Taylor Nickerson and Heather Galbraith are leading the free one-hour Deane Little Beans program at noon next Saturday, Feb. 21 in the lobby at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.

Both women are passionate about fine arts and performing arts for youngsters and adults.

Nickerson, owner of the West End Artisan Shop and one of its participating artists will show the youngsters how to create a snowflake. “They will use markers to color on pieces of paper. We’ll then wet the paper and watch all the colors fuse together to make a snowflake,” she said.  

Nickerson and Galbraith are the co-owners of First Position Dance Studio in Wellsboro and provide instruction in ballet, jazz, tap, modern dance and musical theater. 

“For this Deane Little Beans program, Heather, a certified yoga teacher, will help the Deane Little Beans find their breath and show them how to do different movements and maybe even some poses,” said Nickerson. 

For 16 years, Nickerson has owned First Position Dance Studio and, for the past six years, Galbraith has been her business partner. 

“We teach dance to three-year-olds up to adults. In our warm-up exercises, we incorporate yoga poses and stretches for strength and flexibility,” Nickerson said. 

Deane Little Beans is for children three to 12 years old. Healthy snacks are being provided free.

Parents who are planning to bring their children are asked to RSVP by contacting the Deane Center at  www.deanecenter.com or at 570-724-6220 between now and 3 p.m. next Friday, Feb. 20.

Sponsors of Deane Little Beans are: Horace B. Packer Foundation, Charles Knox & Margaret C. Etner Foundation, Earl W. & Ina G. Tabor Foundation, First Citizens Community Bank, and UPMC.