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Information
Please read this information carefully and in its entirety to ensure that you have all the necessary information about our upcoming winter and spring productions. Dance is a performance art and part of the dance training process includes learning through performance. It helps build self-esteem and confidence and transitions the dancer into a performing artist. Key elements in this process are dedication to class work and commitment to rehearsals, which is the responsibility of both the dancer and their parent. Dancers often view performance as a goal and reward for all the dedication and hard work they have done in the classroom. So we've created this information packet in effort to clarify what we need from you in terms of commitment and responsibility.
Performance and Theater Information
PLEASE
ARRIVE 45 MINUTES BEFORE REHEARSAL BEGINS
4:15pm to 4:45 pm warm up on stage for the dancers
5:00-6:15pm Act I (Ballet)
6:30-7:45pm Act II (Jazz)
8:00-9:30pm Act III (Contemporary)
Pre
Ballet I may be dismissed by 6:00pm
Pre
Ballet II may be dismissed by 6:00pm
Pre Ballet III
may be dismissed by 6:00pm
Performance Day at the Greenville High School
PLEASE
ARRIVE 45 MINUTES BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE BEGINS
4:00-5:00 class on stage optional for Jazz III, Ballet III, Ballet IV,
Ballet
V, Cont. IV, Cont.V
5:00pm Tickets on sale at the door
5:30pm Doors open to theatre
6:00pm Performance
Greenville High School
111 N. Hillcrest Greenville,
MI 48838
Doors open 30 minutes prior to performance
Makeup
All female students are required to wear makeup for the show: brown and tan
eyeshadow, pink/brown blush, black or brown mascara, black/brown eyeliner, pink/brown
lipstick, foundation/base two shades darker than you skin tone much
heavier than street make up. STAGE MAKEUP IS MUCH HEAVIER THAN STREET
MAKEUP. Make sure your hair, makeup, and costume is on for dress
rehearsal. We will be taking photos on Friday. For the boys, a little blush works well. (Aqua Net hair spray is the best). No bangs, or beads allowed. Dancers with short hair must pull their hair back away from their face and secure it with bobby pins and hair spray. No jewelry allowed, only small clear stud earrings. Clear Nail polish can be worn, on fingers and toes, along with french manicures, and skin tone polish color.
HAIR & SHOES
JAZZ I pony tail,
pig tails, hair up using the red ribbon, your choice, no tights, black
jazz shoes
JAZZ II high pony tail, big hair, poof, curl, crimp,
big, dance paws, or foot undeeze
JAZZ III low pony tail, hair parted
on the side, can curl, poof, crimp, not too big, dance paws
PRE
BALLET I pony tail BIG HAIR, pink tights and ballet shoes
PRE
BALLET II pony tail, pink tights and ballet shoes
PRE BALLET III
hair low pony tail, whatever is easiest to keep hat on, pink tights and
ballet shoes
BALLET I pig tails, low or high pink tights and
ballet shoes
BALLET II PIG TAILS, pink tights and ballet shoes
BALLET
III french twist pink tights and ballet shoes
BALLET IV -
hair down pink ballet shoes NO tights, unless you have a quick change
BEGINNER
POINTE- hair half up and half down pulled back, pink tights, pink
ballet shoes
CONTEMPORARY - hair head band, hair down
SOLO,
DUETS please ask your teacher
Performance Updates
As the performance nears,
additional information or updates will be posted on FRDC information
board and our website. Make it your responsibility to stay on top of
this important information. It is our goal to keep this performance
experience organized and fun for everyone. Be sure FRDC has your current
email address.
Extra Practice
To ensure that students
feel confident about their performance, we ask parents to encourage
them to rehearse choreography on a regular basis. Please ask your
instructor which music your dancer is using if you would like to
practice with it.
All of our classes, rehearse during their
class time. If you are not able to attend due to a family emergency,
please call and leave a message with FRDC.
Backstage
Volunteers
We wouldn't be able to put on this show without the
generous help of our Parents Guild and backstage volunteers. Volunteer
positions are listed at the information board at the FRDC studio. If you
would like to volunteer please contact Mrs. Thompson for assignment.
She will
contact you no later than December 7th, 2010.
We will
need additional help!
Parent Guild Production Coordinator
Mrs.
Dawn Thompson
Phone (616) 225-2583 home
E-mail:
dkkd-us@charter.net
Tickets
Tickets will be available
to purchase at the FRDC studio by October 2010.
They will also be
sold at the door the day of performance. Children 3 and under are free.
All tickets are $12.00 for regular seating and $15.00 for premiere
seating.
At the Theater
Plan Ahead
Gather
all costumes, accessories, shoes, tights and makeup several days
in
advance so you'll know if something is missing or isn't right. Also,
it's
always a good idea to have these items on hand:
* One extra pair
of tights
* Bobby pins
* Hair spray and Hair gel
*
Safety Pins
* Hairnets
* Baby Powder (great for itchy
costumes)
* Baby Wipes/Shout Wipes (for makeup mishaps)
Theater
rehearsals always take time. Lighting, music cues, set changes,
floor
cues are organized and rehearsed for a professional performance.
We
run a timely dress rehearsal; your help with the process is greatly
appreciated.
Please arrive dressed and on time to ensure that your
child will be
able to rehearse. We will not run dances over for late
arrivals.
On rehearsal and performance days, parents will sign their child in
at
the backstage entrance and from then on they will be under the
care of
FRDC staff and the backstage volunteers. If your child is in
*Pre-ballet I-III or Ballet I, please drop off your child in full
hair/makeup*.
Dancers are to be picked up from the stage
entrance at the end of rehearsal and performance.
No one is
permitted back stage except for FRDC staff Production staff , Parent
Guild members and volunteers.
If you need to speak with your
child please ask one of the back stage volunteers to relay the message
and/or escort your child to you.All students are required to be back
stage 45 minutes before the rehearsal and performance unless otherwise
directed by the FRDC staff.
Our dress rehearsal will be closed
to the public. Only FRDC Staff, Production Staff, designated Parent
Guild members, and volunteers will permitted in the theater at this
time.
Parents unable to leave the theater during rehearsal will
be directed to a waiting area for the duration of the rehearsal.
Costumes
We spend many hours determining the correct costumes for each class. Some are handmade and of the highest quality possible.
* Costumes will be distributed when all outstanding balances (including tuition) are paid in full. Costumes will be distributed in class after we receive the entire costume order.
* Do not let your child play in their costume. They are to be worn only at dress rehearsals and performances.
* Withdrawal: No refunds or credits of tuition and fees will be made if a parent or guardian withdraws a child from the school prior to the performance.
* Additional Expenses: Each dancer is required to have the recommended dance shoes and tights in NEW and CLEAN condition.
Dressing Room Etiquette
*Parents please be sure your child has had adequate nutrients before
coming to the theater*
Only snacks such as animal crackers, goldfish crackers, bottled water etc. are permitted in the dressing room.
No one is permitted to eat in costume!
Students are to remain in their designated dressing room during the dress rehearsal and performance unless other wise directed by FRDC staff or backstage volunteer.
No one is permitted back stage except for performers, Parent Guild members, FRDC staff and Production staff.
Students please respect each other's space and property in the dressing rooms.
Theater Rules
No eating, drinking in the theater at any time.(bottled water is permitted). There is no assigned seating. Please make sure that children in the audience during rehearsal and performance stay with a parent at all times. There is no running or playing in the auditorium and children must be attended to at all times. Everyone is expected to follow the rules of FRDC as well as be respectful and courteous to all teachers, staff, volunteers and fellow dancers.
Video and Photography
Parents/Guardians may NOT videotape during the performance. A DVD of the performance will be made available. A detailed order form can be found in the lobby.
No Flash photography will be allowed in the theater during the
performance.If you wish to take pictures of your children in costume you may do so up to 45 minutes before the performance begins and 30 minutes after the performance.
Pictures may be taken in the designated photography area only. If you need assistance in locating this area please ask one of the ushers for directions.
* You may take pictures on stage for 30 minutes after the performance.*
Program Ads
This year we will be selling space in our program for you to advertise
your business or to wish your dancer the best. The ad sizes are 1/4, 1/2, and full
page.
Quarter page ads are 2 ½ x 4 inches at $20.00
Half page ads are 5 x 4 inches at $35.00
Full page ads are 5 x 8 inches at $50.00
There is a detailed order form available in the lobby at the studio.
For business ad info please contact Mrs. Thompson
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Flat River Dance Company would like to thank all the members of our
Parent Guild and volunteers.
We could not do it without you.
We would also like to take the time to say we are so proud of all our
students
Everyone is doing so well.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
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