The Parker and Aurora-based Miller’s Dance Force (MDF) team members are excitedly preparing for the upcoming competitive dance season with the First Annual “Dancing Kids Benefit Show” and silent auction. This fun event will not only help to raise money for the group, it will also bolster awareness for supporting the arts programs in nearby communities and schools.
Dancers are asking the Aurora and Parker area businesses for any and all donations for the silent auction portion of the fundraiser. Gift cards, coupons, gift baskets, service donations, collectible items and more would greatly help this worthy cause. Community members and show attendees can bid on the items and proceeds will partially go towards a purchase of an MDF Trailer for transporting props; the remainder will be donated to the nonprofit arts organization, Think 360 Arts. Auction items will be available for bidding starting Jan. 7.
Please contact Dottie Lima if you would be willing to donate an item or need further information at dottielima@yahoo.com.
In January, the community is invited to join the dancers and their families on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gateway High School. Located at 1300 S. Sable Blvd. in Aurora, the high school theater will be the perfect location to experience various group dances as the 57-member team prepares for the upcoming 2012 competition season. Along with Miller’s Dance Force performances, guests will be treated to special presentations by the Gateway Olympians. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Miller’s Dance Force is the competition group of Aurora’s own, Miller’s Dance Studio. MDF is made up of Miller’s Dance students between the ages of five and 18. The company competes each year and has performed throughout Colorado, at Disneyland and Disneyworld, in the Bahamas and on two cruise ships. MDF dancers study with master teachers and have received numerous scholarships, awards and more each season.
Think 360 Arts is a leading provider of arts education programs and services in Colorado. The product of the January 2007 merger of Young Audiences of Colorado and the Colorado Alliance for Arts Education, Think 360 Arts brings more than 70 years of combined experience in serving K-12 schools through teacher training, direct services to classrooms and public awareness programs. More information can be found at www.think360arts.org.
Stonegate Promotions in Parker is proud to be the presenting sponsor of this exciting event. Please check our facebook page here for updates, available auction items, dance team photos and videos, competition updates and more! Contact Kena Peterson, PR/Media Liaison, for additional information or high resolution photos at 720-299-3285 or kena.peterson@gmail.com.
