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Published December 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Three brothers from Vergennes rocking out to Danish heavy metal. A 7-year-old with an old soul singing a tune from Anything Goes. A 10-year-old pianist channeling classical composer Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (son of Johann Sebastian). A Burlington hip-hop dancer bringing the energy to "Icon" by Jaden Smith (son of Will). What do these acts have in common? They're all part of Kids VT 's fifth annual "Spectacular Spectacular" talent show, hosted by Masters of Ceremony Enoch and Woodhead. It takes place on Saturday, December 8 at Higher Ground in South Burlington. Doors open at noon and the show starts at 12:30 p.m.
We couldn't fit all of the awesome acts on these pages, so instead, we're spotlighting six of the 20 soloists and groups taking the stage. Get tickets to see them perform at highergroundmusic.com. Maybe these dazzling performers will even inspire your kiddo to audition next year!
Riley LeFevre, 8, Williamstown
Singing and dancing to "9 to 5"by Dolly Parton
Reason for auditioning:
I love to be on stage and meet new friends.
Favorite performer:
Taylor Swift
Favorite place in Vermont:
Get Air!
Who inspires you:
My brother, Alex
Raquel Harris, 9, and Hazel Stoddard, 11 Starksboro
Dancing to "Set Fire to the Rain" by Adele
Who inspires you:
Raquel: Patrick Swayze and his wife dancing
Hazel: Mia Hamm, Simone Biles
One word to describe you:
Raquel: Athletic
Hazel: Creative
One word to describe your act:
Raquel: Graceful
Hazel: Athletic
Favorite food:
Raquel: Pizza
Hazel: Asian
Annika Redmond, 12, Burlington
Dancing to "Icon" by Jaden Smith
What inspires you:
Seeing others reach their goal.
How did you get your start:
I've been dancing since I was 3.
One word to describe you:
Energetic
Favorite place in Vermont:
Jay Peak
Evan Benoit, 10, Montpelier
Playing "Solfeggietto" by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach on piano
Who inspires you:
Beethoven
Favorite performer:
Joey Alexander
Why did you decide to audition:
I like to play in concerts.
One way to describe your act:
Fast
Abby Lewellen, 11, St. Albans; Karissa Lynch, 10, St. Albans; Allison Roy, 11, Milton
Dancing to "Star Spangled Banner" by Boyce Avenue
Who inspires you:
Abby: My mom because she is a dance teacher.
Karissa: Mary Hondal
Allison: My parents
One word to describe you:
Abby: Unique
Karissa: Small
Allison: Energetic
One word to describe your act:
Abby and Allison: Patriotic
Karissa: Cool
Hobbies:
Abby: Dance, soccer, saxophone, student council
Karissa: Dance, soccer
Allison: Dance, softball, skiing, gymnastics
Bjorn Peterson, 10, Burlington
Playing fiddle to "Growling Old Man and Grumbling Old Woman," a Québécois folk song
Who inspires you:
Great musicians
Favorite performer:
Black Violin
One word to describe you:
Happy
Favorite food:
Anything with bacon or cheese
This article was originally published in Seven Days' monthly parenting magazine, Kids VT.
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