***I suggest you print this and highlight what pertains to your dancer :)
Nutcracker - 2011
This year’s performances will be held at the Parker Performing Arts Center
(Burroughs HS).
Class and Rehearsals- Extra Rehearsals are for you, come to as many as
possible. Let me know if you can’t make rehearsal. Thank you.
Variety classes will continue through November 22nd but there will be no variety classes the last week of November (you are welcome to make up the classes
you miss the last week in January. There are no variety classes in December.
You are not expected to pay for the variety classes in December.
Tuition will be 1/2 month for December, with the exception of
soloists. We ask you to pay full month for all the rehearsal time that is
required to solo.
Combo Dancers(ages 3-5)- The combo dancers will be performing
Thursday, Friday and Sat night. You may choose one performance or all,
whatever works best for your family and your little dancer. There will be
one rehearsal for your little dancers,Sunday December 6th at 6p at Burroughs. This includes the MWR Dancers.
**Reminder, your little dancers are village children. They are to be dressed in
party dresses, pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Boys in dress clothes and
black ballet shoes.
Rehearsal-Performance Schedule
AT SIMPLY DANCE ~
Monday, November 21st 6p - 7:30 Advanced dancers/Soloists only
Tuesday, November 22nd 5:30- 7:30 Advanced dancers/Soloists only
Starting with Pine Forest (Ellen’s Class)
Wednesday, November 23rd 4p- 5:30 Advanced dancers that want to rehearse-
this is optional, let me know if you are interested and I will sign you up.
November 26th and 27th (Sat and Sun) - Soloists may sign up with me if interested in rehearsing.
Monday,November 28- No Rehearsal
Combo Dancers(ages 3,4,5 will have their regular classes. No rehearsal until
December 6th at Burroughs)
Tuesday, November 29th- Act 1 and 2 Advanced dancers only 4:30
Wednesday, November 30th- Act 1 and 2 Advanced dancers only 5:30
Thursday, December 1st- Act 1 and 2 All Dancers 4:30 (Act 2 dancers can come
at 5:30)
Friday, December 2nd- Act 1 and 2 All Dancers 4:30 (Act 2 dancers can come
at 5:30)
Saturday December 3rd - Formal Portraits with Sierra photography and
Sugarplum Tea Time! (TBA). Act 1 and 2 All Dancers 5p
Sunday, December 4th- Act 1 and 2 All Dancers 4p
Monday, December 5th- Tech rehearsal 6p at Burroughs please come at 5:30
Act 2 dancers can come at 7p
Tuesday, December 6th- DRESS REHEARSAL at 6p at Burroughs please come at 5:30.
Wednesday, December 7th- DRESS RERHEARSAL AT SIMPLY DANCE-
THERE IS A FUNCTION AT BURROUGHS! REHEARSAL WILL START AT
4:30.
Thursday, December 8th- PERFORMANCE- CALL TIME 5P PERFORMANCE AT 6P.
Friday, December 9th- PERFORMANCE- CALL TIME 5P PERFORMANCE AT 6P.
Saturday December 10th ~ Christmas Parade 10a. Please arrive at 9:30 and
wear Nutcracker Costumes. The parade line up is on Las Flores between
Home Depot and The Lutheran Church.
Saturday, December 10th- PERFORMANCE -CALL TIME 5P PERFORMANCE AT 6P.
December 11- January 2nd Winter break, all classes will resume January 2nd.
Costume Questions- Please see Michelle Ostrom or your dancer’s instructor.
You should have already received information from your instructor.
Green Room for Performances-
Dancers with only 1 dance will be in the choir room directly behind the backstage door we will direct you. NO DANCERS SHOULD BE IN THE AUDIENCE IN COSTUME!
We ask you not to stand back stage as it is small and the noise carries to the audience. It can also be distracting to the dancers performing. Please do not bring juice or soda, water is ok. If you need to bring snacks make sure they are not sticky or greasy.
For the younger dancers one of Dad’s old button up shirts is great to cover up their costumes. The little ones also get antsy so it's ok to bring coloring books or quiet games to keep them occupied while they are waiting. You can bring a blanket for them to sit on as well. For the combo class dancers they may leave after they dance or you can stay and watch the show. NO FOOD OR GUM IN THE THEATER.
Tickets, Ads, Dvd's, Formal pictures T-shirts -
Tickets Will be available soon at Simply Dance and Bread of Life & Red Rock books.
Prices- General $10.00 Military/Senior/Students $8 Children under 10- $5
All soloists receive 2 tickets free.
T-Shirts/Sweatshirts - You may order now at the front desk. Please pre-pay
Child t-shirt is $12 and adult is $15
Child Sweatshirt $20 and adult $25
Ads- See the front desk to purchase your personal ad. The deadline is Friday November 25th over Thanksgiving break, $10 with a picture $5 for just a message.
Dvd's- Will be available sometime after the first of the year, dvd will be the best footage of all shows.
Formal Pictures- Ray Hocker, Sierra Photography December 3rd time tba...
Feel free to ask questions e-mail me or see the front desk. Miss Helene -dancer@iwvisp.com
Volunteers Needed-
We can always use you support to make sure the performances, run smoothly.
Thank you in advance for your support. I would also like to thank all of you, for supporting your dancers bringing them to class every week and for all your encouragement.
If you would like to help you can sign up at the front desk. We need volunteers in the following areas-
**Class parents (you will not miss your child dance you can stand side stage and watch)
**Baked goods for intermission - This will be a fund raiser for studio equipment that needs replacing.
**We will be selling Hershey Kiss Roses again :
$1 for single and $5 for bouquet, a nice gift for your dancer.
Volunteers cont.....
**Collecting Tickets
**Handing out programs
**Helpers for intermission bake sale
Rules and Theater Etiquette- Very Important
THERE CAN BE NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE THEATER!
The following is a list of rules to ensure that the whole performance experience is a pleasant one. It takes a lot of patience and coordination
to put on a production with over 150 dancers. If your family has participated for several years keep your eyes open for those new dance families, they could use your support as the first performance can be a little overwhelming.
Thank you.
** No flash photography, this can distract the dancers.
**Dancers ! Please pay close attention the the line up and when it is your time to go on. Some dancers have missed their cue because they were playing around and not paying attention.
**Video taping, please be courteous to those around you as it can be distracting. We will be selecting the best footage from all the shows for the DVD.
**If you need to pick up your child after they have danced please wait until intermission or after they dance on stage. It is courteous to wait, remember the dancers on stage can see you leaving while they are dancing.
They have all worked hard for their moment on stage.
** Please leave all jewelry at home.
**Please put your dancers name on EVERYTHING ! it will be easier to find missing items after performance. Dance wear is expensive. We keep a lost and found at the theater and then at the studio after performance. If your dancer has more than one dance put their name on the hangers.
**Make-up - For all dancers with the exception of the advanced dancer :
Blush,soft blue or green eye shadow, rosy colored lipstick, mascara and darken the eyebrows if needed.
This is a lot of information but I hope it
will answer most of your questions and keep you well informed
of everything that is going on.
Have a Wonderful performance and thank you so much for
your support. All your dancers are amazing !
Merry Christmas~ Miss Helene
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