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ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS
Dancers in Ballet 1 - Adults are highly encouraged to participate in this performance opportunity! All students are required to complete a participation form to confirm their intent to perform. Participation forms will be due October 5, 2024.
AUDITIONS
Ballet 5, Junior Company and Studio Company members ONLY are required to audition. Auditions will take place Saturday, September 28. The audition will run from 12:30- 2:30pm, following the Fall Master Classes. Dancers should wear black leotards and pink tights.
Adult students will participate in a Placement Class, held Saturday, September 28, from 2:30-3:30pm.
ASSOCIATED FEES
The cost for each dancer to participate in The Nutcracker is $150. There is a $15 fee for both the audition and the adult placement class.
THE COMMITMENT
All dancers participating in The Nutcracker are required to attend their assigned rehearsals. Due to the demands of the performance, and our short rehearsal timeline, it is important that dancers are present for their scheduled rehearsal time. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be announced soon!
REHEARSAL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
Please do check back before each weekend to ensure that there haven't been slight time changes. While we do not anticipate any significant time changes, please be aware we may need to make adjustments.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR DANCER'S ROLE
A complete cast list will be posted on the studio's bulletin board. Depending on your dancer's level, they have been assigned a role to play in the performance. All roles take into account the dancer's age and ability level, with the intent to encourage a love of performance and dance. If you have specific questions regarding your dancer's level or role, please email our school manager.
THE PERFORMANCE
This year, our performance will be held at the new Dodge Performing Arts Center (Dodge PAC) located at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Two performances will be held December 13 & 14, 6:30pm. All dancers will perform in ALL shows.
Dancers in Ballet 1 - Adults are highly encouraged to participate in this performance opportunity! All students are required to complete a participation form to confirm their intent to perform. Participation forms will be due October 5, 2024.
AUDITIONS
Ballet 5, Junior Company and Studio Company members ONLY are required to audition. Auditions will take place Saturday, September 28. The audition will run from 12:30- 2:30pm, following the Fall Master Classes. Dancers should wear black leotards and pink tights.
Adult students will participate in a Placement Class, held Saturday, September 28, from 2:30-3:30pm.
ASSOCIATED FEES
The cost for each dancer to participate in The Nutcracker is $150. There is a $15 fee for both the audition and the adult placement class.
THE COMMITMENT
All dancers participating in The Nutcracker are required to attend their assigned rehearsals. Due to the demands of the performance, and our short rehearsal timeline, it is important that dancers are present for their scheduled rehearsal time. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be announced soon!
REHEARSAL TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
Please do check back before each weekend to ensure that there haven't been slight time changes. While we do not anticipate any significant time changes, please be aware we may need to make adjustments.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR DANCER'S ROLE
A complete cast list will be posted on the studio's bulletin board. Depending on your dancer's level, they have been assigned a role to play in the performance. All roles take into account the dancer's age and ability level, with the intent to encourage a love of performance and dance. If you have specific questions regarding your dancer's level or role, please email our school manager.
THE PERFORMANCE
This year, our performance will be held at the new Dodge Performing Arts Center (Dodge PAC) located at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Two performances will be held December 13 & 14, 6:30pm. All dancers will perform in ALL shows.
Rehearsal Schedule
A detailed rehearsal schedule will be published shortly after dancers receive their role assignments. Until further details are released, please view the schedule below for a rough outline of the rehearsal dedication. Families should be prepared to reserve 9:00am-5:00pm for rehearsals. Due to the limited number of rehearsals, if you would like to participate, you must attend all rehearsals.
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Mandatory Rehearsals
September 23: Nutcracker Registration Opens September 28: Intermediate & Advanced Workshops; Level 5, Junior Company & Studio Company Auditions; Adult Placement Class October 5: Nutcracker Participation Form Due October 12: Rehearsals (B5, Junior Company & Studio Company Only) October 19: Rehearsals (B5, Junior Company & Studio Company Only) October 26: Rehearsals All Levels November 2: Rehearsals All Levels November 9: Rehearsals All Levels November 16: Rehearsals All Levels November 23: Full Run-Through at Ballet Caliente (ALL PARTICIPANTS) November 30: No Rehearsals- Thanksgiving Break December 7: Full Run-Through at Ballet Caliente (ALL PARTICIPANTS) December 13: 6:30pm Performance (ALL PARTICIPANTS) December 14: 6:30pm Performance (ALL PARTICIPANTS) |
Below is a tentative rehearsal schedule. 'Groups' are placeholders for assigned class roles, which will be released after October 5.
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Studio A
Oct. 12 & 19
9:00-10:30 SCo, JCo, Ballet 5: Technique Class
10:30-11:45 SCo, JCo, Ballet 5: Rehearsal 12:00-2:00 SCo, JCo, Ballet 5: Rehearsal Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16
9:00-10:30 SCo, JCo, Ballet 5: Technique Class
10:30-11:45 SCo, JCo, Ballet 5: Rehearsal 12:00-2:00 SCo, JCo, Ballet 5: Rehearsal 2:00-3:00 Ballet 2 (group A) 3:00-4:00 Ballet 2 (group B) Nov. 23 & Dec. 7
9:00-9:45 SCo, JCo, Ballet 5: Warm Up 10:00-11:30 Act I: Cast A & B 12:00-1:30 Act II: Cast A & B 1:30-2:00 SCo, JCo, Ballet 5: Director's Notes |
Studio B
Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16
1:00-2:00 Ballet 4
2:00-3:00 Ballet 3 Nov. 23 & Dec. 7
Act Rehearsals in Studio A |
Studio C
Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9, Nov. 16
11:00-12:00 Ballet 1 (group A)
12:00-1:00 Ballet 1 (group B) 1:00-2:00 Ballet 2 (group C) 2:00-3:00 Ballet 1 (group C) Nov. 23 & Dec. 7
Act Rehearsals in Studio A |