Company readies for its new show

The Laguna Beach High School Dance Company will present “In Concert

2003” on Dec. 11, 12 and 13. All performances begin at 8 p.m. This

show marks the 15th anniversary for the dance program at the high

school as well as the grand opening of the dance studio and the

re-opening of the Artist’s Theater.

Choreographers Audrey Wilson, Mychelle Perez and Teresa Avina have

prepared swing, ballet and high-energy jazz pieces for the

anniversary show.

Todd Kubo will present two new pieces to premiere in this concert:

“Thaiography,” a jazz and tai chi movement piece and “Watercolors,”

an 11 minute ballet number, his longest since the fifth anniversary

show.

“We are so grateful to have been able to introduce so many of

styles of dance over the years and to give these kids a stage to

perform on,” he said. “The longevity of teaching life fitness and

wellness is real.”

Costume designer Jan Munoz agrees with Todd.

“All these kids leave with a sense of personal maintenance and

healthy lifestyle,” she said. “I just hope this program keeps going

forever.”

Tickets are $8 for students, $10 general admission and $15 for

reserved seating. Tickets for the opening night gala on Dec. 11 are

$65 and include dinner, a tour of the dance studio and reserved

seating.

For tickets and more information about the Dance Company, go to

www.lagunadance.com or call (949) 497-7771.

-- Sunny Elizabeth