Superhero Dance returns

Superheroes will fill up Cedarcrest Middle School for a night of family fun as part of Marysville’s annual Superhero Dance in March.

The event will return March 12 with two dance sessions at the school. The cost is $25 for a parent and child and $5 for each additional family member.

“We are glad to have the Superhero Dance return this year,” said Andrea Kingsford, recreation director for the city’s Parks, Culture and Recreation Department.

The event will have a dance session for all family members this year.

“Something new for this year is that the earlier session will be a mother-son dance while the later session is meant for all members of the family to join in,” said Kingsford.

The mother-son event will be from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and the session for all family will be from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

“We did that just because we had a number of requests from other family members who wanted to be a part of the event,” said Kingsford.

Besides that change the event will be similar to previous year’s dances.

“Families get to come and dance and many of them will dress up as their favorite superhero,” said Kingsford.

The middle school is typically filled with parents and children dressed in various costumes.

“They love dressing up. It’s an opportunity to display their inner superhero,” said Kingsford.

As part of the price of entry families get a photo taken at the beginning of the evening and leave with a photo as a memento.

As in previous years, Sound Source Seattle will provide the DJ services for the night.

“We have our amazing DJ who gets everyone moving on the dance floor and he includes some interactive dances where he teaches you the moves,” said Kingsford.

Licensed characters will also come to be a part of the event.

“The children will be visited by a superhero during the dance,” said Kingsford.

Marysville puts on the event to provide a dance night for local families to enjoy.

“Families always have a great time and it’s a lot of fun for them,” said Kingsford. “It’s not something you get to do every day."

Registration for the event is available at marysvillewa.gov and more information is available at 360-363-8400.

Kingsford wanted to thank this year’s sponsors: Sound Source Seattle, Gamut 360 and Kung Fu 4 Kids.

“It’s because of the support of our sponsors that we are able to put on these events,” she said.