IPL 500Festival Parade Dance & Cheer Program Itinerary Overview WorldStrides OnStage presents: IPL 500 Festival Parade Dance & Cheer Program Indianapolis. IN May 27-30, 2016 Day 1 Day 2 Arrive in Indianapolis & Check into Hotel Director s Reception First Rehearsal Final Dress Rehearsals Performance in IPL 500 Festival Parade Dinner & Dance Party Day 3 Day 4 Perform in the opening production at the Indy 500 Spend the day at the tracks Evening master class Enjoy breakfast at the Hard Rock Café before departing Indianapolis
2016 Head Choreographer Bonnie Story Bonnie has been choreographing events with us since 2007 and is a graduate of Julliard and the School of American Ballet. A veteran performer and instructor, Bonnie runs dance programs at Treehouse Athletic Club in Salt Lake City when she s not teaching her special brand of jazz dance across the country. Here are just a few of Bonnie s achievements! Dancer in Michael Jackson s Smooth Criminal music video Dancer and choreographer for many television shows, commercials, films, and music videos Emmy Award winner - Outstanding Choreography, High School Musical Choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance Co-choreographer for the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City Co-choreographer for Cirque du Soleil s Viva Elvis Choreographer for Playzone 2006 (a monumental stage production featuring Japan s top music recording artists) Associate Artistic Director of Odyssey Dance Theatre Bonnie is more than just a familiar face, having joined us in the past at Alamo Bowl, Russell Athletic Bowl, Orange Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Holiday Bowl, Liberty Bowl and Pearl Harbor Parade events she teaches from the heart! You ll see her talent and passion for yourself when we see in you at the IPL 500 Parade!
Itinerary Feel your adrenaline rush at the Indianapolis 500! There s a lot in store for you at one of the world s biggest racing events of the year. You ll perform in the nationally televised IPL 500 Festival Parade, performing a dance routine by a world-class choreographer. Your team will participate in the official opening ceremonies of the Indy 500 Race! Plus, you ll never forget the inspiring time you spent learning new moves and professional tips in our master class. With big city fun and plenty of time to make new friends, you ll be in no hurry to race back home! DAY 1 Friday, May 27th Welcome to Indianapolis! Check in to your hotel. Meet your fellow Indy coaches and instructors at the Director s Reception. Your performers will meet their head choreographer and get right to work! During this first evening of rehearsals, your choreographer will adjust the performance as necessary and put on the final touches to the show. DAY 2 Saturday, May 28th Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. It s parade day! After a quick morning rehearsal, it s show time! You and your fellow performers open the nationally televised parade in front of thousands of cheering fans! After a bit of free time in the city, celebrate at your exclusive dinner & dance party! worldstrides.com/onstage 1-888-242-7597 OnStage Performing arts journeys for students
Itinerary (Continued) DAY 3 Sunday, May 29th It s race day! Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading out for the day. Spend your day at the biggest sporting event in the world! You ll play a special role in the opening ceremonies of the race, and then relax to watch the race. This evening, you ll enjoy learning some new moves during a special master class. DAY 4 Monday, May 30 th After a good night s rest, enjoy breakfast with the Mid American Pom program at the Hard Rock Café Indianapolis before heading home!
Package Inclusions Parade Inclusions: Performance in the IPL 500 Festival Parade Opening ceremonies at the Indy 500 Race Indy 500 race and grandstand tickets Two breakfasts, one lunch, one dinner One breakfast at Hard Rock Cafe Access to nationally known choreographers Master class Show costume provided Ground transportation to and from all included activities Benefits of traveling with us: Outstanding, internationally known choreographers Medical, accident, and dental insurance for all participants The industry s most extensive liability coverage Free professional development for directors Free academic credit for students Participation plaque for each group Director s gift and souvenir for every participant Access to our inhouse team that can handle all travel logistics including air and bus arrangements Price per person in US dollars* Quad room Triple room Double room Single room 3 nights $980.50 $1071.50 $1253.50 $1787.50 worldstrides.com/on 1-888-242-7 Performing a
Payment Plan Schedule of Financial Deadlines 2016 IPL 500 Parade May 27 th -May 30 th February 15,2016- First installment of $250.00 per person due March 15, 2016- Second Installment of $450.00 per person due April 15, 2016- Final Installment due. All remaining balances must be paid in order to check in to hotel. Cancellation Policy 2015-16 Cancellation Policy Summary a. If the reservation is canceled by the school, Director or participant, within seven calendar days following receipt of written confirmation or initial payment invoice (whichever is re ceived first), the WorldStrides program may be canceled and a full refund issued. b. If cancellation occurs beyond the seven day grace period but at least forty-five (45) days prior to departure, WorldStrides will refund all amounts paid less a $35 processing fee per person, any amounts relating to the group deposit, and all applicable fees and penalties levied by airline, hotels, bus companies, retailers and other vendors. c. If the reservation is canceled by the school, Director or participant, less than forty-five (45) days but more than seven (7) days prior to departure, WorldStrides will charge a 50% cancellation fee based on program price (including any amounts relating to the group deposit) plus and all applicable fees and penalties levied by airline, hotels, bus companies, retailers and other vendors. d. If the school, Director or participant cancels the reservation less than seven (7) days prior to departure, no refund will be given. e. If the Program is canceled by WorldStrides, the
participant shall be entitled to a full refund minus fees for returned checks and merchandise fees received by it for the trip. f. In the event that an individual must cancel or a trip is canceled as a result of or following an act of God, war (whether declared or not), terrorism, civil unrest, or in the event of WorldStri des ounrest bankruptcy, insolvency, or cessation of business no refunds will be given.