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Glasgow Times
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Ballet Nights to make Scottish premiere in Glasgow this July
Ballet Nights will arrive at Glasgow's Theatre Royal on July 4, bringing a programme of classical ballet, contemporary dance, and live music performed by internationally acclaimed artists. The show has previously been performed on stages across the globe, including London, Brisbane, and Kuala Lumpur. Read more: Glasgow workshop aims to inspire potential community organisers Jamiel Devernay-Laurence, founder and artistic director of Ballet Nights and a former soloist with Scottish Ballet, will compère the evening. He said: "Glasgow holds a very special place in my heart and my creative soul. "In bringing my show concept to my old home, Ballet Nights offers me and many fellow returning Scottish Ballet stars the chance to reconnect with the audiences that made us. "I'm equally excited to showcase the global acts we've been growing the show with in London, alongside rarely seen Scottish voices—bringing our unique blend of artistry and innovation to Glasgow, and celebrating the magic of dance with audiences old and new." The line-up includes Scottish Ballet alumni such as Sophie Martin, Eve Mutso, and Constance Devernay-Laurence, as well as Royal Ballet principal Steven McRae and Birmingham Royal Ballet's former principal Tyrone Singleton. Glasgow-born dancer Andrew Cummings will also perform. Dancers Steven McRae and Constance Devernay-Laurence will perform at the event (Image: Mich Rose (L) and Deborah Jaffe (R)) The show will feature the world premiere of I Married Myself, performed by Constance Devernay-Laurence and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon OBE. Other highlights include Death of The Bachelors, choreographed and performed by BLACBRIK, and Elite Syncopations, featuring Constance Devernay-Laurence, Kevin Poeung, and Tyrone Singleton. Tickets for the Glasgow show are available to be purchased at Following the performance, Ballet Nights will host a day of masterclasses for young students on July 5 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Wallace Studios, led by Steven McRae. Read more: Portaloo transformed into mini-cinema puts spotlight on hidden health issue Megan Peasgood, course leader and ballet tutor at the Dance School of Scotland, said: "The Glasgow Ballet Nights Masterclasses are an exciting opportunity for the young aspiring dancers of Scotland to learn and develop their skills with prestigious industry professionals and Ballet Nights stars. "The day will provide a versatile mix of dance and coaching to inspire the students alongside their everyday dancing." The masterclasses are open to students in three age groups: junior (9–11), mids (12–14), and senior (15–16).
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Show featuring ballet and contemporary dance coming to Glasgow
A live dance show is set to make its Scottish debut after winning audiences across the world. Ballet Nights will arrive at Glasgow's Theatre Royal on July 4, bringing a programme of classical ballet, contemporary dance, and live music performed by internationally acclaimed artists. The show has previously been performed on stages across the globe, including London, Brisbane, and Kuala Lumpur. Read more: Glasgow workshop aims to inspire potential community organisers Jamiel Devernay-Laurence, founder and artistic director of Ballet Nights and a former soloist with Scottish Ballet, will compère the evening. He said: "Glasgow holds a very special place in my heart and my creative soul. "In bringing my show concept to my old home, Ballet Nights offers me and many fellow returning Scottish Ballet stars the chance to reconnect with the audiences that made us. "I'm equally excited to showcase the global acts we've been growing the show with in London, alongside rarely seen Scottish voices—bringing our unique blend of artistry and innovation to Glasgow, and celebrating the magic of dance with audiences old and new." The line-up includes Scottish Ballet alumni such as Sophie Martin, Eve Mutso, and Constance Devernay-Laurence, as well as Royal Ballet principal Steven McRae and Birmingham Royal Ballet's former principal Tyrone Singleton. Glasgow-born dancer Andrew Cummings will also perform. Dancers Steven McRae and Constance Devernay-Laurence will perform at the event (Image: Mich Rose (L) and Deborah Jaffe (R)) The show will feature the world premiere of I Married Myself, performed by Constance Devernay-Laurence and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon OBE. Other highlights include Death of The Bachelors, choreographed and performed by BLACBRIK, and Elite Syncopations, featuring Constance Devernay-Laurence, Kevin Poeung, and Tyrone Singleton. Tickets for the Glasgow show are available to be purchased at Following the performance, Ballet Nights will host a day of masterclasses for young students on July 5 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Wallace Studios, led by Steven McRae. Read more: Portaloo transformed into mini-cinema puts spotlight on hidden health issue Megan Peasgood, course leader and ballet tutor at the Dance School of Scotland, said: "The Glasgow Ballet Nights Masterclasses are an exciting opportunity for the young aspiring dancers of Scotland to learn and develop their skills with prestigious industry professionals and Ballet Nights stars. "The day will provide a versatile mix of dance and coaching to inspire the students alongside their everyday dancing." The masterclasses are open to students in three age groups: junior (9–11), mids (12–14), and senior (15–16).
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Learn who is running for posts in the Waynesboro area in the May 20 primary
There are several positions on the ballot in the Waynesboro area in the May 20 primary, and some of the races are contested. The primary determines the Democratic and Republican candidates in the November general election. Ballots feature a total of four four-year seats on the Waynesboro Area School Board. The GOP candidate for the one Washington Township seat will be determined in the primary, with voters choosing between Lindsay Weaver and Steven McRae. No Democrats are running for the township school board seat. In the Borough of Waynesboro, there are two Republican candidates for two posts, Shane Harkins and Bradley Kiracofe. No Democrats are running. Franklin County voters: What to know before heading to the polls In the North End – Quincy Township, the Borough of Mont Alto and the Fifth Ward of Guilford Township – Democrat Kimberly Miles is running for the one school board seat. There are no Republican candidates. Miles is the only current school board member among the candidates. There is one council four-year seat in each of Waynesboro's three wards, with Republican contests in two of them. No Democrats are running for council. In Ward 1, Todd Blake and Janeen McChesney are the Republican candidates in the primary. In Ward 2, Brandon Boldyga and Ascohi Helman are candidates. In Ward 3, Randy Schriver is the only candidate. None of the candidates serve on council now. Dade Royer, a current borough council member, is one of two Republicans running for mayor. He is facing Douglas Carranza. No Democrats are running for mayor. In Washington Township, incumbent Republicans Barb McCracken and C. Stewart McCleaf are running for re-election to six-year terms on the board of supervisors. There are no Democrats running for the two township posts. The primary features one six-year seat on the Quincy Township Board of Supervisors. Republicans running for the position are Alan Peck, a current supervisor, and Richard M. Wagaman. No Democrats are running. Four four-year seats are available on Mont Alto Borough Council. Republicans candidates are Donna Henderson and Carla Bumbaugh, both current council members. There is one Democratic candidate, Pauline A. Baker. No one from either party is running for the four-year position of mayor. Polls will be open for in-person voting from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 20. Mail-in and absentee ballots must be returned to the Franklin County Voter Registration Office by 8 p.m. on May 20. Ballots must physically be in the office by that time, a May 20 postmark is not sufficient. Only registered Republicans and Democrats can vote in the primary election. Additional information, including sample ballots, can be found on the Franklin County website. This article originally appeared on Waynesboro Record Herald: Waynesboro area primary election summary
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
What to know about Waynesboro Area School Board candidate before May 20 primary
Pennsylvania's primary election is May 20 and one of the positions on the ballot is a seat representing Washington Township on the Waynesboro Area School Board. Lindsay Weaver and Steven McRae are running in the primary for the opportunity to be the Republican candidate in the November general election. No Democrats are running for the township school board seat. Another election Q&A: Primary election is May 20. Learn about First Ward Waynesboro Borough Council candidates We asked the GOP candidates to respond to a few questions via email. Below are McRae's answers. Weaver did not respond to the Q&A. Age: 37 Town: Waynesboro Education: Bachelor's in Technology Education, Master's in Adult Education Professional Experience: For 3 years I taught Technology Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) to sixth, seventh, and eighth graders at Edgewood Middle School in Harford County, MD. I worked with students of all learning styles and abilities and gained a lot of experience in curriculum development, lesson planning and classroom management. I was also published in the January 2014 edition of STEM Magazine where I discussed ways to implement STEM into the core education courses. While in education, I started a Science Olympiad club where students applied STEM to compete in regional, state and national levels. In the three years that I was the leader for the Science Olympiad club my Edgewood Middle School team made it to the Maryland State competition each year. I have also held leadership roles with training newly hired employees while working at Comcast over the past 10 years. After spending three years in the public education system I found that my passion had been drained due to the decisions of the school board that I worked under. I still have a passion for education, and I believe that being a school board member I can use my years of experience and my education to make improvements to the Waynesboro Area School District that will benefit students in their educational and professional endeavors. I believe that our entire education system is focused too much on standardized testing and basing a student's educational value on test scores and not practical, real-world education. I feel that, especially in the Waynesboro community, that more focus and opportunities for trade schools and apprenticeships should be implemented so that all students can succeed and not be judged solely on the scores of a standardized test. A major issue that is affecting our school systems nationwide now is the blurring of political values and educational values. While I am 100% for freedom of speech and expression, there should be no place in the classroom for educators to make any comments, suggestions or opinions on a student's gender identity, political beliefs, or anything else that is not pertinent to the subject that is to be taught within the classroom. I feel that a major change in education that needs to be addressed is determining who is responsible for student performance in the classroom. I believe that a change in the mindset needs to be made so that there is equal responsibility for the education and development of children between the teachers, parents and the students themselves. I want to fight for the common-sense education for WASD and be the voice of parents and students that may not align with the many "woke" political values forced on children. Schools should be about children making friends, developing social skills and getting the common sense education that can be used in the real world. I believe we need to focus on the basics of education to ensure a solid foundation for children and provide a stepping point for their future. I want to work with the businesses in the community to try and help promote or create possible apprenticeship opportunities as not all students will be college bound. I will fight for parental rights to know what their children are being taught in schools. I will be a voice for the parents, students and teachers to promote a stronger education so that we can create a better tomorrow. Washington Township is the only place where there is a contested school board race. In the Borough of Waynesboro, there are two Republican candidates for two posts, Shane Harkins and Bradley Kiracofe. No Democrats are running. In the North End – Quincy Township, the Borough of Mont Alto and the Fifth Ward of Guilford Township – Democrat Kimberly Miles is running for the one school board seat. There are no Republican candidates. Polls will be open for in-person voting from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 20. Mail-in and absentee ballots must be returned to the Franklin County Voter Registration Office by 8 p.m. May 20. Ballots must physically be in the office by that time. A May 20 postmark is not sufficient. Only registered Republicans and Democrats can vote in the primary election. Additional information, including sample ballots, can be found on the Franklin County website. This article originally appeared on Waynesboro Record Herald: Republican Waynesboro School Board candidate Steven McRae answers QA
