To the Editor:

The Feet First Dancers are basking in the success of our recent show, Dance Me To The Moon.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our audience members, our countless volunteers, the community at large, and especially the following people who worked behind the scenes: Susan Maple, production manager; Anna Rogers, stage manager; Marilyn Foote and Teamo Tenorio-Gregori, stage crew; Joe Hiney, lighting; Christy Watson, sound engineering; Julie Peacock, poster design; John Angus, program design; Eel Moon Graphics, ticket design; Barbara Penny and Jenny Edwards, publicity; Joani Rose, KD Stern, Sandy Tilles, and Ed Clark, house managers; Katie McGuire and Sita Formosa, concessions, and Cindy Taylor, box office.

In addition, we offer our special thanks to: the Mateel Community Center, KMUD Redwood Community Radio, Greg and Cara Knostman at Lotus Mountain, Kathy Wolman’s Ballet Studio, Southern Humboldt Fitness, Steven Jones and the Boys, Redway Liquor and Deli, Ron Hickey-Sinoway, John Christianson, Evergreen Storage, Munson Hallums, the Redwood Times, Spring Cogswell, Bruce Edwards, Helga Conklin, Rae Shiraishi, Deborah Orlando, Jeanne York, Carl Hanson, Randy Clark, Jeff Ruffner, Rob Gage, Cynthia Martel, Blue Moon Gift Shop, The Independent, The Paper Mill, Vet’s Hall, Duffy Griffith, Jimmy Durschlag and Amie McClellan.

Dance Me To The Moon, dedicated to Jonell Friedkin Monschke, was a collaborative effort bringing together the Feet First Dancers, Bada Bling! Burlesque, Skydance Aerial Collective, and Zumba. The cast of nearly 40 performers created magic.

The Feet First Dancers are delighted to include the creative expression of so many talented people of many ages and disciplines. It is part of Jonell’s legacy to encourage and support younger performers and be inclusive of all people who wish to share their talents on stage. It is a legacy that the Feet First Dancers are proud and honored to foster.

Molly Hickey-Sinoway

Feet First Dancers