It was seven years ago that Kim and Dan Christian noticed an advertisement recruiting musicians to perform at Silver Dollar City in southern Missouri. No one could have imagined that this would lead to the establishment of a full time show in the heart of the USA's Las Vegas of the Midwest - Branson, Missouri.

After winning the audition and a subsequent show at Silver Dollar City in December of 2000, Kim and Dan fell in love with the lifestyle and people of the Branson area and thus began the dream of establishing a full time show in Branson that not only gave them the ability to make a living performing on the instrument they loved so much, but also to showcase the accordion to the world.

The years that followed were spent making the business plan, finding the theater, securing the necessary financing to get the show off the ground, preparing the show itself, recruiting cast members and moving the family across the country to their new Missouri home.

Dan and Kim along with their family invite you to come on a 'virtual' visual and audio world tour. You will experience the music, costumes, dances and scenery of several of the most beautiful countries of the world while enjoying the comfort of a lush theater seat in Branson. You will be immersed in the cultures of 14 different countries. You will feel like you are actually traveling to France, Germany, Italy, Russia and many more without the fuss and fatigue of real travel. Dance styles represented include an Irish jig, a Spanish Flamenco dance, a tarantella, a Greek folk dance and more.

Some of the places you'll 'visit' include an Irish castle, a Spanish bullfight, the Oktoberfest in Munich, and a Venetian gondola boat to name a few. You will have the opportunity to sing along with such favorites as When Irish Eyes Are Smilin,' Edelweiss, and of course the Beer Barrel Polka. There will even be a chicken dance competition at the Oktoberfest. What a blast!

There will be an amazing Patriotic tribute celebrating the fact that although there are many beautiful countries to visit, we are all very blessed to live in the greatest country in the world……. The United Stated of America!

You simply must see this show! You will have the time of your life!

Dan began teaching at age 16. He developed a passion for classical music and has transcribed several entire symphonic works for accordion orchestra. He became an accomplished director and led his orchestra to 2 National Champion titles. Dan is a fantastic music arranger and is responsible for all the arrangements for "Music Makes the World Go Round" and all the duet arrangements he performs with Kim.

Dan is passionate about performing with his wife, Kim. Together, they've performed throughout the US, Canada, Mexico and even China. Performing at the Beijing Philharmonic and adjudicating for the 8th International Accordion Festival of China was definitely a career highlight for both Dan and Kim.

Her biggest accomplishments include the US National Championship and bronze medal winner in the Coupe Mondiale World Championships. Kim attended Loretto Heights College and studied accordion, piano and voice. She has been teaching private music lessons for 27 years. Four of her students have received full music scholarships to Denver University's Lamont School of Music. Kim has directed dozens of bands that have won numerous awards in competitions throughout the US.

Kim's greatest joy comes from performing with her husband, Dan. Dan and Kim have known each other since she was 4 years old. Dan took lessons from Kim's father. Dan and Kim together create a magic through music that is truly inspirational. Between the two of them and their diverse talent, they can cover the music that would normally be played by a twelve piece orchestra. They feel truly blessed beyond measure to be able to perform in Branson full time. It is literally a dream come true!

17 year old Cerissa is an energetic person who loves people and has a huge passion for music. She has been performing since she was 3 years old. Her biggest achievements include winning 1st place in every accordion Royalty category from age 6 to age 16. She has also been a member of the esteemed Colorado Springs Children's Chorale for two years.

Kim and Dan Christian (left) and right, the Christian family with sisters Camille and Cerissa

She has been a section leader in her high school show choir and madrigal choirs. Her biggest love is singing. She loves to belt out a soulful tune every chance she gets. Her two favorites styles are R&B and Gospel. Cerissa also plays the piano and drums.

14 year old Camille has been surrounded by music throughout her life. She grew up competing every year in competitions with YMA Music (her family's business). She loves the fact that her family is very close and the fact that they all love the many aspects of music. She intends to follow closely in their footsteps. She has won dozens of awards including Countess and Duchess of the Rocky Mountain Accordion Festival.

Throughout elementary and middle school, Camille attended band and choir. Just last year she was extremely excited when she was accepted to sing in the Colorado Springs District 11 Honor Choir. It was a great experience for her. She is a great trumpet player as well.

Percussionist Travis Lantz has always been a lover of music. Beginning early on in his life, he found music to come natural with his personality. As he grew older, he became dedicated to finding his uniqueness as a musician and always enjoyed arranging hymns and Christmas pieces for local churches. His two main instruments are drums and piano, and although asked many times if he preferred one over the other, his answer always stated that each played a special part in his life and allowed him to express himself differently with each one.

While finishing his Music Performance degree, he spent time on cruise ships and numerous venues around the nation enjoying the art of performance. Perhaps his most fulfilling time as a musician has been leading and being part of worship teams. He maintains that it has been a wonderful thing to study the arts so rigorously in the classroom, and then take them out into the world and apply his individuality with the ideas of musical legends.

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