Page 8 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • November 26, 2014 Midland Park Timeless holiday dance tradition to continue For the 16 th consecutive season, the internationally acclaimed Donetsk Ballet Company and highly-trained students from Miss Patti’s School of Dance will perform Tchaikovsky’s most beloved ballet, “The Nutcracker.” This holiday season, 195 lavishly costumed performers will present four shows at Paramus Catholic High School Dec. 12 through 14. Dancing confections, soldiers marching into battle, and dastardly rodents combine in a dazzling display culminat- ing in classic fashion with a beautiful princess finding her handsome prince. This timeless dance tradition will be presented with live music by the award-winning Adelphi Orchestra. The performances are sponsored by JulieDance, a non- profit arts organization founded in 1997 by Patti and Darryl Vigon in memory of their beloved daughter, Julie, who suc- cumbed to Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, at age 12. Julie was a promising young ballerina who dis- tinguished herself as a student at the School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center and as a performer in the children’s companies of many New York City Ballet productions. JulieDance is dedicated to fostering participation in, and appreciation for, dance and music, and to supporting the research and treatment of childhood cancer. In 16 years, JulieDance, a 501 (c)(3) organization, has raised $430,000 for pediatric cancer organizations. Donetsk Ballet, the resident company of Donetsk, Ukraine, is regarded as one of Eastern Europe’s foremost dance companies, rivaling the Bolshoi and Kirov. The touring group of the Company features 18-20 national and honored artists. Since 1993, the Donetsk Ballet, perform- ing “The Nutcracker” with students from regional ballet schools throughout the eastern United States, has delighted audiences with their masterful artistry. The Adelphi Orchestra is a professional, non-profit orchestra that provides symphony, chamber, and educa- tional concert programs in northern New Jersey and the New York metropolitan area. With its various performing collaborations, the orchestra’s mission is to create a chal- lenging and enjoyable environment where artistic excel- lence can flourish. Complementing the Donetsk Ballet and Adelphi Orches- tra are 175 ballet students from Miss Patti’s School of Dance who range in age from 6-18. Performances of “The Nutcracker” are scheduled for Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 13 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Performances will be held at Paramus Catholic High School, 425 Paramus Road in Paramus. Tickets are $40 and $45. For information and tickets, call (201) 670- 4422. MasterCard, Visa, and Amex accepted. Group rates are available.