Greiner showcases young dancers in annual holiday show

(The HUB) – Joining the ranks of students that came before them, dancers at W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy are taking center stage.A tradition spanning decades, they will be highlighted in their upcoming school holiday show, performing selections of The Nutcracker, along with traditional baile folklorico and other holiday music.Related Stories “I love watching all the dances and seeing the beautiful costumes,” Alyssa Z said. “It brings me joy watching other people enjoy the show as much as I do.”The eighth-grade student will dance in a variety of acts, including the Dance of the Reed Pipes and the Chinese Tea Dance from The Nutcracker and selections of baile folklorico.She started training in baile folklorico at 6 years old and was introduced to ballet in sixth grade when she started at Greiner. She’s been performing in the holiday show since sixth grade, and this marks her last year.“I just love being able to do this all over again,” she said.Led by dance directors Susan Savarese and Koreyci Santiago, the holiday performance is one of two required showcases for students in the dance cluster.“It’s rewarding to see the kids go from the beginning of the year to now,” Savarese said. “It’s fun...