Above left : A modern storyteller, Francis Smith Cohen tells tales through the art of modern dance. Above right : Based on Hans Christian Andersenʼs classic fairy tale, Center Dance Ensembleʼs Snow Queen is a cherished holiday tradition. Photos courtesy of Center Dance Ensemble and Howard Paley. us, we will continue to do what we are really good at, which is community outreach.” For more information, visit centerdance.com . Catie Richman CONTRIBUTING WRITER catie@frontdoorsmedia.com

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