2011 Tacoma Entertainment

JUAN PEREZ - PIANO PLAYER EXTRAORDINAIRE:

Juan Perez has been providing his piano music in the Puget Sound area for over 25 years. Places of his performances include Nordstrom Stores in the Northwest Region, Tacoma Yacht Club,  Tacoma Golf and Country Club and hundreds of weddings and private parties. His great talent and love for music is why he is here with us today! Get more information juanperezmusic10@gmail.com.

TACOMA BAPTIST SCHOOL CHOIR:

Tacoma Baptist School is part of the South Sound Christian School district.  TBS is accredited by the highly respected Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and approved by the state of WA. Both campuses of SSCS offer a well-rounded academic program centered around a biblical world view.  The athletic, music and arts programs are award-winning and encourage character and leadership development in students.
The High School choir from the Tacoma Baptist School performs annually at the Tacoma Show. Christine Lutterloh directs this year's Christmas program. This special choir has performed in the prestigious Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York."

CARRIE KAY AND FRIENDS:

Carrie Kay has traveled throughout the United States and Canada, as well as internationally, entertaining for large, national conventions as well as small business groups. She recently completed her 3rd concert tour to Australia and New Zealand, and has also visited the country of Malaysia. Her sincere, charismatic personality appeals to people of all ages and backgrounds. She possesses the unique ability to cross over many music styles, and will customize her music and styling to match the specific needs of a “personality” for your business function. For booking and other information call 253.858.6576 or cjkay@usa.net.

SYMMETRY:

Symmetry is an a cappella group singing in four part harmony, often in the barbershop style. We are a registered quartet with Sweet Adelines International and affiliated with the Pacific Sound Chorus and with the Spirit of Sound Singers.  

Symmetry was formed in late 2010 by friends, all with previous quartet experience. Our focus to date has been to blend our voices together into a quality sound and to prepare for a boat load of Christmas performances that we already have scheduled. After the Holiday rush is over, we will be working to expand our repertoire.  We plan to include competition songs, as well as Love songs for singing Valentines, and a selection of crowd pleasing numbers to entertain at your future parties. We will be singing on the Alki Tours Snow Train, various retirement homes, churches, Argosy cruise ship, and holiday shows as well as some private performances. www.symmetryquartet.org

WINDSONG TRIO:

Voted Best Ceremony Musicians in Seattle Bride magazine's Best of 2006 - 2008 poll! Founded in 1980 by Megan Imrie (center), Windsong Trio has grown to become a prominent trio in the greater Seattle area, providing light, classical and contemporary background music for a wide variety of clients and occasions. Over the years, we have become a company of 10 flute and string musicians, who love being part of the many special events that mark people's lives: weddings, parties, corporate gatherings, holiday celebrations. www.windsongtrio.com

VIVACE':

Take a Sentimental Journey back to the ‘40’s with the lush harmonies heard in the days of the big bands. Step into the ‘50’s and rock a bit with some good old a cappella.  We specialize in songs you will likely recognize from the pop charts over the years. 
In fact, you may have already heard us!  Bonnie, Gayle, Heather and Judi are the carolers on the television advertisement for the yearly Snow Train to Leavenworth!

EATONVILLE DANCE CENTER:

Justine Reed started dancing at the age of 3 in her home town of Yelm, WA. At the age of 8 she moved studios and started lessons in Tacoma WA at Keller's Court Dance Studio. There she was accepted into their ballet company called Pacific Dance Company. After dancing there for 4 years, she went to dance for Debbie Miller in Parkland WA at Dance For Fitness. There she competed in many dance competitions, both regional and national. She began assistant teaching for Debbie at the age of 12 to help pay for her 6 days a week dance training. At age 16 Justine began teaching for Angela Mattox at the Yelm Dance Studio. There she taught ballet, jazz, and lyrical for 5 years. She then was offered an opportunity to open a studio in Eatonville and has taught and owned Eatonville Dance Center for the past 11 years. She also opened her second studio in Morton in 2010. Her goal is to provide a safe and fun environment for children of all ages and to teach them the love of dance.

RAINIER RINGERS:

Rainier Ringers of greater Tacoma is a community hand bell choir founded in 1997 by Lois McMonnies of Gig Harbor. Directed by Doug Mjorud, the Rainier Ringers consists of ringers and directors from church hand bell choirs, who meet to ring a greater diversity of hand bell repertoire than is possible in a sacred setting. They perform in a variety of venues in the Tacoma area including the Tacoma Art Museum and the Victorian Country Christmas, as well as at many of the local retirement homes. Rainier Ringer’s goal is to educate and entertain the community by providing programs of challenging, exciting hand bell music. www.rainierringers.org

DANCE THEATRE NORTHWEST:

DANCE THEATRE NORTHWEST, an award winning Regional Performing Company, will present dynamic performances of holiday dance staged and directed by Melanie Kirk-Stauffer, Artistic Director, and Vadne Domeika, Associate Director, featuring Katie Neumann, Chhay Mam and guest performers. The programs will include excerpts from Nutcracker, Postcards, and Glimmer Glide and Soar, along with more holiday favorites. Check out DTN's Website at www.dancetheatrenorthwest.org for more performance and class information or call 253-778-6534.

SEATTLE SHORES:

Under the direction of Judy Cooper-MacLaren, Seattle Shores Chorus is a member of Sweet Adelines International.  We are a four-part harmony a cappella group, comprised of approximately 40 talented women. Seattle Shores brings an energy and uplifting spirit as we sing and dance our way into the hearts of our audiences. Quartets and larger groups are available to sing at special occasions such as anniversaries and birthdays.  The group has openings in all vocal parts, and no experience is necessary. We rehearse every Tuesday evening from 6pm to 9pm in Shoreline, WA. Visitors are always welcome.  For more information visit our website at www.seattleshores.org or call 206-363-8987.  

DANCEMAKERS NORTHWEST:

Dancemakers Northwest is celebrating its 28th year of dance instruction. We are excited to present our Holiday Program featuring over 50 dancers ages 5 through adult performing a variety of ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and lyrical dances. Dancemakers offers classes for ages 3 to adult to beginning through advance students in Bonney Lake. The Dancemakers stars have performed all over the Northwest including performances at the Western Washington Fair, Silverwood (Idaho), Sonics games 2006-2008, Sumner-Relay for Life, and Disneyland. For more information please visit our website at www.dancenw.com.

ARIA DANCE COMPANY:

Aria Dance Company is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that was founded in 1996 by Christina Vandenberg, Artistic Director and current Executive Director of 9th Avenue School of Dance in Federal Way, WA. Aria Dance Company uses the facilities at 9th Avenue School of Dance. Aria’s mission is to provide quality professional performances for the benefit of the community and the personal enrichment of each dancer. The company is based in Ballet, but also explores Modern, Jazz, Contact Improvisation, Site Specific, and Folk and Character dancing.

YOUTH CHOIRS OF NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED ARTS:

KidSounds, YouthSounds & TeenSounds Northwest demonstrate Northwest Associated Arts' commitment to providing musical education and performance opportunities for kids in grades 3 through 12 in South King County. The three choruses perform together for two main stage concerts at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien.
The goal of KidSounds, YouthSounds & TeenSounds Northwest is to foster a love of singing by engaging a wide variety of music repertoire. Proper vocal technique, theory and artistry are emphasized with an eye towards developing well-rounded young musicians.
The NWAA young people's music education program is funded, in part, by the generous support of: Lucky 7 Foundation, Norcliffe Foundation, City of Burien, JR Mailing Services, Inc., and many individuals & families throughout our community. www.nwassociatedarts.org