Dance

LCHS dance exhibition Friday (02/24/10)
Dozens of dancers will light up the floor in the Le Mars Community Schools Dance Exhibition Friday. The exhibition will be held at the Le Mars Community High School Gymnasium. The show will include performances of the LCS dance team's dances from this year, a co-ed dance with boys from the high school, solos performed at the state solo contest, and dances from four other teams...

Le Mars Area Dialysis plans Valentine's Day Dance (01/18/10)
Get ready for music and fun at the Le Mars Area Dialysis Services Third Annual Valentine's Day Dance set for Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Le Mars Convention Center upper level from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. "The Magnificent Board of Directors" return this year as the featured entertainment...

Chamber, Museum offer New Year's Eve entertainment (12/29/09)
Two New Year's Eve events will offer area residents an opportunity to ring in the new year and also raise money for comunity projects and the preservation of the area's history. New this year is the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce New Year's Eve Dance at the Le Mars Convention Center upper level...

The Mighty Nish guarantees to keep dancers on their feet (12/28/09)
Thursday, Le Mars will bring in the new year to the sound of rock 'n roll with guitars, drums and an accordion. That's right, an accordion. Hailing from Harlan, Iowa, the Mighty Nish Band will be playing its show from 9 p.m., New Year's Eve, to 1 a.m., New Year's Day for the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce New Year's day celebration...

Museum ball tickets now on sale (12/23/09)
Tickets are now on sale at Lally's East Side Restaurant in Le Mars for "New York! New York!," a New Year's Eve Ball sponsored annually in "Old Central" gym by the Plymouth County Historical Museum in Le Mars. Tickets also can be purchased at the museum during open hours, every day from 1-5 p.m. except Mondays. Tickets are available at the door on the night of the dance...

Le Mars Chamber plans New Year's Eve dance (12/11/09)
Live music, dancing, snacks, noisemakers and fun -- that's what awaits the people attending the Le Mars Chamber of Commerce New Year's Eve Dance. The Main Street Organizational Committee will be hosting a New Year's Eve dance Thursday, Dec. 31, in the upper level of the Le Mars Convention Center...

Remsen native propels Osmond to the top (12/01/09)
"Hamster, we did it!" That's the text message Donny Osmond sent Remsen native Adam Gentz after taking home the Dancing with the Stars trophy Nov. 24. Gentz, Osmond's personal trainer, had been working with the singer for three months in Las Vegas to build the strength, agility and endurance to dance his way to the top in the TV competition...

Local fitness business owners get building into shape (11/27/09)
Getting fit doesn't always have to mean jogging. That's the idea behind the two new fitness businesses opening up in a building on Business Highway 75. In The Rhythmz Health and Fitness and Raise the Bar Fitness began business this month in a building that was formerly home to Bomgaars and later Dollar General, just south of the Le Mars Truck Stop...

Storming the stage: Behind the scenes with Crimson and Black (11/13/09)
Spotlights flare up. Energy hums. Color flashes. Crimson and Black takes the stage -- and once again sweeps the audience to its feet, roaring with approval. This is the Le Mars Community High School show choir, which has built regional fame on hours of sweat and singing...

Men will strap on women's shoes to create awareness (09/25/09)
Nearly 30 local men will step into women's fancy red heels next month to raise Domestic Violence awareness as they "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes." These male volunteers will be showing off their footwear while emphasizing the importance of men being more involved in stopping violence against women at the Oct. 10 event...

Library invites high schoolers to play games (09/15/09)
High schoolers, it's your turn to show off your skills on the Nintendo Wii and PlayStation II. The Le Mars Public Library is holding a gaming night from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to introduce high school-age youth to its new gaming systems. Some of the library's more popular titles include Guitar Hero III, Dance, Dance Revolution and MarioKart...

Yahsu Le Mars -- that's Greek for 'Hello' (09/04/09)
The men leap and shout and whistle. The ladies shyly lift dainty ankles and move in graceful circles. Dressed from head to toe in red, black, white and gold, a group of Greek dancers from Hungary are bringing a new heritage to the 34th Annual National Old Time Country, Bluegrass and Folk Music Festival this week in Le Mars...

Live music, dancing at farmer's market (08/05/09)
Wednesday's farmer's market will continue a tradition of live music at Olson Cultural Event Center. This week's free show, from 5-6 p.m., features the Rejoice! Community Church's praise band singing live on stage. Next week's show is a free square dance, and all are invited...

One aerobics class changes Harms' life (07/30/09)
When Suzie Harms showed up for her first Zumba® class, she was just looking for something to help her get back in shape. "I wasn't looking for a career change," she said. But that's exactly what she ended up with. "After one class I signed up to be an instructor," Harms said. "There was just so much energy."...

Summer reading ends with magic, balloons (07/23/09)
Mr. Twister's balloon artistry will wrap up the Le Mars Public Library's summer reading program Friday. Mr. Twister's magical balloon show is open to children involved in the library's "Be Creative at Your Library" summer reading program which started June 15...

Exotic aerobics? Strip Shape gives fitness a new twist (07/17/09)
Carmen Electra isn't the only person instructing a unique way to burn some calories. A new business on main street in Le Mars is teaching a new and creative way to get into shape. In a brightly decorated studio filled with shades of pink and black, Erica Manning, owner and operator of Strip Shape Aerobics, teaches a unique aerobic workout that incorporates some exotic dance moves with other dance techniques and cardio to create a head-to-toe workout...

LCS cheerleaders receive camp awards (06/30/09)
For the Le Mars Community (LCS) football cheerleaders, summer doesn't include a break from cheers, chants and stunts. Karen Fischer, coach of the LCS junior varsity and varsity football cheer squads, and her squads recently returned from their fourth year at an UCA (Universal Cheerleaders Association) camp in Okoboji...

Food sculptures, noises and more at library fun nights (06/15/09)
Want some family fun without spending a lot of cash? Check out the free summer family nights at the Le Mars Public Library. Start out this Wednesday with family movie night. The popcorn will be ready at 6:30 p.m. for the showing of "Cats Can't Dance" at the library...

Spring Concert Sunday at the Arts Center (06/05/09)
The Shining Stars Show Choir and the Le Mars Flute Choir will be in concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Arts Center, 200 Central Ave. S.E. The Shining Stars Show Choir is a group of fourth, fifth and sixth graders who have prepared their music under the direction of Carol Hallberg. For this semester, the members also did all the choreography for their show...

Library program plans to tickle imaginations (06/04/09)
"Be Creative at Your Library" is this year's theme for the Le Mars Public Library's summer reading program. The fun begins June 15 and runs through July 14. "It's about exploring ways to be creative through dance, music, visual arts and drama," said Lisa Vander Sluis, children's librarian. "Each week's theme is somehow based on the large theme."...

Dance Studio plans performance Saturday (06/04/09)
The Dance Studio of Le Mars and Sheldon will be presenting their annual performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6 and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 7 in the Le Mars Community Middle School Auditorium. This year's performance "The Best of 25+ Rockin' Years" represents The Dance Studio's past 25 years of performances in Le Mars...

Chamber hopes to reach all ages with celebration (06/04/09)
Are you ready for some wholesome family fun? Then the first annual Akron Summer Kickoff Saturday in Akron City Park is the place to be. The celebration, which begins at 9 a.m., will have activities for kids, adults, senior citizens and teenagers. "We kind of wanted to reach all ages and all areas," said Lori Rexwinkel, a member of the Akron Chamber of Commerce, which organized the celebration...

Oyens to celebrate centennial this weekend (06/03/09)
Oyens will kick off a weekend full of activities Friday to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. with the Tri-State Car Cruisers Show. The Pork Producers will also be grilling pork burgers and brats that night, while Oyens Fire Department will be in charge of the beer garden...

Arts Center schedules summer activities (06/01/09)
Throughout the summer, the Le Mars Arts Center will be holding activities for students ranging from birth to high school to broaden their experience in music, drama, art and dance. Drama camp and Kindermusik camp will be offered for their third year each. Kindermusik will be split among three different age groups...

Interns add new perspective in print (05/28/09)
The Daily Sentinel will have two more writers on staff as college has concluded and interns have been hired. Newcomer Kelsie Anthony, of Le Mars, and second-year intern Luke Widbin, of Sioux Center, can be seen and read all summer as they hone their newswriting skills...

LCHS prom goes 'Psychedelic' (04/30/09)
Prom 2009 at Le Mars Community High School goes with the theme "Psychedelic" this Saturday, May 2. It will be a look back at the '60s and '70s for students at their promenade, dance and after prom activities, according to Kris DeRocher, who along with committees of parents of juniors and seniors have put together a fun night for students...

Kurth gives Ice Cream Days logo bold look (04/07/09)
With only two pages to turn on the calendar, Le Mars' annual Ice Cream Days celebration will be geared up and ready to go. The dates, June 18-20, are packed with activities and plenty of opportunities for ice cream and fun. Gehlen Catholic High School junior Angie Kurth kicked off her Ice Cream Days early as the 2009 Ice Cream Days logo design winner...

LCS dancers plan Friday exhibition (02/23/09)
The Le Mars Community School dance team is hosting a dance exhibition Friday night at the high school gym. The performance, which begins at 7 p.m., will include performances of their dances this year, a co-ed dance with guys from the high school, and dances from four other schools' dance teams...

LADS Valentine's Dance, auction raises more than $30,000 (02/23/09)
Calling the evening a total success, Le Mars Area Dialysis Services board chair Kirk Klohs announced the Second Annual Valentine's Day Dance raised a total of $30,036 for the development of a dialysis center in Le Mars. Approximately 330 people attended the Feb. 14, event at the Le Mars Convention Center. Top ticket sellers were Charlotte Meyer and Nubs Gotto...

Quilts on auction block at LADS Valentine's Dance fundraiser (02/11/09)
Two Le Mars women have stitched their way to donations of quilts for the Le Mars Area Dialysis Services Valentine's Dance fundraiser set for this Saturday at the Le Mars Convention Center. The two quilts will be sold to the highest bidder during the live auction Saturday evening. The dance runs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m...

Valentine's Dance benefits LADS (02/06/09)
The Magnificent Board of Directors, a member of Iowa's Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, will bring their music to the stage for the Second Annual Valentine's Dance for Le Mars Area Dialysis Services Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Le Mars Convention Center. Music will flow from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. for all to enjoy...

Angels without wings: Group gives hope to families touched by cancer (01/22/09)
When Carly Ortmann, daughter of Bill and Brenda Ortmann, of Remsen, was diagnosed with cancer, a family friend Deb Staab and many others were faced with feeling helpless as to how to help the family. Now they're working to change that. "When Carly got sick we all wanted to do something, help fix it or take the pain away and we couldn't, so we did a fundraiser for Carly," Staab said. ...

Holiday happenings (12/12/08)
Dec. 13 - No hustle, no bustle $5 Holiday Soup and Sandwich Lunch available at the Arts Center, 200 Central Ave. S.E., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eat in or take out. Gift Wrapping contest winners and raffle winners announced at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 13 - "The Nutcracker" presented by The Dance Studio Performance Company and the Le Mars Arts Council, 6 p.m. at the Le Mars Community Middle School Auditorium. Tickets at the door, $8 for adults, $5 for children through high school age...

Gehlen Dance Team earns 'I' rating at state competition (12/11/08)
Members of the Gehlen Catholic Dance Team didn't let last Saturday's cold weather slow them down as they performed their way to a "I" rating at Iowa State Dance Competition and Distinguished Academic Honors for the eighth year in a row. The competition was held in Des Moines...

Bikers to deliver toys to local children (12/04/08)
A line of motorcycles stretched over the horizon, the rumble of a hundred V-twin engines made cattle in the fields wonder what could cause such a ruckus. The biker group traveled over 100 miles through farmland and winding roads of the Loess Hills -- followed the whole way by a truck loaded to the brim with children's toys...

Eggs for kidneys: Lions Club donates to dialysis (11/25/08)
The Le Mars Area Dialysis Services is $1,000 closer to helping clean people's blood. Recently, the Le Mars Lions Club handed that check to the Le Mars Area Dialysis (LADS) board. The club donated proceeds from its Fall Omelet Dinner, held Oct. 30. They served 286 omelets and raised $1,000 for dialysis...

Dancers, volunteers will bring "The Nutcracker" to life (11/14/08)
"The Nutcracker" ballet will come to life in the Le Mars Community Middle School auditorium this Christmas season. About 100 dancers will do ballet, tumbling and jazz steps as part of The Dance Studio Performance Company and the Le Mars Art Council's 6 p.m. Dec. 13 presentation of "The Nutcracker."...

Suspense, love, thugs: 'Anything goes' with LCS musical (11/13/08)
Intrigue and romance on the high seas -- no it's not a new pirate movie, it's the musical at Le Mars Community High School: "Anything Goes." The show, which runs tonight (Thursday) through Saturday, tells the tale of a banker's assistant named Billy Crocker (David King) who, after a brief encounter, has fallen for Hope Harcourt (Breeanna Pierce), a debutante who is out of his league...

Le Mars Country Dancers encourage people to dance into lessons (09/08/08)
Steps, kicks, turns, counts, patterns -- ever wanted to learn country-style line or couples' dancing? If so, the Le Mars Country Dancers can help. Volunteers give beginner, intermediate and advanced dance lessons to singles and couples from 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays, September through May. They meet in the upper level dance hall at the Le Mars Eagles Club. All ages are welcome...

New York performer instructs at The Dance Studio (07/31/08)
This past Monday through Wednesday, students at The Dance Studio in Le Mars were treated to some special instruction from Josh Bergasse, a professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher from New York City. Bergasse was contacted by The Dance Studio's director, Tina McMurray, who is in her 25th year at the company...

Hinton celebrates 125th birthday with weekend fun (07/08/08)
The weekend of July 11-13 is sure to be a fun time for Hinton's 125th Birthday celebration. Festivites begin at 5 p.m. Friday evening in the City Park with Carnival Fun. There will be free fun and games for the whole family with inflatable rides suitable for all ages. This event is sponsored by the City of Hinton and various Hinton area businesses. The carnival will be open until 9 p.m. The carnival fun will re-open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday...

Ice Cream Days' events offer treats for everyone (06/09/08)
Shine up your smiles and classic cars and get ready for Ice Cream Days. The fun starts Wednesday and concludes Saturday. Starting the adventure Wednesday, for its second year, is the Smile Contest and Ice Cream Social hosted by the Good Samaritan Society-Le Mars at 2 p.m...

Ice cream relays part of Cleveland Family Fun Fest (06/03/08)
Family fun and free ice cream will be the ticket at the Cleveland Castle Family Fun Fest Friday, June 13, as part of the 2008 Ice Cream Days activities in Le Mars. The Fun Fest will run from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Cleveland Park on Third Street Southeast...

Cheerleaders start camp at Special Olympics (06/02/08)
The crowd roared. Nearly 3,000 Special Olympics athletes marched into the stadium. And a group of Le Mars cheerleaders helped lead 45 of those athletes in performing an opening cheer for the Special Olympics Iowa State Summer Games which started May 22 in Ames...

'May Day at the Museum' gives students sense of history (04/22/08)
The calendar may still say April but more than 200 Plymouth County fourth graders celebrated "May Day" at the Plymouth County Historical Museum Monday. This year's Eighth Annual "May Day at the Museum" featured 14 learning stations at various points in the museum and the Maypole Dance in "Old Central" Gym during the lunch hour...

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