Eastern Districts Academy of Dance
Parent Concert Information Meeting
Saturday 12th September 2015
Notes….
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The next 8 weeks : Hectic, daunting, exciting, rewarding
Attendance – It is imperative that all students attend all classes and rehearsals.
Rehearsals – can be very long & tedious, so please be patient, as we work very hard to ensure each student feels
confident & able to perform their best – Superstars !!
1 Weekend off only in Term 3 holidays. Last day for Term 3 is Saturday 26th September
(re-commence 9th /10th October)
2015 Performance will be held at : Scott Theatre, University of Adelaide, Kintore Avenue, Adelaide
Venue - plenty of seating available NO LIMIT ON TICKET SALES
TICKET SALES ONLINE !! TICKETS ON SALE – SUNDAY 20th September ( 6pm )
Due to the fabulous response to the online ticketing system over recent years, we will once again have our
Performance tickets available for purchase online.
No waiting in line for hours. Book your tickets from home. Choose your seats & print your own tickets/receipt.
There will be no tickets available for sale at the studio.
Make sure you know the correct number and type of tickets you require as there will be no refunds or exchange of
tickets. Ticket sales are managed by an independent company, not through the Academy, so it is out of our control!
Ticket Pricing: Adults $30 Children (0-16) $18.50
Helpful hints when purchasing tickets
Please Note: Babies, Tinies B & Tinies A finish at the end of Act 2
(These students may watch Act 3 for free – but must sit on someone’s lap – no ticket required )
Also : be aware that there are the stalls & the dress circle (upstairs) for seating
As of Sunday 20th September 6pm :
Ticket bookings available via links on EDAD website : www.edad.com.au
OR via links on EDAD Facebook ( if you are a friend !!)
Performance DVD SALES ONLINE again in 2015!
Professional DVD filmed of concert. No private filming allowed
DVDs can be ordered when ordering tickets via EDAD website/EDAD Facebook/Trybooking
OR DVDs can be ordered separately via the above websites up until Saturday 28th November
for delivery/distribution on the last day of term – Saturday 5th December.
1st & 2nd Rehearsals: Sunday 25th October & Sunday 1st November
At: Dernancourt Primary School, Parsons Rd., Dernancourt
In addition to classes, VERY IMPORTANT!! (No Costumes)
10am start
Directions and info will be given out
Patience please, 1pm or 5pm finish (depending on group)
Please bring water bottle, non messy snacks
Canteen & sausage sizzle available courtesy of our fabulous EDAD Management Team 
Concert Weekend (at Scott Theatre) Friday 6th November, Saturday 7th November, Sunday 8th November
1. Full Dress rehearsal 4.30pm start Friday 6th November – ALL Students
NO make-up required. Hair to be done basically as will be for Performance.
Anticipated finish time, Babies & Tinies approx 7.30pm, All other groups approx 10pm
2. Evening Performance 7.30pm start Saturday 7th November – ALL Students
Full Stage make-up required & Hair-do as per group listing
3. Matinee Performance 2pm start Sunday 8th November – ALL Students
Full Stage make-up required & Hair-do as per group listing
P.T.O.
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NO Action photographs will be taken at the theatre this year
Backstage roster system for dressing (new/old mums) entire weekend. Lynda to distribute.
Keep things organized backstage
Make sure everything is labeled.
If not dressing, drop child off at check-in at back door stage entry and come back to collect.(Kiss & Drop)
Be patient waiting to collect children, please – they will be brought to you as soon as possible
NO eating in costumes. Water Only. Non-messy snacks only.
Dressers bring wipes to clean hands
Make-up not to be shared. Come with it already done.
Food NOT TO BE SHARED due to allergies.
Rules:
Costumes are NEVER to be worn to & from the theatre ( Backstage & onstage ONLY )
Costumes in bags, hung
Name EVERYTHING
Shoes – clean / painted
Paint available at studio
Don’t wear shoes / costume to theatre
No dress ups – costumes are required for 2 years
Bulk orders of tights and crop tops or bra will be available at Studio
Label costume bags with items in it.
Take care with headpieces – use clear plastic containers
Bobby pins, safety pins, fringe pins required by ALL
No alcohol backstage!!
Backstage Security - No badge – No entry: All backstage Dressers & Staff will be issued
with a badge. This must be worn at all times.
All staff & backstage volunteers will be required to provide a current Police Clearance.
Students must be dropped off & collected from the Back Stage door only
Act2 finish(Babies,TiniesA&B)These children may watch the 3rd Act–no ticket required–but must sit on a lap.
All others will finish at the end of Act 3
Children will only be allowed to leave with a parent OR notify if not collecting child or if going home with
someone else. Please inform us at drop off.
Costume listings & helpful hints distributed shortly.
Special Note : Please remain seated during the Performance as people coming & going is considered rude &
is very off-putting for the students. If you must leave the Auditorium, please do so in
between items.
Parking can be difficult as the theatre is in the heart of the CBD.
Allow time (and coins) for travel & parking meters.
Don’t leave anything on display to attract thieves
***No lessons 5th - 11th November inclusive (Performance weekend plus recovery !!)
***Lessons then continue 12th November - 5th December - details to come
Saturday 5th December is the last day of classes for 2015 which will include :
- in-class Trophy presentations (all students receive a trophy in recognition of their participation in 2015)
- performance DVD distribution ( Online orders close 28th November )
Come ‘n’ try Introductory Package is available for Post concert classes in readiness for 2016 new student
enrolments. See Lynda NOW for details if you know of anyone who might be interested, please