“Bon Voyage” - The Dance Company

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“Bon Voyage”

Sunday May 18, 2014

10:30am & 2:00pm

Dear Parents:

Thank you so much for your support throughout the past year. Your continuing cooperation and understanding over the next few weeks is essential to the success of our shows. Please read this information carefully. In order that our rehearsal and recital run as smoothly as possible, it is necessary for everyone to be familiar with our policies and procedures. Most questions will be answered in this book but if you have questions and concerns AFTER reading this packet, please do not hesitate to ask. Recital time can sometimes seem a bit overwhelming (especially for first –time dancers and parents). I want to ensure that it is a positive experience for everyone.

Many thanks,

Kathaleen,

This packet contains: who’s In What Show

-shirt, Dvd, & Ad Info

2014 “Bon Voyage Recital Information”

What:

The Dance Company Annual Recital

Show Times

: Sunday, May 18 – 10:30 am & 2:00pm

Rehearsals:

Friday May 16 and Saturday May 17 th

(See class rehearsal schedule for exact date and time) No class the week of the recital**unless you have been notified by the studio.

Where:

Tewksbury Memorial High School -320 Pleasant St. Tewksbury Ma 01876

Tickets -

Ticket Policy: All accounts must be up-to date. NO ticket order will be processed with a balance (May tuition does not have to be paid ahead of time) Recital Tickets go on Sale April

12 , 2014 .

Tickets will be sold through our online ticket vendor TuTuTix.

***please refer to the Ticket Info letter sent out

Recital T-shirts –

Every year we offer students the opportunity to pre-order a souvenir recital t-shirt. The t-shirt will feature a cast list with all of the student’s names on the back with our exclusive dance recital theme artwork. Pre-

Ordering a t-shirt his highly recommended, there are only a few extra shirts available for purchase. Order forms available in the lobby or online.

**Bundle Packages available on order form

Dressing Room Moms

We must have at least 1 (some will require 2) volunteer for each children’s class (one for each Act). Sorry,

Dads are not permitted to volunteer for this job due to students dressing . You will be responsible for supervising your class. You must assure that each child in your care is safe and accounted for. A class list will be given to each class mom. You are responsible for making sure that each child is in the proper costume, has the proper accessories, hair, tights and shoes. You must ensure that children have gone to the restroom before they perform. You will be able to watch your child perform from backstage (an exciting vantage point!), or you may help out with another class. We need your help! Volunteer forms to follow.

Theatre Rules

Seating in the theatre is assigned through our ticket sales. Doors will open 25 minutes prior to show time. No food, drinks, candy or gum will be permitted in the theatre at rehearsal or performances. We are fortunate to be in such a beautiful facility, let's be considerate guests. Please supervise young children - no running in the theatre,

lobby area, etc. No one is permitted backstage except studio staff, performers and dressing room helpers. Please remember our policy of NO VIDEOTAPING AT THE PERFORMANCES. You may video rehearsal and you may take photos at rehearsal ( no flash photography please - for the safety of our dancers!) The "no video policy" protects our choreography and other copyrights and there will be no exceptions!

Recital Program Ads –

We will be selling program ads in the program again this year. The 5.5 x 8.5 program will be distributed to approximately 2,000 people! For parents this is a great way to wish your dancer well and congratulate them. For businesses this is a great opportunity to get your business out to hundreds of local families.

Forms available in the lobby or online.

DVD

DVD disk will be available for purchase of both recitals. Videographer this year that will shoot with multiple cameras; this will create a more polished look and professional video. We will also be adding a photo montage of the dancers, preparations and commentary from the staff to capture the excitement of the day and allow the performers to relive the moment. Order forms available in the lobby or online.

***Bundle packages available on order form

PART 1: Costumes, Hair and Makeup

We spend many hours determining the correct costumes for each class. They are always ageappropriate and fit the theme of the dance choreography.

Alterations

Although rare, alterations are sometimes needed after the costumes have been distributed and are the sole responsibility of the student’s parent or guardian. We do as much work as possible to finish off the costume. Every child is built differently and these are not custom made costumes .

Costume Care

We recommend that each student’s name be placed in his or her costumes, shoes, accessories, and tights. Place the costumes in a garment bag with your child’s name on the outside. Pack accessories in a clear plastic bag with your child’s name on the bag and on each item. Hats should be stored in a hatbox or similar container to prevent damage. Press all costumes prior to the dress rehearsal and the performance. Please do not wash costumes in your washing machine; dry clean them only (after the recital). NO jewelry or fingernail polish. ***NEVER EAT OR DRINK IN COSTUME !

Tights –

We will be ordering tights from the studio . We want to ensure that there are no discrepancies in Color and style. Students should not wear or wash their tights before pictures, dress rehearsal, or The recital performance. Having a second pair of tights is highly recommended.

Hair and Makeup (female dancers only)

We ask all female dancers wear make up at dress rehearsal and recital as stage lights wash out the faces.

In a perfect world your dancer will have the following – eye shadow, eye liner, blush, mascara and lipstick. For our youngest dancers this can be difficult so attempt to at minimum have blush and lipstick.

Each family (* not team dancers) will be charged $5.00 for recital makeup that they will receive a few classes before the show . It is important for all students to have all the same colors.

Why Makeup? Lighting on stage washes dancers faces out and can cast shadows on the face. We want everyone to be seen!

Uniform hairstyles are required. All female students must wear their hair as specified from their teacher. Dancers with short hair should pull their hair away from the face and slick it down.

PART 2: Be Prepared

Pre-Planning the recital isn’t a one-day activity. Gather all costumes, accessories, shoes, and makeup several days in advance so you’ll know if something is missing or isn’t right. Make a checklist of your child’s routines, listing their costume, tights, shoes, and any accessories, and refer to it to make sure you have all your supplies before going to the theater. Bring at least one extra pair of tights of each color.

Also bring extra hair gel, hair nets, bobby pins, and hairspray .

TIPS: O THER H ANDY E XTRAS

 Baby wipes/Shout wipes (to fix makeup mistakes or wash hands)

 Baby powder (for itchy costumes)

 Safety pins (for emergency costume repairs)

 Clear nail polish (to repair minor holes or runs in tights when there isn’t time to change them)

 Your pain reliever of choice & Band-Aids

PART 3: Dress Rehearsal

Friday May 16 th & Saturday May 17 th

Participation in the dress rehearsal is mandator y; all absences need to be cleared with Kathaleen in advance. The dress rehearsal allows the students to become familiar with the auditorium surroundings and feel comfortable with their performance, costume(s), and being onstage; especially younger dancers . Lighting, music cues, set changes, and all other logistics for an organized and professional performance are rehearsed so that the students make the best impression possible.

*We run an organized dress rehearsal; your help with the process will guarantee a professional production. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time . We will not wait. Students may arrive in their first performance costume or may change in the dressing room (suggested for younger dancers). Head to your assigned dressing area sign in with class volunteer and parent / guardian

can go to auditorium. Dancers will go back to dressing room and can be picked up if only in one routine.

Dancers can stay and watch the rest of the performances or are free to go.

**We will do our best to stay on schedule, but in the theatre there will always be a few snags, and it is better to fix them during the rehearsal rather than something happening during the show.

IMPORTANT: All dress rehearsals are closed. 1 parent/guardian and siblings are allowed.

***Keep in mind that rehearsals are, just that, A REHEARSAL .

There will be mess-ups, lighting will not be perfect, but the purpose is to get the dance onstage and in their costume and to practice it the way it will be in the show. Please remain calm and bring positive energy.

ALL DANCES (even combo) will get one walk through and one performance.

They need to know they only get one chance in the real show!

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We do reserve the right to run a dance over if there is a major issue!

Dressing-Room Etiquette

There will be assigned dressing rooms for rehearsal and recital.

Students must respect other students’ space and property in the dressing rooms. The students will spend more time in the dressing rooms than onstage or in the auditorium, so please do your best to keep them organized and clean . No food or drink will be allowed in the dressing rooms.

*The Dress Rehearsals are combined to save time and to better accommodate everyone’s busy schedules. We will not be rehearsing in show order . All dancers must wear their costumes and hair and makeup needs to be done the correct way. This will help with lighting and an overall performance feel.

This also allows any kinks to be worked out. We video, photograph, etc. during the dress rehearsal and it should be treated as another performance. It is highly recommended to wear your first costume to the theatre. The costume order might change for the recital since show order has not yet been determined.

PLEASE REMEMBER ALL Rehearsals ARE CLOSED!

Recital Performance Arrival and Dismissal

*Parents or guardians should bring the students to their assigned dressing rooms 30-45 minutes to 1 hour before show time (depending on age), where they will be checked in and placed under the supervision of their class mom(s).

*Students 6 and up will remain backstage for the entire performance. Preschool and kinderclass can leave after their performance.

After both shows -

* *After the finale, we release dancers by age (youngest to oldest) from the stage to go back to their assigned dressing areas. Please designate one family member to retrieve your child.

*Do not let the entire family crowd around where we release the children.

*Parents are not allowed in the dressing rooms after the children have been checked in for the recital unless you are a preschool / kindercombo parent or have cleared it with Kathaleen and have received a

badge. Please see us PRIOR to the day of the show; we do not have time to hand out badges the day of the show.

* DO NOT, under any circumstances bring food, CANDY (skittles, m&m’s what a mess!) into the backstage areas .

Younger students will have activities to keep them occupied as well and we will do our best to provide a monitor to view the show.

Men are not allowed in any dressing area nor are video cameras allowed backstage.

NO Dancer will be allowed to perform at dress rehearsal with a balance. All payments must be paid prior to dress rehearsal.

“Bon Voyage” (10:30 AM Show)- NOT SHOW ORDER

Indicates is in both shows

1 Mary Poppins

2

3

4

5

6

Slow Me Down

That Man

Ballet Advanced 7:30pm

Pointe

Acro Tues 4:30pm

7

8

9

Preschool Friday 9:30am

Jazz Rec Combo Sat 9am

Jazz Monday 5pm

10 Ballet Monday 3:45pm

11 Jazz Intro Tues 3:45pm

12 Hip Hop Thurs 5:30pm

13 Preschool Sat 9am

14 Jazz Thurs 3:30pm

15 Jazz Thurs 4:30pm

16 Acro Wed 4:30pm

17 Acro Tues 5:30pm

18 Acro Wed 6:30pm

19 Acro Wed 7:30pm

20 Ballet Mon 4:45pm

21 Jazz Thurs 5:30pm

22 Tap Friday 5pm

23 Contemporary Wed 3:45pm

24 Jazz Rec Tues 5:30pm

25 Hip Hop Level 1 Thurs 3:45pm

26 With or Without You

27 Mon 7:30 Contemporary

28 I'm a Sinner

29 Wonderwall

30 Revolting Children

31 Let's Have a Kiki

32 Knock On Wood

33 Tap Advanced

34 Preschool Friday 10:30am

35 Hip Hop Thurs 430pm

36 Ballet Thurs 6:30pm

37 Contemporary Rec Tues 7:30pm

38 Tues 6:30 Acro

39 Senior Tap

40 Teen Hip Hop

41 Hip Hop Thurs 6:30pm

42 Ballet Mon 6pm

“Bon Voyage” (2 PM Show)-

NOT in SHOW ORDER

Indicates is in both shows

1 Tues Jazz 6:30pm

2 Acro Tues 6:30pm

3 Contemporary Tues 7:30pm

4 Hip Hop Thurs 4:30pm

5 Tap Friday 4pm

6 Tap Friday 5pm

7 Mary Poppins

8 Slow Me Down

9 That Man

10 Advanced Ballet Mon 7:30pm

11 Pointe

12 Hip Hop Intro Thurs 3pm

13 Preschool Tues 10:30am

14 I Will Survive Jazz Mon 4:15pm

15 Ballet Level 1 Mon 3:30pm

16 Ballet Thurs 6:30pm

17 Kinder Acro

18 Acro Wed 6:30pm

19 Acro Wed 7:30pm

20 Ballet Mon 6pm

21 Monday Jazz 6pm

22 Jazz Rec Tues 5:30pm

23 Acro Wed 5:30pm

24 Contemporary Wed 4:30pm

25 Hip Hop Level 4 Thurs 6:30pm

26 Preschool Sat 10am

27 Jazz Combo Sat 10:15am

28 Jazz Combo Tues 4:30pm

29 Smile

30 With or Without You

31 Timshel

32 Your Song

33 Hit me With your Best Shot

34 Sing with a Swing

35 Quantum Entanglement

36 Senior Tap

37 Tap Advanced

38

Baby Beluga Preschool Monday 9:30 &

Monday 10:30

39 Jazz Intro Tues 3:45

40 Thursday Preschool 10am

41

Teen Hip Hop

Tickets and Recital Bundles

Ticket – (in advance): $15.00

Ticket - (at door, space permitting): $20.00

Bundles

Discount prices shown good through May 3, 2014 only!

Silver Bundle: 1 t-shirt and 1 DVD - $48.00 save $10.00 now!

Gold Bundle:

Platinum:

2 t-shirts and 1 DVD - $58.00 save $20.00 now!

1 t-shirt and 2 DVD’S (each show) – $76.00 Save $20.00 now!

Platinum Plus: 2 t-shirts and 2 DVD’S (each show) - $96.00

save $20.00 now!

A la Carte Pricing

Recital T-shirt - $20.00

Recital DVD - $38.00

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