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Unable to secure enough sponsorships, organizers decided to cancel the third annual “So You Think Kent Has Talent!” competition.
The finals were scheduled for June 2 at the Kent-Meridian Performing Arts Center. All proceeds were to benefit Wings of Karen, a local breast cancer research effort.
“I regret to inform you that (the show) will not be able to take place this year,” Tonya Goodwillie, owner of the Allegro Performing Arts Academy in Kent and event coordinator, wrote on her dance studio’s website. “We are not able to get the sponsorships that we need to be able to continue. Baldwin Chiropractic, Nigel Cooper Photography and Intimate Pilates did sign on to sponsor this year but we were in need of much more. We thank them deeply for their support.”
Goodwillie hopes the competition will return next year.
“I am not giving up on it,” she said. “I hope to organize it for next year.”
Eleven-year-old Cameron Sterling of Kent stunned the 15-contestant field to come away with the overall title and the $1,000 grand prize last year.
The show has raised nearly $5,000 for the Kent Youth and Family Services the past two years.
Sponsors and individuals looking to support the future program, can email Goodwillie at talentinkent@hotmail.com.
For additional information, visit www.allegrodance.com.
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