Hello Everyone!

We are getting so close to Gala 2023!!!

Please read the information below very carefully. There is a lot of important information, dates, and times that need to be recognized. These rehearsals are extremely important. Make sure you know which cast/casts your dancer is performing in so that you are attending all the rehearsals that are scheduled for your dancer. Cast information is on the bulletin board at the studio.

Costumes will be passed out in class the last two weeks of classes.

We can’t wait to see our dancers up on stage. They have been working so hard!

Gala Information & Rehearsal Schedule

Classes are learning their dance during class time: therefore, it is extremely important that you attend every class! Most classes only have 3 or 4 classes left. If you have missed too many classes, you will not know the dance and you will not be allowed to perform. Your regular classes are considered rehearsals, so please do not miss classes.

The last day of REGULAR CLASSES is Thursday, June 1st. If you are participating in Gala, full tuition is due for the month of June. NO ONE IS EXCUSED FROM REHEARSALS JUNE 2ND-7TH.

After June 1st, NO MORE CLASSES, everything is now a rehearsal.

PARENT MEETINGS

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR TO ALL MEETINGS!

At the “Parent Meeting” we will discuss costume details, makeup, hair, tickets, and theater procedures. This meeting is important especially if Gala is new to you. It will be your opportunity to ask questions and receive information about Gala. It will really help to make things run smoothly at the theater if everyone attends the meeting. If you have a child who has performed in several of our shows and you have no questions or concerns; you do not need to attend the parent meeting. Dancers do not need to attend. Do not bring children or babies who cannot sit quietly during the meetings.

“Backstage Worker Meeting” – This meeting is for parents who will be working backstage. Dancers do not need to attend. If you sign up to work backstage, you may not bring siblings or any other children backstage.

“Proper Hairdo” – Ballet bun class. Please attend this class if you don’t have experience doing a classical, “cinnamon roll” ballet bun, or have questions about head pieces.

Whenever you see “Mother Goose”, it involves ALL the ballet class dances and individual characters of the cast listed.

Friday, June 2nd Dress rehearsal at the studio

4:00-5:30 Studio 55
5:30-7:30 Jazz, Tap, Modern & Hip Hop – CAST A
7:30-8:30 Senior Number

Saturday, June 3rd Dress rehearsal at the studio

9:30-12:15 Mother Goose – CAST A
12:30-3:15 Mother Goose – CAST C
3:30-5:30 Jazz, Tap, Modern & Hip Hop – CAST B
5:45-7:15 Jazz, Tap, Modern & Hip Hop – CAST C
7:15-8:15 TBA
7:30-7:50 Proper Hairdo in Studio B
7:50-8:30 Parent Meeting in Studio B

Sunday, June 4th Dress rehearsal at the studio

12:00-2:45 Mother Goose – CAST B
3:00-5:45 Mother Goose – CAST D
6:00-7:30 Jazz, Tap, Modern & Hip Hop – CAST D
7:30-8:30 TBA
7:45-8:45 Backstage Workers Meeting in Studio C.

HELP! We will be moving props and scenery into Mechanics Bank Arena Monday morning. If we get enough help, it should only take 1 hour. If you are interested, please sign up on the bulletin board at the studio.

Monday, June 5th is the day we move to Mechanics Bank Arena Theater at 1001 Truxtun Ave. This is the same location we use for The Nutcracker. The entrance for the dancers will be behind the Marriott Hotel through their parking lot. You ARE NOT allowed to park in the hotel’s parking lot. It can only be used for drop-off purposes. Signs will be posted for you to follow. DO NOT STOP TO DROP OFF YOUR DANCER ON TRUXTUN AVE. You must walk your dancer to the backstage entrance behind the hotel through their parking lot.

Monday, June 5th Dress rehearsal at Mechanics Bank Arena

4:45-8:00 Mother Goose – CAST A
8:00-9:30 Studio 55

Tuesday, June 6th Dress rehearsal at Mechanics Bank Arena

1:15-3:45 Jazz, Tap, Modern & Hip Hop – CAST A & B
3:45-7:15 Mother Goose – CAST B
7:15-8:45 Studio 55
8:45-9:30 TBA

Wednesday, June 7th Dress rehearsal at Mechanics Bank Arena

12:30-3:30 Mother Goose – CAST C
4:00-7:00 Mother Goose – CAST D
7:00-10:00 Jazz, Tap, Modern & Hip Hop – CAST C & D

Now we start the performances. Where it says CAST CALL this means that all performers for that cast must be at MECHANICS BANK ARENA with makeup on, costumes on, and hair done. Everyone should be ready for the show at the time of CAST CALL.

Thursday, June 8th CAST A Performance at Mechanics Bank Arena

5:30-5:50 Mandatory class for: Ballet 6A, 6B, 6 Open, 5A, 5B & Jazz 6A & 6B
5:35 Arrive at the theatre for anyone not at the mandatory class
5:35-5:55 Mother Goose get your costumes on. If you are in Jazz, Tap, Modern & Hip Hop only, you stay in your regular clothes.
6:00 CAST CALL – CAST A (everyone)
7:00 PERFORMANCE – CAST A

Friday, June 9th CAST B Performance at Mechanics Bank Arena

5:30-5:50 Mandatory class for: Ballet 6A, 6B, 6 Open, 5A, 5B & Jazz 6A & 6B
5:35 Arrive at the theatre for anyone not at the mandatory class
5:35-5:55 Mother Goose get your costumes on. If you are in Jazz, Tap, Modern & Hip Hop only, you stay in your regular clothes.
6:00 CAST CALL – CAST B (everyone)
7:00 PERFORMANCE – CAST B

Saturday, June 10th CAST C & D Performances at Mechanics Bank Arena

11:30-11:50 Mandatory class for: Ballet 6A, 6B, 6 Open, 5A, 5B & Jazz 6A & 6B
11:35 Arrive at the theatre (for anyone not at the mandatory class
11:35-11:55 MOTHER GOOSE get your costumes on. If you are in Jazz, Tap, Modern & Hip Hop only, you stay in your regular clothes.
12:00 CAST CALL – CAST C (everyone)
1:00 PERFORMANCE – CAST C

5:35 Arrive at the theatre
5:35-5:55 MOTHER GOOSE get your costumes on. If you are in Jazz, Tap, Modern & Hip Hop only, you stay in your regular clothes.
6:00 CAST CALL – CAST D (everyone)
7:00 PERFORMANCE – CAST D

HELP! We need help getting props back to the studio. We greatly appreciate anyone who can help load the U-haul, or load your own car or van and drive to the studio and unload. It is is very quick. One trip! Thank you!