CONCERT DAY ORGANISATION

CONCERT DAY  Saturday, 7th Dec 2pm and Sunday , 8th Dec 11am Show & 5pm show

·       An Order of Appearance has previously been supplied.  Please be aware that parents are required to change students if they are involved in more than one routine or make own arrangements to have another parent dress and change your child. Please let Rikki know if you require assistance. 

*. Please label your children’s costumes and keep them safe in garment bags.  

*. Dressing rooms closest to the stage will be reserved for those with very quick changes.  Please message Rikki if you have a super quick change so we can make arrangements side stage. BOYS will be designated their own dressing room.  

* When you first arrive, BREATHE, SMILE and sign in at front desk.  Someone will be there to direct you and answer any questions.  The Blue Room is the holding room and will be set up with a large monitor so that children can watch performance.  It will also have volunteers ( many teachers) who will supervise them. 

·       Students appearing in the first half are asked to be at the venue by 1pm (2pm Saturday show) 10.15am (11am show) & 4.15pm (5pm show)fully dressed, with hair & make up done for first routine.  Please enter through back stage entrance ( Carrington Ave), locate your name ( in class rolls- as per order of appearance) and mark your name off.  Students will be supervised in large dressing room ( BLUE ROOM) and called forth by our Stage Manager for their appearance.  Our first half of our program is timed for around one hour and fifteen mins.  All READY SET DANCE & BALLET students will appear in a special Tiny Tots finale at the close of first half.  They will be joined on stage by their fathers and senior students ( if their special people are too shy!) There will then be a twenty minute interval.  If watching the show please collect your child at interval if they have a ticket or ticket holders can return to audience immediately after their performance.  Students only appearing in first half and who don’t have family in attendance can be collected to go home.

·       Students appearing in the second half only are asked to be at the venue by 3pm (2pm Saturday show) ,12noon (11am show )  & 6.00pm (5pm show)and follow same instructions as set out above.  If students are watching the concert they need to report backstage for 2^nd half ( if that is when their item is) at the times given.  The second half of the show has an estimated running time of one hour.  All students present are invited back on stage for a full cast Finale.  Following our Sunday 5pm show will be our 2019 Presentation ( for all students except READY SET  dancers who would have already been presented.)

·       Parents leaving auditorium to dress performers throughout performance will be granted Back of House access through a door located near Door 1. ( foyer area past toilets)  We ask that you exit the auditorium from Door 2 and 3 only to gain access to this door to back stage.  Exiting from these doors will ensure minimum disruption to performers and patrons.  Please acquaint yourself with this door before the performance commences.  Likewise, students will need to follow same procedure if leaving auditorium to go backstage for a performance or change of costume.  This will only be possible if we have sufficient volunteers for each show to man the access doors.  Otherwise parents will need to walk around to Backstage entrance.

·       No one is allowed to sit in the aisles or on the steps under any circumstances 

·       Mobile phones must be turned off during the performances.

·       Students who have tickets to watch are permitted to leave backstage area after they have performed.  All students must sign out on class roll and Students under 12 years of age must be collected from backstage area /dressing rooms/ by a parent or guardian.  We ask only one representative per student for collection due to the limited space and size of our cast.

·       ALL students will be reappearing in the Finales’ but it is at discretion of parents for young students if they stay for all shows or if they return home for a rest.  Students ( and DADS) will be notified via a voice over when it is time to return backstage for FINALE’.  The 2019 Presentation will follow the 5pm Performance.  We would really like to acknowledge all students and have them present for Presentation. 

·       Refreshments will be served in the bar area.

·       Classes for 2019 will cease on Sunday, 8th December.  There will be no Saturday classes on Saturday, 7th December.  Our little superstars need to prepare for their performance and faculty will be at theatre preparing for a big but exciting weekend. We thank you for the tremendous support and enthusiasm shown by all students and their families throughout 2019 and we look forward to celebrating this in our production. Stepping Out Dance Factory truly is a special place made more so by the beautiful families within our fold. 2020 Enrolment Information will be available soon via an online Enrolment Form and our 2020 Enrolment Days will be advertised in Dubbo Photo News and on our Facebook Page.  Private Tuition for Eisteddfods will commence in early January 2020- Please register your interest with Miss Rikki on 041 336 1724.

·       GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU SHINE!

ORDER OF APPEARANCE & DRESS REHEARSALS

DRESS REHEARSAL TIMETABLE & INFORMATION

This year we are holding our dress rehearsals over two afternoons.  We understand that for some children this will mean they will be required due to their number of classes and segments they are performing in on both afternoons.  Please appreciate that every decision we make is in the very best interests of the students.  We feel our students benefit best when it is less busy, less congested in the back of the theatre and when we have more precious time on stage to ensure that our lighting, sound and other effects will best enhance our students and ensure that it is a magical and memorable time for them.  We also appreciate that it’s a busy time of year and people work and there is the rush after school so we understand that the students may not be picture perfect.  We know they will look absolutely beautiful on the days of the concert.  We do ask that if you are unsure of hair and make up that you do practise on the dress rehearsal days so we can best guide you. 

DRESS REHEARSALS-  THURSDAY, 5^th DEC 

3.30- 3.50pm   Saturday Ready Set Dance

3.50- 4.10pm   Wednesday & Friday Ready Set Dance 

4.10- 4.30pm   Tuesday & Thursday Ready Set Dance 

4.30- 4.50pm    Saturday Ready Set Ballet

4.50- 5.10pm.   Wednesday & Friday Ready Set Ballet

5.10- 5.30pm.   Tuesday & Thursday ready Set Ballet 

This will be an exclusive time slot just for READY SET DANCE students.   Please arrive dressed 15 mins prior to the commencement of the rehearsal so we can settle the students, say their goodbyes and take them into the auditorium.  They will be dismissed at the close of their rehearsal and taken through stage doors to meet their parents. Parents/ caregivers can dress them if they are also performing the Ballet routine for the next time slot. On the Concert Days we will coordinate costume changes for our youngest students as they only perform in one show and we realise their parents will wish to be in the audience awaiting their dazzling performance. We recommend any students with costume changes purchase a garment bag ( available from the dance shop STEPPING OUT DANCE WEAR DEPOT) and have all their costume and shoes labelled.  We ask only one family member picks them up as there is simply not adequate space for a huge amount of people in the limited area we are given for backstage collection.  They are only little so we don’t want them overwhelmed by a huge amount of people waiting.   Our RSD and RSB students will feature in their own FINALE” which will conclude the first exciting half of our performance. They will also receive their 2019 presentation at this time.  Costume Collection will occur in class in the lessons leading up to Dress Rehearsal. The balance for each costume is $30 and they will be available for collection Saturday, 30th November 9.30am- 11.30am.  

DRESS REHEARSALS- THURSDAY, 5th DEC 5.30pm- 8pm 

An Order of Appearance is supplied with this note 

STUDENTS IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE SHOW NEED TO BE AT THE THEATRE BY 5.15pm dressed in costume and ready to perform.  6 years Jazz, 8 years Jazz, Pre- Primary & Primary Ballet, Junior Ballet & Junior Tap students will be dismissed at 6.45pm. 

All other students in the first half will be dismissed at 8.00pm. ALL PERFORMANCE STUDENTS WILL BE NEEDED UNTIL 8PM too.  Students will wait in theatre auditorium unless they have costume changes where they will be permitted to access dressing rooms. Costume Collection will commence in class for all costumes organised by studio from Monday 25th November and be distributed over next two weeks in most cases.  Costumes WILL ONLY BE HANDED OUT for Dress Rehearsals when costume fees have been fully paid and 2019 Invoices are fully paid for Dance Tuition. Costume Collection for costumes made by Sonya O’Connor will be at the studio between 4-7pm on Wednesday, 4th December and all balances will be payable to Sonya O’Connor.  ( information on amounts owing will be available soon.) Balances are as follows;

5/6 years Jazz - $35

12 years Jazz- $35

Intermediate Hip Hop- $35

Junior Hip Hop- $35

Intermediate Musical Theatre- $35

Senior Musical Theatre - $60

DRESS REHEARSALS- FRIDAY, 6th DEC 4-7pm- 

Students appearing in the second half of the show will need to be at the theatre, fully dressed and ready to go at 3.45pm.  Students appearing in the second half will be dismissed from theatre at 7.00pm.  They will be sat in theatre auditorium whilst they are waiting but if they have costume changes they will be permitted to access dressing rooms.

Thank you to all the generous people who have volunteered to assist us on Concert Days.  We will need our volunteers to be inducted by Theatre Staff at 12.30pm Saturday, 7th December.  This will give only those who are our volunteers and assisting in supervision and organisation access to back of house areas of the theatre. We would really appreciate more helpers. 

THEATRE RULES

Entry to Dress Rehearsals is via Carrington Ave entrance.  Students are to be taken to back glass door ( stage door.)  Please ensure that you are dressed and ready to commence rehearsals at your nominated time.  This will be a full dress rehearsal in running order where possible. 

·      Students are to have their names marked off on their class roll as a sign in for rehearsal.  Performers and Parents are NOT permitted in the foyer area of the Theatre.  REHEARSALS ARE CLOSED.  ( Parents, friends etc are NOT permitted backstage, stage area or within the theatre auditorium.) Parents may wait in dressing room areas to assist with costume changes but only if your child has a costume change on that day of rehearsal.  Parents of young performers are welcome to stay in the Dressing Rooms Area.  Students are fully supervised in theatre.

·      Students are to wait to be called for each rehearsal. They will be dismissed from stage or auditorium at close of their rehearsal. 

·      Students with changes for rehearsals are asked to be prompt.  This is a good rehearsal for the actual day as there are a few quick changes needed.  Please set up side stage for the very quick changes.

·      No food or drink in the theatre auditorium during rehearsals.  Young students should not be eating and drinking while in costume.  Please ensure that all students have a water bottle that is labelled with their name.

·      Dressing Rooms are to be left tidy.

·      Students must sign out before leaving the premises.  

Notes for Concert Day Organisation will be supplied closer to the event. Hair & Make Up notes and other exciting information has previously been posted on FB and on our blog www.steppingoutdance.blogspot.com in the weeks leading up to concert. All notes will also be posted on the blog and a link given on our FB page.  Concert Programs can be pre-ordered ( as we have a strictly limited print) for $10.

We are flying the incredible Winki Pop Team ( Dance Specialist Photographers) in to capture our shows and Press Play Productions will be filming keepsake DVDS.  Information on ordering will be available via Facebook.

Stay Calm and Sparkle!

Order of Appearance

1. A Million Dreams- Willow Scott/ Cale Slack-Smith
2. Let Me Entertain You/ Circus- Performance Teams
3. Behind the Scenes- 12 yrs Performance 
4. Join the Circus- 2019 Scholarship Recipient Charlee Lynch
5. No Business like Show Business- Senior Tap
6. Candy Cart- 8 Years Jazz
7. Fairy Floss- Pre-Primary Ballet 
8. Popcorn- Junior Tap A
9. Baby Elephants- Ready Set Dance
10. Exotic Birds - Primary Ballet
11. Cats - Junior Ballet
12. Monkeys- Junior Tap B
13. Carousel - Grade 4/5 Ballet featuring Hannah Coote
14. Ponies- 6 years Jazz
15. Can You Feel the Love Tonight?- Jade Bunt
16. Lions- Junior Modern
17. Can Can - Senior Musical Theatre
18. Magicians/ Showgirls - 10 years Jazz
19. Bunnies - Ready Set Ballet
20. Showgirls - Open Jazz
21. Material girl- 10 years Performance
22. Dads of dance/ Get down Daddy Tiny Tots Finale

Interval- 20 mins 

1. Rewrite the Stars- Grade 2 Ballet featuring Emma Duffy 
2. Fire Dancers – Burning up - 12 years Jazz
3. Tightrope- Senior Stretch
4. Strong Men- Junior Hip Hop
5. Real Wild Child - Junior Jazz Thursday
6. We No Speak Americano- Intermediate Tap
7. Holding Out for a Hero - 8 years Performance
8. Music box dancers- Open Ballet
9. Mime Artists- Junior Stretch
10. Puppets - Intermediate Hip Hop 
11. Marching Band- Senior Hip Hop
12. Dolls & Doll Makers- Grade 1 Ballet  
13. Freakshow-14 years Jazz
14. Freak Flag - Intermediate Musical Theatre  
15. Clowns- Senior Contemporary featuring Jada O’Keefe
16. Baby June- Junior Musical Theatre
17. This is me- Intermediate Modern
18. Farewell Dance- Claudia Bruce, Audrey Horwood, Katie Cox 
19. 2019 Slide Show
20. FINALE 

2019 Presentation will follow the 5pm show on Sunday 8th December. 

Hair & Make Up 2019

HAIR & MAKE UP DETAILS 2019

Please note that our website has a very comprehensive guide to Make Up & Hair.  Go to www.steppingoutdance.blogspot.com to get full post and how to instructions on make up for stage.  It will be in November archive.   We will post how to videos.  There is also an order form available if anyone wants hair or make up supplies. 

MAKE-UP- Foundation, powder, blusher, white/cream eye shadow as base for eye, eye socket shaded with brown eye shadow ( taupe eye shadow for students 8 years & under), black eye liner, white pencil as highlighter, black mascara, false eye lashes ( optional but highly recommended for students from 10 years of age), hot pink lipstick ( under 12s), crimson ( 14 yrs & open.)

TINY TOTS- Parents use your discretion.  Lipstick, blusher, shadow and mascara will be sufficient but ensure it is bright as the lights are very strong and can wash out those gorgeous little faces and we really want to see those beautiful smiles.

Students please ensure you wear white, nude colour or plain underwear under costuming and all straps etc must be pinned and unseen.  Body stockings are available for older students.  We have a whole range of underwear, bras and body stockings for all ages. 

BOYS- Hair in own funky style.  Make up at own discretion and depending on child’s fairness.  Blusher or bronzer usually sufficient.

HAIR & OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH GROUP AS FOLLOWS;

Please note that all hair styles will need to be slicked back from face.  The best technique is to use a fine tooth comb on damp hair and gel and hairspray to smooth hair and fringes off face.  Please ensure you use hair bands in matching hair shade or clear elastic bands.  Students with hair accessories please ensure that these are pinned firmly.  Hats, hair ties, hair pieces and wigs need to be pinned thoroughly.

 READY SET DANCE / BALLET Hair must be slicked back from face ( see above) but can be in your own hair style.  We suggest curls but are aware of the limitations of some of our little dancers hair.   They will have headpieces. It will need to be pinned. Ballet Shoes. Ballet stockings. 

MONDAY LITTLE STARS “UNICORNS ” Hair in a high pony tail and curled. Camel Jazz shoes. Tan Tights

PRE-PRIMARY/ PRIMARY BALLET “”Hair in a classical bun.  Ballet stockings.  Ballet shoes.

GRADE 1, 2 & 3, 4, 5,Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate  BALLET, ADVANCED Hair in Classical Bun.  Ballet stockings.  Ballet shoes. Pointe shoes for Music Box Dancers. 

JUNIOR JAZZ 6- 8yrs “WILD CHILD” ( Thursday) Hair slicked into a high ponytail and curled.  Jazz shoes. Tan tights.

JUNIOR JAZZ 8 yrs“CANDY STORE” ( Monday) Hair in a very high ponytail and curled. Jazz Shoes.  Tan tights.

JUNIOR MODERN “LIONS” Classical Ballet bun.  Convertible ballet stockings.  Bare feet

INTERMEDIATE MODERN “THIS IS ME” Hair in bun. Bare feet.  Convertible tights.

SENIOR MODERN “Send in the Clowns” Bun mohawk.  Convertible tights. Modern half shoes. 

JUNIOR HIP HOP “Strong Men”Hair in high ponytail or two high pig tails or plaits and teased.  Please purchase white canvas lace ups.

INTERMEDIATE HIP HOP “VENTRILOQUIST/ MARINETTES” Any funky style you like as long as it is slicked back from your face. White canvas shoes.

SENIOR HIP HOP “MARCHING BAND“Individual hair styles & white canvas shoes 

10 YRS JAZZ “ MAGICIAN’s ASSISTANTS”- Hair in high ponytail and curled.  Matte tan tights.  Camel jazz shoes.

12 YRS JAZZ “FIRE DANCERS” Hair in high ponytail and curled.  Matte tan tights.  Camel jazz shoes.

14 YRS JAZZ “ FREAKS” Own hair style .  Matte tan tights.  Black ankle jazz boots.

SENIOR JAZZ “SHOWGIRLS” Will discuss in class after trying headpiece  Black Jazz Booties. Please let Rikki know if you need her to order you a pair.

JUNIOR TAP “ MONKEYS”  Full headpiece so hair any style but must be slicked back.  Matte tan tights.  Black or tan Tap shoes. “POPCORN” - Hair in high ponytail and curled.  Matte tan tights.  Black or tan tap shoes.

INTERMEDIATE TAP “WE NO SPEAK AMERICANO”  Hair in any fun circus style Matte tan tights.  Black or tan tap shoes.

SENIOR TAP “ CUP OF LIFE ”Part in middle, low slicked pony tails Matte tan tights.  Black tap shoes.

 JUNIOR/ INTERMEDIATE MUSICAL THEATRE – Girls can have all different hair styles depending on characters.  Matte tan tights.    Camel Jazz Shoes.

Boys need to really slick their hair and black canvas shoes.

SENIOR MUSICAL THEATRE“CAN CAN”- to be decided with Miss Brandi.  ( determined by order of appearance) Black Jazz Boots and tan tights. 

8 YEARS PERFORMANCE “HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO”- hair in a high ponytail and curled.  Tan tights. Camel Jazz Shoes.  Boys Black jazz shoes. Own hairstyle. 

10 YEARS PERFORMANCE “MATERIAL GIRL” Hair in high ponytail and curled.  Matte tan tights.  Camel Jazz shoes.  Boys own hair style and black jazz shoes. JUNIOR STRETCH Hair slicked into classical bun. 

SENIOR STRETCH Hair in bun mohawk.  Black capri tights.  Please order through Stepping Out Dance wear Depot.

ALL PERFORMANCE STUDENTS “CIRCUS” OPENING

Hair can be in own, very neat, hair style. 

DADS OF DANCE Your own sharp style.