Local Briefly 12/26

Swing dance lessons to start in January

High Sierra Swing Dance Club, as a co-production with Brewery Arts Center, presents a six-week series of dance lessons, Wednes-

days starting Jan. 6 at the BAC Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City.

Classes for West Coast swing beginners and those with less than six months dance experience, are from 6-7:30 p.m.; WCS Beyond Basics is 7:30-9 p.m.

No partner is necessary. Cost is $51.50 for one class, with a $5 discount on a second class and for BAC members. Signups accepted at the second session.

Register at BAC or go to www.breweryarts.org or call 883-1976. Information is also at www.highsierrasdc.org or 775-629-9369.

Auditions scheduled for 'Aladdin, Jr.'

Calling all young actors, singers, and dancers, ages 5-16, Wild Horse Children's Theater will hold auditions for the first production of 2010, Disney's "Aladdin, Jr.," at 4 p.m. Jan 14 and 10 a.m. Jan. 16. at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada.

The Wild Horse Children's Theater program is uniquely designed to enhance the skills of young actors through interaction with professional directors, musical directors and choreographers.

Auditions are by appointment only. Call 887-0438 or e-mail pat@wildhorsethe

ater.com to schedule.

Come prepared with a song of one minute or less with musical accompaniment on CD or IPod with no background tracks. Prepare a song that showcases your strengths. Bring appropriate shoes and wear comfortable clothes.

Check out the Wild Horse Web site at www.wildhorsetheater.com for details.