NORTH DAKOTA DANCERS ARE
"ON THE ROAD" AGAIN

Warsaw, North Dakota - July 24, 2009 was a day to remember for the Senior Dancers of the Warsaw North Dakota PNA Krakowiak Dancers. Thanks to Bill and Joyce Kingsbury of Grafton, ND., the dancers were contacted to be the pre-show entertainment at the "Medora Musical" in western North Dakota. The show has earned the title of "Greatest Show in the West", providing family entertainment in the outdoor splendor of the North Dakota Badlands in the 3,000 seat Burning Hills amphitheatre. The "Medora Musical" was recognized as one of the 2009 "Top 100 Events in North America" by the American Bus Association. This high energy, western musical is proudly dedicated to the legacy of America's 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt, and his time spent here in the North Dakota Badlands. The "Medora Musical" is professionally produced and showcases American patriotism. The PNA Dancers received a warm welcome from the entertainers and added a colorful showcase of Polish ethnic dances to the program. The dancers also enjoyed meeting many people at the "musical" who applauded their performance.

Dance Director and District 14 Commissioner Sandra Schuster, along with 12 dancers (Annie Kazmierczak, Lucas Mondry, Kelsey Altendorf, Jesse Kazmierczak, Alana Misialek, Haley Ulland, Kristina Schuster, Matthew Everson, Candy Jo Pinta, Justin Stoltman, Philomena Kazmierczak, and Brittney Everson) with several family members traveled 300 miles across the state of North Dakota to perform at the amphitheatre. Over 2days, the dancers rehearsed, performed, toured the area of Medora and had some free time to explore this area of major attractions. Some of the dancers and parents also enjoyed golfing at the legendary Bully Pulpit Golf Course. This course is surrounded by the dramatic North Dakota Badlands, some holes play in meadows and woodlands, while others follow the Missouri River. Sometimes your golf ball drops over 100 feet from tee to fairway.

Following the Medora performance, the group spent a day in Bismark and then ended their 4 day tour as they headed eastward to Minot, North Dakota. Minot is the home of the 10 day North Dakota State Fair where the dancers also performed on Sunday, July 26th. Record breaking crowds from all parts of the midwest attended the fair that weekend.

The dancers of Lodge 3043 are proud to represent the Polish National Alliance all over the great state of North Dakota.

Submitted by:
Sandra S. Schuster,
Commissioner, District 14

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At the Bull Pulpit Golf Course	Dancers with performers at the "Medora Musical"
Dancers at the State Fair in Minot, ND	Curtain Call at Medora