Carmel Academy of Performing Arts Announces Noted Chicago Area Dancer/Choreographer, Carmel Native and CAPA Alumni, Mack

1. Carmel Academy of Performing Arts Announces Noted Chicago Area Dancer/Choreographer, Carmel Native and CAPA Alumni, Mackenzie King Will Hold Workshops, Performance in January 2019 The Carmel Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA) in partnership with Rockstar Dance Studio in Pacific Grove, has announced Moonwater Dance Project Artistic Director and Founder Mackenzie King, an alumni of CAPA, will perform and conduct a workshops on Jan. 9 and 12, 2019, in Pacific Grove andCarmel. Carmel, CA, November 02, 2018 —The Carmel Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA) in partnership with Rockstar Dance Studio in Pacific Grove, has announced Moonwater Dance Project Artistic Director and Founder Mackenzie King, an alumni of CAPA, will perform and conduct a workshops on Jan. 9 and 12, 2019, in Pacific Grove andCarmel. Chicago, Illinois-based Moonwater Dance Project is a contemporary dance company built on the idea thatdanceand humanitygo handinhand.Moonwaterbelieves itisofthe“utmostimportanceto focus on the ethical treatment of dancers through collaborative creation, showcasing the duality of strength and softness possessed by allindividuals.” Fostering the collaborative spirit intended by their mission, Moonwater joins with CAPA and Rockstar offering workshops at each studio. A contemporary partnering workshop from 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at Rockstar Dance Studio, 510 Lighthouse Ave. #3 in Pacific Grove and building on the partnering workshop, King will offer a repertory workshop from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at CAPA, Mission Street & Eighth Avenue inCarmel. The Company will offer a public performance at the Carmel Academy ofPerforming Arts, 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 12, with a Q&A session and reception following theperformance. The cost fora singleworkshop is$30.Apackagedealforboth workshops isalso availablefor$50,witha discounted ticket tothe Jan. 12 performance for $15. Tickets are available athttp://www.moonwaterdanceproject.com Workshopregistration isavailableatbothstudios, CarmelAcademyofPerformingArts(831)624-3729 or Rockstar (831)375-4200. About Moonwater DanceProject

2. During a successful professional dance career, founder Mackenzie King experienced and witnessed personally,asdidmanyofhercolleagues,adisturbingclimateinwhichindividualtalentandartistry are ignored, dancersminds andbodiesnothonoredanddisregardforpersonalspirit. When Dana Alsamsam created Moonwater Dance Project and hired Mackenzie to be a part of a small, one-time performance, each of her dancer’s commitments and talent was valued by creating an artistic, emotional, and physically fulfilling performance piece. This fresh ideal, contrary to previous less collaborative experiences, left Mackenzie inspired and she vowed to keep that environment alive and growing. Ultimately Ms. Alsamsam generously gifted the name, as well as the company’s first piece of repertoiretoMs.KingandMoonwaterDanceProjectwasfoundedasanon-profitorganizationin2018. Mackenzie's laserfocus isonartistry,individuality andtheabilitytobevulnerable.Artistslovewhatthey do yet often are taken advantage of and receive far less than deserved. Ms. King's dream is to honor the passion andsacrificewithoutlesseningthequalityoflife. The aesthetic of Moonwater Dance Project is similar towater and has a captivating duality, soft yet strong,nurturinganddestructive;aforcetobereckonedwith,unpredictableandutterlycalming. Contact: Marci BraccoCain Chatterbox PR Salinas, CA93901 (831)747-7455 http://www.moonwaterdanceproject.com