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DANCING WITH THE ANGELS

KDA and Bakersfield Angels are proud to host Dancing with the Angels, a family affair focused on using the arts to connect our foster care community through movement, music, and visual art on Saturday, April 12 at the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater.

Featuring arts classes taught by a variety of professionals, Dancing with the Angels has been crafted for foster families to enjoy an artful experience rooted in connecting parents/guardians with their children.

The program will cultivate creativity and self-expression, promote trust and communication, build confidence and teamwork, and will offer a day where achievements are celebrated and memories are made through a valued community experience.

"We are thrilled to partner with Kern Dance Alliance for Dancing with the Angels! This event is a beautiful way to use the arts to bring our community together and create meaningful experiences for children in foster care. We are so grateful to KDA for their passion and dedication in making this day possible!"
Allison mcclain
Allison McClain
Co-Executive Director, Bakersfield Angels

DANCING with the ANGELS REGISTRATION

Dancing with the Angels is a FREE event for families currently matched in Bakersfield Angels’ Love Box program. Caregivers are invited to register their children/youth, ages 3 and up.

Are you interested in participating in Dancing with the Angels, but you are not yet connected with Bakersfield Angels?  Contact Bakersfield Angels at www.bakersfieldangels.org

DANCING with the ANGELS REGISTRATION

DANCING with the ANGELS ITINERARY

Saturday, April 12 at the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater

8:00 Check In Opens

8:30 – 9:15 Arts Classes Round #1 – DWTA Participants Rotate Through Dance / Music / Visual Art

9:30 – 10:15 Arts Classes Round #2 – DWTA Participants Rotate Through Dance / Music / Visual Art

10:30 – 11:00 Arts Classes Round #3 – DWTA Participants Rotate Through Dance / Music / Visual Art

11:15 – 12:00 “Taking Flight” Performance on the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater Stage

DANCING with the ANGELS ARTISTS

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DANCING with the ANGELS PARTNER - BAKERSFIELD ANGELS

Bakersfield Angels was founded in 2020 as a local chapter of the national non-profit, National Angels. Their mission is to walk alongside children, youth and families experiencing foster care in Kern County, by offering consistent support through relationship building, intentional giving, and mentorship. The Love Box program matches groups of volunteers with fostering families to provide a sense of community and support. The Dare to Dream program provides consistent, one-on-one mentorship to youth in foster care. They believe not everyone is called to foster, and not everyone is called to adopt, but everyone can make a difference in the life of a child. www.bakersfieldangels.org

KERN DANCE ALLIANCE
PO Box 12407
Bakersfield, CA 93389
P 661 491 5376
E info@kerndance.org

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Full biography coming soon…

Marcie Hronis

Marcie Hronis is a distinguished author, dedicated arts advocate, accomplished business proprietor, and renowned interview specialist who resides in the vibrant community of Bakersfield, California.

With a dance career spanning nearly two decades, Marcie honed her craft through rigorous classical ballet training under the esteemed Royal Academy of Dance, achieving the pinnacle of her dance education with a distinction in the Advanced II examination. Marcie’s artistic journey included a passion for modern dance, where her formative training was shaped by the profound influences of Lester Horton and Martha Graham.

As the proprietor of Marcie Hronis Communications, she has garnered accolades and recognition as an award-winning interview coach, serving a diverse clientele across the nation.

Marcie is a published author, having penned the highly acclaimed vegan cookbook titled “Believe it or Not” available worldwide on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Wal-Mart.

Furthermore, Marcie has assumed the esteemed position of President of Kern Dance Alliance, stepping into this role in 2023 following the legacy of Andrea Hansen. Her enduring commitment to the organization is exemplified by her role as a founding board member. Additionally, she has played a pivotal role as one of the co-creators of ADAPTIdance: DANCE + DISABILITY, Kern County’s exclusive adaptive dance program in collaboration with the League of Dreams.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Marcie shares her life with her husband, Demetri, and together, they are parents to two children. Both of their children are engaged in pursuits ranging from classical dance, singing, and piano, to the expressive world of painting.