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“Rhythmic Shock!”— A Fall Dance Performance at Williston

The Williston Northampton School’s Dance Ensemble presents “Rhythmic Shock!” an evening of dance ranging from Latin to jazz to ballet en pointe in the Williston Theatre on November 12 and 13, at 7:30 p.m.

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A collection of new dance pieces choreographed by Williston dance teacher Laurel Raffetto, guest artists, and student choreographers will be performed. This year’s Williston Dance Ensemble concert will showcase the talents of guest artists Debra Vega and Erin Law. Student choreographers include Maddison Stemple-Piatt of Hatfield, Madeline Wise of South Hadley, Mika Chmielewski of Southampton, Victoria Durocher of Blandford, and Tory Kolbjornsen of Haydenville. There will also be a special presentation by the students who are in the fall choreography class.

Join Williston’s Dance Ensemble for these exciting new fall performances. Tickets are $5 for general admission and may be purchased at the box office. Children under 12 are free. For further information, please contact Laurel Raffetto at 413-529-3773.

Williston Presents Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest

oscar wilde playThe Williston Northampton School will present its fall play, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, October 21 -23 and October 28-30, 2010. All performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Williston Theatre, 18 Payson Avenue, in Easthampton.

One of the most famous comedies of all times, The Importance of Being Earnest tells the story of two men who decide to take on hidden identities in order to win the women of their dreams. Set in the London countryside at the turn of the last century, the play is full of witty dialog and sly criticism of the status quo.

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