SPRING CONCERT IMPORTANT INFO
Dear Dancers and Parents, May 2016
As you all know we are beginning preparations for our Spring Dance Concert. Please read this letter carefully as it contains a lot of important show information! This year’s show will be at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center located at 471 Stroudwater Street Westbrook, ME (in the Westbrook Middle School building) on Saturday, June 18th. There will be a matinee at 1:00pm and an evening show at 7:30pm.
When is my dancer performing?
EVENING – SATURDAY JUNE 18TH 7:30 PM: *House opens ½ hour prior to show
Tap 1, Classes (shown on the Children & Teen Program schedule) 10+years and older, and adult repertory classes will perform in the Evening Show.
Students in more than one class or siblings dancing in different classes may be scheduled in each performance.
Dress Rehearsal
A detailed rehearsal schedule is attached. Rehearsal time is very tight so it’s important for the dancers to arrive at least 10 minutes early prepared with costume on and hair and makeup complete to go on stage at the assigned time. 10 minutes before your rehearsal time, please meet in the Gymnasium, where group photos will be taken. Dancers will be brought to the Auditorium to run their dance on stage. After rehearsal, dancers may leave the theater, but need to return no later than ½ hour before show time. (Please note that the backstage dressing rooms will NOT be available during dress rehearsals so please arrive in costume.)
If you choose to escort your child into the theater, only one parent per dancer is allowed in the auditorium during rehearsal. Food is allowed in the cafeteria only, not in the auditorium. The rehearsals are very important for the dancers to become accustomed to the stage and for the choreographers to make adjustments as needed for the space.
Anyone who misses his/her dress rehearsal or has an outstanding balance for tuition or costumes will not be allowed to perform in the show.
There will be a drop off and pick up procedure given to dancers at their rehearsal. The duration of the matinee is approximately one hour and the evening show is about 2 hours. Dancers will be chaperoned into the theater to view the show with their class when not on stage. In order to keep all dancers safe, we ask that all dancers stay through the end of the program when they will be dismissed to a parent or guardian. If your dancer has extenuating circumstances that require them to be dismissed early, we kindly request you notify us in writing no less than one week prior to the show.
There will be no kids classes held at the studio Friday or Saturday June 17-18.
COSTUMES/MAKEUP
Costumes will be going home with dancers beginning June 1st. Simple stage make up, such as soft pink blush and lipstick or gloss, is recommended for young dancers. Teens and adults may wish to add mascara and neutral eye shadows. Dancers with an outstanding balance will not be permitted to take their costume(s) home until their balance is paid.
PHOTOS
Photos will be taken at the time of rehearsal. It is important your dancer show up to the gymnasium, at the designated rehearsal time, dressed in his/her costume. Photos can be picked up at Casco Bay Movers Dance Studio Lobby, approximately 2 weeks after the performance. Casco Bay Movers will send an email stating the photos are available for pick up. Photography during the performances is not permitted.
Bruce Haskell Photography www.brucehaskellphotography.com 207-828-3903 email:[email protected]
DVD Orders
Both shows will be professionally recorded. DVD/Blu-Ray order forms will be available at the box office and the Casco Bay Movers front desk. Filming by audience members during performances is not permitted.
Digital Video Magic www.digitalvideomagic.com 207-893-0010 [email protected]
Volunteers
We will need volunteers to usher, help out backstage and sit in the auditorium during the performances. Volunteers will be able to see some of the show. If you are interested in volunteering please sign up at the front desk.
Portland Youth Dance Raffle & Flower Sales
PYD will be raffling a Fall 2016 14-class dance card, a $217 value for $2 per ticket or 3 for $5. In addition, look for the beautiful flowers you can buy for your dancer in the lobby at both performances ($5 per rose). All the proceeds will benefit The Portland Youth Dance Scholarship and Outreach Programs.
Tickets: Evening Performance
Seating for the show is general admission. Tickets are now available at the front desk.
Advanced Price: Before June 17th: MasterCard, Visa, Discover or Cash/Check accepted
$20 ($18 for senior citizens 65+ and children 10 & under)
*Theater Price: Cash or Check ONLY
$22 ($20 for senior citizens 65+ and children 10 & under)
Performers do not need a ticket unless you want them to sit with you during the second half of the show.
*Starting Friday June 18th tickets will be available at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center Box Office. You can buy tickets during rehearsal times only, and one hour prior to the shows.
There will be no exchanges or refunds.
Thank you for your cooperation and support! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call us at the studio 871-1013
CASCO BAY MOVERS FACULTY AND STAFF
517 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME 04101 Phone: 207-871-1013 www.cascobaymovers.com