Dance recital held in memory of Becky Lowe
Dancers poured their heart and soul into a special tribute for Becky Lowe called By the Grace of God during Miss Jennifer’s Dance Studio’s recital. Josie Sellers | Beacon
COSHOCTON – Miss Jennifer’s Dance Studio recital was extra special this year as it was dedicated to Becky Lowe.
Lowe, mother of Jennifer Nelson, who owns the studio, passed away suddenly in February.
“Over 40 years ago she enrolled me in my first dance class and ever since then she was the driving force for my dance career,” Nelson said. “When we first moved back to Coshocton she made my first studio a reality. If it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t be a dance teacher and there would be no Miss Jennifer’s Dance Studio and I wouldn’t have been able to touch so many lives through dance. I miss you every day, but the show must go on.”
The recital featured around 300 dancers and was held June 4-5 at Coshocton High School in McKinley Auditorium.
“I love to see it all come together,” Nelson said. “They start learning everything in September and then you get to see the costumes, music and sets come together for a great show.”
The theme for this year’s show was Legends, Divas & Superstars and it featured music from past and present iconic musicians.
“It’s really cool because we get to be like our role models,” said Casey Varian.
The 2016 recital was a grand finale for Varian, Skylar Hasseman, Kristen Douglass, Ryley Thomas and Amber Howard as they each graduated from local high schools this spring.
“I’m going to miss all the friends I’ve made,” Varian said.
She graduated from Ridgewood High School and will attend The Ohio State University to study physical therapy.
“Dancing has gotten me over stage fright and helped me with speaking in front of people,” Varian said.
Hasseman, a Coshocton High School graduate, is moving on to Kent State University to major in dance.
“My goal is to do the same thing Miss Jennifer did and open up a studio,” she said. “She has been a big mentor and role model.”
The 2016 seniors were honored during a special portion of the recital where Nelson had kind words to say about each of them, especially Varian and Hasseman who stepped up to help her at the studio after her mother passed away.
“I can’t thank you enough,” Nelson said. “Casey and Skylar both danced at my mom’s memorial service and I will always remember that. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
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