Joppa Dance Company presents its annual holiday performance at the Firehouse Center December 5th-7th. This year’s show, Wicked Wonderland centers around a community lacking in holiday spirit. Two friends, Wilinda and Avaba, navigate their way through mischievous elves, sulking teens, flying monkeys and more, trying their best to inspire joy as they go. With a wizard missing in action, they’ll have to resolve the challenge on their own- through love and friendship. Great fun for the whole family!
The performance features contemporary choreography by Joppa directors, Fontaine Dubus, Erin Staffiere, Lizzy Keery, Julie Pike Edmond, Jenn Grinnings, and ballet by Rebecca Maikels. The show also includes choreography by seniors, Willow Dixon and Ava Suchecki.
Joppa Dance company is a noncompetitive, nonprofit 501c3 based at The Dance Place in Newburyport. Joppa company dancers range from grades 4 through 12. The company presents two performances a year at the Firehouse and performs in showcases with Performing Arts Educators in New York and abroad. Joppa will be dancing in Portugal next summer.