The Downey Legend

During The World of Dance Tour at the L.A. Convention Center on April 6, Cassandra Garcia, 12, won first place for her hip-hop dance routine. “It felt amazing while performing,” Garcia said, “We put so many hours to practice and it paid off.”

Dancing to first place

Mia Dixon-Slaughter, Co-Editor-in-Cheif April 19, 2013

Downey dancer and ROP assistant teacher Cassandra Garcia, 12, took the next step in her dancing career by competing in the World of Dance competition in Los Angeles on April 6.   World of Dance...

Five Questions with Parisa Geshti

Five Questions with Parisa Geshti

Mia Dixon-Slaughter, Co-Editor-in-Cheif March 29, 2013

Parisa Geshti, a senior who has been dancing for fifteen years, joined the Miss Downey pageant because of her enjoyment of entertaining audiences.   Q1: When did you start dancing? A1: I...

Mrs.Macomber poses in fourth position of ballet in her classroom to show how she enjoys to express herself through the various forms of dance. “I’m just inspired by the young generation,” Mrs.Macomber said. “The stuff that young dancers do today is amazing.”

Talented soul

Gabriela Sanchez, Arts and Entertainment Editor December 21, 2012

Experienced dancer, English teacher, Andra Macomber, lies behind the walls of  the S-building with an intense love for the arts and lives by seizing her days as if they were her last.   The...

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