Dance Around Flagler: Sharing the passion

Eleven dance companies performed at the Flagler Auditorium Saturday, Dec. 19, for the 6th-annual Dance Around Flagler event, to support Arts in Education.

By Anastasia Pagello
| 4:42 p.m. December 19, 2015

Alyssa Gage, of VertiFit Aerial Arts performed "Silk," at the Dance Around Flagler event, at the Flagler Auditorium on Saturday, Dec. 19. Photos by Anastasia Pagello

The Flagler Palm Coast High School Supremacy Dance Team performed "Divergent."

"Kizomba" performed and choreographed by Joe Mounts, of Joe Mounts Dance Productions, and Holly Polous, of Studio 360.

Down Right Dancers performed "Shake, Santa,Shake" choreographed Jessica Eatman.

The Flagler Palm Coast High School Starlets performed "Jingle Bell Remix."

Alyssa Gage

Mia Bella Academy of Dance

The Mia Bella Academy of Dance performed the "Spell Block Tango;" Choreographed by Brie Valenti.

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Dance companies in Flagler County pull together once a year, at the Flagler Auditorium, to support Arts in Education with beautifully choreographed performances. On Saturday, Dec. 19, 11 dance companies captivated the audience with an evening of dance to reinforce the importance of the arts within the community.

“Dance is something that I hold so close to my heart; I look forward to this event every year.” Director Jackie McDevitt

“Not only does dance strengthen the body physically, but by incorporating it within the school system, it reinforces good grades,” Flagler School of Dance Instructor and Flagler Palm Coast High School Supremacy dance team Choreographer Jose Soto explained. “In order for the kids to be involved in dancing they must maintain a good GPA.”

Brianna O'Brien and and John Dudkewic, of the Flagler Palm Coast High School Dance Department performed "Alice."

“Dance not only brings the kids inspiration, but also discipline, motivation and self-confidence,” Owner of Mia Bella Academy of Dance Brie Valent said. Valent is able to see how dance

influences the community from both perspectives, as the owner of a dance academy, and the mother of two young dancers, Jazmyne and J.R. Valent.

Founder of Dance Around Flagler, Jackie McDevitt has directed the event for the past six years. “Dance is something that I hold so close to my heart,” McDevitt said. “I look forward to this event every year.”

“This has been an amazing opportunity for all of Flagler’s dancers to celebrate the love of dance together,” Director of Flagler School of Dance Jeanna Reiter said.