Rise Holiday Dance Recital

Ballet dancers spread holiday spirit.
Ballet dancers spread holiday spirit.
Ray Ewing
Ballet dancers spread holiday spirit.
Ballet dancers spread holiday spirit.
Ray Ewing
From acrobatics, to tap, to jazz dancers showed off their skills.
From acrobatics, to tap, to jazz, dancers showed off their skills.
Ray Ewing
From acrobatics, to tap, to jazz dancers showed off their skills.
From acrobatics, to tap, to jazz, dancers showed off their skills.
Ray Ewing
A Home Alone medley opened the show.
A Home Alone medley opened the show.
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A Home Alone medley opened the show.
A Home Alone medley opened the show.
Ray Ewing
High-flying acrobatics.
High-flying acrobatics.
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High-flying acrobatics.
High-flying acrobatics.
Ray Ewing
Mischievous miscreants sneak into the house.
Mischievous miscreants sneak into the house.
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Mischievous miscreants sneak into the house.
Mischievous miscreants sneak into the house.
Ray Ewing
Christmas elves watch on.
Christmas elves watch on.
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Christmas elves watch on.
Christmas elves watch on.
Ray Ewing
Even the tree is ready for the holidays.
Even the tree is ready for the holidays.
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Even the tree is ready for the holidays.
Even the tree is ready for the holidays.
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It is hard to wait for Christmas morning.
It is hard to wait for Christmas morning.
Ray Ewing
It is hard to wait for Christmas morning.
It is hard to wait for Christmas morning.
Ray Ewing
Excited for the eight nights of Hanukkah.
Excited for the eight nights of Hanukkah.
Ray Ewing
Excited for the eight nights of Hanukkah.
Excited for the eight nights of Hanukkah.
Ray Ewing
The smallest ballerinas are excited to perform.
The smallest ballerinas are excited to perform.
Ray Ewing
The smallest ballerinas are excited to perform.
The smallest ballerinas are excited to perform.
Ray Ewing
Praying for a joyful holiday.
Praying for a joyful holiday.
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Praying for a joyful holiday.
Praying for a joyful holiday.
Ray Ewing
Leaping ladies.
Leaping ladies.
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Leaping ladies.
Leaping ladies.
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Tap shoes were flying.
Tap shoes were flying.
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Tap shoes were flying.
Tap shoes were flying.
Ray Ewing
Synchronized and syncopated.
Synchronized and syncopated.
Ray Ewing
Synchronized and syncopated.
Synchronized and syncopated.
Ray Ewing
A rootin' tootin' holiday.
A rootin' tootin' holiday.
Ray Ewing
A rootin' tootin' holiday.
A rootin' tootin' holiday.
Ray Ewing
Ballet dancers spread holiday spirit.
From acrobatics, to tap, to jazz dancers showed off their skills.
A Home Alone medley opened the show.
High-flying acrobatics.
Mischievous miscreants sneak into the house.
Christmas elves watch on.
Even the tree is ready for the holidays.
It is hard to wait for Christmas morning.
Excited for the eight nights of Hanukkah.
The smallest ballerinas are excited to perform.
Praying for a joyful holiday.
Leaping ladies.
Tap shoes were flying.
Synchronized and syncopated.
A rootin' tootin' holiday.

On Sunday, RISE Vineyard Performing Arts put on its annual holiday dance recital at the performing arts center. More than 200 dancers of a wide range of ages put on two back-to-back shows showcasing many different dance styles.

 

 

 

Young Island Performers Prepare for Trip to Fenway

Working on their routine.
Working on their routine.
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Working on their routine.
Working on their routine.
Ray Ewing
The Minnesingers will sing The National Anthem before the game.
The Minnesingers will sing The National Anthem before the game.
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The Minnesingers will sing The National Anthem before the game.
The Minnesingers will sing The National Anthem before the game.
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
MVRHS dance team sponsored by RISE will perform during halftime show.
MVRHS dance team sponsored by RISE will perform during halftime show.
Ray Ewing
MVRHS dance team sponsored by RISE will perform during halftime show.
MVRHS dance team sponsored by RISE will perform during halftime show.
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Minnesingers director Abigail Chandler conducting.
Minnesingers director Abigail Chandler conducting.
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Minnesingers director Abigail Chandler conducting.
Minnesingers director Abigail Chandler conducting.
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Minnesingers director Abigail Chandler conducting.
Minnesingers director Abigail Chandler conducting.
Ray Ewing
Minnesingers director Abigail Chandler conducting.
Minnesingers director Abigail Chandler conducting.
Ray Ewing
Dancers come together to form a star.
Dancers come together to form a star.
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Dancers come together to form a star.
Dancers come together to form a star.
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Luiz Lacerda is a tenor with The Minnesingers.
Luiz Lacerda is a tenor with The Minnesingers.
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Luiz Lacerda is a tenor with The Minnesingers.
Luiz Lacerda is a tenor with The Minnesingers.
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Tumbling down the line.
Tumbling down the line.
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Tumbling down the line.
Tumbling down the line.
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Zoe Treitman focuses on her music.
Zoe Treitman focuses on her music.
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Zoe Treitman focuses on her music.
Zoe Treitman focuses on her music.
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Practicing a throw.
Practicing a throw.
Ray Ewing
Practicing a throw.
Practicing a throw.
Ray Ewing
Working on their routine.
The Minnesingers will sing The National Anthem before the game.
MVRHS dance team sponsored by RISE will perform during halftime show.
Minnesingers director Abigail Chandler conducting.
Minnesingers director Abigail Chandler conducting.
Dancers come together to form a star.
Luiz Lacerda is a tenor with The Minnesingers.
Tumbling down the line.
Zoe Treitman focuses on her music.
Practicing a throw.

The Minnesingers, and the MVRHS dance team sponsored by RISE practice ahead of trip to accompany high school football team to game at Fenway Park versus Nantucket.

Holiday Spirit Flies High at Rise Dance Recital

Christmas bells are ringing.
Christmas bells are ringing.
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Christmas bells are ringing.
Christmas bells are ringing.
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Santa's helpers.
Santa's helpers.
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Santa's helpers.
Santa's helpers.
Ray Ewing
All twelve days of Christmas were represented.
All 12 days of Christmas were represented.
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All twelve days of Christmas were represented.
All 12 days of Christmas were represented.
Ray Ewing
Many forms of dance are mixed together.
Many forms of dance are mixed together.
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Many forms of dance are mixed together.
Many forms of dance are mixed together.
Ray Ewing
Bells, bows, gifts, and trees.
Bells, bows, gifts, and trees.
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Bells, bows, gifts, and trees.
Bells, bows, gifts, and trees.
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Not just lords, but ladies a-leaping too.
Not just lords, but ladies a-leaping too.
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Not just lords, but ladies a-leaping too.
Not just lords, but ladies a-leaping too.
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Even Charlie Brown made an appearance.
Even Charlie Brown made an appearance.
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Even Charlie Brown made an appearance.
Even Charlie Brown made an appearance.
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Christmas in Hollis.
Christmas in Hollis.
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Christmas in Hollis.
Christmas in Hollis.
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Graceful ballerinas took to the stage.
Graceful ballerinas took to the stage.
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Graceful ballerinas took to the stage.
Graceful ballerinas took to the stage.
Ray Ewing
Dancing with my elf.
Dancing with my elf.
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Dancing with my elf.
Dancing with my elf.
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Gabriel's message from on high.
Gabriel's message from on high.
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Gabriel's message from on high.
Gabriel's message from on high.
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Acrobatic skill was on display.
Acrobatic skill was on display.
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Acrobatic skill was on display.
Acrobatic skill was on display.
Ray Ewing
The heat miser and cold miser duked it out.
The heat miser and cold miser duked it out.
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The heat miser and cold miser duked it out.
The heat miser and cold miser duked it out.
Ray Ewing
Ice skaters cut patterns across the stage.
Ice skaters cut patterns across the stage.
Ray Ewing
Ice skaters cut patterns across the stage.
Ice skaters cut patterns across the stage.
Ray Ewing
RISE director Jil Matrisciano applauds her students work.
RISE director Jil Matrisciano applauds her students work.
Ray Ewing
RISE director Jil Matrisciano applauds her students work.
RISE director Jil Matrisciano applauds her students work.
Ray Ewing
Sugar plums and candy canes dancing in their heads.
Sugar plums and candy canes dancing in their heads.
Ray Ewing
Sugar plums and candy canes dancing in their heads.
Sugar plums and candy canes dancing in their heads.
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Christmas chocolate was on the mind as well.
Christmas chocolate was on the mind as well.
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Christmas chocolate was on the mind as well.
Christmas chocolate was on the mind as well.
Ray Ewing
The North Pole is not complete without marching penguins.
The North Pole is not complete without marching penguins.
Ray Ewing
The North Pole is not complete without marching penguins.
The North Pole is not complete without marching penguins.
Ray Ewing
Christmas bells are ringing.
Santa's helpers.
All twelve days of Christmas were represented.
Many forms of dance are mixed together.
Bells, bows, gifts, and trees.
Not just lords, but ladies a-leaping too.
Even Charlie Brown made an appearance.
Christmas in Hollis.
Graceful ballerinas took to the stage.
Dancing with my elf.
Gabriel's message from on high.
Acrobatic skill was on display.
The heat miser and cold miser duked it out.
Ice skaters cut patterns across the stage.
RISE director Jil Matrisciano applauds her students work.
Sugar plums and candy canes dancing in their heads.
Christmas chocolate was on the mind as well.
The North Pole is not complete without marching penguins.

The RISE Vineyard Performing Arts hosted its 15th annual holiday show Season’s Greetings: A Holiday Dance Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Performances were held at the Performing Arts Center (PAC).

Rise Dance Recital Wows Crowds

A stark silhouette to start the number.
A stark silhouette to start the number.
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A stark silhouette to start the number.
A stark silhouette to start the number.
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The wrecking ball.
The wrecking ball.
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The wrecking ball.
The wrecking ball.
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Young ballerinas showed off their leaping ability.
Young ballerinas showed off their leaping ability.
Ray Ewing
Young ballerinas showed off their leaping ability.
Young ballerinas showed off their leaping ability.
Ray Ewing
Intense emotion was on display throughout.
Intense emotion was on display throughout.
Ray Ewing
Intense emotion was on display throughout.
Intense emotion was on display throughout.
Ray Ewing
Dancers used a wide array of acrobatic skills.
Dancers used a wide array of acrobatic skills.
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Dancers used a wide array of acrobatic skills.
Dancers used a wide array of acrobatic skills.
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Patriotic flair during a rendition of In The Navy.
Patriotic flair during a rendition In The Navy.
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Patriotic flair during a rendition of In The Navy.
Patriotic flair during a rendition In The Navy.
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Even the youngest dancers got their time to shine.
Even the youngest dancers got their time to shine.
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Even the youngest dancers got their time to shine.
Even the youngest dancers got their time to shine.
Ray Ewing
Pirates dance in circle in Black Pearls.
Pirates dance in circle in Black Pearls.
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Pirates dance in circle in Black Pearls.
Pirates dance in circle in Black Pearls.
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Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Many stars are born.
Many stars are born.
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Many stars are born.
Many stars are born.
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A set of indulgent pastry chefs say "bon appétit."
A set of indulgent pastry chefs say "bon appétit."
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A set of indulgent pastry chefs say "bon appétit."
A set of indulgent pastry chefs say "bon appétit."
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
Ray Ewing
A stark silhouette to start the number.
The wrecking ball.
Young ballerinas showed off their leaping ability.
Intense emotion was on display throughout.
Dancers used a wide array of acrobatic skills.
Patriotic flair during a rendition of In The Navy.
Even the youngest dancers got their time to shine.
Pirates dance in circle in Black Pearls.
Many stars are born.
A set of indulgent pastry chefs say "bon appétit."

Young dancers took to the stage last Sunday at the Martha's Vineyard Performing Arts Center for the Rise Dance Recital.

Rise Holiday Dance Recital

Ballet dancers spread holiday spirit.
Ballet dancers spread holiday spirit.
Ray Ewing
Ballet dancers spread holiday spirit.
Ballet dancers spread holiday spirit.
Ray Ewing
From acrobatics, to tap, to jazz dancers showed off their skills.
From acrobatics, to tap, to jazz, dancers showed off their skills.
Ray Ewing
From acrobatics, to tap, to jazz dancers showed off their skills.
From acrobatics, to tap, to jazz, dancers showed off their skills.
Ray Ewing
A Home Alone medley opened the show.
A Home Alone medley opened the show.
Ray Ewing
A Home Alone medley opened the show.
A Home Alone medley opened the show.
Ray Ewing
High-flying acrobatics.
High-flying acrobatics.
Ray Ewing
High-flying acrobatics.
High-flying acrobatics.
Ray Ewing
Mischievous miscreants sneak into the house.
Mischievous miscreants sneak into the house.
Ray Ewing
Mischievous miscreants sneak into the house.
Mischievous miscreants sneak into the house.
Ray Ewing
Christmas elves watch on.
Christmas elves watch on.
Ray Ewing
Christmas elves watch on.
Christmas elves watch on.
Ray Ewing
Even the tree is ready for the holidays.
Even the tree is ready for the holidays.
Ray Ewing
Even the tree is ready for the holidays.
Even the tree is ready for the holidays.
Ray Ewing
It is hard to wait for Christmas morning.
It is hard to wait for Christmas morning.
Ray Ewing
It is hard to wait for Christmas morning.
It is hard to wait for Christmas morning.
Ray Ewing
Excited for the eight nights of Hanukkah.
Excited for the eight nights of Hanukkah.
Ray Ewing
Excited for the eight nights of Hanukkah.
Excited for the eight nights of Hanukkah.
Ray Ewing
The smallest ballerinas are excited to perform.
The smallest ballerinas are excited to perform.
Ray Ewing
The smallest ballerinas are excited to perform.
The smallest ballerinas are excited to perform.
Ray Ewing
Praying for a joyful holiday.
Praying for a joyful holiday.
Ray Ewing
Praying for a joyful holiday.
Praying for a joyful holiday.
Ray Ewing
Leaping ladies.
Leaping ladies.
Ray Ewing
Leaping ladies.
Leaping ladies.
Ray Ewing
Tap shoes were flying.
Tap shoes were flying.
Ray Ewing
Tap shoes were flying.
Tap shoes were flying.
Ray Ewing
Synchronized and syncopated.
Synchronized and syncopated.
Ray Ewing
Synchronized and syncopated.
Synchronized and syncopated.
Ray Ewing
A rootin' tootin' holiday.
A rootin' tootin' holiday.
Ray Ewing
A rootin' tootin' holiday.
A rootin' tootin' holiday.
Ray Ewing
Ballet dancers spread holiday spirit.
From acrobatics, to tap, to jazz dancers showed off their skills.
A Home Alone medley opened the show.
High-flying acrobatics.
Mischievous miscreants sneak into the house.
Christmas elves watch on.
Even the tree is ready for the holidays.
It is hard to wait for Christmas morning.
Excited for the eight nights of Hanukkah.
The smallest ballerinas are excited to perform.
Praying for a joyful holiday.
Leaping ladies.
Tap shoes were flying.
Synchronized and syncopated.
A rootin' tootin' holiday.

On Sunday, RISE Vineyard Performing Arts put on its annual holiday dance recital at the performing arts center. More than 200 dancers of a wide range of ages put on two back-to-back shows showcasing many different dance styles.