Oct 2009 newsletter
DATE CLAIMERS
Costume distribution Week beginning Monday 12 October
Dress Rehearsal 27 November see below for details
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory 28 November at 1pm and 7pm
Welcome back to term 4 this is a very short and busy term, so please make sure that you do not miss any classes. We have a very large show to put together in quite a short time
Costume distribution week will commence week beginning Monday 12 October. AS we have over 1000 costumes to distribute, please do not panic if you do not receive yours in this week. We are aiming to have all costumes distributed by Monday 9 November. Please note the following ALL COSTUMES ARE HIRED THIS YEAR AND MUST BE RETURNED TO THE STUDIO OR THE THEATRE. Information to this end is on your costume when it is handed to you.
· Please DO NOT allow your child to play in or with these costumes in the time leading up to the concert.
· Hire costumes may only be worn for dress rehearsals and performances.
· Hire costumes as indicated on your costume bag, or an additional fee will be charged. Please make sure that they have clothing to wear home.
Enrolments are now being taken for 2010. Please note that you must reenrol to secure your place. During 2008 and 2009 Dance Central has grown to its maximum capacity. If you wish to return to dance in 2010, please fill in a reenrolment form and return it to the office with your $20 registration fee as soon as possible.
Concert information notices will be handed out in week three. This notice should give you all the information that you need for the big day. If you do not receive one through your class teacher, please let Fiona know in the office and she will give you one.
Hair Legs and Feet information will be posted on the notice board in week 6. This will give you all the information that you need for the relevant areas for the concert.
Rehearsal schedule/timetable will be posted on the noticeboard. Please make sure that you check the board to ensure that you do not miss rehearsals. Every effort is made to keep disruption to class times at a minimum, but as we get closer to the date, times will change so please make sure that you check the board every week. I will not call the younger levels until absolutely necessary, but rest assured that when I do it is to make sure that all students are comfortable with their roles in the show.
DVD of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory performances will be available for order at the studio. The cost for this is $40/DVD. DVD order forms are available at the studio and must be returned to us with your money by Sunday 29 November at the latest. Please state whether you would like a Matinee or Evening performance DVD.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory t-shirts that have been ordered will be available from week 2 at the office. Cost is $25/shirt.
Photographs will be taken by during the rehearsal and performance process. Proofs will be available to look at at the studio at the break up party and at the ernrolment day in 2010.
Tickets for Charlie and The Chocolate Factory are on sale at the Empire Theatre. Please note that you do not need to buy a ticket for a child who is performing in the show.
Volunteers are needed for both performances to work backstage. If you would like to assist us with supervision at performances and/or dress rehearsals please place your name and number in the parents book and I will contact you A meeting will be held at the studio on Friday 13 November at 6.15pm to allocate duties.
CONCERT DAY is nearly at hand. For those of you who have been involved with us for some years you will have some idea as to how things are run. Please take note of the concert information below.
FULL DRESS REHEARSAL FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER
3.30pm- 4.30pm All Preschool, Pre-Primary, Primary, Tap 1 and Jazz 1. Students in these classes may be collected from the pass door in the North Bar 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 Tap 1 and Jazz 1.
6.00pm 9.00pm Full Dress rehearsal All Cast required except Preschool Pre-Primary Primary and Tap 1 and Jazz 1
DROP OFF FOR REHEARSALS Students in Preschool, Pre-Primary, Primary, Tap 1 and 2 and Jazz 1 and 2 need to be at the theatre at 3.00pm, and should enter the theatre through the main doors in Neil Street and proceed to the North Bar. They are to be collected from the same point.
All other students should enter through their allocated entrances (see below in performance day information at least 30 minutes prior to the time that they are needed. PLEASE NOTE THAT UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN ASKED TO ASSIST NO PARENTS ARE PERMITTED BACKSTAGE
PERFORMANCE DAY Empire Theatre. SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER
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.
COSTUMES AND MAKEUP
WILL be needed for the Full Dress Rehearsal on the Friday foundation, brown eye shadow, red lipstick mascara and light blush should be worn. Senior students (Level 6 jazz and tap Grade 5 Ballet and above) must wear false eyelashes.
Children in Preschool Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Level 1 and 2 Jazz and Level 1 and 2 Tap MAY wear their costume to the theatre for the performance.
All students MUST name all articles that come backstage with them.
DROP OFF FOR PERFORMANCE ALL STUDENTS NEED TO BE AT THE THEATRE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE PERFORMANCE
· Students in Preschool, Pre-Primary, Primary, Tap 1 and 2 and Jazz 1 and 2 should enter the theatre through the main doors in Neil Street and proceed to the North Bar. They are to be collected from the same point.
· Students in Level 3 5 Tap, Level 3 5 Jazz, all Hip Hop levels, All contemporary levels should enter the building via the circular driveway entrance of the Church Theatre next door to the Empire Theatre. They are to be collected from the same point
· All other students should enter via the stage door of the theatre. 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
Students will be signed in AND OUT at their entry points for rehearsal and performances. 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 and signed out. 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 Jazz 1 and 2 and Tap 1 and 2 and students in Level 1 and Level 2 Jazz and tap can be collected from the pass door located in the North bar of the theatre, 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 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 1 2 3 and 4 Ballet, Level 3 and 4 Jazz and Tap can be collected from 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 Grade 2 and 3 Ballet and Level 4 Jazz 2nd Grade 1 and 3 Ballet 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.
NOTE younger siblings can leave the theatre with their at their older siblings exit. Please let staff know if you wish this to occur.
General Information
· PLEASE NOTE THAT STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WILL NOT TOLERATE VERBAL ABUSE. We are doing the best to ensure the safety of your child and allow them to enjoy their theatre experience
· Please ensure that your child has a drink of water in a named bottle for both the performance and the rehearsal
· We have found that placing students items for backstage in a named plastic box particularly for those students with multiple costume changes is a very effective way of preventing loss. It is also very valuable for students who may a have a side of stage quick change.
· 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. A show relay will also be available backstage to allow the students to watch the show.
· Please make sure that younger students 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
PARTY TIME!!!!! - held at the studio on Sunday 29 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. This concludes the studio year.
Questions??? If anyone has any questions, which I am sure will arise, please put them in the parents book. I will contact you to speak to you in answer to any queries that you may have. Calling me at the studio is not always successful in this busy term, so I apologise in advance the parents book is a guaranteed way of my answering any questions that you may have.
Have a great term and thank you for your fantastic support throughout the year
Happy Dancing Alison