East Athens Educational Dance Center Presents "Happiness Rules" at the Morton Theatre

Staff Report

Friday, January 20th, 2023

The East Athens Educational Dance Center presents its annual production entitled “Happiness Rules” at the historic Morton Theatre.


“Happiness Rules" is a showcase of dance highlighting the gifted students enrolled in East Athens Educational Dance Center’s Accelerated Programs. Featuring ballet, modern, tap, African and contemporary dance; dancers will perform new works exploring themes of friendship, gratitude, love, and kindness. Curated with the goal of uplifting the audience, the music and choreography are sure to inspire and delight audiences of all ages. Guest performances include Atlanta’s Ballethnic Dance Company fresh from its company debut at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.


Public performances are scheduled for Saturday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday February 26 at 3:00 p.m. All performances take place at the Morton Theatre at 195 W. Washington Street.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 the day of the show (pending availability). Tickets go on sale to the public on February 3 and are available to purchase at www.mortontheatre.com.
The East Athens Educational Dance Center and the Morton Theatre are both facilities of the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department.