Dance Jamz, the annual MS terpsichorean extravaganza held in early March, was upbeat, fast-paced and used a variety of music. Each dance had its own unique flare, and the original costumes were stylish and added to each dance. Gail Palmer, director/choreographer, said, “The dancers were dedicated, energetic and enthusiastic per formers!”

The show featured 145 students, Gr. 6-8, with 16 dance routines including jazz, modern, hip-hop and tap, and featured some all-boys dances. A new tradition, started to honor Gr. 8 dancers in their last big show, is the posting of all the previous Gr. 8 dance shows, starting in Gr. 1, so they could take a turn down memory lane. “It was touching for both the dancers and their parents,” noted Palmer. “We feel it is a privilege to work with many of the dancers from kindergarten through Gr. 8, and watch them grow as people, dancers and performers. This is one way we can say thank you for all the years of dancing with us.”