Congratulations on being accepted into the Showstoppers Dance Company For those of you who are new to Showstoppers, the Gotta Dance team leaders are Jana Belot (Executive Director of Gotta Dance), Gabriel Chajnik (Artistic Director of Concerts), Mandy Mondoro (Coordinator and Assistant to the Directors) and Sarah Gulbin (Project Manager and Event Planner). Throughout the season, all questions and communications should be done through ShowstoppersInfo@gmail.com. Please do not call the office with questions. We look forward to meeting new members of the Showstoppers family and reconnecting with our veterans Important Dates and Rehearsal Schedules Master Class-Saturday March 16 Branchburg Note: There will not be a Master Class for Ballet. If you are only in Ballet Showstoppers and would like to meet the choreographers, you are invited to attend the Boys class, 7:00pm-7:30pm. Branchburg A Studio: Jazz Branchburg B Studio: Tap 3:30pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 6:00pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-7:30pm Boys 2:30pm-3:30pm 3:30pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-5:30pm 6:00pm-7:00pm Hip Hop Parents Meeting March 16, 5:30-6:00pm, Branchburg This meeting is mandatory for all first year Showstoppers parents and dancers. Returning parents and dancers are welcome to attend. The meeting will be brief and is meant to answer any questions you may have. Rehearsal Groups Locate your subject and group name below and follow the schedule above for the Master Class Jazz Falling Ballet Wicket Modern, Sculpture Modern, Flamingo Pointe Tap Runaway Jazz Welcome to Mystery Ballet Spirits Lyrical, Angels Tap Jury Jazz Mad World Ballet Spirits Pointe, Cards Pointe Tap Off With Their Heads
REHEARSAL SCHEDULES Subject To Change Sunday April 14, Saturday May 4, Sunday May 5, Saturday May 11, Sunday May 19, Saturday May 25 (Midnight Madness), Sunday June 2, Tuesday June 4 (Stage Dress Rehearsal), Thursday June 6 (Stage Dress Rehearsal) Rehearsals are broken down into groups according to the studio where they rehearse. Locate your subject and group name below and follow the schedule for the first three rehearsals, April 14, May 4, and May 5. Remaining rehearsals on May 11, May 19, May 25, June 2, June 4, and June 6 are to be determined and will be emailed to you by Monday, May 6. Rehearsals are generally in three hour time blocks. Rehearsal Groups Jazz Falling Tap Runaway Ballet Wicket Modern, Sculpture Modern, Flamingo Pointe Jazz Welcome to Mystery Ballet Spirits Lyrical, Angels Tap Jury Jazz Mad World Tap Off With Their Heads Ballet Spirits Pointe, Cards Pointe Martinsville Group Boys, Synchronized Tumbling, Hip Hop APRIL 14, MAY 4, MAY 5 **SATURDAY, MAY 4 ONLY** BRANCHBURG A STUDIO 12:45PM-3:00PM 3:15PM-5:30PM 6:15PM-8:00PM BRANCHBURG B STUDIO 1:00PM-3:15PM 3:30PM-5:45PM 6:00PM-8:15PM WARREN STUDIO** 12:30PM-2:45PM 3:30PM-5:45PM 6:15PM-8:30PM MARTINSVILLE STUDIO** 7:00PM-8:00PM 8:00PM-8:30PM 8:30PM-9:30PM and Dancers, BBA BALLET GROUP BBA JAZZ GROUP BBA TAP GROUP BBB TAP GROUP BBB BALLET GROUP BBB JAZZ GROUP WARREN JAZZ GROUP WARREN TAP GROUP WARREN BALLET GROUP ALL BOYS SYNCHRONIZED TUMBLING HIP HOP Dear Showstoppers Parents On Saturday, May 4 only, the will rehearse in Martinsville and the Martinsville Group will rehearse in Warren. April 14 and May 5 will be in as regularly scheduled. WARREN GROUP (In Martinsville) 12:30PM-2:45PM JAZZ 3:30PM-5:45PM TAP 6:15PM-8:30PM BALLET MARTINSVILLE GROUP (In Warren) 7:00PM-8:00PM ALL BOYS 8:00PM-8:30PM TUMBLING 8:30PM-9:30PM HIP HOP
Principals and Character Dance Role Rehearsals Branchburg Studios Schedule is Subject to Change March 17 4:00PM-6:00PM Alice, Cat, Glow in the Dark Cat 6:00PM-7:00PM Alice, Flower April 6 4:00PM-6:00PM Alice, Cat, Glow in the Dark Cat 6:00PM-7:00PM Queen April 7 4:00PM-5:30PM Alice, Gardners 5:30PM-7:30PM Alice April 13 4:00PM-6:00PM Alice, Dutchess, Dutchess Courtiers 6:00PM-7:00PM Caterpillar, Butterflies May 12 2:00PM-4:00PM Alice, Mad Hatter, Jacob, White Rabbit, Alex, Mouse 4:00PM-6:00PM Cards, Alice, Mad Hatter, Hatters Dancers, White Rabbit, Rabbit Dancers, Mouse, Queen, Dutchess, Dutchess Courtiers, Tumblers, Small Children, King 6:00PM-7:30PM Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, Alice May 18 4:00PM-6:00PM Caterpillar, Butterflies 6:00PM-7:00PM Review TBD June 2 TBD All Principals and Character Dance Role Review June 4 9:00AM-3:30PM TBD Stage Rehearsal June 6 9:00AM-3:00PM TBD Stage Rehearsal **Some Principals and Character Dance Roles will be asked to attend classes or dress rehearsals of certain classes that they will perform with. Schedule is TBD. Some may also be added in to regularly scheduled Showstoppers rehearsals starting May 11. Schedule is TBD.
Showstoppers Policies: Please Read Carefully AsamemberoftheShowstoppersDanceCompany,youwillbeexpectedto: Attendallrehearsalsandperforminall15concerts(unlessyouaredoublecast). Beontimeforallrehearsalsandperformances.Scheduleremindersandupdateswillbeemailedatvarioustimes throughouttheprocess.attendancewillbetakenatthebeginningofallrehearsalsandconcertwarmeups.repeated latearrival(2timesofmorethan5minutes)willresultinlossofashow.latearrivalathirdtimewillresultin dismissalfromshowstoppers.anymissedrehearsalorshowwillresultindismissalfromshowstoppers. AdheretotheGottaDancedresscodeforallrehearsalsandconcertwarmEups.SeetheGottaDancewebsitefor classattireguidelinesifyouareunsure. Beresponsibleforlearningyourchoreographyandretainingitfromweektoweek.Actinaprofessionalmanner duringallrehearsals. Actprofessionallyduringshowsbybeingonstageontimeforallentrances,wearingyourcostumeasinstructed,and remainingindesignateddancerareasinthecollege.theconsequenceforrepeateddisciplinaryactionsisthelossof aperformanceordismissalfromthecompany. ProvideatleastoneemailaddressthatyoucancheckdailystartingMarch8untilthelastconcertonJune15,tobe usedfornotificationofrehearsalchanges,etc.youmayprovideatotalof2addresseseoneforthedancerandone foraparent.itiscriticalthatyoucheckyouremailseveryday. PaythenonErefundableproductionfeesnolaterthanMarch8.Productionfeesincludecostsforjudges, choreographers,rehearsals,costumesandaccessories,lighting,stagerental,etc.andaresubstantiallysubsidizedby GottaDance.Theproductionfeeyouarechargedisasmallportionofthetotalproductioncost. AllShowstopperscostumesarethepropertyofGottaDanceandaretobereturnedattheendoftheproduction. If#you#are#double#cast Youwillbepairedupwithadancerduringthefirstrehearsal.Youwilltaketurnsrehearsingyourpart. Performanceswillbesplitequally. Doublecastdancersareexpectedtoattendallregularanddressrehearsalsforyoursection.Acastmatecannotcoverforyou DoublecastperformancescheduleswillbeemailedbyMay17.Oncedoublecastschedulesaremade,NOswitchingof performancesisallowed.failuretoadheretothisrulewillresultinimmediatedismissalfromshowstoppers. Excused#Absences Youqualifyforanexcusedabsenceifyouareagraduatingsenior,graduatingfrom8thgrade,receivingyourownbat/barmitzvahor religiousconfirmation.ifyoubelieveyouqualifyforoneexcusedabsenceofaperformanceorrehearsal,youmustnotifyusbyemailno laterthanmarch8.wewillnotifyyoubyemailifyouhavebeenexcused.pleasenotethatifyouaregrantedanexcusedabsence,you maybedoublecastfortheentirelengthoftheperformances.excusedabsencesareonlyallowedforgraduationsordancer sown religiouscommitments therewillbenoexceptionsmade. Additional#Tickets# PleasenotethatShowstoppersdonotreceiveadditionalticketsbeyondtheirnormalclassallotment.Alimitednumberofticketsmaybe availableforpurchase.youmayalsowanttovolunteertohelpbackstageorusheringethisallowsyoutowatchtheshowfromtherearof thetheaterwithoutaticket. Note:#SinceyouwereacceptedintotheShowstoppersDanceCompany,youarealsoacceptedtotheDynamiteDanceTeam.Ifyouwish toparticipateindynamite,pleaseemailgddynamite@yahoo.comwithyournameandsubject(s).
Note: There are no additional fees for Principals, Character Dance Roles or Gymnastics. All boys, please pay for 1 subject. To register and pay for Showstoppers: Log in to your portal on www.gotta-dance.com. Click Showstoppers under Category 3 and follow the directions. Fees will be automatically charged to your credit card on file with Gotta Dance. By registering for Showstoppers, you agree to: 1. Pay fees no later than March 8. 2. Send an email to ShowstoppersInfo@gmail.com with the following information: Dancer s Name Home Phone Dancer s or Parent s Cell Dancer s Email 1 Parent s Email Dancer s Grade in School Dance Sections You Are Accepting REGISTRATION +DEADLINE+MARCH+8+ PRODUCTION FEES 1 Subject: $200 2 Subjects: $300 3 Subjects: $400 3. Submit a good quality picture of yourself to ShowstoppersInfo@gmail.com no later than March 8. The photo submitted (school photos are perfect) will be used for posters and the concert program. 4. Submit excused absence requests no later than March 8 to ShowstoppersInfo@gmail.com. Requests received after March 8 will not be considered. 5. Allow Gotta Dance to use any photo taken during rehearsals and performances for the purpose of marketing and public relations. 6. Check emails every day from March 8-June 15 for schedule updates, etc. Emails will be the only source of information throughout the season. **If you need to set up a payment schedule, please email ShowstoppersInfo@gmail.com before the payment deadline. There will be no refunds if a dancer is dropped or withdrawals from the company. If we do not receive all of your registration information by March 8, we will assume you will not be participating in Showstoppers.