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More than 225 students and faculty members from Orange County’s high
schools are expected to take part in Orange Coast College’s 18th annual
High School Dance Day, scheduled for March 19.
The day, which includes dance classes and demonstrations of
choreographic studies, is sponsored by the school’s Dance Department.
Eight schools have confirmed attendance, but OCC’s dance professor
Amelie Hunter says there is still room for more.
Information: (714) 432-5506.
SCR to offer ‘Power Play’ for kids
South Coast Repertory’s Educational Touring Production for 2002 will
be “Power Play,” a musical lesson on energy resources written by Richard
Hellesen and Michael Silversher.
The show will teach children what power is, but also how to conserve
it. Tours through Southland schools will begin Jan. 16 and run through
May 2.
SCR’s educational touring programs have brought important issues to
children through theater for 31 years. Hellesen and Silversher also wrote
last season’s “Bad Water Blues.”
Fees are $425, with discounts available. Interested schools should
call (714) 708-5549.
Pacific Chorale names education director
Chris Allen has been appointed director of education for the Pacific
Chorale. The former Walt Disney employee will be responsible for the
chorale’s 16 music education programs.
The position of directorship was recently changed to a full-time job
to accommodate the 20,000 students influenced each year by the group.
Information: (714) 662-2345.
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