PEOPLE Pajala, Olsen talk politics?; Chester's Hannah Gustafson in title role in 'Snow Queen' at Paramount
Cynthia Prairie | May 28, 2019 | Comments 0
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OFF THE RECORD Spied at the West River Farmers Market in Londonderry on Saturday were former state Rep. Oliver Olsen chatting with current state Rep. Kelly Pajala, who was first appointed in 2017 to fill out Olsen’s term before being elected in her own right in 2018. She represents the Windham-Bennington-Windsor District. Every Saturday throughout the summer, you can find Pajala, who owns Dancing Hands Creations, at the market selling her handmade aprons and children’s clothes. Photo by Cynthia Prairie.
Chester’s Hannah Gustafson stars in ‘Snow Queen’ at Paramount
Hannah Gustafson as the Snow Queen. Photo by VCDE
Gustafson is a 2016 graduate of the VCDE and continues her dance education there. Gustafson also is a teacher’s assistant with classes of 2- to 6-year-olds. “I’m super honored that Stefy (Nardia) picked me for that role. It is a lot of hard work paying off,” Gustafson said.
As for the future, Gustafson said, “I plan to continue to teach at VCDE and maybe open my own studio in Chester.”
The cast of over 60 dancers is made up of local dance talent from the school, including two other alumnae who will take the stage.
This family friendly event is suitable for all ages,The Snow Queen will be enhanced by costumes that have been especially made for the lead characters in the school’s recently built costume shop.
Tickets are $15 to $25 and can be purchased online at paramountvt.org, by phone at 775-0903 and at the box office.
The Vermont Center for Dance Education was founded in 2011 by Stefania Nardi and is located in Rutland, at 217G, Woodstock Ave. Nardi is a graduate of the National Academy of Dance in Rome, Italy. and is certified to teach the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum from pre-primary through level seven, as well as Progressing Ballet Technique.
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