St Augustine is home to one of the best holiday light displays, and Nights of Lights certainly makes the oldest city sparkle with a touch of that big city holiday vibe. Nestled in the heart of the ancient city is another holiday tradition – The St. Augustine Winter Spectacular, which ushers in the holiday season with its signature, one-of-a-kind performances on December 9th and 10th.
The St. Augustine Winter Spectacular is a bright and merry holiday classic which has graced the stage of the Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College for more than 10 years. This original holiday hit is written and directed by the artistic staff of The Dance Company and performed by over 100 local student and adult dancers, actors, and performers. The Dance Company (TDC), a 501(c)3 nonprofit dance studio, has been a creative force in the oldest city for more than 30 years.
Executive Artistic Director Stephanie Burkhardt Lahti, a former TDC dancer herself, created the show in 2013 after a trip to New York City’s Broadway district. Wanting to bring the big city entertainment feel back to her quaint hometown, she and the artistic staff wrote the holiday show and continue to rewrite and tweak the holiday show each year, making it fresh and memorable for the community. The St. Augustine Winter Spectacular captures the flavor of the iconic Rockettes mixed with familiar holiday music and characters amidst a stage artistry of ballet, tap, acrobatics, musical theater and more.
The Dance Company has provided strong technical and artistic training in the community for more than 30 years. As a civic minded nonprofit, The Dance Company provides scholarships, tuition assistance, community performances and numerous volunteer opportunities throughout the year. The studio’s focus has always centered around providing for its community and a portion of the proceeds from The St. Augustine Winter Spectacular benefits its “Everyone Dances” scholarship initiative which supports young dancers in need.
Raffle and auctions will take place during each performance. Showtimes are Saturday, December 9th at 7pm and Sunday, December 10th at 2pm. The show is 90 minutes including a brief intermission. Tickets range in price from $20-$30.
