Rockport Dance Conservatory opens Spring Show
Left to right: Kelsey Guinn, Paige Chester, Carrie Long and Elise Mahar
The Monsters are, left to right, Kelsey Guinn, Carrie Long and Ceci Tinch.
The Snow Queen is Hanna Olsen (left) and the Little Mermaid is Moira Pieri.
Snow Queen Guides, left to right: Piper Pavelich, Annika Charland and Sadie Mills.
Spring Show poster.
Left to right: Kelsey Guinn, Paige Chester, Carrie Long and Elise Mahar
The Monsters are, left to right, Kelsey Guinn, Carrie Long and Ceci Tinch.
The Snow Queen is Hanna Olsen (left) and the Little Mermaid is Moira Pieri.
Snow Queen Guides, left to right: Piper Pavelich, Annika Charland and Sadie Mills.
Spring Show poster.
ROCKPORT – The Rockport Dance Conservatory will take to the Camden Opera House on May 23, 24, at 6:30 p.m. for the seventh Annual Spring Showcase, Snow Queen, featuring the tales of Hans Christian Anderson and other original choreography.
Kari Cameron, director of RDC, said her students have been working on the show all year.
“The students have been hard to present another Spring Showcase,” she said. “The show is full of creative performances that RDC is known for.”
The award-winning competition pieces that are to be featured in Act I include hip hop, tap and contemporary dance. In keeping with RDC tradition, Act II will be themed with Hans Christian Anderson tales.
“Some of the tales featured this year include Inchworm, Ugly Duckling, the Little Mermaid and, of course, Snow Queen,” said Cameron. “Our characters are brought to life with custom costumes and props designed and made by RDC.”
Cameron’s work has been featured in Dance Spirit magazine.
“We strive to make our shows less like a recital and more like a theatrical production,” said Cameron. “We want anybody to walk in off the street and enjoy the performance regardless of if they know one of the dancers participating.”
Cameron also said the audience will appreciate the hour-long format the company follows because it allows patrons to enjoy the show and still have time to enjoy the holiday weekend in downtown Camden.
“A strong technical background helps our students bring great dancing skills to other community performance venues,” said Cameron. “Some of those venues could include school talent shows, school musicals, community fund raising events and college dance auditions.”
"The discipline, mentoring, student unity and passion for dance gives students positive qualities they carry beyond the studio doors and out into their daily lives," she added.
The nonprofit RDC is based at Midcoast Recreation Center.
Tickets for the two shows at the Camden Opera House are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors and can be purchased for any RDC dancer, at HAV in Camden, or at the door on performances nights.
For all things RDC — instructors, curriculums, events, competitions and studio information — visit www.rockportdance.com or email for information at info@rockportdance.com
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