dance on the 2500 square foot dance floor and a time for Company d dancers to sign autographs.
The invitation from the VSA arts to participate in the dance showcase exemplified and blended the mission philosophy between the two.
It is the mission of Company d to create awareness that all individuals have talents and gifts. Company d’s performances continue to reveal that when given the time, the training and the encouragement to develop artistic expression that there are many possibilities for growth and that we are all more alike than different.
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