Celebrating 15 years of dance , under the direction of Colleen Duplissie and ClairAnn Flynn, more than 300 dancers took to the stage during the end of the year presentation held at the Caribou Performing Arts Center and saw a full house at all three performences.
The members of the Maine Dance Acadmey provide an amazing and entertaining show that never stops. With its continuous variety of dance, music and wonderful costumes, the entire cast never misses a step.
A tribute to the best finales over the past 15 years, Maine Dance Academy Troupe members filled the stage with energy, poise and talent. Dancers are, from left: Erin Buck, Deavin Gustafson, Courtney Hamlin, Saree Sager, Elsa Thibodeau and Alyssa Huston.
Doing the “Press Conference Rag,” are MDDA Allen dancers, from left: Amanda Poulin, Selena Savage, Darrian Langille, Mia Carney and Courtney Hamlin, who is looking on from behind the bars. The young performers were on stage as part of the 15th MDA celebration presentation.
Molly Adams, and Amanda Sytulek (in back) dance to “Car Wash” during the MDA performance.
Allen Troupe dancer Paige Billings strikes a pose during the finale of the MDA performance.
Wade Dancers perform “Chicago’s Cell Block Tango,” during the 15th celebration of the Maine Dance Academy. The MDA, under the direction of Colleen Duplissie showcases over 300 talented young dance students.
Markova Dancers, Emma Jandreau, Meredith Sleeper, Kaitlyn Kinsey and Hannah Hebert portray the introduction of the adult “Lion King” characters, Nala and Simba.
Ethan Anderson, making a guest appearance dances to “Promiscuous Girl,” Anderson, a former member of the MDA, recently completed his freshman year at North Eastern College.
Maura Freme, Austin Scott, Lyndsay Rowland and McKenzie Vaughn dance to a “Momma Mia,” medley onstage at the CPAC.
Maine Dance Academy Roger’s Dancers show their fancy moves during the presentation of the Chicago musical, as the tap to “Billy Flynn.”
Petite Troupe dancers perform in the Celtic theatrical during the 15th year celebrating performances presented by the Maine Dance Academy. Dancers are, from left: Chelsea Soucy, Alexis Simpson, Alaina Sweetser and Emily Lagerstrom.
Young dancers, Abbey Violette, Trinity St. Pierre, Brooke Moir and Christopher Parent perform to “Butterfly Kisses.”
“Hit the Road Jack.” These young dance performers had both a little attitude and toe-tapping talent as they took to the stage during the recent Maine Dance Academy performance. Dancers are: Mariah Mink, Diana Poulin, McKenna Smith, Julia Dahlgren, Harley Curtis and Riley Cavagnaro.
Performing to a “Momma-Mia” medley are MDA dancers, Tulsie Johnson, Karen Jones, Mallory Cyr, Alyssa St. Peter, Tammy Johndro, Jessica Rowland, Ashley St. Peter, Cory Marrett, Rebecca Malm, Sarah Plourde and Mary Levesque.
This young lady doesn’t appear to have much stage fright at she dances to “3 Little Indians.”
Pointe Dancers, Hannah Hebert, Meredith Sleeper, Danielle Hanson, Emma Jandreau and Sarae Sager performed pointe ballet during the Lion King, part of the Maine Dance Academy’s trip through 15 years of success and extreme talent.
Steppin high to ‘Austin Powers,” MDA dancers are, from left:
Emily Lagerstrom, Kailanny Hernandex, Chelsea Soucy, Danielle Hanson, Alaina Sweetser and Megan Thornton. The dancers, all part of the Petite Troupe at the Maine Dance Academy, helped celebrate the 15th birthday of the acadmey and Caribou’s 150th.
Tapping to “Momma Mia,” are Maine Dance Academy students Alexis Bell, Emily Weissman, Chelsea St. Peter, Allyssa Irving, Paige Findlen, Regan Buck, Jessica Kovach, Tara Sherrard and Alex Scott.
