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Dance theater haunts onstage
Submitted Photos - Dancers from the Plano Dance Theatre will perform intermittently during its performance of "Ghost Trackers," a comedic spoof on popular phantom chaser tv shows.
By Kelley Chambers, kchambers@acnpapers.com
The Plano Dance Theatre is concocting a comedic brew of artistic dance next weekend, inviting the public to come along and investigate Plano's "most haunted theater."
"Ghost Trackers" is a lighthearted parody of hit TV shows like "Ghost Hunters" and "Destination Truth." In the performance, the troupe will accompany the Paranormal Organization of Plano [POOP] at the Courtyard Theatre near historic downtown Plano to help stir up the residual spirits of the city's past.
"There's a whole storyline to it," said Performance Ensemble Director Katie Miller. "It's kind of like the Ghost Trackers are interrupting the show. We're providing the entertainment while the Ghost Trackers are looking for ghosts."
In addition to ballet and dance, the Plano Dance Theatre also offers voice, drama and piano lessons and attracts a strong number of boys and young men because of productions like "Ghost Trackers," which provides a more gender-neutral setting than the traditional dance recital, Miller said.
"Every show we do is like this in which we do a full-out show -- no dance recitals," Miller said. "It gives the kids a lot more responsibility and gives them a character. I think we have a lot more boys because of that."
Last year's Halloween production of "Trek or Treat" was another comedic musical in which the Starship Enterprise became stuck in a time warp, taking the audience on an adventure through various time periods, intertwined with elaborate dance performances.
"The biggest difference between our dance program [and others] is that we are able to incorporate drama and dance into the theater," Miller said. "It makes it a lot more entertaining."
Performances will be held Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. The Courtyard Theatre is located at 1509 H. Avenue in Plano. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Plano Dance Theatre at 214-287-7816 or visit www.theplanodancetheatre.com.
"Ghost Trackers" is a lighthearted parody of hit TV shows like "Ghost Hunters" and "Destination Truth." In the performance, the troupe will accompany the Paranormal Organization of Plano [POOP] at the Courtyard Theatre near historic downtown Plano to help stir up the residual spirits of the city's past.
"There's a whole storyline to it," said Performance Ensemble Director Katie Miller. "It's kind of like the Ghost Trackers are interrupting the show. We're providing the entertainment while the Ghost Trackers are looking for ghosts."
In addition to ballet and dance, the Plano Dance Theatre also offers voice, drama and piano lessons and attracts a strong number of boys and young men because of productions like "Ghost Trackers," which provides a more gender-neutral setting than the traditional dance recital, Miller said.
"Every show we do is like this in which we do a full-out show -- no dance recitals," Miller said. "It gives the kids a lot more responsibility and gives them a character. I think we have a lot more boys because of that."
Last year's Halloween production of "Trek or Treat" was another comedic musical in which the Starship Enterprise became stuck in a time warp, taking the audience on an adventure through various time periods, intertwined with elaborate dance performances.
"The biggest difference between our dance program [and others] is that we are able to incorporate drama and dance into the theater," Miller said. "It makes it a lot more entertaining."
Performances will be held Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person. The Courtyard Theatre is located at 1509 H. Avenue in Plano. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Plano Dance Theatre at 214-287-7816 or visit www.theplanodancetheatre.com.
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