Local dance talent, PURe Dance Ensemble to perform in Ann Arbor

Area dancers will show their skills this Thursday at the Ann Arbor Dance Showcase, a recital showcasing multiple styles of dance.

The show will be comprised of all local talent including dancers from the PURe Dance Ensemble, as well as performers from A2 recreation, and will feature dancers of all ages.

The recital, which will take place at Forsythe Middle School, will be directed by Gina Thompson. Thompson, who has been the director of the PURe Dance Ensemble since 2002, has also been directing the Dance Showcase for Ann Arbor’s Recreation & Education Department since 2007.

The performance is on March 25, 2010 from 7 pm to 8:30 p.m. and will be held at Forsythe Middle School, 1655 Newport Rd. in Ann Arbor.

Jodie Bolinger is an Eastern Michigan University student who will be graduating in April with a double bachelor's in journalism and electronic media. She is also the Opinions section editor at The Eastern Echo. Email her with events and news relating to Ann Arbor's West Side or visit her web site.