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Seniors´ Ball 2002

 In the morning of the Seniors’ Day  “the babies” (first-graders) decorated the ballroom and the dining room to be in a fine shape for the coming festival. Earlier around 11 in the morning had three pairs already showed their skills in the old people`s home and danced for the senior citizens. The visit  was very pleasant to both sides and in the end everybody wished that this kind of visit would also become a tradition. Around noon all the seniors’ (second-graders) visited the lower and upper level comprehensive schools, and after that it was  time for the dinner, except that now "the babies" took care of the serving. After this it was time to move to the ballroom to, introduce the seniors and finally the party was ready to start. The masters of the ceremonies were Miia Valtonen and Jari Saltiola. The first dance was called “Poloneesi” where the chain of pairs walks proudly one behind the other around the dance floor. The next dance was Mignon –a waltz, which was already known as far back as the 19^th century. The waltz was followed by a breathtaking tango and then the soloist Miia Valtonen performed a song called “Akselin ja Elinan häävalssi”. After that it was time for “Emma” – a waltz, Cicapoon and the Spanish dance Pas déspagne. The climax of the delightful festival was definitely the hilarious dance contest where five pairs distinguished themselves by showing some characteristic dancing skills. Although the competition was very close, managed Janne Peiponen and Juho Aarnio, to became the winners. The choir of the first-graders performed the songs “Lapin tango” and “La Cumparsita”. The band included a bass player Kalle Hölttä, a piano player Markus Tuominen and a drummer Antti Huuskonen. The songs “Vesivehmaan jenkka” and “Jätkän humppa” created a little bit livelier mood, whereas “Ranskalaiset korot” and “Suklaasydän” made the party more emotional. The  last two songs were “Suvivalssi” and “Kultainen nuoruus”, but before these it was time for the award ceremony. Hanna Paalanen and Ville Kämppi were warded as the best dance couple, Laura Dammert and Juho Aarnio as the best pair and Anu-Maria Lahtonen and Otto Suuronen  both received an award for the most charming and elegant dress and suit. In the very end the music, atmosphere and glory were excellent.  

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