Performance

Dance is a Performing Art

The annual performance gives the dancers an opportunity to express themselves in the art of dance, and to demonstrate their talent to family and friends. Equally important is the experience of performing in an artistic setting, creating self-esteem and confidence, which will follow them into their adult lives.

This years 40th Anniversary performance will be held at the Heymann Performing Arts Center on June 6th, 2010. Matinee performance will be at 1:00 and Evening at 6:30.

Please check the Tickets section for information regarding this years reserved seating.

Costumes

Rehearsals

Rules & Etiquette

Tickets

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Costume Fees:

Beginner Level - $85.00; Intermediate & Advanced Levels - $90.00 1st costume and $80.00 for each additional costume (if applicable).

Costume fees include all accessories such as tights, bows, gloves, sequins, rhinestones, earrings, headpieces, paint, etc. ▪▪ Each student will receive a complimentary t-shirt commemorating the performance.

Costume Orders:

Costumes are ordered during the month of December and are usually received and distributed during March and April.

Costume charges are reflected on your November statement and must be paid in full by November 30th along with tuition in order for your costume to be ordered. If it is necessary to order a costume after the original order is placed (due to late payments) there will be no guarantee of receiving the costume by performance date.

Costume Meetings:

Costume meetings are scheduled as we receive them. Each student will receive a notice informing you of the day and time their meeting will be held. These meetings are necessary in order to provide parents and students information regarding costumes and therefore is very important both parent and student are in attendance. If an account is paid on or after a costume meeting is scheduled, the costume will be handed out during the following week.

▪▪ Some classes may require special shoes for the performance which will require an additional charge.

▪▪ Any alterations that may be necessary are not included in costume fees and must be taken care of on an individual basis.

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Finale' Rehearsal Sunday, May 2nd

Mandatory rehearsal for all students participating in the Finale. Date & times to be announced.

Stage Rehearsal Thursday, May 6th

The purpose of this rehearsal is to familiarize the students with the stage at the auditorium, build confidence, and position students for proper spacing. It is important that everyone attends this rehearsal, as a benefit to both the teachers and students alike.

Students will receive a schedule designating their rehearsal times. Students are to be dressed in leotards and should arrive before their designated time in order to allow for preparation.

Intermediate students will rehearse the finale' at the specified time with consideration to their jazz dance being in the Matinee or Evening Performance. Advance students will rehearse in both Finale' time slots.

Dress Rehearsal Saturday, June 5th

There will be a full dress Matinee and Evening Rehearsal beginning at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. respectively. This rehearsal will be conducted just as the performance with the exception that video and pictures may be taken.

Performance Sunday, June 6th

Matinee and Evening Performances will be held at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. respectively.

Information regarding this years performance will be sent home with each child on a timely basis.

▪▪ The finale' rehearsal will be held at the dance studio, all other rehearsals will be held at the Heymann Performing Arts Center.

▪▪ There may be extra rehearsals as we approach the performance date. All extra rehearsals and classes are included in your tuition and performance fee.

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Performance Fee:

$ 90.00 per family. Includes tickets to the performance as described in the tickets section.

Performance Rules:

The first 8 numbers should be lined up backstage 30 minutes before the start of the dress rehearsal and performance.

All beginner students dancing in the 1st half should remain backstage during the 1st half. Beginner students dancing in the 2nd half should go backstage during intermission and remain backstage during the 2nd half. All intermediate and advanced students should remain backstage during the entire performance.

Costumes should not be worn in the auditorium. Cover-ups should be worn if it is necessary to have your costume on. No tap shoes in the auditorium.

Food or drinks are not allowed in the auditorium.

Jewelry is not to be worn on stage unless it is required.

No one without a stage pass will be allowed back stage during the performance. One stage pass per family is allowed.

Audience Etiquette:

Indoor theatre etiquette is different from outdoor sporting events. While applause is appreciated, yelling and calling out of dancers names is inappropriate.

Savings of seats is prohibited. This usually causes ill feeling toward your neighbor and is therefore not permitted.

Leaving your seat during the performance is distracting to the audience. Please refrain until the appropriate time.

Cameras or camcorders are not allowed during the performance. These may be used for the dress rehearsal only.

Cell phones should be placed in the silent mode or turned off.

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Tickets:

Each family receives an allotment of tickets according to the number of dancers in your family participating in each performance, as explained below.

A family with one or more dancers ▪▪ participating in only one performance ▪▪ will receive 6 tickets to that performance.

A family with only one dancer ▪▪ participating in both performances ▪▪ will receive 6 tickets to one performance and 4 tickets to the other performance.

A family with two or more dancers ▪▪ participating in both performances ▪▪ will receive 6 tickets to the performance in which the majority of dances are performed and 4 tickets to the other performance.

A family with two or more dancers ▪▪ participating in different performances ▪▪ will receive 6 tickets to each performance.

This year we are offering Reserved Ticket seating for your family. Each family will have the opportunity beginning May 10th to select the allotted seats of their choice. These seats may be reserved at the Heymann Center box office on a first come, first serve basis. Box office hours are Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Additional tickets will be available at the Heymann Center box office beginning Monday, May 24th. These tickets will be sold for $10.00 each.