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End of Semester & Little Mermaid Show Week Info
SHOW WEEK INFO
WOW! We did it! We made it to the end of the semester (almost)! I’m so proud of all the dancers for working so hard to produce our end-of- year show, the Little Mermaid! It’s going to be such a wonderful show and I’m excited for you to see it! There are A LOT of details to wrap up the end of the semester with a lot of show information in here. I hope this gives you the rest of the details you need to you to the finish line!
SHOW WEEK (MAY 28TH-JUNE 2ND)
The last week of regular classes will be May 20th- 24th. The following week (show week), we will follow this tech rehearsal schedule below.
• MONDAY, MAY 27th - NO CLASS/REHEARSAL (MEMORIAL DAY)
• TUESDAY, MAY 28TH- ACT 1 REHEARSAL
AT THE TARLETON THEATER- REGULAR DANCE CLOTHES.
2:00- 6:00
Act 1:
Ballet 4
Jazz 3
Jr comp
Sr comp
Hip hop 3
Lyrical 4
Lyrical 3
Jazz 4
• WEDNESDAY, MAY 29th- ACT 2 REHEARSAL-
AT THE TARLETON THEATER- REGULAR DANCE CLOTHES
2:00-6:00
Act 2:
Ballet 3
Tap 3& 4
Hip Hop 4
Jr & Sr Comp
Pointe
• THURSDAY, MAY 30th AUDITORIUM - TECH REHEARSAL-
• AT THE TARLETON THEATER
• REGULAR DANCE CLOTHES.
• LEVELS 1-4 ONLY
This is the most tedious of all the rehearsals. This is where the tech crew sees the show for the first time and we run light cues and other technical aspects of the show. There are lots of moving pieces to the show and we just have this one day to figure most of it out on stage. It’s a slow, but necessary process to make show day look and sound great:). Thanks in advance for being patient with the process :)
Please have your dancer at the Auditorium at the following times:
10-12
12- 1, lunch break
1-TILL WE END (HOPEFULLY AROUND 6)
*KIDS WELCOME TO PACK A LUNCH AND STAY ALL DAY. WE WILL MSG IN GROUPME IF THEY FINISH EARLY. Once their last dance that they do is done, they are welcome to leave for the day.
• FRIDAY, MAY 31 ST- DRESS REHEARSAL-
• AT THE TARLETON AUDITORIUM-
· Please come in full stage makeup and hair. You may change you’re your costume at the theater. Please do not eat in costumes and only drink water!
BABIES & PRE BALLET REHEARSAL FROM 1:00-2:00 (Moms of pres babies are welcome to stay in the theater audience during this. Just sit towards to back of the auditorium, please. We will bring your babies back to the dressing rooms where you can get them). ***NOTE: THIS IS THE ONLY REHEARSAL PRES AND BABIES NEED TO BE AT.
LEVELS 1-4 REHEARSAL FROM 1:00-5:00
• SATURDAY & SUNDAY SHOW AT 4:30-AUDITORIUM
LEVELS 1&2 ARRIVE 3:30 WITH HAIR AND MAKEUP DONE. PUT COSTUME ON AT THE THEATER
BABY AND PRE ARRIVE AT 4:00 WITH HAIR AND MAKEUP DONE. PUT COSTUME ON AT
THEATER
LEVELS 3&4 ONLY-WARM UP ON STAGE 2:30-3:30. Come with hair and makeup already on. Do not come to warm-up in your costume. Please wear regular dance clothes. You will have a chance to change at the theater.
OTHER NOTES:
• ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED IN THEATER OR AUDITORIUM OR DRESSING ROOMS! This is a Tarleton rule and they are very strict about this. These items can be left in the Green Room or dressing rooms while practicing. If your dancer would like a snack, they are welcome to bring it to the green room and eat it. Please only have water in the dressing room.
• VOLUNTEERS: I am looking for volunteers to help watch the dancers during these rehearsals. If a parent is able to stick around for some or part of the rehearsal or have an older sibling that could help, some “backup” would be appreciated J. Please let me know it you can help. Thanks in advance!
• COSTUMES: Costumes will be going out the week of May 13th to those that have a zero balance with the studio. If you have any questions regarding that, please send me a text at 254-977-3772. An example picture of the costume can be found in the parent portal in your dancer’s class section under “costumes”. Once costumes are home, please make sure to get the wrinkles out of the costumes. Here are some ways to get that done: steamer (BEST METHOD), hanging tutus upside down and mist them with water and hair spray, toss them in the dryer on steam setting- nothing higher!, or iron them only if they are cotton (please don't iron synthetic materials).
• TIGHTS: I will have tights for sale as well. Make sure your performance tights are clean and don’t have any holes in them. They are $10 and can be added to the portal.
· NUDE LEOS: A nude leo is recommended to be worn under costumes, especially those that have costume changes. If you would like to purchase one, we have them for sale. They are $20. They can be added to your portal. Just ask me or another teacher for one.
• HAIR: Your dancer’s hair must be in a secure bun with bobby pins and a hair net for ballet. Please do not have the hair in any other hair style. Here’s how to make a bun: Start with damp hair. Make an extremely slicked- back pony tail at the crown of the head.
Add gel to hair to make sure there are no “whispies”. The light from the stage with create a glow around your child’s head if there are stray hairs. Split the pony tail into 2 halves. Twist the hair in one of the halves and then wrap that half around the pony tail holder, adding bobby pins as you go. Twist the hair in the other half and wrap the hair in the opposite direction of the first half. Wrap the entire bun in a hair net and fasten with bobby pins. Spray the entire head with hair spray. Please do not use a foam bun maker. Here is a link to a ballet bun tutorial.
o VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR BALLET BUN:
• MAKEUP:
Recital Makeup: The purpose of stage makeup is to give “life” to your child’s face on stage. The bright stage lights will wash all the color out of the face. The makeup needs to be applied heavier than everyday- wear. Here are some tips for applying stage makeup:
*Use a darker shade of liquid foundation than you normally would choose for your child's skin tone. This might look weird up close, but keep in mind that audience members are far from the stage, and the stage lights make everyone very pale. Apply powder foundation over the liquid foundation to finish the look. Add a rosy blush to the apples of the cheeks. Avoid the tanner tones of blush.
Put a neutral-colored eye shadow such as tan on each eyelid and right underneath each eyebrow. Add a darker color eye shadow such as cocoa to the space in between. Blend both colors. Apply black eyeliner to both the top and bottom eyelids. Extend the eyeliner about a 1/2 inch beyond the outer corner of each eye. This helps the eyes appear larger. Apply two coats of black mascara after applying eye shadow and eyeliner.
*Trace both the upper and bottom lips with the red lip liner. Fill in the top lip with a long-wearing bright red lipstick, and then have your child rub her lips together to blend the lip color onto the bottom lip.
SHOW SHIRTS
If you would like to order a show shirt, here is the link to order. All orders are due by May 10th. Shirts are $20
TICKETS TO LITTLE MERMAID AND COMPETITION SHOWCASE
Tickets are available on this website for both Little Mermaid and our Competition Team Showcase Show. Please come support our competition team dancers by watching all the OTHER dances they have prepared for competition. That show is Saturday June 1st at 11:00am, before the Little Mermaid. These kids have put together some amazing dances and we would love your support in the audience! Go to the “Show Tickets” tab to purchase all your tickets!
LITTLE MERMAID VIDEO LINK
B&A Media will be video taping both performances of the Little Mermaid. If you would like to prepay for a link prior to the show dates, there is a discount to do so!
Link: https://forms.gle/143XDgigXHPDCQ6y8
Prices before the show dates:
1 performance (you may choose either show)- $25
2 performances- $45
Prices after the show dates:
1 performance (you may choose either show)- $35
2 performances- $65
COSTUME PICTURES
Sarah Battenfield will doing costume pictures. She’s offering two different options: Friday, May 31st before dress rehearsal or on Wednesday, June 5th after the show. Both options will be at her photography studio at 198 S Belknap. Here is the link to sign up for a timeslot:
https://hometownsportsphotography.as.me/StephenvilleDance2024