A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
The 5 year old group with Teacher Laura Thompson. Photo: Eric Dinelle Photography.
Jonel Beauvais honors Laura Thompson for all her hard work, bringing Laura to tears. Photo: Samantha McMillon-Wilkinson.
All the dance teachers were given flowers for the demanding task of putting on a fantastic dance recital for the community.
The recital started with a rendition of Tina Turner's Rolling on the River with Kevin "Big Boy" Lazore on guitar, Abby Mitchell lead vocals and background singers Jonel Beauvais, Laura Thompson and Teneya Mitchell. Photo: Samantha McMillon-Wilkinson.
The 10 year old group, teacher is Justine Mitchell. Photo: Eric Dinelle Photography.
The Group Special, teachers are Wrani Sunday and Laura Thompson. Photo: Eric Dinelle Photography.
The 9 year old group with Teachers Kelsee Sunday and Kaylin Oakes. Photo: Eric Dinelle Photography.
The 8 year old group with Teacher Tsionatiio Thompson. Photo: Eric Dinelle Photography.
The 7 year old group with Teacher Waverli Thompson. Photo: Eric Dinelle Photography.
On Monday, November 23, 2015 the St. Regis Rec Dance Club held their Fall Recital in the Auditorium of Salmon River Central.
The auditorium was filled to capacity!
The recital "All That Glitter," was about honoring legends, and Dance Teacher Jonel Beauvais began the event with a speech honoring Laura Thompson.
"Laura is a legend. She makes a change in her community and makes people feel like family."
Jonel talked about all the hard work Laura has done for the dance club. "There is a lack of resources for dance and the arts in Akwesasne and because of Laura's hard work, you get to live this experience."
The Fall 2015 Dance Teachers included Teneya Mitchell, Kierstyn Sunday, Kelsee Sunday, Courtney Oakes, Tsionatiio Thompson, Jonel Beauvais, Wrani Sunday, Laura Thompson, Justine Mitchell, Kaylin Oakes, Waverli Thompson, Abby Mitchell, Kevin "Big Boy" Lazore and Iekwenienstha Mitchell.
There were 11 acts on the program, from 3 year olds to 11 year olds, and there's no doubt that with every dance season the program gets better and better.
The St. Regis Rec Dance Club would like to give Special thanks to:
Dr. Daniel Hovsepian, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Community Partnership Program, Terry Cree, St. Regis Recreation, Wholistic Health & Wellness, Community Health, Akwesasne TV, Midnight Confetti, Cooks Greenery, DJ Tray Benedict, MC Marlon Johnson, Photographer Eric Dinelle, Salmon River School and AERC.
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