Thursday, October 27, 2005
Kristin St. John helps Olivia Thramann, foreground left, and Darby Patterson
find their correct "pretzel arms" position, as they practice
the Russian dance from the Nutcracker during the combo ballet/tap class
for 4-year-olds at the Longmont Dance Theatre. St. John, artistic
director and owner of the dance theatre, started the tradition of dressing
in costumes for dance class when Longmont Dance Theatre opened in 1998. "The
kids totally look forward to it every October. They start talking about
it October 1st," she said.
Times-Call/Kristin Goode |