Pagosa The Beautiful: A Star-Spangled Evening Performers

This is a selection from the “Who Cares Ballet” which used seventeen pieces by the famous jazz composer George Gershwin and was choreographed by the influential New York choreographer George Balanchine. This jazz ballet was made to evoke the life and hustle of New York City and is a tribute to Gershwin, American music, and the driven American spirit. Danced by Anika Thomas, original Balanchine choreography taught by Erin Buterbaugh. Anika Thomas is glad to be performing alongside her CUP family again in this Patriotic showcase. She first debuted on the CUP stage in 2010 as an orphan in Annie and has participated in 20 shows in Pagosa between CUP and PSHS since. Currently, she is studying Music Education and Dance at Colorado Christian University and looks forward to bringing the joy of the performing arts to the next generation. Anika also loves making music with her family and is enjoying participating in this musical alongside her mom and three younger siblings. In her non-existent spare time, Anika likes to dance ballet, go backpacking, fly fish, camp, teach swim lessons, play any instrument she can get her hands on, and find ways to give back to the Pagosa community that she loves.

In this arrangement of “Seize the Day,” we honor the courage and fortitude of our generations past as they did what it took to provide and preserve the freedom we cherish. Composed by Alan Menken, Arrangement by Anika Thomas. Sung by Katrina, Anika, Kaeden, Connor, and Avonlea Thomas.

Grace Cram and Avonlea Thomas are a tappin’ phenomenon in this tribute to classic American music and dance styles of the early 20th century. Choreography by Sarah Muirhead. Music by Bart&Baker.

A life-long musician, specializing in Folk Music, Erika Sueker is a new member of the Pagosa Springs community. SHe will be leading a medley of folk songs including: Green Grow the Lilacs, Yankee Doodle Dandy, You're a Grand Old Flag, and This Land is Your Land

This trombone du will astound you with this wild medley of patriotic classic tunes.

This trombone du will astound you with this wild medley of patriotic classic tunes.

Our Post is focused on continuing to serve the Pagosa Springs community. The Post provides an Honor Guard for funerals for our Pagosa veterans. The Post provides a color guard for local Pagosa civic and community events. The Post annually gives a $1,000 college scholarship to a graduating Pagosa high school senior. The Post annually sponsors a Pagosa high school student to Boys State. The Post provides the Pagosa community with services on Memorial Day, July 4th Parade, and Veterans Day. The Post ceremonially disposes tattered and worn flags.