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  • Community Engagement through Dance

    First Friends Church of Canton, Ohio wanted to celebrate Easter morning with more than music.  Here is an exciting video of pedestrian and student facilitated choreography.  Dance is a powerful expression!

  • The Journey of Sunshine

    The Journey of Sunshine is an original ballet by Choreographer – Brian Murphy. Music by: Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, Variations on a Theme by Frank Bridge, Simple Symphony, English Chamber Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra and Brian Crain’s Moonlit Shore Choreography by: Brian Murphy (2019) Costuming: Joanna Martinez, Denise Carlson, Kimberly Payne World…

  • Pedestrian to Performer

    We all have a deep desire to perform. When pedestrians are unleashed with simple dance structures the results are “Performer” in 1 hour flat. These quick and simple performances built self-efficacy in adults and kids alike. New audiences discovered and community engagement increased. Here are summer campers giving a whirl at becoming Summer Showmans! Here…

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