About Capitol Kickline

Join in the celebration of National Dance Week, held April 25 - May 4, 2008! The National Dance Week coalition, first launched in 1981, purpose being to promote and encourage the art of dance in America. Since the inception of the initiative, support and participation has grown rapidly nationwide, with literally thousands of events occurring across the nation during the 10-day spread.

Capitol Kickline is the local initiative of National Dance Week, sponsored and supported by The Greater Harrisburg Arts Council (GHAC). In 1999, the event was originally created by Janice Brougher, owner and artistic director at a local dance school. Carol Wevodau, board member of GHAC presented the idea of partnership with Capitol Kickline, a natural fit for GHAC who promotes performance and visual arts in greater Harrisburg.

A truly unique and fun event, hundreds of dancers gather each year for the fun and festivities. At 12:00 p.m. on April 27, 2008, the kick-off held at the steps of the Capitol Rotunda brings together dancers of all ages who join for a 15-20 minute jazz warm-up. That's when the fun begins! Following the warm-up, dancers learn a short kickline routine to be performed together at 12:30 p.m. to “Kick Off” National Dance Week.

Capitol Kickline 2005

With this year commemorating the 10th anniversary of Capitol Kickline, attendance is expected to soar. The celebration has grown to attract over 300 dancers throughout central PA. Why is this event so significant? The main reason is to promote the art of dance and communicate its positive impact on this region and the nation. From students, teachers, performers, directors, choreographers, designers, journalists, musicians, historians, etc.—this art is an essential part of the well-being of America. Holly Evans, a member of the world famous Radio City Music Hall “Rockettes” is the event’s official Regional Spokesperson and says, “Capitol Kickline is a tremendous dance event that uniquely joins Central Pennsylvania dance studios together to celebrate the joy of dance. I have been honored to be part of this event for the last ten years.”

Immediately following the Capitol Kickline, dancers attend master class workshops conducted by international, national and local choreographers in jazz/hip hop, tap and lyrical at the Harrisburg Hilton and Towers in downtown Harrisburg.

Capitol Kickline is a free event open to dancers of all ages. The event has truly become a tradition for this region gaining more support every year. There is a nominal registration fee for those participating in the workshops held during the day. There is also a complimentary giveaway for those registered by April 15, 2008.

Join us for Capitol Kickline 2008! Raffle tickets will be sold for the Rockettes’ 75th Anniversary Book. Attendance is expected to soar for the 10th year anniversary blast!

For more information or to register for workshops held on April 27, please contact Janice Brougher at 717-691-5567 or email janice@capitolkickline.com.