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- MYERS, Fla. – May 29, 2018– Dancers will take the stage at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre on Sunday, June 24, to honor the late Jeanne Bochette, the region’s pioneering dance teacher, woman entrepreneur, Grande Dame and performing arts advocate. The tribute features performers from her historic Fort Myers studio—including those she trained during her six-decade career—showcasing ballet, tap, modern, jazz and hip hop. In addition, professional guest artists will travel to Fort Myers for special appearances and contributions. The Festival of Dance, produced by Dance Bochette, its affiliated nonprofit Gulfcoast Dance Inc., and hosted by Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, will include a 12 p.m. brunch followed by a 2 p.m. matinee. Tickets are $35 for adults, $25 for children, and $20 for the performance only. Tickets can be purchased by calling Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre at (239) 278-4422.
Performance highlights include:
- Carla Amâncio and Fhillipe Teixeria, principal dancers from Dance Alive National Ballet, performing the classic pas de deux from Romeo & Juliet as well as modern works.
- Broadway-inspired original tap choreography by area master teacher Ron Fucci.
- Dance Bochette director and former Mark Morris Dance Group member, Alyce Bochette will pay homage to her mother with her new work set to Beethoven’s enchanting Moonlight Sonata
- A re-staging of May O’Donnell’s classic Dance Energies taught to Dance Bochette students by Nancy Lushington, former O’Donnell soloist, Marymont Manhattan College assistant professor of dance and board member of the O’Donnell Green Foundation for Music and Dance.
About Dance Bochette
Founded by Jeanne Bochette in 1951, Dance Bochette continues to innovate each year while celebrating its roots as Fort Myers’ historic dance school. The studio today welcomes its third generation of dancers. To learn more visit dancebochette.com.
About Gulfcoast Dance, Inc.
The mission of Gulfcoast Dance, a non-profit organization founded in 1976, is to enrich the community of Southwest Florida through the art of dance. The organization works to develop, support, and sustain quality dance opportunities for children, teens and adults.