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Destination Broadway
2008 Destination Broadway camp
Twelve Dance Carousel students successfully
auditioned with Michael Rafter in October 2007 and attended the Destination Broadway theatrical camp for one week in
July 2008. Studying at the Ripley-Grier rehearsal studios just
around the block from Times Square, these students received training in singing, acting, and dancing with Broadway
veterans including Valerie Wright, Mary MacLeod, Eugene Fleming, Mary Ann Lamb, Dena Rizzo, and Michael Rafter himself. The
students also attended the Broadway musical "Mary Poppins" and went backstage for a tour and lengthy discussion
with cast and crew. The twelve Dance Carousel talents attending the 2008 program were Liza Basso, Kerry Buckley, Stacia
Foresta, Danielle Frederick, Taylor Frederick, Hannah Hayes, Madison Hayes, Savannah Hayes, Sophia Hourihan, Alyx Podgurski,
Madison Pratt, and Alex Wilson.
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| 2008 Destination Broadway cast |
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| Savannah and roommate Sienna |
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| Madison, Harry, and Savannah |
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| Michelle's plaque of recognition |
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| Goodbye! Madison and pals |
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Michael Rafter visit / Destination
Broadway auditions 2007
There was a fantastic turnout for Broadway Music
Director's Michael Rafter's visit to Dance Carousel on Saturday, October 27, 2007. Michael delivered an informative
presentation about what it takes to succeed as a young performer on Broadway, and detailed his remarkable summer
training program "Destination Broadway." Dozens of young talented performers took advantage of this special
audition opportunity.

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| Broadway Music Director Michael Rafter and Michelle |
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| Michael, Michelle, and Destination Broadway coordinator Jim Haas |

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| Jim answers questions |

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| Michael works with Michelle |
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