JAN’S DANCE STUDIO INC- DANCE RECITAL INFORMATION
“Cirque du Danse” - June 18, 2011
Dear Parents and Students:
Please read the following carefully as there is important information and dates for the 2011 Recital. Thank you.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
· Because classes and rehearsals continue until June 18, it is necessary to pay full tuition for June classes by June 1, 2011. Costumes cannot be distributed until June tuition is paid. Thank you.
· Due to Memorial Day, there will be no dance classes on Monday, May 30, 2011.
· Please see the special schedule of dance classes on Monday, June 6, June 13, Tuesday June 7 and June 14 due to no dance classes bring held on picture days June 8 and June 9, 2011.
· Recital Photos will be taken June 8th and 9th. Please see schedule in following pages.
· No class or rehearsal on Wed June 15- Get some rest J
Quick glance dates and information:
SHOW DATE: Saturday, June 18, 2011 - 1:00pm and 6:00 pm
PLACE: Springfield Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6th St., Springfield IL 62701
MATINEE SHOW – 1:00 P.M. Dancer please arrive by 11:30 with hair and make-up done, tights on.
EVENING SHOW- 6:00p.m. All dancers please arrive by 5:30, hair and makeup done, tights on.
Monday 5:30-6:15 Creative Movement Class-Teddy Bear Trainers will perform in the matinee show only (1pm)
Wednesday 5:30-6:15 Creative Movement Class-Shy Lions will perform in the matinee show only (1pm)
Wednesday 4:45-5:30 Kinderhop Class-Center Ring Dancers will perform in the matinee show only (1pm)
*All other dancers except creative movement classes, kinderhop class and competition dances will perform in both shows. Competition will perform in the evening show only.
*Opening number dancers will perform in both shows
TECHNICAL REHEARSAL- JUNE 16, 2011 *Please see the attached schedule for technical rehearsal times for all dances. Please come in proper dance attire and shoes.
Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the Center for the Arts we will hold our technical rehearsal. Please see the attached schedule for the time your class will rehearse. This rehearsal will be run on a tight schedule so please arrive 10-15 minutes early so as not to miss your technical rehearsal time on the stage. Dancers are free to leave when not rehearsing their dance(s). Dancers should wear dance rehearsal clothes and proper dance shoes. NO COSTUMES WILL BE WORN AT THIS TECHNICAL REHEARSAL! PLEASE DO NOT BRING COSTUMES. We will not be using the dressing rooms for the technical rehearsals.
DRESS REHEARSAL- Friday, June 17, 2011 6:00PM at the Center for the Arts.
All dancers performing in both shows will participate in this dress rehearsal. This dress rehearsal will be run like a real show with no pauses between numbers. We will have a 15 minute intermission between Act I and Act II. This year Dazzlers Competition dances will be incorporated into the evening show. Therefore, competition dances will also be rehearsed in full costume at the dress rehearsal.
Bring all costumes to dress rehearsal. Wear your hair and make-up the way you intend to wear it for the recital. Mothers and /or fathers are welcome at the rehearsal. In an effort to hold down confusion and noise, I ask that you please not bring other family members or friends. We should be finished rehearsing by 9:00 p.m. Remember, no food, candy, or drinks inside the auditorium. Check the program to see which dance you are doing first. If you are in more than one dance, be sure to know the of your dances.; Mothers in charge of each dance class request that you all stay together with your class as a group so they can bring you to the stage at the correct time.
*All dancers performing in “Cirque du Danse” are required to attend both the technical rehearsal and the dress rehearsal.
Note: At dress rehearsal only, dancers can watch the show from the auditorium in costume but must be dressed and backstage lined up for their own numbers 3 numbers ahead. We cannot come to the auditorium to get you. Please keep quiet while in auditorium. Some dancers will have too many costume changes to watch from the auditorium.
Additional Information:
NO COSTUMES WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE AUDIENCE THE NIGHT OF THE SHOW! Students not in Act I may sit in the audience with their parents in street clothes and tights until Intermission when each mother is responsible to bring them backstage and dress them for Act II. All students are to remain backstage for the rest of the show in costume so they can participate in the final curtain call.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Each class needs one mother to supervise and make sure that their class is where it should be at the proper time. Keep in mind you will not see the entire show the day of the recital as you will be backstage, but you will have the best seat in the house when you get to watch your child from the wings on stage! If you are interested, see the signup sheet on the bulletin board. In the past, some parents have hired a babysitter for backstage with the entire class splitting the cost.
COSTUMES, HAIR, MAKEUP: Be sure to bring all costumes to dress rehearsal and recital. They should be steamed and have all hooks and eyes sewn on as needed. Four safety pins are needed to secure separate tutus. Shoes should be clean and polished if not new, and tights should be the ones ordered with your recital costume. A thin piece of black elastic should be sewn on tap shoes to keep them secure on feet. Have your name in all costume parts, shoes, tights. Etc. Do not wear jewelry, colored nail or toe polish on stage. DO NOT WEAR UNDERWEAR BENEATH YOUR COSTUME. Your hair should be fixed to stay out of your face and should have enough bobby pins to secure your headpiece. I suggest a bun or high pony tail. Makeup is needed-include eye shadow, red or pink lipstick depending on costume color, blush and mascara. Older dancers (company and competition dancers) wear false eyelashes. Mothers are expected to dress their child in the proper costume and have them ready for the 2nd Act. Please return to your seat after your child is ready.
FAMILY SHOW FEE: Please make sure you have paid your $50.00 show fee which entitles you to 6 tickets per family. A slip was sent home recently asking you for your preference of show times for your tickets. If you have not done so yet, please return that slip to the studio. There will be tickets available for sale on June 6 and June 7 between 5:30-7:00 pm at the studio on a first come first serve basis. Anyone sitting in a seat will need a ticket. Please be sure your guests have their tickets in their possession when entering the auditorium. Moms will be issued a “mom badge” to wear as they need to be able to run back stage to assist with their children. However, if a mom plans on occupying a seat in the auditorium, she will need a ticket. Only females will be allowed in the backstage area as the girls will be changing costumes. Guests please wait until after the show to greet and congratulate dancers. Thank you. No costumes will be distributed until all past due tuition, June tuition, and show fee have been paid. Thank you.
SEAT SAVING: There will be absolutely no seat saving at the dress rehearsal or for the productions. Doors to the auditorium will be opened at 12:15 for the Matinee show and 5:15 for the Evening show. Please do not use side doors to go backstage –they will be locked for all shows. It will be necessary to walk around to get backstage.
PHOTOGRAPHS: Our photographer is taking pictures on June 8 and June 9, 2011 at the dance studio, 16 Cottonwood 483-3688. Please see the attached photo schedule. Grussenmeyer Photography will be taking our pictures and are offering several nice packages. The photographer will be collecting for the pictures and you must pay for them the day your child is photographed. YOU MAY PICKUP THE PHOTORAPHS AT GRUSSENMEYER PHOTOGRAPHY WHEN THEY ARE READY. Come dressed in the proper costume, hair fixed and make-up on. The schedule will also be posted on the bulletin board. Please be prompt as the photographer will be working on a tight schedule and will not wait. There will be no dance classes June 8 or June 9 due to pictures. All pictures for the ad program. Competition Team, Dance Company(for the front of the program) as well as any newspaper pictures will be taken on Wednesday, June 8 so that we can get them back in time for program printing. If you plan on purchasing an ad, please turn it in by no later than June 3 so that we can schedule your picture.
VIDEOTAPES: All other pictures and videotapes must be taken at the dress rehearsal. Please show consideration for dancers and audience by not taking pictures the day or night of recital. This year we have Dean Williams Photography to video our performance. Cost for the DVD is $45.00 and includes tax and mailing. An order form will be sent home with students. Please fill out and return to JDS with your payment. Order forms and payments must be returned to the dancing school no later than June 10, 2011. NO VIDEO OR FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE AUDITORIUM RECITAL DAY. Fire codes are strictly enforced by the City of Springfield and there will be no standing in the aisles allowed.
DISTRIBUTION OF COSTUMES: Costumes will be distributed the week of May 31, June 1, June 2, June 6, 2011 at the end of each dance class. Your child will receive all their costumes at their regular dance class. Even if they are involved in extra classes, all costumes will be sent home from their regular dance class time on the above dates. Costumes may only be picked up by an adult and can only be distributed during the above times. No students will be allowed to take a costume from the studio without a parent present, so please come in at the end of your child’s class to get costumes. There will be a sheet with specific instructions in each costume as to how to wear costume and what need be done. In order to maintain optimal instructional time, there will be no costume explanation at costume distribution, so please read and follow all detailed instructions with each costume. If you have a question, please email us at and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
SPECIAL CLASS SCHEDULE- Please check the below carefully and mark on your calendar! Classes will meet at regularly scheduled times May 31, June 1 and June 2. *Monday, June 6, June 13, Tuesday June 7 and June 14 and Saturday June 4 and June 11, 2011 will meet on special schedule. Due to the fact that our regularly scheduled dance classes are going to be interrupted in preparation for our June 18 recital “Cirque Du Danse” we will follow the below schedule for dance class for the weeks of June 6 and June 13, 2011 and Sat. June 4 and June 11, 2011.
Monday, June 6 and Monday June 13, 2011
Studio A-5:30-6:00-Monday Creative Movement-Teddy Bear Trainers
Studio B-5:30-6:00- Wed. Creative movement-Shy Lions
Studio A-6:00-6:30-Tap Ballet Pre Jazz-Cheetah Baby, Lion Tamers
Studio B-6:00-6:30-Combination class-Ballet Butterfly, Kimbo the Clown
Studio A-6:30-7:00- Tumbling all classes-Poodles and Magician Assistants
Studio A -7:00-7:45- Adv. Beginner-Candy, Circus Jesters, Masquerade
Studio A-7:45-8:00-Int/Adv-Run Llama Run, Can Can, Spanish Dancers
Tuesday, June 7 and June 14, 2011
Studio A-5:30-6:00-Hip Hop I-Clown Dance
Studio A-6:00-6:30-Beg ballet/tap/jazz Tues. 6:30-8:00-Corps de ballet, Freak Flag
Studio A -6:30-7:00- Beg Lyrical-I Wanna Hold your hand -Ribbon Dancers
Studio A -7:00-7:30-Adv. Lyrical-Poker Face
Studio A-7:30-8:00-Adv. Hip Hop Remix
Studio A-8:00-8:45-Sr. Bal/tap/jazz-Run Llama Run, Can Can, Spanish Dancers
Saturday, June 4 and June 11, 2011
Studio A-10:00-11:00-Wiked Little Girls-Jr. and Sr. Company Production
Studio A -11:00-12:00-Opening Number
Saturday, June 11, 2011
10-11am Same as June 4th- 10-11 Jr. Sr Comp and 11-12 OPENING NUMBER
12:00-2:00-Competition # run through-all team members must be present
PHOTO SCHEDULE-JAN’S DANCE STUDIO-2011
Wednesday June 8, 2011
3:30-4:30- Ad Photos for Program, Ali Waters for Program, All other Ad Photos must be taken at this time due to program printing
4:30-5:15- Jr. and Sr. Company-Wicked Little Girls-All Company dancers for program cover-dancers will be photographed in the blue company costume with earrings, barrettes and choker, tan shoes/tights
5:15-5:45- Spanish Dancers (Wed. 7:30 Ballet)
5:45-6:00- Circus Jesters (Mon Ballet 6:45)
6:00-6:15- Run Llama Run (Wed. 6:30 Tap)
6:15-6:30- Candy (Mon 7:45 Tap)
6:30-6:45- Can Can Dancers (Wed 8:30 Jazz)
6:45-7:00- Masquerade (Mon 8:15 Jazz)
7:00-7:15- The Card Trick (Sr.Lyrical)
7:15-7:30- Ribbon dancers (Jr. Lyrical)
7:30-??? All Competition Season
Thursday, June 9, 2011
4:00-4:20- Teddy Bear Trainers (Mon. 5:30-6:15)
4:20-4:40- Shy Lions (Wed. 5:30-6:15)
4:40-5:00- Center Ring Dancers (Wed. 4:45-5:30)
5:00-5:20- Ballet Butterfly (Mon 6:15-7:15)Please bring wings/Ballet costume
5:20-5:40-Lion Tamer (Mon. 5:30-6:45)Ballet Costume
5:40-6:00-Corps de Ballet (Tues. 6:30-8:00)Ballet costume
6:00-6:20-Circus Poodles (Thurs. Tumbl. 5:30-6:15) and Trainer(Will)
6:20-6:40-Freak Flag (Tues. 6:30-8:00)Jazz costume
6:40-7:00-Sr. Hip Hop Remix (Tues. 7:30)
7:00-7:20-Clown Dance (Tues. 5:30-6:30 Jr.Hip Hop)
TECHNICAL REHEARSAL SCHEDULE-THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011
THE FOLLOWING TIMES ARE SCHEDULED TO REHEARSE YOUR STUDENT’S RECITAL DANCES ON THE STAGE AT THE Center for the arts. No costumes are needed at this rehearsal. We will not be using the dressing rooms. Please bring your student in proper dance rehearsal clothes and bring along proper dance shoes We will be strictly adhering to the schedule below, so it would be helpful if you would arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your rehearsal time as to not miss the time to rehearse on stage. Students should sit in the auditorium until their class is called to the stage. Students are free to leave between dances, or when their dances are finished rehearsing. Please remember that no food or drink is allowed in the auditorium. Thank you!