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Ignition Dance Team Announce Date for Open Tryouts

June 23, 2009 - Xtreme Soccer League (XSL)
Detroit Ignition News Release


(Southfield, Mich., June 23, 2009) - As preparations begin for the Detroit Ignition's 2009-10 season, the club's dance team, The Spark, announces that open tryouts for the squad's fourth season will be held Sunday, August 9 at Bally Total Fitness in Southfield. The Spark perform at all Detroit Ignition home games, as well as at numerous special events and fundraisers throughout the year.

"I'm looking for more than just a pretty face," Dance Team Director Michael Lemanski said. "I'm looking for dancers with substance, technique, style and personality who are passionate about what they do." Lemanski's advice to dance team hopefuls is to "come in there ready to dance - don't hide in the back, come and be seen right from the get go."

Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m., and is mandatory for all participants. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older by September 1, 2009 and must bring identification to the audition. Dance Team hopefuls should arrive in full hair and make up, and wear a sports bra, fitted shorts and dance shoes. Pre-registration is strongly recommended and can be done free of charge by visiting www.detroitignition.com or by contacting Michelle Greene at 248-304-2855 X1393. More information and a full audition schedule can be found at www.detroitignition.com

The Detroit Ignition is a professional indoor soccer team and a charter member of the Xtreme Soccer League. The team completed their third season in April 2009 by winning the XSL Championship. Information regarding Ignition season, group, and individual tickets can be obtained by calling the club at 1-888-436-GOAL (4625), by visiting the team's official Internet property, www.detroitignition.com, by calling TicketMaster at 248-645-6666, or by using www.ticketmaster.com.

The Detroit Ignition is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hantz Group. The Hantz Group is a full-service financial holding company with 24 locations in Michigan and Ohio serving over 20,000 clients with over $2.0 billion in assets under management. With over 500 employees the full service company provides financial planning, tax planning, investment products, and mortgages through its affiliates.

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