Annual Peace at Home Competition Adds Vocalists

The annual Peace at Home competition fundraiser is adding a vocal competition this year. There will be seven dance teams and seven vocalists competing for bragging rights and raising money to support the center. Organizer and center Executive Director Melanie Prummer said they have had vocalists perform before, but this is the most they have had and the first time it’s been judged to the same level as the dancing. “We have judges who have dance experience, we have judges who have vocal experience, and we have judges who have both,” Prummer said. “It’s all about fun for us. There’s lots of talent in the community and we want talented folks to be able to give to Peace at Home and this is another way people can do that. We’d love to see it continue to grow.” There are four events where the community can support the center and its mission to help people who are in or have experienced domestic violence or related traumas. The first event is happening on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. at the Winston Community Center. Tickets for the casual rehearsal are on sale, but may sell out. The youngest performers will only perform at this event. The preview nights will be on Feb. 17 for the vocalists and Feb. 18 for the dance teams both at Sunnyside Theater in Downtown Roseburg. These nights will both be in-person events. The final competition will be a virtual show held on Feb. 19 with all seven dance teams and all seven vocalists. “The dance performances are really focused on empowerment,” Prummer said. “It really came from the coaches and their inspiration for the event. The coaches were talking to me about what inspires them about Peace at Home. It feels like we’re coming full circle.” More information about performers, competitors, times, locations, costs, and donations can be found at www.peaceathomedance.com [Photo courtesy of Melanie Prummer. Special guest Cristina practices her piece for the 11th annual Peace at Home Competition at Sunnyside Theater. The competition is a large fundraiser for the advocacy center in Roseburg.]