Dance Teacher Kris Turner is Part of History

Ware Dance Teacher dances in 400th Anniversary Celebration at Jamestown this past Sunday!

Ware's dance instructor, Kris Turner was chosen to take part in the closing ceremony of the 400th Anniversary Celebration at Jamestown on Sunday, May 13, 2007. The piece was titled "Journey of Destiny" and was produced and directed by the Palomino Entertainment Group (http://www.palominogroup.net). PEG was founded by Victoria Racimo and is known for its attentive and detailed work in handling all aspects of a project's needs from creation, development, to production and management.

"Journey of Destiny" is not intended to be a "period piece" but rather a living, breathing dramatic entertainment based on historical fact, accompanied by music. While much of the story of the Jamestowne settlement cannot be incorporated in this staged presentation, the primary goal has been to capture the essence, importance and dignity of all three cultures involved in that momentous undertaking begun in 1607. In this production, a voice has been given to each of these cultures; the indigenous peoples, the English and the Africans.

Structurally, it is framed with Old John Smith back in England writing his journals and histories.

The performers representing the English, the indigenous peoples and the Africans will carry the story forward not only through dialogue but through stylized dance movement.  All this has been done with great regard for the Jamestowne story and respect for what all of our ancestors endured...  Victoria Racimo