[NEohioPAL] Turning Pointe School of Dance seniors in Jackson High musical

[Christy McCune]

TURNING POINTE STUDENTS LAND ROLES IN JACKSON HIGH MUSICAL

 

Canal Fulton, Ohio - Three Turning Pointe School of Dance students and
seniors at Jackson High School - Molly Weidig, Erin Diroll and Ashanti
Murdock -- will be singing and dancing in Jackson High School's upcoming
"Thoroughly Modern Millie," which is Nov. 9-11.

 

Molly plays the lead role of Millie; Erin plays Miss Dorothy; and Ashanti
plays Rita.

 

"I feel so fortunate because it really is a dream role," says Molly, 17, who
has danced since she was 9 years old. "I get to dance a ton. It's a fun
story."

 

All three girls are required to do a lot of singing and dancing - especially
tap dance.

 

"There are a lot of seniors who are very talented," Molly continues. "I
never in a million years thought I would get that role." 

 

Molly's passion is tap, jazz and hip hop, and both she and Ashanti are
members of the Ohio Youth Ballet's dance team division. The OYB is a
non-profit pre-professional dance company housed at The Turning Pointe
School of Dance, 2387 Locust St. S., Canal Fulton. Ashanti also is a member
of the OYB's ballet division. Erin was a member of the dance team last year
and continues to take tap and ballet classes at The Turning Pointe. 

 

Erin, 17, loves to sing and has been dancing since she was 4 years old. She
said she is excited to play Miss Dorothy, which was a top choice for her.

 

"It's an awesome show," Erin said. "I'm glad we're doing this for my senior
year."

 

After high school, Molly and Erin plan to pursue musical theater in college
and Ashanti plans to pursue modern dance. Auditions for colleges have
already begun, and being accepted to a good program is an extremely
competitive process.

 

Molly says the Turning Pointe School of Dance has helped her to become a
well-rounded student and has prepared her for a dance career. Ultimately,
both she and Erin would like to dance on Broadway. Later, Molly said she may
possibly return to the Turning Pointe but in a different capacity - as guest
artist or teacher. 

 

"I'd like to come back and spread the arts in the area," she said. "I used
to be shy. It's really a great outlet for kids."

 

For more information about the Ohio Youth Ballet and classes at The Turning
Pointe School of Dance, call 330-854-1417.

 

 

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