Chattahoochee Senior To Perform In Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

JOHNS CREEK, GA — Every year, Spirit of America Productions provide hundreds of cheerleaders and dancers, ages 14-18 from across the country, the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

This year marks the 33rd consecutive year that the company provides Macy’s with America’s most talented cheerleaders and dancers. In that time, there have only been three groups to continually participate in “the longest show on Broadway” – Santa Claus, the Radio City Rockettes, and the Spirit of America performance groups.

Spirit of America produces two nationally televised performances live on NBC. Cheerleaders and dancers from across the country are invited to represent their school, studio or all-star program in the showcased productions. This year marks the 92nd anniversary of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Kayleigh Cook, a senior at Chattahoochee High School (CHS) in Johns Creek, Georgia has been invited to perform for a third year with the Spirit of America cheer group. Cook who has been involved with dance, cheer, singing, acting and musical theatre groups since she was three years old is very excited about another opportunity to perform with Spirit of America before she graduates.

“I am hoping all my many teachers and coaches who have helped me reach so many goals, just might get to see me during the televised parade and take special satisfaction in knowing just how important they were to preparing me for this very special event.” Cook, who is in process of applying to college for musical theatre, aspires to one day live in NYC as a Broadway performer.

Cook was recently awarded “Best Supporting Actress” for the CHS One-Act Entry in Region 7 competition. She is also serving as dance captain and featured dancer in the CHS upcoming musical production for "Mamma Mia!" in January 2019.

"Being involved with Spirit of America and having this exciting opportunity to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has added to my motivation to train as hard as I can on my craft," the student added. "Experiencing the joy audiences receive from a professional production is without a doubt exactly what I want to do for my career!"

The Spirit of America 1,200 cheerleaders and dancers spend a fun-packed week in NYC. When not rehearsing for their big performance, the performers experience the exciting sights of New York during the special holiday season. Seeing a Broadway Show, enjoying the Statue of Liberty and Empire States Building, visiting the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, followed by The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular and shopping along Fifth Avenue are only a few of the must-do activities that Spirit of America provide during their stay.

For more information, visit www.SpiritOfAmericaProductions.com or call 214-802-5534. Local contact: Janeen Cook at 678-428-8585.