THE NUTCRACKER PARTICIPATION

AGREEMENT 2014

Participation in The Nutcracker is not mandatory, but a choice. This will be a low-key, family friendly event for students of all levels (ages 3 and up) and class styles. Please take the time to consider the Costs and Requirements of The Nutcracker. You must be available for both performances.

Casting:

There is a part for everyone, even those dancers who do not take ballet. We will have tap, jazz, and Hip Hop style numbers included in our show.

IMPORTANT DATES

Rehearsal Begin at Stage Door – Saturday, September 13th(Mirliton/Doll, Snow/Flower, Arabian, Pine Forest, Specialty Numbers) Saturday, September 20th(Bon Bons, Chinese Tea, Lollipops, Angels Mice, Children’s Dance, Clowns, Candy Canes, Russian, Soldiers, Frozen)

Mandatory Run Thru at Stage Door(entire cast) - Saturday, November 1st, 1:00pmMandatory Costume Rehearsal at Stage Door(entire cast) - Saturday, November 8th and 15th,1:00pm –Dancers come in costume.

Mandatory Costume Rehearsal at The Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center - Saturday, November 22nd, 10:00am - All dancers arrive in costume with hair & make-up done (Young dancers costume only)

*If your child is not at the dress rehearsal, he/she will not be able to perform in the shows. Please keep this date on your calendars

Performance at The Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center - Saturday, November 22nd3:00pm – All dancers arrive in costume with hair & make-up done.

Performance at The Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center - Sunday, November 23rd, 2:00pm – All dancers arrive in costume with hair & make-up done

Rehearsals:

Rehearsals will start Saturday, September 13th for Core dancers and Saturday, September 20thfor all others. They will be held every Saturday.*See rehearsal schedule for details.

Attendance Policy:

Students are not allowed to miss more than one Nutcracker rehearsal (a second miss will be taken on a case by case basis). After a third miss, for any reason, the student will be taken out of the show. (Absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS) Sorry, but these rehearsals cannot be made-up. If a rehearsal is missed, it is the responsibility of the dancer to contact a fellow dancer to learn what they missed before the next rehearsal.

Costumes:

Each dance will have a costume. If you are cast in more than one dance then you will have more than one costume. The costumes run between $65-$100.We will be measuring students for costumes during our casting call. You will be responsible for any alterations. Students will need to supply their own tights and proper shoes (details to follow).

* Core dancers will have the opportunity to pass down costumes.

Fees and Tickets:

There is a $40 Nutcracker participation fee that helps to cover The Nutcracker production costs. (i.e. theater rental, teachers, sets, props, and programs),Included in this fee will be two tickets for the show of your choice.

ALL REHEARSAL, COSTUME, and PARTICIPATION FEE ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

General Seating Ticket Sales start at Stage Door Oct 1st - $18 adults, $12 students and children over 3 years old, children under 3 are free. Group rates are available for seniors, Girl Scout troops, etc.

Pictures and DVD:

Pictures of the performancewill be taken by a professional Performing Arts Photographer. Pictures will be available to order from their website.

DVDs will also be available to order. Order forms will be available later.

PTA (Parents Technical Assistant):

We will need parent assistants to help run the show. Your participation will be essential. We will post volunteer signup sheets closer to the show.

Security- Backstage/dressing rooms:

Due to the length of the show, dancers may be checked in before the show or at intermission. We will also check students out during intermission if finished with their performance. Students will be secured backstage and not permitted to exit until intermission or after the final curtain. NO EXCEPTIONS. Students will be required to be signed in and out by parent or a designate. Child safety must be placed before convenience. Please allow extra time in your scheduling.

If this security factor is not acceptable to you, please do not sign up for The Nutcracker.

Information will be posted at the studio, online at our website, and will be given to each participant.

STAGE DOOR

NUTCRACKER 2014 AGREEMENT

I have read, understand, and agree to all performance information given on previous pages, and give permission for my child to perform in The Nutcracker 2014.

Signature: ______Date: ______

ABSOLUTE DEADLINE to return your permission slip, - September 13th.

Your account will be charged accordingly in 2 installments.

The 1stinstallment will be charged upon the return of this agreement.

The 2nd installment will be charged Oct. 1st.

Student’s Name: ______

Role/s Accepted:

______

PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THIS AGREEMENT!

NO CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS, OR EXCHANGES!

Fee Worksheet

Mark all that apply. If you are not sure, please check with the office.

Participation Fee (one per student)

____Participation Fee ($40)

Rehearsals

(if performing in more than one dance please mark the appropriate quantity. i.e. performing in the Bon bons dance as well as the Chinese Tea dance, 2@ $105 )

10Weeks/45min. ___ @ $105 11 Weeks/ 45min.___@ $140 In Class___@ $0

(All Dances, except the following as noted) (Arabian) (Spanish)

11 Weeks/ 1hr. ___@ $150 8 Weeks/ 30Min. ___@ $120 3 or More roles @ $300

(Mirliton/Doll) (Pine Forest) (No additional discount)

Sub total ______

15% discount for 2 dances ______

Rehearsal fee Total ______(Continued on back)

Costume Order Worksheet(Mark all that apply)

____Bon Bons($65) ____ Chinese Tea ($65) ____ Lollipops ($65)

____ Angels ($65) ____ Younger and Older Mice ($65) ____ Frozen ($65)

____ Candy Canes ($65) ____ Clowns ($75) ____ Russian ($75)

____ Soldiers ($75) ____Mirlitons ($75) ____ Dolls ($75)

____ Flowers ($25 & Custom) _____ Snow ($25 & Custom) ____ Solos ($75)

(Fairy, Soldier, Chinese)

You will be charged for a costume for each dance have agreed to participate in unless you fill out the following EXEMPTION.

EXEMPTION: Please explain if you are not ordering a costume for your role/s. (i.e. purchasing a hand me down, repeating a role, or it is custom and will be sewn)

______

______

Sub total______

10% discount on 2 Costumes______

15% discount on 3 or more costumes______

Costume Total______

Bon-Bons:

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Chinese Tea:

Isabella Andrade

Brookelynne Mashouri-Gregory

Kayden Storm

Caroline Hartman

Jada Summerville

Melissa Thacker

Emery Jackson

______

Lollipops:

Nyla Biondolillo

Ellie Brainin

Aubree Magnahi

Sydney Ward

Layla Foreman

Cami Kieran

Layla Martin

Chloe Mullen

Makena Ross

______

Angels:

Ashley Bates

Madison Evans

Isabel Lai

Madeline Massa

Nathalie Okada

Tatum Polan

Claire Sproule

Annabelle Watson

Presley Williams

Celia Hughes

______

Mice:

Charley Berry

McKinley Blehm

Grace Riley

Nola Conkling

Anya Joseph

Sofia LoPilato

Stella Malget

Gwen Porter

Gabby Walsh

Kayla Wilson

Cayman Ringdahl

Mice (older)

Carolyn Finn,

Emma Stenger

Megan Levan

Claire Kikkawa

______

Soldiers

Dani Berry

Ella Gruber

Maddy Hulle

Emma Stenger

Ella Shreiner

SDK Students

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Clowns

Rylee Heumann

Cherie Laethem

Riley Platenburg

Elizabeth Thacker

Ella Williams

Kendall Brainin

Siena Baker

Maddy Hulle

Dani Berry

Camille Zimmer

______
Russian

Ella Shreiner

Ella Gruber

Emma Stenger

Maci Moses

______
Polar Express

Nola Conkling

Ella Gruber

Emma Stenger

Ella Shreiner

Maci Moses

SDK Students

______

Dolls

Katherine Tarangelo

Eloise Melendez

Megan Levan

Carolyn Finn

Sydney Loesch

Claire Kikkawa

Samantha Amezcua

Theresa Hooker

Doll Solos Emily Huang

Charlotte Jacobs

Mary Wilkinson

______

Mirlitons

Claire Kikkawa

Samantha Ameczua

Theresa Hooker

Katherine Tarangelo

Emily Huang

Carolyn Finn

Megn Levan,

Sydney Loesch

Eloise Melendez

______

Snow Flakes

Maci Moses

Leslie Conkling

Camille Zimmer

Claire Kikkawa

Carolyn Finn

Mary Wilkinson

Snowflakes Pointe

Christina Warren

Nicole Loya

Manon Wogahn

Charlotte Jacobs

Jen Andrade

Natalie Finn

______

Waltz of the Flowers

Maci Moses

Leslie Conkling

Camille Zimmer

Claire Kikkawa

Carolyn Finn

Mary Wilkinson Natalie Finn

Christina Warren

Nicole Loya

Manon Wogahn

Charlotte Jacobs

Jen Andrade

______

Arabians

Nicole Loya

Natalie Finn

Manon Woghan

Christina Warren

Camille Zimmer

Danielle Dattalo

Charlotte Jacobs

______

Adagio:

Nicole Loya

Natalie Finn

Jen Andrade

Charlotte Jacobs

______

Spanish:

Megan Levan Yelena Petrova

Mary Wilkinson Lizeth Stanley

Leah Santourian Lauren Jeffers

Charlene Hooker