Gymnastique Magique DISNEY PERFORMING ARTS PRE PARADE FORM G (Revised Feb 2018) An exciting aspect of the Gymnastique Magique event is the opportunity for dancers to potentially participate in a pre-parade in the Disneyland Park. Each group is required to learn the choreography in advance and forward footage showing all of the dancers performing the choreography to their best possible ability. Once they have proved their competence and passed their audition, they will receive an offer from Disney Performing Arts to be included in this wonderful opportunity which dancers and their parents will treasure forever! The pre-parade is subject to various restrictions which will be enforced on the day, these are listed further down this email. Any participant who does not respect the requirements of a Disney parade will not be permitted to take part. As you will be aware, it is a privilege that the Gymnastique Magique performers have been asked to perform a pre-parade through the Disney Park, Disneyland Paris are allowing your dancers to perform before their own international public meaning the presentation and behavior of all participants will reflect on Disney themselves. Disney have age restrictions for the parade (8 years + as at the date of the parade) for safety reasons and be dependent on the weather conditions on the day. With this in mind we ask that you teach the routine to your dancers and once you are happy they have fully learnt the routine and can perform to the level that would be expected in the Disneyland Park, please send us two auditions, one filmed performing on the spot and one filmed travelling forward for the full duration of the song as directed within the choreography, dancers positioned in lines of 3 or 5 (perhaps outside or looping around your studio?). Please record both auditions filmed to the parade music and each audition must be for at least one duration of the song from start to finish (approximately 2minutes10seconds). We need this footage by 2018/2019 - AUDITION SUBMISSION DEADLINES Gymnastique Magique OCTOBER 2018 within 2 months of your booking or by 01/05/2018 depending on which date arrives first. Gymnastique Magique OCTOBER 2019 within 2 months of your booking or by 01/05/2019 depending on which date arrives first. Please announce the name of your group when commencing your recording as it will assist Disney Performing Arts administratively. The audition can then be sent to us either by DVD disc or more efficient means such as uploading to Dropbox or www.wetransfer.com which is a simple and easy to use method of digital transfer. If you need any assistance when uploading your footage, please contact us and we will talk you through the procedure. We will also need the attached application form completing with your contact details on page 2 and your pre-parade dancers numbers where highlighted on page 3, auditions will not be accepted without the attached application.
Below are 4 links to the choreography from various angles and the following choreography notes to assist you in teaching the pre-parade choreography to your dancers. These links are for your use only and not to be placed into the public domain. Please advise if you are unable to access the footage as soon as possible. The footage shows the choreography which will continuously repeat throughout the parade route, please ensure each of your auditions show the choreography from start to finish (at least one duration of the song - approximately 2minutes10seconds). http://youtu.be/ol4s_xn9l_o http://youtu.be/365h8brx2iu http://youtu.be/eozb-8hlo4e http://youtu.be/hu-rrc64kmo Upon successful application, all participants are required to adhere to the following in order to be permitted to perform on the day: Upon successful application we will provide all pre-parade dancers with a light weight jacket to be worn during the pre-parade (these are to be ordered within your pre-parade application and provided during the weekend subject to acceptance) Dancers are asked to wear the jacket with their own full length matt black trousers (preferred attire) or thick black leggings which must be of a high quality to ensure no under garments are visible. (no tracksuit bottoms or shiny material permitted) - there should be absolutely no branding/markings/logos on any bottoms there must be uniformity throughout all dancers Dancers are asked to wear plain black trainers/pumps there should be absolutely no branding/coloured laces/markings/logos on the footwear ie Converse, Vans. Ideal footwear would be PE black plimsoll style Dancers are asked to wear their hair neat, with no fashion statement headbands Jewellery to be removed if possible or kept minimal Make-up is to be kept to a minimum There will be a compulsory mass rehearsal for all pre-parade participants held during the Gymnastique Magique weekend (the time will be confirmed in your itinerary which will be sent closer to the time of the event) which will offer Disney the opportunity to align performers, and for all groups to come together and rehearse as one group to appreciate the number of performers involved and how the parade will appear on the day.
SUMMARY OF AUDITION REQUIREMENTS All pre-parade dancers to be included within the footage (must be aged 8 or over at date of the parade) please do not include any non pre-parade dancers Audition is required by the deadlines below 2018/2019 - AUDITION SUBMISSION DEADLINES Gymnastique Magique OCTOBER 2018 within 2 months of your booking or by 01/05/2018 depending on which date arrives first. Gymnastique Magique OCTOBER 2019 within 2 months of your booking or by 01/05/2019 depending on which date arrives first. 2 separate auditions each timed for a minimum of 2 minutes and 10 seconds (once through the track); o Static filmed performing the choreography on the spot o Travelling filmed moving forward at a moderate pace looping in a large circle or figure of 8. Perhaps around the studio if large space or outdoors. Please position dancers in lines of 3 or 5 dancers. Completed Gymnastique Magique Pre-Parade application form
CHOREOGRAPHY NOTES ZIP A DEE DO DAH 2 counts of 8- Walk and wave 1 counts of 8 Side step right, close left, clap hands up, side step right, touch together left foot clap hands up. Repeat to left. 1count of 8 - Repeat side steps. 1 count of 8 Side step right, touch together left and clap, side step left, touch together right and clap, repeat to right. Open left foot to wide position, hands to chest. On accent arms up to high V. 1 8 Open arms out and down. On accents R arm up palms front, L arm up palms front, brings arms down parallel in front. CHORUS: 1 count of 8 1 & 2 Jump onto right foot pony step, right arm above head, left hand on hip, palm flat. 3&4 repeat left. 5&6, 7&8 1 count of 8 1,2,3,4 Step R diagonal on Right foot, close left, Step R foot, close jump both feet. (scoop step). Scooping arms and clap on jump. Repeat to Left. 1 count of 8 Slow turn to Right diagonal. Holding arms out as if holding Pluto ears out. Slight lean with body. 1 count of 8 Slow turn to Left diagonal Holding arms out as if holding Pluto ears out. Slight lean with body. 4 counts of 8 Repeat whole chorus. INSTRUMENTAL: 1-8 Side step Right foot to R, arms over the top, repeat left. 1 8 Repeat side steps to right and left. 1-8 Step side R, close left foot in, pulling both arms to body to finish both hands on hips, fists clenched. Repeat L, R, L. Tap R foot on last one. 1-8 Open balchange spring onto R foot, Left arm up, R hand palm open on hip. Repeat L, R, L. Repeat the above 4 counts of 8. Walk and wave for 8 counts.
CHORUS 1 count of 8 1 & 2 Jump onto right foot pony step, right arm above head, left hand on hip, palm flat. 3&4 repeat left. 5&6, 7&8 Repeat right and left. 1 count of 8 1,2,3,4 Step R diagonal on Right foot, close left, Step R foot, close jump both feet. (scoop step). Scooping arms and clap on jump. Repeat to Left. 1 count of 8 Slow turn to Right diagonal. Holding arms out as if holding Pluto ears out. Slight lean with body. 1 count of 8 Slow turn to Left diagonal Holding arms out as if holding Pluto ears out. Slight lean with body. Repeat section but with only first turn to the right. 1 count of 4 walk and and tap R foot. 2 counts of 8 Walk forward R, L, R and hop clap on hop. Repeat L, R, L hop and clap.. 2 counts of 8 Walk to diagonal R, L, R opening right arm over head, other hand on hip. Open heel touch Left foot both hands on hips. Repeat to left. Repeat Right and left. Repeat section of last 4 counts of 8 (walks and hops, side and heels) 1 count of 8 Step side to Right, close Left foot, open out Right foot bending left knee, hands out in Jazz position, shimmer hands in front. Jump on accent. NOTES: Every side step needs to be cheated to a diagonal so the choreography continues to move forward. Please pay attention to hand positions on hip and palms. Please try and rehearse this moving forward either in your studio, or take boom box and try it outside in a safe area. No singing to playback please, but big Disney smiles! None of the steps are difficult but the music is fairly fast. Please take the time to help the children really know the choreography before doing at full speed.
DISNEY PERFORMING ARTS GENERAL APPLICATION Please fill out an application form for each different type of request. Any incomplete applications will not be considered. PLEASE WRITE IN CAPITAL LETTERS ONLY Official group name: IMPORTANT - This information is needed for in-park publicity (for performance groups only) Director s name: Type of group (Ex Dance): Country represented: Group postal address: Street name: Town/City: Postal Code: Country: Group organiser contact details: Name: Mr / Mrs Telephone: Email: Mobile: Have you previously brought this group to participate in our programme? NO YES Date: How did you hear about the programme? Please advise if you have any group members with special needs (teachers and chaperones included)? Are you reserving via a tour operator? NO YES X (please fill out your tour operator details) TOUR OPERATOR DETAILS Please note that all correspondence appertaining to your performance will be communicated directly through your chosen operator and not through the group director unless otherwise requested Company name : Take Us 2 The Magic Contact : Lorraine Norburn Address: 50 Morthen Road, Wickersley Town/City: Rotherham Postal code: S66 1EN Country: South Yorkshire Telephone: 0044 1709 543074 Fax: Email: lorraine@takeus2themagic.co.uk PLEASE INDICATE WHAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR Performance only: (Please fill out the Disney Performing Arts Onstage request form only Part 1) Workshop only: (Please fill out the Disney Performing Arts Workshop request form only Part 2) Performance and workshop: (Please fill out both Disney Performing Arts request forms Parts 1 & 2
1 -DISNEY PERFORMING ARTS ONSTAGE REQUEST FORM Please list, in order of preference, four choices of performance dates: 1 N/A 2-3 - 4 - PARTICIPANTS TYPE OF GROUP DANCERS SINGERS SOLOISTS INSTRUMENTALISTS CHAPERONES TOTAL INSTRUMENTAL VOCAL MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE PRE-PARADE* * applies to majorettes, flag unit Minimum age requirements: Stage performance: 5 years Marching band: 8 years Minimum number of participants required: Stage performances: 10 Marching bands: 35 How are you arriving at your assigned performance venue? : By coach? *Includes groups staying in a Disney Hotel *On foot? SHOW DESCRIPTION Please give a detailed description of your show (theme, choice of repertoire ) GYMNASTIQUE MAGIQUE PRE-PARADE
Please answer the following questions appertaining to your group type to help us better understand your needs Instrumental Please list the number and types of instruments including percussion: Will you have any instrumental solos? (Please specify which instruments) Vocal Will you need soloist microphones? YES NO Will you be performing simple movement? YES (Please include this in your audition) NO Musical Theatre Will you have any live vocal soloists? (Please note the maximum number of soloist microphones is 6) YES Number: NO Will you pre-record your group vocals onto your show CD? YES NO (Please include group vocals in your audition) Dance Will you be performing: tap pointe work acrobatics* *Please note balances are not to be constructed with more than 2 people in height. No pyramids! Are any of your performers: majorettes cheerleaders Will you be using props? YES please specify: NO
DISNEY PERFORMING ARTS RESERVATION DETAILS ALL GROUPS AND ACOMPANYING PARTIES MUST PURCHASE A DISNEY PERFORMING ARTS ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE THROUGH OUR OFFICES. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT CUMULATIVE WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. IMPORTANT: INDIVIDUAL BOOKINGS AND RESERVATIONS MADE VIA OTHER CHANNELS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 1- HOTEL RESERVATION DETAILS Accommodation packages are subject to availability All packages include breakfast at your hotel and theme park tickets (local taxes not included). Please keep in mind that minors cannot share a bed (school and youth groups) SELECT THE HOTEL YOU REQUIRE: Disney s Hotel Santa Fe Disney s Hotel Cheyenne Disney s Sequoia Lodge Disney s Davy Crockett Ranch * * Disney s Davy Crockett Ranch is a self-drive destination. There is no shuttle bus service to the Disney Parks. Please advise if you wish to reserve another Disney on-site hotel not listed above: Arrival date: Estimated number of rooms: Driver rooms (if applicable): TYPE OF PACKAGE: Please select one of the following: 1 NIGHT/1 DAY *¹ 1 NIGHT/2 DAYS * 2 NIGHTS/1 DAY¹ 2 NIGHTS/2 DAYS 2 NIGHTS/3 DAYS 3 NIGHTS/2 DAYS 3 NIGHTS/3 DAYS * Excluding Disney s Davy Crockett Ranch ¹ These tickets are valid for 1 day/1 Park GROUP BREAKDOWN Please fill out this section so we can invoice you correctly: If you do not have the exact numbers yet, please provide us with an estimation which we can update later: Children (from 3 to 11 years) Youths (from 12 to 17 years) Adults (over 18 years) Drivers Number
CHECK LIST Before sending your application form to us, please check the following boxes to ensure no elements are missing. 1 -APPLICATION FORM Fill out general information concerning your group Select performance and/or workshop option PERFORMANCE - complete Disney Performing Arts Onstage request form Select four possible dates Fill out participants table Answer questions appertaining to your group type WORKSHOP - complete Disney Performing Arts Workshop request form Select four possible dates Fill out workshop sessions table RESERVATIONS: HOTELS - complete Hotel Reservation details Select hotel Select type of package Fill out group breakdown table 2 -AUDITION (performance groups only) 2 complete pieces for each discipline (featuring at least 90% of your group) Soloist auditions (if applicable) 3 -PHOTOGRAPH (performance groups only) A photograph showing your group in a costume or uniform representative of that to be worn on the day of your performance