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When art comes to life

Published 1:30 am Thursday, April 2, 2026

By Peninsula Clarion Staff

Forever Dance Alaska’s senior and pre-professional company performs a jazz routine inspired by Rene Magritte’s painting, “Son of Man,” during the company show, “A Night at the Museum: When Art Comes to Life,” performed at the Kenai Central High School Theater on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Kenai, Alaska. The immersive art experience, which Forever Dance called “a labor of love” in a Facebook post Sunday, progressed from concept to the stage in nine weeks. The showcase celebrated all art forms and featured works by local peninsula artists, on display and available for sale during intermission and after each show, as well. (Photo courtesy Darcy Swanson)
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Forever Dance Alaska’s senior and pre-professional company performs a jazz routine inspired by Rene Magritte’s painting, “Son of Man,” during the company show, “A Night at the Museum: When Art Comes to Life,” performed at the Kenai Central High School Theater on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Kenai, Alaska. The immersive art experience, which Forever Dance called “a labor of love” in a Facebook post Sunday, progressed from concept to the stage in nine weeks. The showcase celebrated all art forms and featured works by local peninsula artists, on display and available for sale during intermission and after each show, as well. (Photo courtesy Darcy Swanson)

Forever Dance Alaska’s senior and pre-professional company performs a jazz routine inspired by Rene Magritte’s painting, “Son of Man,” during the company show, “A Night at the Museum: When Art Comes to Life,” performed at the Kenai Central High School Theater on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Kenai, Alaska. The immersive art experience, which Forever Dance called “a labor of love” in a Facebook post Sunday, progressed from concept to the stage in nine weeks. The showcase celebrated all art forms and featured works by local peninsula artists, on display and available for sale during intermission and after each show, as well. (Photo courtesy Darcy Swanson)
Forever Dance Alaska’s senior and pre-professional company performs a ballet routine inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” during the company show, “A Night at the Museum: When Art Comes to Life,” performed at the Kenai Central High School Theater on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Darcy Swanson)
Forever Dance Alaska’s junior company performs “Roaring On” as part of the “American History” exhibit during the company show, “A Night at the Museum: When Art Comes to Life,” performed at the Kenai Central High School Theater on Saturday, March 28<ins>, 2026, in Kenai, Alaska</ins>. (Photo courtesy Darcy Swanson)

Forever Dance Alaska’s senior and pre-professional company performs a jazz routine inspired by Rene Magritte’s painting, “Son of Man,” during the company show, “A Night at the Museum: When Art Comes to Life,” performed at the Kenai Central High School Theater on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Kenai, Alaska. The immersive art experience, which Forever Dance called “a labor of love” in a Facebook post Sunday, progressed from concept to the stage in nine weeks. The showcase celebrated all art forms and featured works by local peninsula artists, on display and available for sale during intermission and after each show, as well. (Photo courtesy Darcy Swanson)

Forever Dance Alaska’s senior and pre-professional company performs a ballet routine inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” during the company show, “A Night at the Museum: When Art Comes to Life,” performed at the Kenai Central High School Theater on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Darcy Swanson)

Forever Dance Alaska’s junior company performs “Roaring On” as part of the “American History” exhibit during the company show, “A Night at the Museum: When Art Comes to Life,” performed at the Kenai Central High School Theater on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo courtesy Darcy Swanson)

Peninsula Clarion Staff

Photos from Forever Dance Alaska’s company show.

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