Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music –– George Carlin
By Maryanne Saxon
You should be dancing, yeah… You should be dancing, yeah. One more time. You should be dancing, yeah. Who knew how relevant the Bee Gees’ 1976 hit would be, come 2015?
For all who want to dance in the New Year, First Night Morris 2015 is the place to do it. From square dancing to salsa, Morristown is your dance floor this New Year’s Eve.
Swing you partner round and round in the Morristown High School auxiliary gym from 9:45 to 11:30 pm with professional caller Mary Moody. No partner or experience needed. Mary calls a varied dance program including reels, line, circle and square dancing, to western, jazz and Broadway tunes. Cowboys of all ages are welcome.
Body movin’, Body movin’, we be getting down and you know we’re crush grooving — Beastie Boys.
For those seeking a more intense dance experience, swing by the MHS auditorium for the 9:45 pm or 11 pm performances by dance crew Galumpha. Combining acrobatics, visual effects, comedy and inventive choreography, this dance troupe promises beauty, muscle and merriment in one show. Great inspiration for anyone looking to get fit in the new year!
Martha Graham believed that dance is the hidden language of the soul. The Shubanjali Dance Company shares a similar belief. Through dance, the Shubanjali performers aim to communicate culture, technique and music. Appreciate the beauty of Indian classical dance upstairs at the Presbyterian Parish House, 65 South St. The first show is at 7:15 pm, followed by an 8:15 performance.
The Redhawk Dance Troupe interprets social, traditional, and contemporary Native American dances. This group has performed for the President, and on national TV. Learn about our cultural heritage at the Church of the Redeemer Parish House, 36 South St., at 9:45 and 10:45 pm.
Want to spice up the evening? Head to Morristown High’s main gym at 7:15 or 8:15 pm. Join Jorge Armando Jimenez and his salsa band for a night of hot tropical swing music. The weather forecast is calling for temps in the low 30s everywhere in Motown, EXCEPT here… temps should be sizzling!
No matter which venue you choose to dance the night away, remember this:
We’re fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance!~ Japanese Proverb
FIRST NIGHT MORRIS 2015
“Morristown Becomes a Stage”
New Year’s Eve: 80 performances at 24 venues
Admission Badges: $25/ $90 for four
Purchase at Mayo Performing Arts Center
Call 973-539-8008
COMPLETE FIRST NIGHT MORRIS 2015 COVERAGE
ROSTER OF FIRST NIGHT PERFORMERS
COVERAGE OF LAST YEAR’S FIRST NIGHT
