Studio 84, a nonprofit arts organization located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, is announcing the expansion of its newest programing….dance! As art, dance is a very expressive art form.

Ben Kelly, director of Studio 84 states: “the Dance Theatre has grown from just two participants to six in a very short time.” Kelly goes on to say: “This year, in May, the dancers put on a beautiful performance of three dances called “Dare to be Different” at
Whitewater School District’s Multicultural Heritage Showcase. Dancers moved to the music “Invisible” by Hunter Hayes, “I Hope You Dance” sung by Lee Ann Womack and written by Tia Sellers, and to Paul McCartney’s song “Blackbird.”

Dance instructor and choreographer, Margaret Wheeler, has been a dancer all her life and earned her Master’s in Dance from Mills College, Oakland California. She has taught and choreographed since the 1980’s.

Deborah Blackwell, Studio 84’s Founder and Executive Director says, “Having also earned a certificate in Adaptive Dance from Boston Ballet, Margaret does an incredible job adapting dances for all abilities. It doesn’t matter if you can’t move your arms or legs
like others, or if you are even in a wheelchair, she will find a way to adapt the moves for the individual to make them shine.”

This fall the City of Whitewater Parks and Recreation is collaborating with Studio 84 and in the city-wide recreational programs. They will host classes that are inclusive to all at the Armory Dance Studio in Whitewater, as well as at Studio 84.

Classes are held: Tuesdays from 1-2 pm are at Studio 84, 121 W Center St and at the Armory Dance Studio on various days and times at 145 W North St. Whitewater.

For Studio 84 location, visit www.studio84inc.org for details and registration.
For Armory location, visit www.wwparks.org for details and registration.