vDANCING continued from page 22 additional recitals for the public to purchase tickets to see. The Academy of Dance offers the Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty performances and The Green Room offers a spring recital, with a new theme every year. Dannenbring explained the rewarding feeling when a production comes together and credits everyone involved, including staff, teachers, assistants and parents. She discussed the Sleeping Beauty ballet, stating “It was amazing for me to see everyone come together. I would not have been able to do it without everyone’s support. The Sleeping Beauty ballet almost felt like a miracle that took place on such a professional level.” Just Like Family The dance instructors are given the opportunity to watch the students as they grow from young children into young adults. The Massey’s explained how exciting it is to see the dancers as they grow, Rob stating, “It’s exciting to see the students’ progress as dancers.” Timera agreed, “It’s getting harder and harder to see the students graduate now because we’ve had them longer and longer.” She enthusiastically told me about one of their students currently attending the same college that she did, Oklahoma City University, pursuing a degree in dance. The couple beamed, just like proud parents would. In watching the students grow, Dannenbring explained, “I love that part. I’m actually now teaching my students’ children which is amazing. I love to tell them stories about their moms. It’s a wonderful job and an honor.” Their Gift Rob explained how the dance production on the Sunday of Riverboat Days is a great opportunity for the community to see that they are both very different. He explained, “We are different in the style of teaching and the classes that we offer. I think it’s good that there are two studios in town, for healthy competition and to offer variety to better serve the dancers in the community.” Dannenbring smiled and said humbly to me about her profession, “We are very, very fortunate. This is a gift we were given.” She explained how she teaches her students not to pick and choose their dance performances and stages, dancing wherever they are asked, including frequent performances for the residents at Majestic Bluffs. Fortunately for our community, I think we are the ones who are given the gift, these studios teaching their passion to others and giving us opportunity to witness the beauty of dance expressed by so many talented individuals. We’ll see you at Riverboat Days August 19, 20 & 21 to see some fantastic entertainment! vBy Julie Eickhoff I can breathe again... Quick and convenient removal of nasal polyps without invasive surgery. Introducing PolypVac a new FDA cleared in-office procedure for removal of nasal polyps. If you experience nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, sleeping, or loss of taste and smell, you could be suffering from nasal polyps. Visit www.polypvac.com to watch a video of the procedure recently recorded live on “The Doctors” TV show then call us at 665-0062 to schedule your evaluation. We’re H“ear” For You! A “Th s See eD nO oct n ors ” EAR, NOSE & THROAT ASSOCIATES, P.C. David J. Abbott, M.D. Micah M. Likness, M.D. Board Certified Otolaryngologist 24vHERVOICEvJULY/AUGUST 2016 Board Certified Otolaryngologist Jackie Logue, NP-C 2525 Fox Run Parkway, Suite 101, Yankton 605-665-0062 • 1-866-665-0062 • www.entyankton.com