Steeple Arts to hold anniversary performance

Steeple Arts Academy of Dance will celebrate its 77th anniversary by presenting students in a Gala Performance, “Once Upon a Time,” on May 19 at Samford University’s Wright Center.

The production was designed by third generation director Deanny Coates Hardy, who also created the choreography along with instructors Annette Troxell-Collins, Bee Lewis and Tricia Brice. Assistant instructors include Lucy Spann, Margaret Day and Mary Haley Byrne, all former graduates and dancers of Steeple Arts. In addition, receptionist Kathy Nolan, is the Costume Mistress and Assistant to the Director. This season’s production will be dedicated to the loving memory of Lola Mae Coates, founding director of Steeple Arts, a long-time Mountain Brook resident

For complimentary tickets, call Steeple Arts at 871-5893. Steeple Arts is now enrolling for the fall. For more information, visit steepleartsdance.com.