Dance Arts Conservatory has the Right Moves

The (DAC), located in the former site of the Round Meadow Elementary School in the Hatboro section of Upper Moreland Township, held an event last Sunday, March 4.

The event was held to help raise funds for the dance school’s 25-member dance competition team, whose memembers hail from around the region.

The event featured home-made baked goods, raffle baskets and other DAC-related items. However, the main attraction were the dance routines of competition team.

From 2 – 3:45 p.m., dance competition team members showcased previews of their dance performances, which they will take with them during regional competitions in the coming weeks.

Performing simultaneously in two of the DAC dance studios, the competition team members, who ranged from ages 7 – 18, performed various dance forms, including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip-hop and musical theater.  

According to DAC co-owner Helen Flack, there were approximately 100 parents, friends and DAC supporters who attended the open rehearsal event.

“This was a successful event,” Helen Flack, said. “I would imagine this would be a bigger event next year.”

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The Dance Arts Conservatory Team Members

Junior (ages 7 to 12):

• Sarah Bell                       
• Chandler Dixon           
• Jana Helsinger                       
• Margaret Korol           
• Sierra Mastantoni           
• Marianna Perlstein           
• Rachel Wylcox

Teen (ages 13 to 15):

• Deanna Crawford           
• Katie Cummings           
• Wynne Helsinger           
• Elizabeth Jagelka           
• Jenna Kasman                       
• Sarah Marchesini           
• Courtney Rafferty           
• Siani Towns           
• Meghan Weale           
• Alex Zawislak

Senior (ages 16 to 18):

• Kelly Boyd                       
• Alyssa Ciofani                       
• Abigail Coin                       
• Brittany Dixon           
• Jordan Gooding           
• Jessica Lamont           
• Lauren Maher                       
• Kirsten Raymond