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Communications for All Students
The Studio Calendar can be found on the calendar Tab. The schedule for our theme weeks can also be found there. The Wingman event nights can be found under the Wingman tab.
Christmas Show Information
The show will be held at Elk River High School, Sunday December 13th at noon
Tickets Tickets will go on sale at 9:00 am Saturday November 21st
The online site to order tickets will close at 9:00 pm on Saturday December 12th. .I will have a sample seating chart at the desk if you want to take a look at one and ask questions at the desk before online sales start.
Things to remember:
If your dancer is on stage RIGHT then you want to order ODD numbered seats. If your dancer is on stage LEFT, then you will want to order EVEN numbered seats. There is also a center section where the seats are numbered 101-115. Stage Right dancers, you would want to order seats from 108-115. Stage Left Dancers, you would want the seats from 101-108. I DO NOT recommend sitting at the end of the rows closest to the walls or in the first few rows. The stage is elevated so sitting very close does not always give you the best view if the stage. There is an information sheet attached to give you more detailed information regarding the ticket ordering process. All seats are reserved. You may purchase tickets at the stage door on the day of the show, we will accept cash only at the stage door and the price is $15.00.
Donations
We ask that each student brings a donation for the Gifts For Seniors Organization . There is a list of suggested items on the bulletin board. We will do a parade of gifts at the end of the show so make sure your dancer can carry their items. If you buy multiple items, we suggest putting them in a Christmas gift bag to make it easy for your dancer to carry.
Reception
There is a reception after the show in the school cafeteria. This is a fun social gathering where you can sit with your dancer, family and friends to enjoy some treats and time together. The reception is only a success because of our fantastic dance families! You will receive an invite via email in a couple of weeks for a site called “Sign-Up Genius” You will be able to sign up for items to bring through that invite. You may bring your items to the school cafeteria before the show, so we can get it set up for your enjoyment immediately following the performance.
Other Details
The show starts at 12:00, We will open the doors to the auditorium for audience seating at 11:30. A rehearsal schedule with the time your dancer needs to arrive is attached to this form. They will meet their teacher in the hallway outside the auditorium. Your dancer should arrive ready to dance. That means, hair done, makeup on and in costume. We will rehearse with them on stage for about 20 minutes. When they are done rehearsing, they will have a backstage helper watching them until the show starts. They should bring some activities to keep them occupied when they are not on stage. This is a closed rehearsal; nobody will be allowed in the auditorium until 11:30. Please send your donation for the Gifts For Seniors Organization with your dancer. After the show we ask that a parent comes up to the stage to pick up your dancer. We will have labeled containers in the cafeteria with your dancer’s class time on them. That is where we will have their coats and other items that they brought backstage with them.
Hair, Tights, Make-up and Costume Information
If you have a new dancer to the studio, we ask that you pick up a list of the make-up colors. We use the same make-up colors for all performances.
“Holly Jolly Christmas” Tuesday 4:15 “ Thurs 6:00 “It’s the Most Wonderful Time”
They need white tights. If your dancer was in recital last year, they are the same white tights. If your dancer is in need of a pair you may purchase them at the desk. All the dancers need to have the same white tights. Hair will be ½ up ½ down and curly, no bangs. If they do not have white ballet shoes yet, please see us at the desk so we can get your dancer fitted for them.
“Rock and Roll Santa” Thursday 5:00 "Jingle Bells” Saturday 10:15
They will wear white tights. These will be the same white tights they will wear for the recital All the dancers need to have the same white tights, please see us at the desk if you need a pair. Hair will be ½ up ½ down and curly, no bangs. If they do not white Mary Jane style tap shoes yet, please see us at the desk so we can get your dancer fitted for them.
Pop Hop-
This class needs to have tan tights. Please purchase tights at the desk so they are all the same shade of tan. Hair will be in a low ponytail.
“Putting Happy in the Holidays"-Darby’s Dancers
I would like their hair to be in a low ponytail and they should have tan tights and shoes.
Christmas Show Rehearsal Practice times:
10:00 – Saturday 10:15
10:15 – Tuesday 4:15 and Thursday 5:00
10:30- Thursday 6:00
11:00 Darby’s dancers
Your dancer should arrive in the costumes that they wear first in the show.
SHOW ORDER
Opening
Thursday 6:00 “Its the Most Wonderful Time”
Moonbeams “Rock/Jingle”
Pointe “Dreaming of Christmas”
Shimmers “One more Sleep”
Thursday 5:00 “Rock Santa”
Pop Hop “Shake Santa”
Darby’s “Happy in the Holidays”
Lyrical 1-2 “Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
Stars “Merry and Bright”
Hip Hop “Sleigh Queen”
Comp Hop “Xmas in Hollis”
Tuesday 4:15- “Holly Jolly”
Sat 11:15 “Jingle Bells”
Starlettes “Here Comes Santa"
Sparkles "Santa’s Making Moves”
Twinkles “Let it Snow/Frosty”
Lyrical 3&4 “Christmas Day”
Information for Comp Line Dancers
Dancers will have rehearsal from 8:15-10:00 at the school that morning.
They need to arrive with their hair done in a low ponytail, center part. They do NOT need to have makeup on for rehearsal. They will rehearse in black tank tops/black shirts. After their rehearsal, they may leave to get ready for the show if they wish. They are welcome to stay backstage and get ready as well. If they leave, they NEED to be backstage for the show at 11:15. As a reminder NO Parents for ANY reason are allowed backstage at ANY time. So, if you want to assist your dancer in getting ready for the show your dancer needs to leave the backstage area.
Additional info:
Lyrical students do NOT need to wear lyrical tights for the show, they can use their show unit tights. We will make decisions about your hair changes closer to the rehearsal dates.
Pointe students will need to get the pointe pink tights for the show.
The studio will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday
Wednesday November 25th-Sunday November 29th.
As we reflect on all that we are thankful for, we count the joy of dance and all of our studio families as a few of the many things our lives are blessed with.
The studio will be closed for a winter break from Monday December 21st-Friday January 1st.
We will resume classes on Saturday January 2nd
