Gather & Dance: A day of movement in memory of Mary Marcial

Gather & Dance: A day of movement in memory of Mary Marcial

  • ALL AGES

A free day of dance + movement classes for all ages and levels in Port Angeles! Musical theater, tap, pilates, jazz, and more.

By Adriana Marcial

Date and time

Saturday, June 14 · 9am - 10pm PDT

Location

Masonic Lodge

622 South Lincoln Street Port Angeles, WA 98362

Agenda

Schedule and Lineup

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Morning Coffee (Port Angeles City Ballet)


Start your day with a warm welcome and reconnect with old friends, new faces, and Mary’s extended dance family.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Pilates Foundations: Breath, Strength, Alignment (at Port Angeles City Ballet)

Jonna Winger


All ages + beginners welcome | Grounded, floor-based movement This class focuses on the core principles of Pilates—breath, alignment, strength, and control—offered in a way that’s approachable and a...

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Dance and Play (at Masonic Temple)

Sarah Schermer


Creative movement for ages 5–8 | No experience needed | Gentle, creative movement This joyful class invites young dancers—and anyone who wants to move, explore, and reconnect—to discover movement t...

10:30 AM - 11:15 PM

Follow-Along Dance Party (at Port Angeles City Ballet)

Jessie Young


All ages + all levels welcome | No experience ever required | Music is the teacher This is a follow-along dance class powered entirely by the playlist. Think: dance floor energy meets living room vi...

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Intro to Tap (Masonic Temple)

Keely Whitmore


All ages + beginners welcome | No tap shoes required (just wear regular shoes!) Come try something new—or revisit something you once loved. This special class is an introduction to tap dance, held in...

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Restorative Movement: An Open Source Forms Practice (Port Angeles City Ballet)

Jordan Macintosh-Houghman


All ages + all levels welcome | No dance experience needed | Bring layers and a mat or blanket A somatic movement, dance and creative practice founded by Stephanie Skura and informed by Skinner Rele...

1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Musical Theater Moves — Learn the Language of Fosse (Masonic Temple)

Anna Pederson


All ages + all levels welcome | Jazz shoes or sneakers encouraged A high-energy class inspired by the stylized movements of Bob Fosse. Come ready to learn choreography rooted in rhythm, shape, and s...

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Modern Master Class (Masonic Temple)

Jessie Young


All levels welcome | Prior dance experience helpful but not required Join Jessie Young for a contemporary dance class that blends technique, improvisation, and embodied storytelling. We’ll move toget...

4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Mary Marcial's Jazz Class (Masonic Temple)

Catalina Gonzalez, Adriana Marcial


All ages + all levels welcome | Comfortable attire recommended A jazz class honoring Mary Marcial’s signature style—rhythmic, musical, and deeply welcoming. Whether you trained with Mary or are just...

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Remembrance Ceremony


All are welcome to join in this moment of memory sharing and remembrance to honor Mary Marcial.

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Reception (Masonic Temple)


After a day of dancing, let's connect over food, drink, and stories! All are welcome. Interested in brining a dish or drink to share? Email catamarcial@yahoo.com.

About this event

  • Event lasts 13 hours
  • ALL AGES

Gather & Dance: A day of movement in memory of Mary Marcial

Come join us for a day of dance to celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Mary Marcial, founder and director of the Port Angeles Dance Center!

This event is a celebration of our creative community—led by artists who studied with Mary Marcial, or are deeply woven into the artistic and cultural fabric of Port Angeles. Whether you're 7 or 77, a lifelong dancer or just curious to move, you are welcome. Classes will include musical theater, jazz, tap, pilates, and more!

All events are completely FREE. Registration is not required but we kindly ask you do so we can plan accordingly.

The full schedule with class descriptions can be viewed HERE.

Teaching artsits include: Catalina Gonzalez, Adriana Marcial, Jordan Macintosh-Hougham, Anna Pederson, Sarah Schermer, Keely Whitmore, Jonna Winger, and Jessie Young.

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Please note classes and events take place at TWO locations:

City Ballet of Port Angeles, 124 E. Front Street, Port Angeles, WA
Masonic Temple, 622 S. Lincoln, Port Angeles, WA

See the schedule for class locations.

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For more updates follow @marysmovementlegacy on Instagram.

Have a question about the event? Email adimarcial@gmail.com.

Interested in volunteering, or wish to contribute photos, videos, memories? Complete this form.

About Mary Marcial:

Mary Marcial was the owner and founder of the Port Angeles Dance Center - a hub for dance in Port Angeles for over 20 years. She first began teaching in the basement of the Elks Lodge, then expanded to two other locations as the studio grew. She taught thousands of students in Ballet, Jazz, and Modern dance. Her approach to teaching was centered on building community and an everlasting love for movement and art. Mary passed away on June 7, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. 


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