Nov 2008 newsletter
IMPORTANT PERFORMANCE INFORMATION 2008
PLEASE NOTE THAT NORMAL CLASSES WILL NOT APPLY AT THE STUDIO ON FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER. INSTEAD THE FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL WILL BE HELD AT THE EMPIRE THEATRE AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES
FULL DRESS REHEARSAL – FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER
EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING TIMES – BUT IN THE EVENT OF UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THESE TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE ONLY
3.30pm- 4.30pm All Preschool, Pre-Primary, Primary, Ballet Tap 1 and Jazz 1. Students must be ready to start at this time and should therefore be at the theatre by 3.15 ready to go at the latest. Students in these classes may be collected from the side door of the Empire Theatre at 4.30pm and are not required for any further rehearsals.
4.30 – 5.30pm Finale rehearsal – All Cast required except Preschool Pre-Primary Primary Ballet Tap 1 and Jazz 1.
6.00pm – 9.00pm Full Dress rehearsal – All Cast required except Preschool Pre-Primary Primary Ballet Tap 1 & Jazz 1
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 29 NOVEMBER
EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING TIMES – BUT IN THE EVENT OF UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THESE TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE ONLY
Matinee
12.00noon Drop off time
1.00pm Performance commences
2.15pm Interval
2.35pm Performance recommences
3.45pm Performance ends
Evening
6.00pm - Drop off time
7.00pm - Performance commences
8.15pm - Interval
8.35pm - Performance recommences
9.45pm Performance ends.
§ WILL be needed for the Dress Rehearsal on the Friday
§ Children in Preschool Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Grades 1 Ballet or Level 1 Jazz Level 1 Tap and Level 2 Tap MAY wear their costume to the theatre for the 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 must wear false eyelashes.
§ Details about hairstyles shoes etc for each class will be placed on the noticeboard in week 6.
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 Level 1 and Level 2 Jazz and tap 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
· 1st Preschool ballet 2nd Pre Primary Ballet and Level 1 Jazz and Tap 3rd Primary and Grade 1 Ballet and Level 2 Jazz and Tap. 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 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
· 1st Grade 2 and 3 Ballet and Level 4 Jazz 2nd Level 3 Jazz and Level 3 and 4 Tap
· All students in the higher levels will leave the theatre via the Stage door. Please could senior students assist us with the signing out process. You will not be permitted to leave until all younger students have been collected. Allow 30 minutes after the performance or rehearsal for us to clear the younger grades
Please ask older siblings to be responsible for collection of younger siblings. They will be sent out with their older siblings
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 $12.
§ 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.
§ Students in Grades 2 Ballet/Level 2 Jazz and under will be using the Empire Theatre Church 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 30 November 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. There are no further classes after this date for the year.
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 registration fees not paid will be charged to your account. Please note that registration fees are in addition to your normal term fees.
Enrolment day is to be held on Saturday 24 January from 9 – 3.00 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 2 February. Proposed timetables are available from the front desk. The final timetable will be posted on the website at www.dancecentral.net.au before the end of term, but should be fairly close to the proposed one.
In the meantime, have a great, happy and safe Christmas, a wonderful holiday with your families and a great start to 2009. 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