March 31, 2010

Hilton High School "Children's Theater" dancers perform favorite numbers from Broadway Musicals for Hilton elementary schoolchildren Mar. 31

Almost 2,400 elementary student from Hilton's three elementary schools were treated with a rare performance at the Hilton High School Auditorium Wednesday, Mar. 31, from 9 am-2:30 pm.  

Ten performers in the "Children's Theater" from Hilton HS - Alex Black, Dan Hurlimann, Chris Iafrati, Robert Swanger, Michael Adams, Jessica Hogestyn, Brianna Dixon, Maria Chinappi, Alaina Pappas, Jesandra Kirby - performed all-time great dance musical numbers from Westside Story, 42nd Street, High School Musical, The Wizard of Oz and more.  

Hilton teacher and musical director Derek Baird worked with students to give younger students a taste of the stage.  The Children's Theater is sponsored by Hilton Education Foundation.

For further information, Mr. Baird may be reached at 585-392-1000 ext. 4104.  Read more about: The Arts in Hilton schools.