STAGE REHEARSALS

TICKETING INFORMATION & STAGE REHEARSALS- SUNDAY 18^th November

The countdown continues.   Tickets go on sale from Monday, November 5^th.  They are available in person from the Box Office at DRTCC.  Box Office opens at 9.30am. They can also be purchased online www.drtcc.com.au . We cannot stress enough the importance of getting in early to avoid disappointment.  In previous years shows have sold out very quickly.  We now offer a third show and also have alleviated the amount of children in each show by having our gorgeous little Angelina’s perform in only one show.  We know they will put their best foot forward. It is therefore imperative that Angelina parents purchase their tickets on the first day of ticket sales.

Performance Shows for Angelina’s are as follows;

Saturday, 8th December  2pm  - Wednesday & Friday 9.45am classes

Sunday, 9th Dec 11am- Tuesday & Thursday 9.45am classes

Sunday, 9th Dec 5pm – All Saturday Angelina classes

A reminder that tickets are charged at $35 for Adults and $30 for concession.  If your child would like to watch the show before or after their performance, they will need to have a ticket purchased for them. 

Costumes for Angelina students have been measured in class. An order form for costuming ( for Angelina, Classical Ballet, Performance & Senior Students) plus costume needs ( tights, underwear, etc) and SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE TSHIRT has been emailed to all families.  Please inbox Stepping Out Facebook page or email rikki@steppingoutdance.com.au if you did not receive this important email.

It’s time to get really excited because after all of our hard work in class we are now about to step on to stage for our very first stage rehearsal.  Our stage rehearsals will be held on Sunday, 18th November at Dubbo Regional Theatre, Darling St.  The students are asked to please enter through the backstage entrance at Carrington Ave and mark your child’s name off the roll.  This is a closed rehearsal and only performers will be allowed entry beyond stage doors and area.

Stagecraft Rehearsals prepare the students for the correct manner to enter and exit the stage, the stage dimensions and other important features of Performance.  They are an important and exciting lead up to Dress Rehearsals and our Concert and are sure to combat all the nerves and ensure the performers are feeling prepared, confident and most importantly, very excited about their performance. Students should come dressed in dancewear and the entire faculty will be present on the day to keep a watchful eye over our stars.  Please collect your child from the backstage entrance at the close of their rehearsal. 

Times are as follows;

9.00- 10am Saturday 9.30am Angelina class, Tuesday 9.45am Angelina Class, Wednesday 9.45am Angelina Class

10- 11.00am- Thursday 9.45 am Angelina class, Friday 9.45am Angelina class, Saturday 10.15am Angelina Class, Grade 2 Ballet Monday 4pm

11am- 11.30am Grade 2 Ballet Monday 4pm Class ( continued)

11.30am- 12.30pm Primary Ballet ( both Monday & Thursday classes) , Grade 3,4 & 5 Ballet, Senior Pointe

12.30-1.30pm Intermediate Contemporary, Senior Contemporary, Senior Ballet Neoclassical

1.30- 2.30pm Junior Contemporary, Little Stars Jazz 4.30 Monday, Junior Tap

2.30- 3.30pm 8 years Jazz, Intermediate Tap, Junior Jazz Thursday

3.30-4.30pm 10 years Jazz, 12 years Jazz, 14 years Jazz,

4.30- 5.30pm Junior Hip Hop, Intermediate Hip Hop, Senior Hip Hop

5.30- 6.30pm Junior Musical Theatre, Senior Musical Theatre, Senior Tap

6.30- 7.30pm ALL PERFORMANCE KIDS

We will also be holding special rehearsals Saturday, 17^th November for the following groups;

·      11am- 12 noon JET SET Junior Performance

·      12- 1.30pm JUNIOR MUSICAL THEATRE

·      1.30- 2.30pm 10 yrs/ 12 yrs PERFORMANCE- Hairspray

A copy of this note will be posted on our blog www.steppingoutdanceblogspot.com and a link will be on our Facebook page. A Hair & Make Up Note will be sent home shortly (all info will be available on the blog with a link from Facebook.)

In the coming weeks, we will also be sending home notes regarding our Dress Rehearsal on Thursday 6^th Dec and Friday 7^th Dec( we have decided to run our rehearsal over two days to ensure it runs more smoothly.  Angelina students will all be on Thursday 6th December, 3.30- 4.30pm. First half performers will then run from 5-8pm. Second half performers will rehearse on Friday 7th Dec.  As soon as order of appearance is finalized, students will be notified and we now invite expressions of interest from anyone who may be interested in volunteering assistance in the countdown and on the Concert and rehearsal days. Notes regarding Costume Balances and the organization of both Dress Rehearsal and Concert Day will be sent home closer to each event.

We are also asking if anyone would like to sponsor a page in our program or advertising space.  Please direct all enquiries to rikki@steppingoutdance.com.au.

Our 2018 Presentation will be at the close of our 5pm show for all students other than our Angelina’s .  Winkipop Media will be taking photos of all three shows.  Parents will receive a password to view and order photos online.

We understand it’s a lot of information and we thank all our studio families once again for the support and enthusiasm you are so kindly extending to us.

We hope you will enjoy the show as much as we have enjoyed producing it.  It truly is a magical and memorable time for our performers and we feel very blessed that you have chosen us to contribute to your children’s precious childhood memories.

Happy Dancing,

Rikki & the Team at Stepping Out Dance Factory