Your class is participating in The TDS Holiday Express The TDS Holiday Express is an exciting, original show involving many of our diverse classes. Take a trip with us as we visit countries and cultures all over the world, and explore how we all celebrate during this joyous time of year. We hope it will enrich all of our students' holiday season! The TDS Holiday Express See attached TDS Holiday Express Packet for dates and times, and to learn in which cast you will be performing. Brooks Middle School 325 S. Kenilworth Oak Park, IL 60302 $60 Participation Fee per student, charged with November auto-debit. (no costume fees or ticket charges) Participation is assumed, unless the attached Show Withdrawal Form is returned by November 1. Non-participating Classes: Pointe classes Int. Ballet - Leaps & Turns (Thu.) Int. 3/4-Adv. Ballet Tech (Sun.) Int. 2 - Adv. Hip Hop Tech (Wed.) Teen Jazz Tech (Wed.) Teen Tumble Tech (Thu.) Tap Improvisation (Sun.) Students will be learning their routines in class throughout October and November.
The TranscenDance Studios Holiday Express PERFORMANCE PARTICIPATION FEE There is a non-refundable $60 participation fee per student to be charged to the credit card on file on November 5. There are no separate ticket or costume charges for this show. This participation fee covers costume rental, storage, and maintenance, theatre rental, insurance, and staffing. This fee remains the same even if your dancer is participating with more than one class or show, and no matter how many tickets you choose to reserve. Holiday Express participation is assumed for all students, unless a Performance Withdrawal Form is filled out by a parent. Performance Withdrawal Forms must be returned to the front desk by November 1. Performance Withdrawal Form DUE NOVEMBER 1 FOR HOLIDAY EXPRESS WITHDRAWAL ACCOUNT NAME STUDENT NAME Holiday Express (all) - December If withdrawing from only select performances for student, please indicate below. PARTICIPATING NOT PARTICIPATING Red Show Blue Show Green Show REASON FOR PERFORMANCE WITHDRAWAL: Recitals (all) - Spring If withdrawing from only select performances for student, please indicate below. PARTICIPATING NOT PARTICIPATING Red Matinee Blue Matinee Big Show Company Showcase FOR STAFF USE ONLY PARENT SIGNATURE (STUDENT SIGNATURE IF OVER 18) RECEIVED STAFF INITIALS DATE DATE ENTERED DW & CONFIRMATION SENT TRANSACTIONS UPDATED
2018 TDS Holiday Express Packet DRESS REHEARSALS & SHOWS WHO DATE REHEARSAL CALL TIME SHOW TIME RED CAST (except Hawaii & Australia) December 15 1:10pm 4:30pm RED CAST - Hawaii & Australia December 15 2:45pm BLUE CAST (except Hawaii & Australia) December 16 9:10am 12:30pm BLUE CAST - Hawaii & Australia December 16 10:45am GREEN CAST (except Hawaii & Australia) *December 15 - Rehearsal - 9:30am *December 16 - Show - 5:00pm 5:00pm GREEN CAST - Hawaii & Australia December 16 3:15pm Brooks Middle School 325 S. Kenilworth Oak Park, IL 60302 New venue! Please arrive wearing your costume base with hair and makeup done. Parents may drop off dancers at their Rehearsal Call Time, return for the show, and then pick up dancers after the show. Dancers will be supervised at the theater from their Rehearsal Call Time through parent pick up at the end of the show. Rehearsals and shows are on the same day, unless otherwise noted. *Green Cast (except Hawaii & Australia) have their rehearsal and show on separate days. See packet for your show cast.
Dear TranscenDance Studios Families and Dancers, We are excited to announce our third presentation of The TranscenDance Studios Holiday Express! There are a few differences between this holiday show and our annual recitals in June. Firstly, there will be no charge for tickets to see your dancer perform. Dancers instead pay one participation fee of $60 per student that covers costuming and theater rental. This fee remains the same even if your dancer is participating with more than one class and no matter how many tickets you choose to reserve. Secondly, there will be no individual costume charges for this show, as TDS will retain possession of any costuming items not included in the costume base brought from home. Participation for all dancers is assumed unless a Show Withdrawal Form is returned by November 1. All studio dancers (participating in the show or not) will be learning the routines in classes throughout October and November. The TranscenDance Studios Holiday Express is intended to be a short (under 60 minutes), fun, family-friendly show with loose plot line exploring different cultural and magical holiday celebrations throughout the world. We are thrilled that you will be joining us on our adventure of The TranscenDance Studios Holiday Express! Sincerely, Cait Jones-Seebacher Director
COSTUME BASE, HAIR, MAKEUP Girls Costume: black tank or camisole strapped leotard (no long or cap sleeved leotards) & black footless tights OR black tank top & black leggings Boys Costume: black t-shirt or tank top & black shorts/sweatpants (sweatpants must be banded at bottom) Shoes: Combo Classes (Hawaii, Australia) and Tumbling (Israel & Puerto Rico) will go barefoot. Intermediate and Advanced Hip Hop & Synergy Classes (Train) should wear the required black performance shoe. All other classes will wear their regular class shoes for dress rehearsal and the show. Girls Hair: Hair for all classes is a high center bun on top of the head. Hair should be secured very well with spray, gel, and bobby pins. Boys Hair: Dancer's choice as long as long hair is secured away from face. Makeup: Makeup should be heavier since stage lights wash-out facial features. Natural tones please, no blue eye shadow. Grays and browns work well on eyes. All female dancers must wear lipstick. For the younger dancers ages 2-6, please use your own discretion. A little blush for color and lipstick works. Mascara for the "brave" parents. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE A PARTICIPATION FEE REDUCED TO $15! We are in need of volunteers to help make our dancers and families show experience as positive, safe, and enjoyable as possible. Volunteer Positions Sweatshirt/Flower/DVD Table Attendant Ticket Sales / Will Call Attendant Usher/Video Patrol Dancer Waiting Room Attendant Backstage Volunteer Moms Quick Change Attendant And more See specific shifts and sign up for positions at www.transcendancestudios.com.
TICKETS ITEMS FOR ORDER Tickets may be reserved beginning November 10. Tickets are free and can be reserved online at www.transcendancestudios.com. There will be a 4 ticket limit (per family) imposed until one week prior to the performance, at which point the remaining tickets will become available. This is to ensure each participating family has access to at least four tickets to watch their dancer perform. Seating is reserved. Tickets should be printed at home and brought with you to the show. Be sure to print the ticket with your seat number, and not just the purchase receipt. DVDS DVDS are for sale by pre-order only. No personal photography or video will be allowed in dress rehearsal or recital. Orders must be received no later than show day. Price is $36.00 + tax DVD pickup at TDS. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery to TDS. Last day to pickup at TDS is May 1. See online DVD Order Form for more information. FLOWERS Stop worrying about having to remember to buy your dancer flowers on show day! Bouquets are long-stemmed red and white roses wrapped with greenery. Flowers are for sale by pre-order only. Pick up in the lobby at the show. Orders are due November 16. See online Flower Order Form for more information. SWEATSHIRTS Sweatshirts are available by pre-order only. Orders must be received no later than November 16. Price is $37.00 + tax Sweatshirt pickup on show date. See next page for sweatshirt design. See online Sweatshirt Order Form for more information. PICTURES Pictures will be taken by a professional photographer during dress rehearsals and will be posted online for ordering after the event. Order Online from the Holiday Express Hub at www.transcendancestudios.com
The TranscenDance Studios Holiday Express SWEATSHIRT BACK Royal Blue light weight quarter zip sweatshirt with white printing on front and back. FRONT Sweatshirts are available by pre-order only. Orders must be received no later than November 16. Price is $37.00 + tax Sweatshirt pickup on show date. Order Online from the Holiday Express Hub at www.transcendancestudios.com
CLASSES, ROUTINES, CASTS # ROUTINE CLASS CLASS DAY CLASS CLASS RED CAST BLUE CAST GREEN CAST TIME TEACHER Sat. 4:30 Sun. 12:30 Sun. 5:00 Snowflakes Int. 1 Ballet Tuesday 6:15 Stacy X Snowflakes Int. 2 Ballet Tuesday 5:00 Trinity X 2 Snowflakes Int. 3 Ballet Tuesday 5:00 Lindsey X Snowflakes Int. 3/4 - Adv. Ballet Monday 6:00 Mackenzie X Snowflakes Int. 4 - Adv. Ballet Tuesday 7:45 Lindsey X 4 Holiday Exp. Train Beg. 2/3 Boys Only HH Wednesday 4:00 Kris X Holiday Exp. Train Int. 1 Hip Hop Monday 5:00 Stacy X Holiday Exp. Train Int. 2/3 Hip Hop Monday 5:00 Trinity X Holiday Exp. Train Int. 4 - Adv. Hip Hop Monday 8:15 Trinity X Holiday Exp. Train Int. 1/2/3 Synergy Thursday 6:15 Jonny X Holiday Exp. Train Int. 4-Adv. Synergy Thursday 7:15 Jonny X Spirit of Kwanzaa Int. 1 Jazz Wednesday 4:00 Stacy X 6 Spirit of Kwanzaa Int. 2 Jazz Thursday 4:15 Stacy X Spirit of Kwanzaa Int. 3 Jazz Thursday 4:15 Trinity X Spirit of Kwanzaa Int. 4 - Adv. Jazz Wednesday 7:00 Cait X Ireland Beg. 2/3 Tap Sunday 2:15 Molly X 9 Ireland Beg. 2/3 Tap Thursday 5:15 Trinity X Ireland Beg. 2/3 Varsity Tap Sunday 3:15 Molly X 11 Hawaii Beg. 1 Combo - B/T Sunday 1:15 Molly X Hawaii Beg. 1 Combo - J/HH/T Sunday 12:15 Trinity X Hawaii Beg. 1 Combo - B/T Thursday 6:15 Trinity X Hawaii Beg. 1 Combo - J/HH/T Thursday 5:15 Stacy X Hawaii PreLevel 3 - B/T Sunday 12:15 Molly X Hawaii PreLevel 3 - J/HH/T Sunday 11:30 Trinity X Hawaii Beg. 1 Combo - B/T Saturday 11:30 Lucy X Hawaii Beg. 1 Combo - J/HH/T Saturday 12:30 Lucy X Mexico Beg. 2/3 Jazz/HH Sunday 1:15 Trinity X Mexico Beg. 2/3 Jazz/HipHop Sunday 4:15 Stacy X 13 Mexico Beg. 2/3 Jazz/HipHop Wednesday 4:00 Molly X Mexico Beg. 2/3 Varsity Jazz/HH Wednesday 4:00 Trinity X Puerto Rico Beg. 2/3 Tumbling Sunday 2:15 Stacy X Puerto Rico Beg. 2/3 Tumbling Sunday 3:15 Stacy X 15 Puerto Rico Beg. 2/3 Tumbling Wednesday 5:00 Trinity X Puerto Rico Beg. 2/3 Varsity Tumbling Wednesday 5:00 Stacy X Israel Int. 1/2 Tumbling Monday 6:00 Stacy X Israel Int. 2/3 Tumbling Thursday 7:15 Stacy X 17 Israel Int. 3/4 Tumbling Wednesday 7:00 Stacy X Israel Int. 4 - Adv. Tumbling Monday 4:00 Stacy X Australia PreLevel 1 - B/T Sunday 10:45 Trinity X 19 21 23 25 Australia PreLevel 1 - J/HH/T Sunday 10:15 Trinity X Australia PreLevel 2 - B/T Sunday 11:30 Molly X Australia PreLevel 2 - J/HH/T Sunday 10:45 Stacy X Australia PreLevel 1 - B/T Tuesday 5:45 Stacy X Australia PreLevel 1 - J/HH/T Tuesday 5:15 Stacy X Australia PreLevel 2/3 - B/T Monday 5:15 Mackenzie X Australia PreLevel 2/3 - J/HH/T Monday 6:00 Trinity X Australia PreLevel 2/3 - B/T Saturday 10:00 Lucy X Australia PreLevel 2/3 - J/HH/T Saturday 10:45 Lucy X Germany Beg. 2/3 Ballet Sunday 5:15 Lucy X Germany Beg. 2/3 Ballet Thursday 4:15 Mackenzie X Germany Beg. 2/3 Varsity Ballet Sunday 4:00 Lucy X Skating Int. 1 Tap Wednesday 5:00 Molly X Skating Int. 2/3 Tap Wednesday 7:00 Molly X Skating Int. 4 - Adv. Tap Wednesday 8:15 Molly X Spirit of X-mas Beg. 2/3 Lyrical Thursday 6:15 Stacy X Spirit of X-mas Int. 1 Lyrical Tuesday 7:15 Stacy X Spirit of X-mas Int. 2 Lyrical Tuesday 4:00 Lindsey X Spirit of X-mas Int. 3 Lyrical Tuesday 4:00 Stacy X Spirit of X-mas Int. 4-Adv. Lyrical Tuesday 6:30 Trinity X Spirit of X-mas Int. 2/3 Contemporary Monday 4:00 Mackenzie X Spirit of X-mas Int.4 - Adv. Contemporary Thursday 6:15 Mackenzie X UPDATED 11-6-18
SHOW DAY SCHEDULE Saturday, December 15 TIME EVENT WHO 7:20-9:20am Load-in & Show Set Up TDS Staff 9:30am Green Dress Rehearsal Call Time All Green Cast Dancers (no Hawaii or Australia) 9:55-11:40 Green Dress Rehearsal All Green Cast Dancers (no Hawaii or Australia) 11:40-12:25 Clean up and reset TDS Staff & Volunteers 12:25-1:10 Lunch TDS Staff & Volunteers 1:10 Red Dress Rehearsal Call Time All Red Cast Dancers (no Hawaii or Australia) 1:30-3:00 Red Dress Rehearsal All Red Cast Dancers (no Hawaii or Australia) 2:45 Red Hawaii & Australia Call Time Red Hawaii & Australia Dancers 3:00-3:30 Red Finale Rehearsal All Red Cast Dancers (including Hawaii & Aus.) 3:35-3:55 Red Australia Dress Rehearsal Red Australia Dancers 3:55-4:15 Red Hawaii Dress Rehearsal Red Hawaii Dancers 4:15-4:30 House Opens / Show Prep Time Red Show Guests 4:30-5:45 Holiday Express - Red Show (run time 50 min) All Red Cast & Crew 5:45-6:45 Clean up & reset TDS Staff & Volunteers Sunday, December 16 TIME EVENT WHO 8:00-9:00am Show Set Up TDS Staff 9:10am Blue Dress Rehearsal Call Time All Blue Cast Dancers (no Hawaii or Australia) 9:30-11:00 Blue Dress Rehearsal All Blue Cast Dancers (no Hawaii or Australia) 10:45 Blue Hawaii & Australia Call Time Blue Hawaii & Australia Dancers 11:00-11:30 Blue Finale Rehearsal All Blue Cast Dancers (including Hawaii & Aus.) 11:35-11:55 Blue Australia Dress Rehearsal Blue Australia Dancers 11:55-12:15 Blue Hawaii Dress Rehearsal Blue Hawaii Dancers 12:15-12:30 House Opens / Show Prep Time Blue Show Guests 12:30-1:45 Holiday Express - Blue Show (run time 50 min) All Blue Cast & Crew 1:45-2:15 Clean up & reset TDS Staff & Volunteers 2:15-3:00 Lunch TDS Staff & Volunteers 3:00 Green Cast Call Time All Green Cast Dancers (no Hawaii or Australia) 3:15 Green Hawaii & Australia Call Time Green Hawaii & Australia Dancers 3:30-4:00 Green Finale Rehearsal All Green Cast Dancers (including Hawaii & Aus.) 4:05-4:25 Green Australia Dress Rehearsal Green Australia Dancers 4:25-4:45 Green Hawaii Dress Rehearsal Green Hawaii Dancers 4:45-5:00 House Opens / Show Prep Time Green Show Guests 5:00-6:15 Holiday Express - Green Show (run time 50m) All Green Cast & Crew 6:15-8:00 Clean up & Load out TDS Staff & Volunteers