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LOCATION

Our End of Year Concert will be held at:

Darebin Arts Centre

Corner of Bell St and St Georges Rd

Preston

DATE & TIME

Saturday 22nd November

Show 1 = 1pm

Show 2 = 5pm

See the Show Lists to confirm what time your child is performing.

All students participate in our End of Year Concert and students work on their routines each week in class, developing their skills in the process and learning the importance of rehearsal, commitment, performance techniques and teamwork.

In terms of attendance, it is very important that students do not miss any of their scheduled classes between now and concert time so they can spend their rehearsal time together to perform their routines, feel confident and look amazing. Of course, we understand that illness is beyond your control and we ask any children who are unwell to remain at home. If for any other reason your child will miss a number of their regular classes in Term 4, we ask that you contact reception to let us know in advance.

If there is any reason why your child will not be able to perform at the concert, please let us know so we can make amendments to the class routines involving them. Children not performing in the concert are still welcome to attend their weekly classes.

A concert fee of $90 per student ($55 for Dance with Me and Lil Groovers) will be added to your Term 4 Invoice.

Please note: The Performer Fee covers all Rehearsals at the studio, at the theatre, your Professional Videography download of both Shows and a Keepsake Medal.

Not included: Costumes and Concert Tickets

Show 1

Saturday 8th November

Act 1: 2:00 - 3:30pm

Act 2: 3:30pm - 5:00pm

At The Dance Centre we understand that the end of year is a busy time for families and as such we have tried to keep rehearsals to a minimum.

Please see the Running Order of the Show to determine whether your child is in ACT 1 or ACT 2 or BOTH.

The rehearsal will be held at our studio.

Please Note: Saturday Classes will run as per normal during the day.

Rehearsals are a chance to run the full show in the correct order. This helps students understand the flow of the show and practice how to enter/exit the stage.

Please understand that a drop & dance policy will apply. Our Foyer will be closed to all parents and visitors to enable this to be closed off for students only.

Students will need to bring the following to the rehearsal:

Wear their Mid Year Dance Concert Tshirt (black Tshirt with purple hearts) . If you don' t have a Mid Year Concert Tshirt, please see Jess ASAP!

Bring their correct dance shoes

Students should also bring a water bottle

Dancers DO NOT require hair and makeup for rehearsals.

DROP OFF & PICK UP

Drop off and pickup will be in the Foyer inside the Darebin Arts Centre.

Make your way through the doors where you will be greeted by Natalie and Jess.

We ask that only 1 parent enters to drop off your performer.

Your dancers safety is our top priority so we ask for your patience and respect with our procedures on day for drop off and pickup to ensure safety.

Your child will be checked in and a staff member will take your child in to the Dressing Rooms.

Please note your child remains backstage for the entirety of the show, and will then be picked up from the same area upon conclusion of the show.

We cannot arrange for early pickups this year due to supervision requirements backstage for all dancers.

You can see a video of the Darebin foyer and where to drop off / pick up here: https://vimeo.com/882821398/97b68baf2f?share=copy

Students need to have their hair and makeup done and stockings on before being dropped off.

Students are required to arrive 60 minutes before their show time.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask us. We will ensure that we talk you through the concert day procedure again in the weeks leading up to the concert.

SECURITY & STUDENT SAFETY

To help with student organisation and safety, all students will be put into their allocated ' class group’.

As always, the safety of our dance family is our #1 priority. On concert day all students will need to be signed in / out of security lists to gain access backstage. All backstage helpers will be issued with security passes that are required to be worn at all times.

Only The Dance Centre staff and registered parent helpers are permitted backstage. We are unable to run messages or food to students, so please make sure they have everything before they come backstage for rehearsal and the concert.

If you would like to apply to be a Backstage helper, please complete the application here: https://form.jotform.com/222896553303863

All backstage helpers are required to have a valid Working with Children Check which the Principal must sight and all backstage helpers will need to attend a training session at the studios leading up to the concert.

Please also advise us if you have a Current First Aid and CPR certificate.

Please Note: Parents that are not back stage helpers you are NOT permitted backstage. This will be strictly enforced by our backstage crew this year. Backstage helpers will help your child to get ready.

There will be someone at the door for the entire day checking passes. We do this to protect the students, please respect this policy.

Please refrain from bringing anything valuable, especially electronic devices.

Mobile phones are not to be taken backstage or in the changing areas during the concert. Our studio will take no responsibility if an item is damaged, misplaced, lost or stolen.

There is to be NO photography or use of social media in the dressing rooms. All photos are to be taken in the foyer only.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

If your child has any Medical Conditions that may require attention whilst in our care or are carrying any medication with them, please notify our supervisors when you sign in.

AFTER THE SHOW

When the concert has finished, please wait in the foyer. The teachers will bring the students in their class groups out to the foyer to meet you.

Please do not enter the dressing rooms to collect your child yourself, as you will be asked to leave.

It is super important to me that each child is accounted for and collected safely.

Teachers will dismiss classes one group at a time.

Younger students classes will be dismissed first.

Please come forward when you see your child or class so we can sight you and release your child.

HAIR

All students are to wear their hair in a high ponytail. Parents are required to do their child’s hairstyle prior to dropping them off at the concert.

You will need to use a lot of hairspray/gel and a fine tooth comb to achieve the slick look and possibly multiple elastics.

Please also use an elastic the same colour as their hair. Ponytail is to be straight.

Please bring your own hairspray, hair elastics, bobby pins and safety pins. Please bring a sufficient supply, as the hair needs to be slick (no fly aways) and secure throughout the show. Backstage helpers can fix any ponytails if needed. All hair pieces must be secure also. This includes – ribbons, headbands, hats that may be part of your costume etc.

Please be assured that unlike other dance schools, we do not ask that you curl your child's hair, do braids or wear wigs. We like to keep it simple and we hope every parent feels comfortable to do a ponytail. If not, please let us know.

Please note, for boys neat and tidy hair is all that is required. No colours or crazy hairstyles please.

MAKEUP

Stage makeup needs to be heavier than normal day makeup. Please try not to cake it on or make it look like a mask as this does not look natural on stage. Apply make-up base. Foundation needs to be darker than what their normal shade would be. Apply pinkish brown tone blush to cheekbones. Apply chocolate brown eye shadow on lid – work from the inside corner along the lash line. You may also like to use white under the brow to highlight.

Define the eyes with black eyeliner pencil. Use along the top and bottom lash lines.Add lots of black mascara to both top and bottom lashes.

Apply red lipstick.

May we please ask that an Adult assists the performer with their make up ensuring it looks as professional as possible.

A make up diagram to help assist with colour codes and shades of makeup will be placed on the notice board in the foyer closer to Concert time.

We also have a video tutorial with a professional make up artist. You can watch here: https://vimeo.com/778369735/33baa6bea8?share=copy

You are to supply and use your own makeup for hygiene reasons.

Please note: Makeup is optional. We understand some children don't like to wear make up. Dance with me, Lil Groovers, Prep - Grade 2 students are not required to wear make up.

JEWELLERY AND NAIL POLISH

No Jewellery is to be worn (including earrings), please leave all jewellery at home. Also, please remove all nail polish.

SHOES & STOCKINGS

All students need to have the correct tights and dance shoes for the concert.  Shoes are to be clean and tights are not to have any holes or ladders. All tights and shoes can be purchased from the studio. We recommend you have a spare pair of tights in your child's bag, as accidents can happen either backstage or onstage.

Note: Every female student needs to wear stockings. Tan tights are used for Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics. Salmon Pink are used for Ballet, Contemporary and Lyrical. Stockings are available for purchase at the studio in the lead up to concert.

UNDERWEAR

Please ensure all under attire (bras, underwear) is a skin tone or flesh coloured as bright or patterned under attire stands out under costumes when theatre lights are on.

WHAT TO BRING FOOD & DRINK

Please bring a labelled water bottle and NUT FREE snacks that are not messy and could stain costumes.

PACKING CHECKLIST

It is suggested that students bring all of their belongings in small plastic ziplock bags to make it easier for staff to assist students.

It is much easier than rummaging through a bag trying to find costumes, stockings and shoes during a fast paced show.

Please write your child's name on everything that they bring, every year we have so many pairs of dance shoes and uniforms lost that are never claimed.

Please use the following checklist:

Costumes in separate ziplock bags

Stockings and dance underwear (wear on arrival)

Mid Year Concert t-shirt and black bottoms for finale (wear on arrival)

Dance Shoes

Makeup for touch-ups

Extra bobby pins, safety pins, hair spray, elastics

Water bottle and Nut Free Snacks

Students may want to bring a small quiet game, comfort item, book or something to keep them amused.

Students are required to wear a costume for each dance routine they perform in.

Each class your child is enrolled in, will perform 1 dance.

For example) My daughter does Jazz and ballet ( 2 classes) so she will have 2 routines and therefore 2 costumes.

Do I need to sew or sequin costumes?

No! You don't have to do anything. All costumes are designed and organised for you. You will receive your costume complete and ready for the stage!

We try our absolute best to keep Costume costs to a minimum, however the inflation costs of dressmakers, suppliers, shipping and taxes can make this difficult.

Costume prices can range from $45 - $90 per costume.

A costume deposit of $50 is required for each class your child is enrolled in.

The costume deposit is NON Refundable.

An Invoice with your costume deposit and performer fee will be emailed to you and will need to be finalised by Monday 22nd September.

Please be assured that every effort is made to keep costume prices as low as possible. All costs affiliated with costumes will be communicated to you.

Costumes will NOT be given to your child until FULL payment is received.

Please understand there is no exchange or refund on costumes.

Costumes are an exciting and important part of our End of Year Concerts.