Vermont Youth Dancers bring the classic story of the Wizard of Oz to life in a full-length theatre dance production to current music in Far From Home, In Search of the Emerald City. In our story, Dorothy Gale feels confined to her small farm and longs to break free on her own. Once she is far away, however, it is her truest wish to make her way back home! As they become entangled in a battle of good and evil, both she and her new friends must complete a journey of self-discover learning they each have what they need within themselves to triumph in the end. Will Dorothy realize that her own bravery and spirit will help her overcome evil and lead her home?
VYD delights audiences with a unique blend of exciting hip-hop and compelling lyrical choreography, with song choices that “tell” the story. Dance is infused with drama as the cast brings characters to life through movement and acting with imaginative staging, beautiful costumes, and brilliant lighting and set pieces.
Far From Home, In Search of the Emerald City will be performed at Mount Mansfield Union High School in Jericho, Vermont on Saturday, April 9 at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m., and on Sunday, April 10 at 1:30 p.m. More information about VYD along with ticket information can be found at vermontyouthdancers.org.
