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Ballet Magnificat dancers perform at Christmas on Ice

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MADISON, MS (Mississippi News Now) -

Ballet Magnificat dancers entertained audiences Monday night at Christmas on Ice in Madison.The Christian ballet group's training company performed The Most Incredible Christmas for audiences.

It tells the story of a contest among dancers to find the true meaning of Christmas. Skaters hit the ice rink while the dancers twirled on stage.

The ballet training group consists of 18 young dancers from around the world.

Ballet Magnificat presents the Gospel of Jesus Christ through dance.

"It's a really exciting opportunity to get to do this because first of all it's outside and there's a lot of people and it's Christmas time and it's almost Thanksgiving break, so we're all really excited to be here," said 19 year old Danielle Fasolino of Belton, TX.

"I just love the Lord and want to share him with the other people and tell them just how he came to save them. So I'm just excited to dance and by dancing share that with the people," said 19 year old Hannah Gilman of Ottawa, Canada.

"It just points to the whole meaning of Christmas, just the fun and celebration but the importance of Christ, and that's why we celebrate," said Ballet Magnificat Training Program Director Cassandra Voborsky.

The Mustard Seeds Bells of Faith also performed for the excited crowds.

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