NORWICH – The members of Phoenix Project Dance are on their way to Ottawa this weekend for the group’s first major out-of-country performance and Executive Director Michael Perkins said he and his fellow dancers are excited for the opportunity.

“Things are really taking off for us and this is a big jump,” added Perkins. “The community doesn’t really realize that this is where we come from, as we typically only perform twice a year locally. But it’s fun ... these are professional dancers, not students.”