Central City Christmas Spectacular Holds Open Auditions for Dancers, Singers & Gymnasts for its 12th Season

CANTON MI- Experienced dancers, soloist singers and gymnasts, ages 6-adult, are invited to try out for a cast of over 100 performing in Canton’s holiday tradition, the Central City Christmas Spectacular. Auditions will be held at Central City Dance Center, at 6700 N Canton Center Rd, in Canton, MI Wednesday, September 9th.

The Christmas Spectacular is a Broadway-style Christmas Show, featuring some of the most talented performers from Plymouth/Canton and surrounding communities. The auditions are not specific to students of any one dance studio, but are open to anyone in the community interested in participating in a professional theatrical spectacle. Past cast members have consisted of performers as far away as Brighton, Detroit, Ann Arbor and even Toledo.

The Central City Christmas Spectacular features tap & jazz dancers, sensational singers, glitzy costumes, flashy set-designs, and follows an exciting story with professional actors about what “really” happens at the North Pole, and how Christmas is celebrated around the world. The show is designed for the entire family to enjoy.

The Christmas Spectacular has sold out for 11 seasons at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill. “It’s the hottest Christmas show around town,” said Tim Smola, one of the show’s directors.

Auditions are open to the general public and to all area dancers ages 6 to adult, gymnasts of all ages, and singers age 14 to adult. Audition times run between 4:30 and 9:00 p.m., and specific times for each age group are listed at www.centralcitydance.com. Participants must arrive 30 minutes prior to their audition time(s) to register and warm up.

Those participating must read through the audition process information, pay a $10 fee to audition, due at the time of registration, and must bring a non-returnable photo of themselves with the audition form.

Dancers must have proper dance attire and bring all their dance shoes. Dancers will be taught a dance combination as a group, and performers will be chosen not only on their dance skills, but ability to listen and follow directions.

Singers, ages 14 to adult, bring choice of a prepared piece of holiday music, in CD format or choose to sing without music. Singers will be asked to sing at least one minute of a Christmas song.

Gymnasts should be able to demonstrate three different passes across the floor and will be chosen based on their technique and originality.

Cast members selected for the Central City Christmas Spectacular 2015 will be posted on the Central City Dance website on September 12th.

For specific information regarding the 2015 open audition process for the Central City Christmas Spectacular, please visit www.centralcitydance.com, and click on the 2015 Christmas Spectacular Auditions link. Call Central City Dance at 734.459.0400 or email centralcitydance@comcast.net.