It is with excitement that we announce that Avery and Emi, who recently performed at Polson park, will perform at The Vernon Performing Arts Centre on behalf of The Emily Dahl Foundation and North Okanagan Hospice Society. 

They will perform an Opening Dance at The Chris Lemons Event - Tuesday, November 29, 2022.   

LAST BREATH - CHRIS LEMONS

WITH OPENING DANCE PERFORMANCE “HOPE" BY AVERY & EMI

Avery Morrison is 18 years old.  She has been a dancer for 16 years.  Throughout her 16 years of dance, she has competed throughout Canada & travelled to Disneyland on a scholarship.  

Avery is thrilled to express the theme “Hope” through dance in honor of Chris Lemons’ story.  She has performed for multiple events in the Okanagan & is excited to be performing for the Emily Dahl Foundation alongside her amazing duet partner, Emiko Robertson.

Emiko Robertson has been a competitive dancer for 16 years.  She has competed in numerous scholarships locally & province wide, attending conventions, earning scholarships & being our provincial representative.  For the best of those years, she has been dancing alongside her wonderful duet partner Avery Morrison.  

She is so grateful to be back on stage with her & honored to be performing for the Emily Dahl Foundation.

Sherman Dahl stated:  

 "This is wonderful addition to the Last Breath event with Chris Lemons.  So many were deeply touched by the performance that Avery and Emi did in Polson Park.  What a treat this will be to have them perform at the world class venue like the Vernon Performing Arts Centre.  This event on November 29, 2022, is going to spectacular and moving for the entire community. " 

Tickets are now available through Ticket Seller. The Event now includes opening performance “Hope” by Avery and Emi, Chris Lemons Keynote Presentation - Last Breath, and a Wine and Cheese Reception to Follow. 

Moving performance by Emi and Avery from Accentz Dance Studio at #BeTheLightVernon Event. #depression #anxiety #suicidepreventionday #sept10... | By Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District | Facebook

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