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At World Tap Dance Championships Dancers win silver medal Two local dancers, members of the Junior Canadian Tap team, brought home a silver medal from the World Tap Dance Championships held in Reisa, Germany earlier this month. Jessica Slessor, 14, and Abigail Dillon, 13, of Georgetown, were on the team that placed second for Junior Group formations. "This was one of the most Jessica Slessor (left) and Abigail Dillon (right) receive amazing experiences of our life," congratulations from their choreographer Everett Smith say Jessica and Abigail. "We after winning silver at the World Championships. probably worked harder than we ever have and truly loved it. Our choreographer Everett Smith has this amazing way of demanding the most from you but in a very positive way. Everett brought our team together to bond in a way that was very special. "It was amazing to meet people from all over the world and make life long friendships while representing Canada. We will be forever grateful for this wonderful experience and opportunity," they added. Youth wanted for auditions Calling all youth between the ages of eight to 20, Globe Production's Youth Company is holding open auditions for its spring presentation of Annie. There are many roles for both male and female of all ages. Auditions will be held Friday, Jan. 6, 6-9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with callbacks on Sunday, Jan. 8, 1-4 p.m. All auditions and callbacks will be held at Globe Productions' new home, The Armoury, 1 Park Ave., Georgetown (Georgetown Fairgrounds) Youth must come prepared with one musical theatre song that will tell a story-- no songs from Annie please. You are encouraged to present your song with actions and movement. See SIGN UP, pg. 23 15 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, December 29, 2011