‘A STORY BOOK CHRISTMAS’ PUTS YOUNG DANCERS CENTER STAGE IN MARATHON

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Alex Rickert
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Maria Banks corrals the dancers for ‘Penguin in Ballet.’

The stage at Marathon High School’s performing arts center got an overload of holiday cuteness on Dec. 14 as dozens of young dancers had their moment under the lights for Prodigy Dance Center’s ‘Story Book Christmas’ holiday recital. Oversized presents served as the backdrop to 18 numbers in costumes fitting the season, from ballerinas in tutus to jazz dancers in slumber party pajamas.

“I couldn’t be more proud of my students and everyone who brought this show to life,” said Prodigy co-owner Lisa Scobba. “This show represents four months of hard work by each and every one of them, and it was heartwarming to see it all pay off on the stage today. We loved sharing it with the community.”

Photos by ROSS SMITH/IslandExposureCo.

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Alex Rickert
Alex Rickert
Alex Rickert made the perfectly natural career progression from dolphin trainer to newspaper editor in 2021 after freelancing for Keys Weekly while working full time at Dolphin Research Center. A resident of Marathon since 2015, he fell in love with the Florida Keys community by helping multiple organizations and friends rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Irma. An avid runner, actor, and spearfisherman, he spends as much of his time outside of work on or under the sea having civil disagreements with sharks.

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