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The Springfield Youth Performance Group Foundation (SYPG), an organization spotlighting young talent from the Springfield area, is excited to announce auditions on Friday, January 12 for Cinderella at the Grant Conservatory of Music and Dance, 501 West Elliott Avenue, Springfield.

Registration will take place from 5:30-6:00 pm, with auditions from 6:00-7:00 pm. Dance auditions are open to children ages 5-17 and numerous parts are available for both boys and girls. All participants must arrive by the close of registration and must be accompanied by an adult. Audition packets may be requested by emailing sypg@sypgfoundation.org.

Performers should be dressed appropriately for auditions. For girls, please wear a leotard, tights and ballet shoes with hair in a bun (if possible). For boys, please wear a t-shirt, athletic pants/shorts and ballet or jazz shoes.

All rehearsals will be held on Fridays beginning January 19 from 5:00-7:00 pm at The Grant Conservatory of Music & Dance. Rehearsals will be led by Taryn Grant, Executive Director, and Elizabeth Cheney, Artistic Director. There will be a $75 participation fee per performer.

Cinderella is inspired by the cherished fairytale classic, in which a girl loses a dancing slipper and finds happily ever after with a prince. This delightfully whimsical ballet blends beauty, humor, and of course, a little bit of magic to tell a story that transcends generations and never grows old. This production is the perfect introduction to ballet for families and young children. Presented in just over an hour to tell the tale, Cinderella will have your children captivated with the arts. The performances will take place on April 13 and 14 at Sacred Heart Griffin Auditorium.

Springfield Youth Performance Group Foundation (SYPG) was founded in the summer of 2005 as a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children through the performing arts. SYPG’s mission is to encourage and cultivate the artistically talented youth in our community
by giving them the opportunity to perform thereby enhancing community awareness and appreciation of the performing arts. SYPG works toward this purpose by targeting excellence in stage performances, arts education, and youth-centered programming that is facilitated by professional
artists.

For more information, email sypg@sypgfoundation.org or call 217-553-4475.