ANNUAL PERFORMANCE HANDBOOK OUR FOUNDATION 2017-2018 SEASON
Performance Overview Dance Revelation s Annual Performance allows our students to present to their families and friends the results of a year s hardwork, dedication, and progress. The Annual Performance experience helps build self-esteem, self-assurance, and contributes to a sense of confidence. Although performance opportunities can help prepare some students for a possible career in dance, they also contribute to children s success in non-dance activities. The onstage experience can result in better school presentations, improved social skills, and strong interview skills for future college or job opportunities. The rehearsal process is a tremendous learning experience as well. It helps the children develop retention skills, and by working with their classmates on a group performance, they learn the positive aspects of working as a team to create the best result. Commitment to the Annual Performance is the responsibility of both students and their parents. We ve created this handbook in an effort to clarify what we expect from you in terms of commitment and responsibility to the Annual Performance, the school, and other students and parents. As part of a professional performance, a lot goes into making our students shine on stage. This includes: rehearsal time and space, theater rental, lighting/sound/stage technicians, staff development, costumes/shoes/accessory selection, ordering and distribution, stage-managing, ticketing, backstage assisting, and more! The fees you pay go towards all of the areas listed above that are associated with our Annual Performance.
Performance Information DRESS REHEARSAL Participation in the dress rehearsal is MANDATORY. dress rehearsal allows the students to become familiar with the theatre surroundings and feel comfortable with their performance, costumes, and being onstage. Lighting, music cues, set changes, and all other logistics for an organized and professional performance are rehearsed so that the students make the best impression possible. We run an organized and timely dress rehearsal, and your help with the process will guarantee a professional production. Please note that depending on your child s level, dress rehearsal may be more than one day. PERFORMANCES Parent or guardian should drop their child(ren) off at the check-in where they will be escorted to their dressing room and placed under the supervision of their room moms. When a class has completed its last performance, the room mom will stay with that class until the end of the performance. After the performance ends, please line up at the designated location and wait for staff to direct you to pick up your child. YOU MAY NOT PICK UP YOUR CHILD UNTIL THE ENTIRE PER- FORMANCE ENDS.
Performance Rosters (Who dances when) FAITH: OUR FOUNDATION Company Performance F r i d a y, June 22rd 2018 Company Performers (Cast roles posted spring 2018) FAITH: OUR FOUNDATION Annual Performance 1 S a t u r d a y, June 23rd 2018 MATINEE PERFORMANCE Tuesday Level 1 Ballet/Tap (3-4) Tuesday Level 1 Ballet/Tap (5-6) Tuesday Level 1 Hip Hop Tuesday Level 1 Ballet/Tap (7-8) Tuesday Level 2 Hip Hop Level 3 Hip Hop Level 4 Hip Hop Level 5 Hip Hop Adult Hip Hop Ballet Conservatory Ballet A/B/C/D/E Ballet Conservatory Tap A/B/C/D/E Ballet Conservatory Jazz A/B/C/D/E Concept Piece FAITH: OUR FOUNDATION Annual Performance 2 S a t u r d a y, June 23rd 2018 EVENING PERFORMANCE Monday Level 1 Ballet/Tap (5-6) Thursday Level 1 Ballet/Tap (3-4) Saturday Level 1 Ballet/Tap (5-6) Monday Level 1 Hip Hop Saturday Level 1 Hip Hop Level 2 Ballet/Tap Wednesday Level 2 Hip Hop Level 3 Hip Hop Level 4 Hip Hop Level 5 Hip Hop Adult Hip Hop Ballet Conservatory Ballet A/B/C/D/E Ballet Conservatory Tap A/B/C/D/E Ballet Conservatory Jazz A/B/C/D/E Concept Piece
Dress Rehearsal Schedule Dress Rehearsal is MANDATORY. Entry Level Students should arrive in their first costume with full hair and make-up done. Dress Rehearsal is at Hershey Theatre: 15 E CARACAS AVE, HERSHEY, PA 17033 THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018: ENTRY LEVEL/ ADULT PERFORMANCE 1, ACT 1 Please arrive around 4:00 PM. Exact arrival times per level TBA. Parents may stay and watch rehearsal. Your child will be dismissed around 6:30 PM (times are approximations, please allow for a grace period) The following classes should attend Performance 1, Act 1 rehearsal: Tuesday Level 1 Ballet/Tap (3-4) Tuesday Level 1 Ballet/Tap (5-6) Tuesday Level 1 Hip Hop Tuesday Level 1 Ballet/Tap (7-8) Tuesday Level 2 Hip Hop Adult Hip Hop BALLET CONSERVATORY Tuesday, June19th 9:30am-5:30pm Thursday, June 21st 9:45am-12:15pm, 4-6:30pm Friday, June 22nd 3-5:30pm FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018: ENTRY LEVEL/ ADULT PERFORMANCE 2, ACT 1 Please arrive around 3:00 PM. Exact arrival times per level TBA. Parents may stay and watch rehearsal. Your child will be dismissed around 5:30 PM (times are approximations, please allow for a grace period) The following classes should attend the Performance 2, Act 1 rehearsal: Monday Level 1 Ballet/Tap (6-6) Thursday Level 1 Ballet/Tap (3-4) Saturday Level 1 Ballet/Tap (5-6) Monday Level 1Hip Hop Saturday Level 1 Hip Hop Wednesday Level 2 Ballet/Tap Wednesday Level 2 Hip Hop Adult Hip Hop COMPANY Thursday, June 21st 8:30-10am, 1-3pm
Important Dates HAIR & MAKE-UP WEEK: JANUARY 8-13TH *Hair and make-up week is to ensure your child s hair and make-up will be done correctly for the performance. *BCDR students come to class with hair & make-up done on the 8th or 9th ONLY. *Company students come to class with hair done in a French twist on January 6th (you will only wear a French twist to competition events, and for the Annual Performance your hair will be in a bun like all other BCDR students). *Entry Level students should wear hair and make-up to their ballet/tap class this week. *Videos online will show you how to do your child s hair and make-up. Visit our Annual Performance page and click Dancer s Recourses for hair and makeup videos. HOMEMADE COSTUME APPROVAL: JANUARY 29TH-FEBRUARY 3RD *Students should wear any homemade costumes to class to be approved by their lead teacher. Costumes listed as homemade are homemade with some guidance of the look/style/ character from the teachers. COSTUME DISTRIBUTION WEEK: APRIL 23-28TH *Costumes will be handed out during regular class hours. *Please only wear costumes for pictures, dress rehearsal, and performances. PICTURE WEEK: APRIL 30TH-MAY 5TH *All entry level classes will have their pictures taken this week during regularly scheduled class time. Report to your usual studio with your costume on and hair & light make-up done.
* Ballet Conservatory/ Company Students will have photos taken on Friday *Throughout picture week ALL students should plan to arrive 10 minutes early to help keep things on time and organized. Arriving late may result in your child NOT partaking in pictures. *All class photos are in the (free) yearbook, which is handed out come the end of the dance season. Everyone looks forward to being part of the yearbook and seeing their smiling faces in their class photo! *Individual photos will also be taken during picture week. Order forms will be passed out two to three weeks after picture day and can be returned to the studio where the photographer will pick them up and fill the orders. You may purchase space in the yearbook for an individual photo, and your child s class photo will be included at no charge. You don t want to miss out on being in the yearbook! *Level 1 ballet/tap students take pictures in ballet shoes only. SPIRIT DAYS: JUNE 11TH (PERFORMANCE 1) & 12TH (PERFORMANCE 2), JUNE 16TH (COMPANY) *On Spirit Days, there will be an altered schedule with many regularly scheduled classes canceled. Your child should attend the evening that corresponds to the performance they are in. A detailed schedule will be sent out prior to the spirit week. This week allows students to perform for one another, promote a family atmosphere at Dance Revelation, and encourage students before they go on stage. *Students do not need dance attire or dance bags this week and should wear DR attire or colors. *This is the week that yearbooks are handed out. *This is considered a mandatory event and allows the students to get a sense of the order of the show and practice dancing for an audience. *There are no classes June 18th-21st. June 14th is the last regular day of the season. Faith: Our Foundation Performances COMPANY PERFORMANCE: FRIDAY, JUNE 22ND AT 7:15 PM PERFORMANCE 1: SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD (MATINEE) AT 11:30 AM PERFORMANCE 2: SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD (EVENING) AT 6:00 PM
Commitment 1. You are committed to pay your monthly tuition, which includes annual performance fees. No refunds are given for any payments, for any reason, at any time. 2. You are committed to reading and understanding all important information that will be online and in the studio. If you have questions, please check the website or with a parent leader. 3. You are committed to attending all rehearsals including dress rehearsals. 4. You are committed to following procedures during all events including rehearsals and performances for the safety of our students and families. You understand no children can be dismissed before the entire performance or rehearsal ends. 5. You are committed to helping your child practice. Performance music will be provided to practice at home.
Yearbook, Apparel, DVDs & Tickets YEARBOOKS Dance Revelation is proud to offer a yearbook to each student at no additional charge. These are handed out on Spirit Days. All class photos will be automatically included in the yearbook, which is why you will not want to miss picture day! You can include an individual photo and message in our yearbook for an additional fee. APPAREL Annual Performance apparel will be available. Please pre-order your apperal to ensure you receive the correct size. More informantion coming in January DVDS We will be professionally videotaping the Annual Performance and DVD s will be available for pre-order as well as on sale at the Annual Performance. The cost of the video is $42, which includes the cost of shipping directly to your home. If you would like to film your child(ren) you may do so only at the dress rehearsal, but not at the actual Performance. Also, please NO FLASH photography or any use of electronic devices during the Performance. TICKETS Tickets go on sale on Saturday, May 19th at 9 AM. This is a pre-sale and tickets will be availble for purchase in person only at the Hershey Theatre box office during their regular Saturday box office hours. Hershey Theatre has advised that parents should not line up for ticket sales prior to 9 AM. The Hershey Theatre Box Office is closed on Sundays. On Monday, May 22nd ticket sales will open up in person, via telephone, and online. Tickets are $26 each. Additional fees may apply for online sales. Due to the capacity of Hershey Theatre, Dance Revelation will not be reserving any tickets or seats. In an effort to create an organized and professional atmosphere, all tickets are assigned seating. Each member of the family must have a reserved seat. No children over 2 years of age will be allowed to sit on a parent s lap. If younger siblings would be uncomfortable remaining seated for two hours, please do not bring them to the performance. All of our performances are considered family entertainment and are less than two hours in length.
Costumes For all students, Annual Performance fees are built into the monthly tuition payments. All students whose accounts are paid up to date by January 1, 2018 will receive a costume. Any students who have overdue accounts will not receive a costume until they pay their account balance in full. Any student who drops classes prior to January 1, 2018 will not receive a costume unless they pay for it in full. We spend many hours determining the correct costumes for each class. They are always age appropriate and of the highest quality possible. Level 1 Ballet/Tap students will need one costume; all other students will need one costume for each genre they take unless otherwise specified. For example: a level 2 student who takes ballet/tap and a hip hop class will have a ballet costume, tap costume, and hip hop costume. Some costumes are homemade and homemade costume details are provided in the fall. Costumes include all accessories (hats, gloves, tights, etc.) but not shoes or undergarments. The cost of the Annual Performance includes costumes, accessories, such as headpieces, gloves, and tights, as well as all prop fees, the cost of performance music and all other costs associated with the Annual Performance. Shoes and undergarments are the only item not included. Any special costume orders, including extra-large sizes, may require an additional charge (determined by the costume company). Additional charges are the sole responsibility of the parent or guardian. Students may be required to purchase tan or black tap shoes and/or jazz shoes for their performance costume. They may also be required to purchase dance paws. Costumes will only be distributed to those who have accounts paid in full. Dance Revelation is not responsible if costumes are not received in time for the performance due to late payments. COSTUME FEES AND TUTITION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AT ANY TIME. Tights: To ensure that there are no discrepancies in color and style, all tights will be purchased through the studio. Do not wear or wash your tights before the dress rehearsal or performance. (Note: Having a second pair of tights on hand offers students and parents a great sense of security. Information to purchase additional or replacement tights will be given to the parent upon request, but it is up to the parent to purchase any additional tights.)
Shoes: Students may be required to purchase tan or black tap and/or jazz shoes for their performance costume. They may also be required to purchase dance paws. For all BCDR students expect to purchase new ballet shoes or pointe shoes prior to the performance. This is determined by the lead ballet instructor. Your child will be notified if they are in need of new looking shoes. Undergarments: Dance Revelation will provide information on required undergarments. Undergarments will be purchased by the student and are not provided. Undergarments will be determined based on the costume. Sizing: Costume measuring will occur in September-October, during scheduled class times. Each child will be measured in order to determine his or her proper costume size(s). Parents, you will be responsible to sign off on the size that we feel is best for your child. If you measure and feel a different size is best, please make that correction on the costume size form before signing it and returning it back to us. Costumes are not exchanged for any reason (see alteration section below). Although rare, alterations are sometimes needed after the costumes have been distributed and are the sole responsibility of the student s parent or guardian. Any necessary alterations must be done outside of the studio, and it is up to the guardians to have alterations done should their child s costume need it. Costume companies create costumes like a box and may need to be tailored based on your child s body type. Dance Revelation is not responsible for exchanging any items that be can be altered. Costume Bags: All costumes will be delivered in a brown costume bag, which is how you should bring it to the Annual Performance. Dance Revelation will provide labels on each costume bag, any blank spots on labels should be filled out by the parent/guardian prior to dress rehearsal. All entry level students should arrive to dress rehearsal and the performance in the costume they dance in first. All other costumes should be in their separate costume bag with all shoes, tights and accessories that belong to that specific costume.
Hair & Make-Up Information LEVEL 1 BALLET/TAP (3-6): For the Annual Performance and Picture Day, we encourage curls, buns or braids. For makeup we require a little bit of rose-colored blush and red lipstick. LEVEL 1 BALLET/TAP (7-8) & LEVEL 2 BALLET/TAP HAIR Hair must be parted on students RIGHT side two inches back. Parted hair should be combed toward the left ear. Hair should slicked back into a low ponytail. Please use a lot of bobby pins, matching hair colored clips and tons of hair spray. No fly always! Tutorials found online. MAKEUP FACE: Foundation must be applied all over face up into the hair line and brought down to the neck then apply Press Powder over the foundation. CHEEKS: Rose Blush on cheekbone only. EYE: Charcoal and White on the upper eyelid. White on the top inside eyelid up to the eyebrow and charcoal on the outside upper eye lid. Apply black eye liner on the upper and lower eyelid, only half of the eyelid is lined from the outside and stop half way into the eyelid. Then finish with black mascara. LIPS: Red Lip Liner and Red Lipstick. BALLET CONSERVATORY HAIR Ballet cinnamon bun. Tutorials found online. EYES WHITE MATTE EYE SHADOW If purchasing E.L.F brand the color is called Sand Dollar #81121 cost: $3.00 CHARCOAL EYE SHADOW If purchasing E.L.F brand the color is called Charcoal #81130 Cost: $3.00 EYE LINER If purchasing E.L.F brand the color is Black/ Smoke #81102 $3.00
EYEBROW PENCIL If purchasing E.L.F brand it is called Eyebrow Lifter and Filler choose a color that will best match your eyebrow and hair color $3.00 BLACK MASCARA If purchasing E.L.F brand it is called Waterproof Lengthening & Volumizing The color is black #81801 $3.00 BLACK FAKE EYE LASHES (COMPETITION MINI JAZZ LINE DOES NOT HAVE TO WEAR THESE) If purchasing E.L.F brand it is called Dramatic Lash Kit Color Black #1714 $1.00 FACE SKIN TONE FOUNDATION If purchasing E.L.F brand pick a color that is close to your skin tone $6.00 POWDER If purchasing E.L.F brand it is called Translucent Matifying Powder #83101 $3.00 ROSIE BLUSH If purchasing E.L.F brand the color is called Blushing Rose #83136 $3.00 A BRUSH SET TO APPLY EYE AND FACE MAKE UP If purchasing E.L.F brand it is called Professional Complete Set of 12 brushes $12.00 LIPS We recommend Heat Wave by Nars, which can be purchased through the Nars website or on Amazon.com* *All students who are NOT in the Company/Program may choose to purchase any red lipstick of their choice.
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