MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT

Making Spirits Bright

Q and A

Q:  Who is eligible to dance in Making Spirits Bright? 
A:  Ages 5 thru 18, Older students share the stage with the younger ones making this performance magical! 

Q:  When do I sign up?
A:  Enrollment for Making Spirits Bright is in early August.No auditions are necessary.

Q:  When are the rehearsals?
A:  The rehearsals are one day a week in a class caled Holiday class that is determined by level and age. .Each  is a specific dance and time.
Q: What is the cost ?
A: $450 for September thru the final date of rehearsals.
 

‘Tis The Season for… “Making Spirits Bright”
December 21th At 3:00 Jeanne Rimsky Theatre 

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Berest Dance Center can’t wait to set your spirits alight in our upcoming  2024 December Holiday Show.

From September through December, our studios are alive with the enchanting sounds of beloved holiday music and numerous rehearsals. Our Holiday Classes bring the season's magic to life, with dancers aged 5 to 18 performing together.

About the Production

"Making Spirits Bright" is an annual performance held at the Landmarks' Jeanne Rimsky Theatre every December. This concert is a longstanding tradition of Berest, spanning more than thirty years. It celebrates the enchanting world of dance, uniting performers from various ages and skill levels.

Act 1 Sets the stage ablaze with hope, love, and promise.
Act 2 Offers a glimpse into "Wonderland," complete with the whimsy of the White Rabbit, Alice and all the characters.
Act 3 Celebrates Hanukkah and Christmas, with Santa himself enchanting both young and old. The lavish scenery and costumes render this production a cherished family tradition.

Each year, Olga Berest delights her audience with an intermission surprise: inviting dozens of boys and girls on stage to learn and perform the "Mice and Soldiers" duel from the Nutcracker. The performance unfolds as the audience watches in wonder.

Combining the art of gift-giving with performance is a hallmark of this festive production. Throughout its history, "Making Spirits Bright" has contributed hundreds of toys to families in need by members of the audience who are requested to bring an unwrapped gift.