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Nov 2005 newsletter

IMPORTANT PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

 

REHEARSALS FOR THE FINAL WEEK MON 30 TO THURSDAY 1 DECEMBER ARE STILL TO BE ADVISED HOWEVER PLEASE NOTE THAT NORMAL CLASSES WILL NOT APPLY AT THE STUDIO ON FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER.  INSTEAD THE FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL WILL BE HELD AT THE EMPIRE THEATRE AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES

DRESS REHEARSAL Empire Theatre Friday 2 December

4.00 – 6.00pm                         Act 1 Dress Rehearsal

6.00 – 7.30pm                         Act 2 Dress Rehearsal

Please ensure that your child is at the stage door of the theatre at least 30 minutes prior to the time that they are needed.  Stage Door is accessed via Julia Street off Neil Street.  PLEASE NOTE THAT UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN ASKED TO ASSIST NO PARENTS ARE PERMITTED BACKSTAGE

 

PERFORMANCE DAY Empire Theatre.  SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER

Matinee

12.00noon                               Drop off time

1.00pm                                    Performance commences    

2.10pm                                    Interval

2.30pm                                    Performance recommences

3.30pm                                    Performance ends

Evening

6.00pm -                                  Drop off time

7.00pm -                                  Performance commences

8.10pm -                                  Interval

8.30pm -                                  Performance recommences

9.30pm -                                  Performance ends.

 

COSTUMES AND MAKEUP       

• WILL be needed for the Dress Rehearsal on the Friday
• Children in Pre Primary Ballet Tinies Jazz Grades 1 Ballet or Level 1 Jazz MAY wear their costume to the theatre for the performance
• Children in Primary Ballet (Bluebirds) and Preschool Ballet (Stars) will be given their costume at the time of the dress rehearsal and performance
• All other students MUST name all articles that come backstage with them. 
• Makeup must be worn for the dress rehearsal on Friday – foundation, brown eye shadow, red lipstick mascara and light blush should be worn.  Senior students should wear false eyelashes.
• Details about hairstyles for each class will be handed out to the students next week.

DROP OFF FOR REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCE

• Students need to be dropped off at the Stage Door entrance for both rehearsal and performance.  This is accessed from Julia Street off Neil Street.  No students will be permitted to enter via the front of the theatre.
• Students will be signed in at the Stage Door at rehearsal time and performance time.  This is a requirement of the theatre for evacuation purposes in the event of an emergency. 
• Students will not be permitted to leave until they are collected by a parent or guardian.  Please understand that whilst this may be a lengthy process due to the number of students involved, it is essential for the safety of your children.
• Please be reassured that your child will be well supervised during the rehearsal and performance. 

COLLECTION FOR REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCE

TO ALLEVIATE CONGESTION AROUND THE COLLECTION POINTS, PLEASE ONLY SEND ONE MEMBER OF THE FAMILY TO COLLECT YOUR CHILD

• All Students in Preschool Pre Primary Primary and Grade 1 Ballet and students in Tinies Level 1 and Level 2 Jazz can be collected from the side entrance of the theatre, accessed from the church car park.  (Go around the back of the theatre, past stage door and past the northern side of the theatre to the side door)  Allow 10 minutes after the show or rehearsal for us to organise the children.  The children will be signed out in the following order 

1^st  Preschool ballet and tinies jazz      2^nd   Pre Primary Ballet and Level 1 Jazz    3^rd   Primary and Grade 1 Ballet and Level 2 Jazz.   Please BE PATIENT as it takes time to sign out lots of little people and I do not want to lose anyone!!!!!!!!!

• Students in Grade 2 3 and 4 Ballet, Level 3 and 4 jazz and Level 2 and 3 Tap can be collected from the Stage Door.  Allow 10 minutes after the show or rehearsal for us to organise the children.  The children will be signed out in the following order

     1^st   Grade 2 and 3 Ballet and Level 4 Jazz         2^nd    Level 3 Jazz and Level 2 and 3 Tap

• All students in the higher levels will leave the theatre via the Stage door.  Allow 20 minutes after the performance or rehearsal for us to clear the younger grades

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Mr. Shane Richards will be taking photographs of the children during the dress rehearsal.  Photographs taken during the rehearsals will also be available for purchase at a cost of $10.  Please note that Shane cannot guarantee to get a shot of every student in rehearsal, and to ensure that you have a record of your child, an appointment must be made to have a photo taken at the studio on Saturday 19 November.
• The dvd of the production will be taken during BOTH performances – not the rehearsal
• Please ensure that your child has a drink of water in a named bottle for both the performance and the rehearsal
• Students are to remain backstage for the entire production as they are required for the finale. 
• Younger students will be provided with colouring sheets and pencils to occupy them during the performance and after their dance.  Students in Grades 2/Level 2 Jazz and under will be using the Empire Theatre studio as their changing area.  They will be under supervision at all times.  Please however, make sure that they have been to the toilet immediately before they arrive for the show, as taking 70 little people to toilet all at once (the domino effect!) could be very difficult!

FINAL INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR.

The break up day is held at the studio on Sunday 4 December from 1pm until 4pm.  Please come along.  Bring a plate and join us to say goodbye for the year and to celebrate a great concert.  We will provide Beer and Wine for mums and dads and soft drink for the students.

Re-enrolment forms are available in the front office.  It is very important that you complete one if you are returning next year.   Please do not just assume that there will be a space if you are a current student.  Please make sure that you complete one and return with your $20 fee. Any reenrolment fees not paid will be charged to your account.

Enrolment day is to be held on Saturday 21 January from 9 – 3.00 at the new studio at 3 Taylor Street.  If you have completed a re-enrolment form there is no need to attend on this day. 

Secondhand uniforms and shoes will be available to purchase on this day.  If you have any items that you wish to sell, please see Miss Vallette and we will arrange for them to be displayed for sale at the enrolment day.

Classes recommence on Monday 30 January.  Timetables will be available from the front desk at the studio next week.  Alternatively, please access this on our website at www.dancecentral.net.au

 

In the meantime, have a great, happy and safe Christmas, a wonderful holiday with your families and a great start to 2006.  Thank you for your support over the past 12 months and we hope that you have enjoyed your year with Dance Central

 

Merry Christmas

 

Kerry and Alison