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We’re thrilled to announce Dignity Health as the Presenting Sponsor for our upcoming 10-year celebration, MOVE, on Saturday, September 20 at the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater!

Thank you Dignity Health for your immense support that will help us keep California’s Central Valleys moving through the arts over the next decade – we are so grateful for YOU!  

Want to join our esteemed list of sponsors supporting Kern County’s event of the year?  There’s still time to become a sponsor and be part of this milestone event!

Visit kerndance.org/MOVE to become a sponsor TODAY!

💃🏽 ABOUT MOVE:

MOVE is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to experience world-class entertainment and divine cuisine by pulling back the curtain of the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater in a manner never seen before by the public. MOVE will illuminate your imagination and spark your love for the arts. Join us as we dine, drink, and dance the night away with renowned movers, leaders, and visionaries.

The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
September 20, 2025

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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.