Dance Me a Story

A three-part show brought to you by Westside Dance Ensemble and Theater Camp

Once upon a time, there were three best friends who loved to dance and read books together. On one sunny June afternoon, they decided to gather three of their favorite books and share them with each other. Those three books were The Maiden Mermaid, The Sleeping Beauty, and Rodeo.

The Book Girls ….. Bianca Gonzalez, Emma Sizer, Riley O’Donnell

The Sign Girls ….. Lulu Putnam, Cassie Berti, Manon Masclet, Devi Carroll, Sofia Keller Lyon, Harbour Stockhoff

Book 1- The Maiden Mermaid

In the age of the Vikings, a fair maiden is being taken to a future she doesn’t wish for herself. She chooses to escape to the deep ocean instead, where mermaids and sweet magical creatures await. But will she be able to find her new home?

Meanwhile, the Vikings have lost their maiden. While they search for her, they come upon unexpected danger… PIRATES!!! Can they defeat their new foes? Or will new alliances be formed? A story of found family and choosing your own destiny.

The Maiden ….. Alex Grote

The Mermaids ….. Ariella Garcia, Harper Tolmei, Hebi Willoughby, Melliya Cosio

The Ocean …. Theater Dance Campers

The Vikings ….. Eliana Valdez, Eve Barry, Fiona Campbell, Kiki Bogue, Meadow Heaton, Olivia Filippini

The Pirates ….. Bailey Ayers, Bianca Gonzalez, Emma Sizer, Riley O’Donnell, Maia Weld, Sage Makela

Book 2- The Sleeping Beauty

Once upon a time, there was a newborn princess named Aurora. Her mother, the Queen, was holding a ball for her christening, and she invited all the fair maidens of the land as well as the powerful Lilac Fairy. But then! An unexpected guest arrived…the evil fairy Carabosse. She was so unhappy that she cast a curse upon the baby Aurora! Will the powerful Lilac Fairy be able to break the spell?

The Queen ….. Harper Tolmei

The Lilac Fairy …. Melliya Cosio

Carabosse ….. Maia Weld

The Maidens ….. Alex Grote, Ariella Garcia, Emma Sizer, Bailey Ayers, Bianca Gonzalez, Riley O’Donnell

Book 3- Rodeo

This is a story of adventure in the Wild West! From working hard 9-5, to beautiful do-see-do’s, to Boot Scootin’ Line dancing, this is a story about working hard and having fun at the same time!

Duet ….. Bailey Ayers and Riley O’Donnell

9 to 5 ….. Alex Grote, Ariella Garcia, Emma Sizer, Bailey Ayers, Bianca Gonzalez, Maia Weld, Melliya Cosio, Harper Tolmei, Hebi Willoughby, Riley O’Donnell

Boot Scootin’ Line Dance ….. Theater Dance Campers

Enjoy!
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