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[email protected] www.tricityvoice.com December 9, 2014 Vol. 13 No. 49 SUBMITTED BY YOKO’S DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY PHOTOS BY ERIN LAMOYNE his year marks the tenth anniversary of Yoko’s Dance and Performing Arts Acad- T emy’s “Nutcracker” production. In 2005, Yoko Young, founder of the academy, choreo- graphed the full ballet for her dancers to perform on stage for Fremont and its surrounding commu- nities. She loved the holiday tradition of “The Nutcracker” and wanted local children and adults to be able to experience it. Sadly, at the end of Oc- tober last year Yoko passed away. She had always been an active and beloved member of Fremont, so Mayor Bill Harrison declared December 15 Yoko Young Day for the City of Fremont. Eighty-five student dancers, ages 5 to 18, will carry on Yoko’s much-loved tradition with three performances of “The Nutcracker” at the Ohlone College Smith Center on December 13 and 14. The role of Clara will be performed by Celeste Kay Lau, Kristin Leung, and Erin Wengrow; the continued on page 12 This free performance (no tickets are necessary) is sponsored by the Fremont Bank Foundation. SUBMITTED BY JIM CARTER Claus. So be certain to bring the kids and grandkids – they’ll love it. njoy an evening of holiday music This free performance (no tickets are provided free of charge by the Tri- necessary) is sponsored by the Fremont E City area’s 50-musician symphony, Bank Foundation.