KEENE, NH – MoCo Arts School of Dance invites you to join them on a thrilling journey down the Yellow Brick Road in their upcoming dance performance of Land of Oz. The show will take place on Saturday, June 3 at 2 & 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 4 at 2 p.m. at the Redfern Arts Center at Keene State College.
Land of Oz follows the journey of Dorothy, Toto, and her friends as they make their way down the Yellow Brick Road, encountering fantastical creatures and overcoming obstacles on their quest to reach Emerald City and find their way back home. Featuring captivating choreography and stunning visuals, Land of Oz is a thrilling spectacle that will enchant audiences of all ages.
“I am incredibly excited to be dancing in Land of Oz this June as it feels like a full circle moment,” says Ellie Fedrizzi, a senior dance student at MoCo Arts, “I remember watching my brother, Peter, in Land of Oz at MoCo when it was first performed in 2011 and I was only 6 years old. Now, here I am at 18, just a few weeks away from my last MoCo show!”
Ellie continues, “Each class has been working incredibly hard over the last few months and I cannot wait for this talented and expressive cast to share this timeless story with the community. MoCo has truly been a second family to me, and I have been so lucky to grow up surrounded by such wonderful students, teachers, and staff.”
Tickets are priced at $21 for adults and $15 for seniors and students aged 18 and younger. A livestream option is also available for $40 per household for the Saturday, June 3, 7 p.m. showtime. Tickets can be purchased by visiting keene.universitytickets.com or calling the Redfern at (603) 358-2168.
Sponsored in part by Season Sponsor @310 Marlboro Street and Show Sponsor Visory, Land of Oz promises to be a magical event that you won’t want to miss. Come and be transported to a world of dance and adventure!
About MoCo Arts Dance
MoCo Arts Dance program is a top-notch program offering a range of dance classes for 2nd graders and up. The program emphasizes inclusivity, offering opportunities for students of all skill levels to explore and grow their love of dance. Students can choose from a variety of styles, including Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern, and Tap. At MoCo Arts, students are encouraged to find their own unique style while also developing their technical skills. The program culminates in professional-quality performances, but participation is never required. Whether your child is a seasoned dancer or just starting out, MoCo Arts Dance program has something for everyone. If your student is in 1st grade or younger, MoCo Arts also offers a Young Arts program tailored specifically to their age group.
About MoCo Arts
Established in 1991, MoCo Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, multi-arts educational organization located in downtown Keene offering dance and theatre classes for children ages 18 months to 18+ years and multi-arts vacation and summer camps for students ages 4 through grade 12. As part of the educational process, MoCo Arts provides professional-quality performance experiences for students and family-friendly performances for audiences of all ages throughout the year. MoCo Arts is inclusive and welcoming to all, regardless of social, and current or past financial background, and provides up to $79,000 in tuition assistance per year. MoCo has never turned a child away because of a family’s lack of ability to pay. MoCo Arts is sponsored in part by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts. To learn more about MoCo’s mission and ways you can support the organization’s work in arts education, please visit moco.org, contact (603) 357-2100, and/or MoCo Arts, 40 Roxbury Street, Keene, NH 03431.
