Village Dancers to tap into Village Voices’ ‘A Winter Spectacular’

The Dancing Queens shiver in anticipation of the snowball frivolity. Top Row: Bessie Arellano, Lynda McKinney, Lorellie Garcia, Tessie Frediani Bottom Row: Elena Johal, Kristel Moffet, Kathryn Nymoen, Barbara Moore, Carol Barikmo.

You may shout “Duck!” when the Dancing Queens tap their way into Sleigh Ride at Cribari Auditorium on December 7 at 7 p.m. and December 8 at 2 p.m. during the Village Voices’ “A Winter Spectacular.” Snowballs fly and 16 tap-dancing feet dazzle with high-spirited joy. The Dancing Queens will also back the Voices with a waltz-like movement to “Let It Snow.” Dressed in blue dresses, the dancers will provide a dreamy, soft backdrop to the romantic Frank Sinatra holiday song. Bernice Toy, President and Choreographer of The Village Dancers, said, “Our hope in collaborating with the Voices in ‘A Winter Spectacular’ is to come together in as performing artists, to celebrate community” and to connect in hope.

As happens with family celebrations during this holiday season, The Village Dancers must clean the house before their cherished guests arrive. This year the dancers and the Villages maintenance team are wrestling up the puckered, sticky carpet from the auditorium stage. Instead, Marley Flooring, a portable vinyl dance floor will be laid on the tiled surface. With relief, Bernice said, “We are grateful for the advocacy of Pamela Pierson, President of The Villages Music Society that our dance surface will be safe and secure.” Bernice added, “We invite all Villagers to join our Just-For-Fun Dance Group”—it is separate from the Dancing Queens—“every Monday at 5:30 p.m. to learn a new dance routine. It’s never too late to dance!”

Dancing Queen member Elena Johal aims with gusto during “A Winter Spectacular” rehearsal. Lorelie Garcia ducks to avoid a high-spirited, cold blast.
Duck! Flap Ball Change—Dancing Queen member Elena Johal aims with gusto during “A Winter Spectacular” rehearsal. Lorelie Garcia ducks to avoid a high-spirited, cold blast.

And it’s not too late to purchase tickets for “A Winter Spectacular.” Purchase Tickets in Cribari Lobby this Saturday, November 23 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or through a Voices member. Tickets are $20 each. You can charge on your house number or pay cash. You can also order your tickets online by clicking https://tinyurl.com/voiceswinterconcert2024. Need a ride? Contact the VMA at 408-238-4230. Want to enjoy a delicious, discounted meal before or after the shows? Show your Voices ticket to your server and receive a 10 percent discount at the Club Restaurant. For more information: visit villagesmusicsociety.org and click on Voices, then click on Concerts.