DETAILED INFORMATION
Nutcracker 2013
This years performances will be held at "The Old Towne Theater"
(previously the Batting Cages,the owners are turning this building into a community theater I would like to support this venture so we can have another theater to use in this community.)
NO VARIETY CLASSES IN DECEMBER !!!!!
Combo Dancers(ages 3-5)- Your combo dancers will be performing December 13 and 14th bring them at 6pm they will wait in the lobby. They dance first you can watch the entire show after or take your little dancers home whatever works best for your family and your little dancer.
The combo students will have no rehearsals at the studio just a dress rehearsal at the theater on December 11 at 5:30.
You also can make the choice of dancing both nights or just one
whatever your little ballerina would like.
Rehearsals At the Studio....
Friday ~ November 22nd
5:30 Advanced Dancers only.
Saturday ~November 23rd
12:00 Advanced Dancers only.
November 24th through December 1 ~ ThanksgivIng holiday
Check with your choreographer for rehearsals during Thanksgiving.
NO VARIETY CLASSES IN DECEMBER ~ JUST CLASSES IN NUTCRACKER
Monday ~ December 2nd
5:30 Advanced Dancers only.
Tuesday ~ December 3rd
Regular class
Wednesday ~ December 4th
5:30 All Dancers Act 1
Thursday ~ December 5th
4:30 All Dancers Act 2
Friday ~December 6th
5:30 Act 1 and Act 2 All dancers
If you are only in Act 2 come at 6:30
Saturday ~ December 7th
Noon Act 1 and Act 2 All dancers
If you are only in Act 2 come at 1:00
Sunday - December 8th
12-3 Formal pictures by Ray Hocker (appt only)
email Donna Hocker at
donnahocker@verison.net.
12-3 Sugarplum Tea Rehearsal
*** Soloists ~ If you could bring sweet treats for the tea that would
be fabulous!
Last Rehearsal at the studio ~ Sunday December 8th
5:30 Act 1 and Act 2 All dancers
If you are only in Act 2 come at 6:30
AT THE OLD TOWNE THEATER - REHEARSALS START AT 5:30
Monday ~ December 9th
5:30 Advanced dancers only
in regular dancewear
Tuesday ~ December 10th
5:30 Act 1 and Act 2 All Dancers
Wednesday ~ December 11th
5:30 Act 1 and Act 2 All Dancers
Dress rehearsal
All little combo dancers ( they will dance first)
Thursday ~ December 12th ~ Opening Night
Call time 5:30 Show time 6:30
Friday ~ December 13th ~ Performance
Call time 5:30 Show time 6:30
DECEMBER 14TH CHRISTMAS PARADE
MEET AT 9:30 ON LAS FLORES
Saturday ~ December 14th ~ Closing Performance
Call time 5:30 Show time 6:30
MORE INFORMATION
Costume Questions- Please see Michelle Ostrom or your dancer’s instructor.
A list is posted at the studio. The information board that sits on the TV table in the studio has all the recital information you need.(Will be out any day)
Green Room for Performances-
We will direct you when you arrive at the theater.
We ask you not to stand back stage 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 Dads 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.
If your dancers would like to watch the show after they have performed
please have them change out of their costumes,because it takes away from the magic.
Tickets, Ads, Dvd's - TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ANY DAY.
Tickets Available at Simply Dance, Bread of life & Red Rock Books.
Prices- General $10.00 Military, Seniors & Students $8
(Also college students)
Children 10 and under $5
All soloists receive 2 tickets free and each family will receive 2 free tickets
for paying the performance fee.
Ads- See the front desk to purchase your personal ad. The deadline is December 2 at the very latest.
Dvds- We will have the performance recorded and it will be ready shortly
after performances.
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 to help pay performance costs.
**Collecting Tickets
**Handing out programs
**Helpers for intermission bake sale *Dads for stage crew
Tuition -
Full Tuition is due for December please make sure all tuition and solo fees, costume fee’s and performance fee's etc.. are paid before we are at the theater. Thank you.
Rules and Theater Etiquette- Very Important
THERE CAN BE NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE THEATER AREA!
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, the first performance can be a little overwhelming. Thank you.
** No flash photography, this can distract the dancers.
**Dancers ! Please pay close attention to the line up and when it is your time to go on. Some dancers have missed their queue because they were playing around and not paying attention.
**NO Video taping, it can be distracting to the audience and especially the dancers, 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 the dance ends thats 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 the stage and it is hard to watch audience members leaving perhaps you could watch a
full performance.
** 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.
December 15- Jan 5th - Closed for winter break.
January 6th - Regular Class Schedule
When we return to class we will be excited to begin work on RAPUNZEL
(Tangled) and DANCE UPON A DREAM our variety show.
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 !
Miss Helene
HappyHolidays
