2018 BELIEVE YOUNG STARZ 2018 END OF YEAR PRODUCTION INFORMATION PACK
INTRODUCTION Each year, Dynamite Studios Australia host two end of year productions at HOTA Gold Coast. These are held in the main Arts Theatre over three separate days. The first day, Friday 14 th of December 2018, is a full technical rehearsal for all Young Starz students involved in the end of year production. The second day, Saturday 15 th of December 2018, is dedicated to our Itsy Bitsy Starz Students (Ready, Set to 8 Years & Under) with a rehearsal and show. The following day, Sunday 16 th of December 2018, is for our Young Starz students (9-10 Years and Over), with a full-dress rehearsal, and evening show to follow. To assist you in identifying which classes will perform in each of the productions, the weekly class timetable has been labelled with Itsy Bitsy Starz and Young Starz. This can be located on the resource page on the website, as well as attached in this document. Any class that is labelled Young Starz will be a part of the production held on Sunday the 16 th of December 2018. Events such as the end of year production give all students a wonderful experience, where they can perform all the skills and talents they have learnt throughout the year. Given that we do have two productions that are often themed differently and require different information, we have split the ever-so-helpful concert information pack into two separate packs. In the Young Starz production information pack, you will find details on what is required for each student to participate in the end of year production. The extra no-cost rehearsals, hair and make-up requirements etc., as well as a How to purchase tickets and USB s. Also, enclosed, you will find information regarding costumes, shoes, stockings and what is involved in the big day. Please note that all enrolled students are assumed to be participating in the end of year productions unless you have informed administration otherwise, prior to term three commencing. If, after reading the Young Starz production information pack, you have any further questions, please do not hesitate in contacting us via email at admin@dsa.com.au or via phone on 0418 654 302. A special note to our new parents sometimes we forget that this may be your first time. Please let us know if you are a new concert mum/dad. It can be a bit overwhelming and strange, particularly if you are new to the studio, or have never been a part of an end of year production. It is such a busy time and it is easy to make a mistake or overlook something. We sincerely welcome you to this time of celebration, and administration will be more than happy to answer your questions. We would like to ensure that the end of year production is a fabulous experience for each and every one of our students, as it is a celebration of what they have learnt throughout the year. Warm Regards, TEAM DSA
REHEARSALS Extra rehearsals apply to ALL students participating in the end of year production. There is a lot of extra time and effort put into making these events a big success. However, this requires a real effort & commitment from everyone to ensure that all students attend rehearsals. This will assist in making the events run as smoothly as possible. So please, if parents and students can support this process and attend all extra rehearsals that have been scheduled, it would be greatly appreciated. Rehearsal dates, times and venues will be published in the DSA newsletter and on the DSA yearly calendar (located on our website). You must take the time to regularly check them. Please take special care that all is understood and if you are unsure, please ask prior to the rehearsal dates. Not all students are required to attend all rehearsals, so it is extremely important that each family is aware of what is going on at all times. Please make special note that all dress rehearsals require ALL hair but NO make-up to be done. Dress rehearsals require students to bring all costumes to rehearse in. Under NO circumstance is a student to arrive at any rehearsal in costume. There will be allocated dressing rooms for students to get changed into their costume/s. We cannot stress enough how important it is that all belongings are clearly labelled with the student s name. All parents are to ensure that their child/ren have plenty of food, and most importantly every child MUST have their own water bottle. Food should be stored in appropriate lunch boxes or containers. We ask that NO student brings valuables to the extra rehearsal days or on the day of the production, as DSA takes NO responsibility for any items lost, damaged or misplaced. (This includes phones, I-pads, Tablets, I- pods, DS s etc.) REHEARSAL TIMES STUDENTS DATE VENUE RHS TIMES ARRIVAL TIMES ALL YOUNG STARZ ACRO STUDENTS ALL YOUNG STARZ MUSICAL THEATRE STUDENTS ALL YOUNG STARZ STUDENTS ALL YOUNG STARZ ACRO STUDENTS ALL YOUNG STARZ MUSICAL THEATRE STUDENTS ALL YOUNG STARZ STUDENTS ALL YOUNG STARZ STUDENTS ALL YOUNG STARZ STUDENTS Saturday 1st December 2018 Saturday 1st December 2018 Sunday 2nd December 2018 Saturday 8thh December 2018 Saturday 8thh December 2018 Sunday 9th December 2018 Friday 14th December 2018 Sunday 16th December 2018 31/3 Dalton Street, Upper Coomera Dynamite Studios Aust. 31/3 Dalton Street, Upper Coomera Dynamite Studios Aust. 31/3 Dalton Street, Upper Coomera Dynamite Studios Aust. 31/3 Dalton Street, Upper Coomera Dynamite Studios Aust. 31/3 Dalton Street, Upper Coomera Dynamite Studios Aust. 31/3 Dalton Street, Upper Coomera Dynamite Studios Aust. 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise, HOTA GC 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise, HOTA GC 12:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm 1:30pm 5:30pm 12:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm 1:30pm 5:30pm 3:00pm 8:00pm 9:00am 2:00pm Show to commence at 6:00pm 11:30am arrival 1:30pm arrival 1:00pm arrival 11:30am arrival 1:30pm arrival 1:00pm arrival 2:30pm arrival 8:30am Arrival (DRESS RHS)
HOW REHEARSALS WILL RUN AT DSA Below, you will find a step-by-step guide on how each rehearsal will run, and what is required of both parents/guardians and students on the rehearsal day. SUNDAY PRODUCTION REHEARSAL ADDRESS Dynamite Studios Australia 31/3 Dalton Street, Upper Coomera ARRIVING AT THE REHEARSAL VENUE: A.) B.) C.) D.) If parents/guardians are going to park their vehicles, they are to park in the designated grassed parking area, located opposite to the studio complex. Under no circumstances is anyone to park in the complex, or in surrounding residential car parks. Once finding a park, we ask all parents/guardians to walk their child/ren to the entrance of the studio where you will be greeted by the DSA helpers/supervisors. Parents who are not parking must use the carpark system. Driving in the first driveway, dropping students at the designated drop off zone and continuing to drive out the second driveway, however, please keep in mind there is to be NO queuing in complex when dropping off. Once you have completed all of the above steps, you may leave rest assured that your child/ren are in the capable hands of our helpers. 2. REHEARSAL TO COMMENCE: Once all students have arrived we will commence rehearsal. Please keep in mind that we do like to run by the timetable, and in order for everything to run on schedule, we do need to ensure that everyone arrives on time. A later rehearsal start means a later rehearsal finish, so your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated. 3. COLLECTION: The collection will run exactly as the drop off process, only this time you will be collecting your children from the left-hand side of the DSA building (on the roller door side of the building, right near the regular car park drop off point). Below is a little re-cap on what is required. A.) B.) C.) If parents/guardians are going to park their vehicles, they are to park in the designated grassed parking area, located opposite to the studio complex. Under no circumstances is anyone to park in the complex, or in surrounding residential car parks. Once finding a park, we ask all parents/guardians to walk to the designated pick up zone where you will be greeted by the DSA helpers/supervisors and your child/ren. As per the diagram below, you will see that you need to make your way to the left-hand side of the DSA building, and meet a help who will assist in locating your child/ren. If for some reason someone other than yourself is collecting your child/ren we as that you please inform Miss Teegan at administration prior to the rehearsal commencing. While we know, you will be super excited to have your child/ren back in your company, one of the most important things to remember when collecting your child/ren is to not get too excited and barricade the entry and exit points. No parent/guardian will need to enter either of the buildings as your child/ren will be waiting in the pick-up area once they are ready to go.
We will ensure that each student has everything before they leave, and as you can understand, this can take time. We ask for your patience while we do this. We ask that you are all patient with this process, it can sometimes take time however is in place for the safety of all students.
TECHNICAL REHEARSALS AT HOTA DSA production technical rehearsals are held the day before the production itself. The technical rehearsal is a full run through of the of the production on HOTA Gold Coast (GC) stage. This gives the students the opportunity to rehearse with all props, lighting and sound before the big performance. Please note that the technical rehearsal is compulsory for all students involved in the end of year production. Drop off and collection for rehearsals at HOTA GC will run a little differently to that of the Sunday rehearsals at DSA. Outlined below is a brief description of what is required. 1. ARRIVING AT THE REHEARSAL VENUE: A.) All parents/guardians are to park their vehicles in the designated HOTA GC car park. Please be mindful that HOTA offers both free and paid parking Monday through to Sunday, please make special note of this when parking to avoid receiving a parking ticket. B.) Once finding a park, all parents/guardians will need to make their way with their child/ren to the stage door, located at the rear of HOTA, closest side to the lake. C.) As you approach the stage door, you will be greeted by the production helpers/supervisors that will direct students to their allocated dressing rooms. D.) Once you have completed all of the above steps, you may leave rest assured that your chid/ren are in the capable hands of our helpers, who all hold current Working with Children Blue Cards.
2. REHEARSAL TO COMMENCE: Once all students have arrived, we will commence the technical rehearsal. Please keep in mind that we do like to run by the timetable, and in order for everything to run on time, we do need to ensure that everyone arrives on time. A later rehearsal start means a later rehearsal finish, so your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated. Please endeavour to be on time. 3. COLLECTION: The collection will run exactly as the drop off process, only this time you will be collecting your children from the left-hand side of the courtyard. Below is a little re-cap on what is required. A.) All parents/guardians are to park their vehicles in the designated HOTA GC car park. B.) Once finding a park, all parents/guardians will need to make their way to the stage door located at the rear of HOTA, closest side to the lake. We ask that you please give us enough time to gather all student s belongings, and assemble them ready for you to collect. We ask that only parents/guardians come and collect your child/ren, and that you please wait in the designated areas to avoid blocking the stage door. We will ensure that each student has everything before you leave, and as you can understand, this can take time. We ask for your patience while we do this. IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER: 1. ARRIVAL: It is extremely important that everyone arrives to rehearsal on time, that being 30 minutes prior to the scheduled rehearsal start time. A timetable is set in place to ensure that rehearsals run on time. In saying that, we will not start rehearsal until everyone has arrived, and a late arrival will cause rehearsals to run over time. So please don t be late! 2. BELONGINGS: All student s belongings MUST be clearly labelled with the student s name. Having items labelled assists helpers and supervisors in making sure that everyone leaves with every item they arrived with. Please remember that the less you bring the better. 3. HELPERS: Each student will have a designated helper that will assist them from drop off, to pick up, and everything in between, at rehearsals and on the day of the production. Helpers will oversee 4 x students each, and will greet you upon your arrival to rehearsals, holding a sign with your child s name. 4. PARKING AT DSA: All vehicles, including but not limited to, sedans, 4 wheel drives and motorcycles are to be parked on the designated grassed area. Under NO circumstances is anyone to park in the surrounding residential parking. 5. PARKING AT HOTA GC: All vehicles, including but not limited to, sedans, 4 wheel drives and motorcycles are to be parked on the designated customers parking lot, located at the front and to the left-hand side of HOTA GC. 6. ASSISTANCE: Should you have any questions on the rehearsal days, we ask that you please see Teegan directly. At the front entrance of the building you will find a Help Desk where Teegan will be available to answer any questions or queries that you may have (Sunday rehearsals only). As you can appreciate, we do have systems set in place to ensure that the rehearsals run as smoothly as possible, so we ask that you avoid directing any questions or queries at our helpers, and instead, make your way directly to the Help Desk.
PRODUCTION DAY AT HOTA There will be a rehearsal helper for all students involved in the Young Starz production on the morning of the show. All students are to arrive at HOTA GC STAGE DOOR by no later than 8:15am, ready for a 9:00am induction and production rehearsal. Once rehearsal is complete, students will then be required to stay backstage and prepare for the production. Please ensure you pack lots of food and drink for your child/ren on this day. We ask all students to arrive at HOTA with costumes in a costume bag and dressed in full Dynamite Uniform (the uniform they wear to classes). NO student is to arrive in costume, however, full hair and make-up should be complete for arrival to rehearsal. Drop off and collection on the day of the production will be exactly the same as on the day of the technical rehearsal. Please remember, students will not be able to leave HOTA during the short break between the morning s rehearsal and the production. This does mean that students are required to arrive with full hair and make-up complete. Below, you will see a brief checklist of what you are required to bring on the production day. This includes, but is not limited to, the below items: 1. Hair products (for necessary touch ups before the production). 2. Make-up products (for necessary touch ups before the production). 3. All production costumes. 4. Stockings. 5. All required footwear. 6. Tan underwear. 7. Drink bottle (we suggest water). 8. Lunch box (please be mindful of peanut allergies when packing snacks). 9. Please remove all jewellery and earrings from students prior to arriving at rehearsals to avoid them being lost. STUDENTS BELONGINGS: We ask for all production students to have a costume bag for all of their belongings to be stored in during the production. This will assist with quick changes, and can avoid belongings being lost. All student s belongings MUST be clearly labelled with the student s name.
HAIR Hair is to be worn in a slick high pony, with a wrap around the ponytail, using hair elastics the same colour as the student s hair. All fringes and loose ends must be either pinned or slicked back using bobby pins. Please use hairspray and gel where necessary. Students that participate in any classical class will be required to bring hair equipment to be able to put their hair into a bun (bun net, bun pins, bobby pins, hair spray and gel etc). Straight part down the centre of the student s head. Wrap around the ponytail. Bun for students in classical ballet only PONYTAIL WRAP AROUND For the ponytail wrap around we suggest using the Tonytail ponytail wrap. These may be purchased via the following online site. https://www.ry.com.au/elysium.search?search=mia+tonytail
MAKE-UP All students will be required to wear make-up for the end of year production. Below, we have included stepby-step instructions on how the make-up is to be completed. For your convenience, there is also a demonstration video available for you to view on YouTube. Simply type in the following link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3emw-cs0c4, or search Dynamite Studios Make- Up Look. Please note, we often have older students who are available to assist with hair and make-up on the day of the production. These student s details can be located on flyers around the studio and in the newsletter. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BELOW INSTRUCTIONS ARE BASED ON USING STANDOUT COSMETICS PRODUCTS. OPENING SCENE - SKIN: 1 st - Apply Show Off or Make Up & Dance foundation with your brush or sponge to entire face, neck and ears, blending in well. 2 nd - With your powder brush, apply Pressed for Time blot powder over entire face. ACT 1 - BROWS: 1 st - With your brow comb, brush & groom brows. 2 nd - Fill brows with your angle liner, in a shade that matches your natural hair colour. ACT 2 - EYES: 1 st - With shadow brush apply Natural Dancer base colour over entire eye lid, up to brow bone. 2 nd Apply Tutu Good cream liner along upper lash line. 3 rd Apply Allegro Dancer brown to crease, extending to a flick at the outer corner. 4 th Apply Successful Dancer gold over lid. 5 th - Apply Natural Dancer, to outer corner, blending black in well. 6 th - Apply On Stage Dancer shimmer white, highlighting brow bone.
7 th - Apply white pencil on the inside of the lower lash line & corner or eye (in a v shape). 8 th - Apply Allegro Dancer under lower lashes as a liner. 9 th - Apply a thin line of Duo glue to Dynamite s half lashes and wait 30 sec, until tacky and place on upper lashes. 10 th - Coat & bind lashes with Call Back black mascara. FINALE CHEEK & LIPS: 1 st - With your blush brush, apply We Want More to the apples of the cheeks, blending up and out towards the hair line. 2 nd - To define the face, contour hair & jaw line with your contour color Bring It On, blending in well. Highlight cheek bones with Show off. 3 rd - Line and fill lips with Berry Tango liner. Smooth with lip brush. 4 th - Using your lip brush, fill with Dynamite s Berry Tango Lip stick. STEP ONE: Brow & Outline STEP TWO: Outer Corner: STEP THREE: Gold & Liner STEP FOUR: White Under Brow STEP FOUR: Open STEP FIVE: Lip & Cheeks
WHERE CAN YOU PURCHASE STANDOUT COSMETICS? Joshua Thomas Fashion Arundel Plaza Shop 10/230 Napper Rd, Arundel QLD 4214 0499 428 199 HAIR AND MAKE-UP WORKSHOP: Saturday 13 th October 2018 ITSY BITSY STARZ: 10:00am YOUNG STARZ: 11:00am COSTUMES COSTUMES: All costumes for the DSA end of year production are included in your annual fees. This allows you to pay off the costumes throughout the year, without having that not-so-loved costume bill around Christmas time. COSTUME FITTING: All students will be measured during class time in Term 3, so it is extremely important that each student maintains a high attendance rate, to avoid missing out. Should a student miss the scheduled fitting week, it is imperative that you notify Administration immediately, so that we are able arrange further action. COSTUME FITTING WEEK: DATE Monday 23 RD - Saturday 28 TH JULY 2018 VENUE 31/3 Dalton Street, Upper Coomera DYNAMITE STUDIOS AUSTRALIA COSTUME COLLECTION: Once costumes are completed, they will be given out during class time. Parents will receive a notification from DSA, outlining which costume is being sent home, so that you are able to ensure everything arrives home safely. DSA takes no responsibility in any items being lost or damaged once they have been handed out.
STOCKINGS DSA asks that ALL students participating in the end of year production wear only stockings suggested by DSA. Stockings are NOT included in annual fees and will need to be purchased separately via DSA only. Stockings can be purchased from administration for just $20.00 per pair. GENRE ACROBATICS BALLET CONTEMPORARY HIP-HOP JAZZ MUSICAL THEATRE TAP POINTE COLOUR Tan stirrup stockings Pink footed stockings Tan stirrup stockings Tan footed stockings Tan footed stockings Tan footed stockings Tan footed stockings Pink footed stockings
SHOES We do understand that a lot of students already have appropriate footwear, so please do not stress about having to buy new shoes to match the below suggestions. DSA Hip-Hop students must wear black canvas high-tops. Depending on stock, these can be purchased from K-Mart, Big W, Payless shoes, Converse etc. High tops must be all black, with black laces. Every student participating in the end of year production is required to wear appropriate footwear according to the genre. Please see the below table for assistance. GENRE COLOUR ACROBATICS No footwear required Canvas split sole ballet flats (criss-cross elastic) - Pink BALLET GIRLS Canvas split sole ballet flats (criss-cross elastic) Black BOYS Tan foot undies (made from neoprene (wetsuit material) CONTEMPORARY
HIP-HOP Black canvas high-tops Black leather split sole slip on Jazz shoes (no laces) JAZZ & MUSICAL THEATRE Black tap shoes TAP Pointe shoes appropriate for the individual POINTE
TICKETS Tickets for the DSA end of year production will go on sale one month prior to the production date. All ticket sales are organised directly through HOTA Gold Coast Box Office. Tickets may be purchased several different ways. PHONE: Tickets can be purchased by simply calling HOTA Gold Coast Box office on (07) 5588 4000. With your credit/debit card and production preference ready, the friendly box office staff will be able to take care of your full booking over the phone. IN PERSON: For the less tech-savvy, or for those who like to make sure everything is organised in person, you are able to purchase your tickets by visiting HOTA Box Office in person. We suggest not leaving this until the night of the production. ONLINE: For those of you have a little less time on your hands, online tickets sales are also available. To purchase online visit https://hota.com.au. Credit/debit Card payments only. All ticket prices include a full production program. Tickets will sell fast, as in previous years they have SOLD OUT!!! Please, get in early to avoid disappointment. TICKET PRICES ADULT: $50.30 CHILD: $45.00 4 PACK: $175.00
BLUE CARD We would like to take this opportunity to assure you that all students will be supervised at all times by a member of the creative team/helper who holds a current Working with Children Blue Card. Dynamite Studios Australia has Child Protection Strategy in place. All staff members of DSA hold current Working with Children Blue Cards, and will treat children and young people with respect and understanding at all times. The entire Dynamite team will take all appropriate and responsible steps to keep children and young people in our care safe from harm. PRODUCTION USB S The end of year production will be filmed by the most professional and experienced dance and performing arts videographer in Queensland, Mat s Limelight Multimedia. Mat has over 19 years experience in filming dance eisteddfods and concerts. Mat s Limelight Multimedia is sure to impress. Your USB copy of the end of year production will be available for purchase via the DSA website www.dsa.com.au. USB s will be sold at the cost of $65.00 per USB. Should you require any assistance, please have no hesitation in contacting Administration. These USB s are great for memories and keepsakes. All USBʼs are protected and you will not be able to burn them. There will be no orders taken via Administration. All orders must be submitted via the website. PRODUCTION TEE S End of year production Tee s will be available for purchase via the DSA website www.dsa.com.au. labelled Dream. Believe. Achieve Young Starz production Tee. Tee s will be sold at the cost of $35.00 per Tee. Should you require any assistance, please have no hesitation in contacting Administration. These Tee s are a great keepsake and can be worn as a uniform item for class. HOTA GOLD COST The DSA end of year production will be held at HOTA GC, in the main theatre. The Arts Theatre is one of the most comfortable and spacious entertainment arenas on the Gold Coast. With two levels of seating, including balcony views, each seat in this 1135 seat auditorium provides uninterrupted views of the stage.