Join local dancers for the first in a series of in-house performances filled with island music and dance!

La Danse et la Musique will feature Stephen Moore and Lydia Downs in a new pas de deux based on the tale of the tin soldier and the music box ballerina; a variation from an original full length ballet debuting February 2017. Company dancers of La Danse de la Mer, Kerry Ratza and Michelle and Ian Randall, will perform original choreography accompanied by cellist Sasha Von Dassow. Additional performances include middle eastern dancer Ferah Bakuy Uri, performance artist Cynthia Church and Ballet Folklorico Monarca led by Chelo Carleton. Musical performances by local favorites Debbie Nash Strasser, T.C. Steckler, and Joely Loucks. Visit ladansedelamer.org for more info.

When: Saturday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Dance Workshop 2, located next to Second Act at 15 2nd St N, Friday Harbor.

Tickets may be purchased in advance at Cafe Demeter or at the door for $10. Ticket purchases keep beloved island dancers dancing.