It was more like a jungle than a dancing studio Monday morning during the Natchez Ballet Academy’s Safari Dance Camp. During the camp, the safari explorers acted out various types of animals that might be encountered in the jungle and started to create dances inspired by the animals they chose. Harper Carter, above, leads her fellow explorers in the dance of the peacock. (Ben Hillyer/ The Natchez Democrat)
Jamie Rowland leads the group in the dance of the snake. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)
Kenadie Calvit, tries on her pith helmet and sunglasses before venturing into the dance studio safari. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)
Natchez Ballet Academy director Mignon Reid takes her group on a hunt for wild animals. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)