ONE performer won\u2019t be showing any signs of stage fright at the Warralily Christmas Spectacular on December 9, with local dance teacher, singer and Broadway performer Nikki Menzel leading the new Warralily choir.<\/p>\n
Fresh off a year working in New York at the Broadway Dance Centre, Nikki\u2019s had massive opportunities performing at different venues alongside many stars, including Beyonc\u00e9, the girls from Dance Moms and Maddie Ziegler from the Sia \u201cChandelier\u201d film clip.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s (Maddie) pretty phenomenal and quite inspiring to dance with,\u201d Ms Menzel said.<\/p>\n
\u201cNew York was definitely a highlight, there\u2019s so much inspiration and it really is just like in the movies.\u201d<\/p>\n
She previously trained for three and a half years at Richmond\u2019s Dance Factory, and also has a diploma in dance teaching management.<\/p>\n
Now she runs her own dance school, which she\u2019s expanded to Warralily.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s such a great community and family friendly atmosphere. The dance parents absolutely love it. The playgrounds and the extra lengths they go to \u2013 like the Christmas spectacular \u2013 there\u2019s a real community that\u2019s hard to find anywhere else in Geelong.\u201d<\/p>\n
Practice for the new Warralily choir started on November 1 with plenty of interest from the general community, from those who haven\u2019t sung before to those who have some experience, reaching from Barwon Heads to Torquay.<\/p>\n
The songs performed will depend on the final group of singers, but Ms Menzel is set on some upbeat Christmassy themes.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m trying to look for something that\u2019s a little bit different, so it\u2019s fun for everyone,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The call for singers has been put out on social media and is open to all; even Ms Menzel\u2019s mum is joining the show.<\/p>\n
The event will be brimming with market stalls, food vendors, entertainment, a Santa appearance, local school music acts and activities for all ages.<\/p>\n
The Warralily Christmas Spectacular will run from 4-8pm at Mirambeena Park, W Boulevard, Armstrong Creek.<\/p>\n
For more information, head to warralily.com.au\/what-s-on\/events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ONE performer won\u2019t be showing any signs of stage fright at the Warralily Christmas Spectacular on December 9, with local dance teacher, singer and Broadway performer Nikki Menzel leading the new Warralily choir. Fresh off a year working in New York at the Broadway Dance Centre, Nikki\u2019s had massive opportunities performing at different venues alongside […]<\/p>\n