San Elijo Dance and Music Academy and 4S Ballet Academy Announce Auditions for Nutcracker Ballet this Saturday

(I-Newswire) September 30, 2010 - San Elijo Dance and Music Academy, the premier performing arts academy in San Diego’s north county, and 4S Ballet Academy, their sister ballet academy in 4S Ranch, is holding auditions for West Coast Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker this Saturday, October 2 at San Elijo Dance & Music Academy, 1635 South Rancho Santa Fe Rd in San Marcos. Student’s ages 5 to 8 years old will audition at the studio from 4 to 5pm; ages 9-12 from 5 to 6pm; and those ages 13 and above from 6 to 7pm.

“We are thrilled to host auditions for such a spectacular production,” said Director of 4S Ballet Academy and of San Elijo Dance & Music Academy, Ben Houk. “Performing in West Coast Ballet Theatre’s production of the Nutcracker, students get the rare opportunity to perform alongside international guest stars from Pacific Northwest Ballet among others.”

Lauri-Michelle Houk, co-director of San Elijo Dance and Music Academy and 4S Ballet Academy added, “A few years ago, those in the Nutcracker were able to perform along with Danny Tidwell from the hit show, ‘So You Think You Can Dance.’ The young performers were thrilled!”

To audition and be a part of West Coast Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker production, come to San Elijo Dance and Music Academy this Saturday, October 2nd at 1635 South Rancho Santa Fe Road Suite #203, San Marcos, California on the corner of Melrose and Rancho Santa Fe Road or call San Elijo Dance and Music Academy at 760/410-1999 for more detailed information.

About West Coast Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker
Destined to become a cherished family tradition, the West Coast Ballet Theatre's enchanting production of The Nutcracker captures the magic, excitement and innocence of Tchaikovsky's classic children's tale. Nearly 200 dancers from the San Elijo Dance & Music Academy, 4S Ballet Academy, and dancers from other studios around San Diego perform alongside internationally acclaimed guest artists in this stunning, grand-scale production that features spectacular sets, gorgeous costumes, flying fairies, snow effects, dazzling pyrotechnics and live music. This year the performances will be at California Center for the Arts, Escondido on December 17 at 7pm and December 18 at 1pm and again at 7pm. For tickets to West Coast Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker call CCAE at 1-800-988-4253.

About 4S Ballet Academy:
4S Ballet Academy encourages students of all dance levels in a nurturing and fun environment. 4S Ballet Academy children’s classes are both interactive and engaging. For students pursuing a career in ballet, the academy offers an excellent pre-professional ballet program to prepare students for the most prestigious companies and schools in the nation. 4S Ballet Academy is committed to excellence in dance in a family-friendly environment. For more information about 4S Ballet Academy http://www.4sBalletAcademy.com visit us at Facebook.com/4sBallet or follow us on twitter.com/4SBallet.

About San Eljio Dance and Music Academy:
About San Elijo Dance & Music Academy:
San Elijo Dance & Music Academy inspires, encourages and develops dancers and musicians of all ages, offering a wide variety of dance and music class options such as jazz, tap, hip-hop, Pilates, as well as private music classes for all instruments, including voice. Former students of San Elijo Dance & Music Academy have gone on to great success at some of the most prestigious companies, universities, and schools in the nation. Before co-directing their own academy, Directors Lauri-Michelle and Ben Houk were professional dancers and master instructors. They have trained at, danced for, choreographed and directed some of the most well-known dance companies domestically and abroad. The Houk’s experience, in addition to the master instructors that teach at the academy make San Elijo Dance & Music Academy one of the best performing arts schools in San Diego County. For more information, visit http://www.SanElijoDanceandMusicAcademy.com visit us at Facebook.com/SanEljioDanceandMusicAcademy or follow us on twitter.com/SEDMA_Notes.

Company Contact Information
San Eljio Dance and Music Academy
Dawn Saunders or Ben Houk
1635 South Rancho Santa Fe Rd Ste 203
San Marcos, California
92078
Phone : 760-410-1999