COSTUMES
Costume bags will be sent home with dancers the last week of classes (May 28 to June 3). Please check the spreadsheet below (which is in the show order) and make sure you have all the items you personally need to provide.
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The majority of costumes are yours to keep after the show. We would like to hold on to the following costumes so that they can be used again in the future if possible!
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Composition 2 (chess)
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Ballet 3 (tetris)
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Ballet 4 (musical chairs)
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Hip hop 3 - black cargos only (Mario)
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Those who are turning in costumes after the show, please leave them in the labeled garment bag with dancer's name. Others who do not wish to keep their costumes or garment bags can do this as well.
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CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH BALLET BUNS OR STAGE MAKEUP!
REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, JUNE 4​ - STAGE PRACTICE
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This one will not be in exact show order so that we can accommodate several conflicts.
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Call time is when students in that class should be in the auditorium.
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Dancer's do not need to stay the entire time, only for their class times.
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Dancers do not need stage hair or makeup for this run-through, but they do need FULL costumes.
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We will have changing room assignments upon arrival for everyone who will have costume changes.
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Before leaving, please put all costumes and accessories back in their bags so they are ready for tomorrow. If you have been assigned a changing area, you may leave your items there. Nothing can be left in the auditorium.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5​ - FULL DRESS REHEARSAL
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This rehearsal will be in show order
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Dancers are required to stay for the whole show. We will practice the curtain call (bow) at the end.
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Full costume, makeup and hair is required.
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Before leaving, please put all costumes and accessories back in the bags so they are ready for tomorrow. If you have been assigned a changing area, you may leave your items there. Nothing can be left in the auditorium.
CALL TIMES (check in with a teacher and then go directly to your dressing room to check your costumes & props):
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4:00 - All dancers age 10+. We will do a warmup on the stage at 4:15 and then change into costumes.
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No later than 4:45 - All dancers ages 4 to 9.
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Our littlest dancers (ballet 1 and MnM classes) will need a parent or guardian to sit with them in a designated class spot in the audience before and after they go on stage. This person does not need to purchase a show ticket.
At 5:00, as soon as everyone has arrived and is in their first costume seated in the auditorium, we will be having a short welcome and student appreciation meeting! We plan to start the show at 5:30 and run it from start to finish at least once. We should be done before 8 but kids should bring snacks.
THURSDAY, JUNE 6 - SHOW TIME!
CALL TIMES (Arrive with hair and makeup done, check in with a teacher and then go directly to your dressing room or assigned seat):
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4:30 - All dancers age 10+. We will do a warmup on the stage at 4:45 and then change into costumes.
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No later than 5:30 - All dancers ages 4 to 9.
All dancers and teachers will gather on the stage at 5:50 for a short pow-wow.
The show starts at 6:00!
GENERAL PERFORMANCE RULES
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Please do not bring juice or soda, or any glass containers, but DO bring a water bottle.
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We are not allowed to eat in the auditorium; if you need to have a snack please do so in the dressing room or hallway.
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No eating in costumes. Dancers may bring a robe or something similar to put over their costume.
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We suggest bringing a laundry basket with your name on it to have with you backstage to help keep your personal or costume items organized.
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Please remove all finger/toenail polish and jewelry before coming to the auditorium.
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No flash photography. We will have a professional photographer there for the dress rehearsal and performance. More information will be available later in June.
BACKSTAGE ETIQUETTE
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BE PREPARED by knowing your call time and the show order, and by warming up before dancing full out.
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​Once you are in costume, please STAY IN YOUR DESIGNATED AREA. If you need to leave backstage or your dressing area for any reason, let a teacher or helper know.
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Please BE QUIET while rehearsals or performances are happening. If you really need to talk, please whisper.
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Do not stand in the wings at any time unless you are about to go onstage to dance. If you can see the audience, the audience can see you!
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Always BE AWARE of what is happening during the show so that you don't miss your group's entrance
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BE MINDFUL & RESPECTFUL of dancers that need to change costumes. Please, no visitors allowed in the dressing areas. Parents, we will bring students out to you or call you if there is an issue.