Pictured at the Art Moves Dance Project gala are Anna Dean, Erika Lindstrom, Karen Kumaki, Erin Hamlin, Chloe Bergman-Ray, Tegan Bullard, Karianna Merrill, Emily Delamater and Melissa McLaren.

Dance Project gala reported a success

NORWAY – Art Moves Dance Project Inc., a nonprofit corporation that operates a professional company, teen dance troupe and school residencies under the artistic direction of Debi Irons, has announced the success of its annual gala on Nov. 2 at Art Moves Dance Studio, Lisanna’s Salon and Spa, Books ‘n’ Things and Cafe Nomad.

The sum of $4,300 was raised and donations are still coming in from supporters.

Booked for shows from Pittsfield to Newcastle, the project has ongoing residencies in Hartford and short-term residencies planned for schools in Lewiston and the Oxford Hills.

Anyone is interested in a show/workshop or school residency should call 743-5569. For more information, go to www.artmovesdance.com.

Present board members and officers are Lisa Latno, president; Matt Delamater, vice president; Toni Hamlin, treasurer; Sharon Merrill, secretary; and Erin Hamlin.