Thomas School of Dance recognized its seniors during Friday’s dress rehearsal for the annual Dance-O-Rama. Many of the girls have been dancing since the age of 3, and they are (from left) Makenna Hanley, Taylor Felix, Kiera Carll, Chayse Skinner, Gracie Singleton and Emma Womer.
The Thomas School of Dance celebrated its 50th anniversary with the 50th Dance-O-Rama at the Barrow-Civic Theatre in Franklin. The school, founded by Sherry Thomas in 1974, currently has 95 students today. Performances were held on Saturday.
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