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NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS – nominate an impactful MOVER to be recognized at MOVE! 📢 🏆

KDA is marking a decade of service with our once-in-a-decade gala, MOVE, on September 20, 2025, at the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater! Part of the event’s most special moments will be a chance to celebrate those who have moved our community since the inception of the Central Valleys many years ago. ��🌟

We’re honoring our communities’ most impactful dancers, dance educators, choreographers, etc.—past and present—who’ve kept the arts thriving in our community. 💃🏽🎁🕺🏼

You are invited to nominate your favorite mover or shaker today and help us spotlight their legacy!🎉

‼️ Nominate your favorite mover today!

🗓️ NOMINATION DEADLINE: August 20, 2025

LEARN MORE + NOMINATE 🔗 kerndance.org/MOVE

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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.