Hello dancers and families! Here is the schedule that will bring us up to the winter performances. If you have any questions or see any inconsistencies or errors, please let me know asap, so I can address them!
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WINTER WONDERLAND 2015 ORNAMENTS SCHEDULE
PRE-THANKSGIVING, ALL DANCERS WILL PRACTICE IN COSTUME AT END OF CLASS

POST THANKSGIVING

WEEK 1, NOVEMBER 30-December 3

Monday:
Class as usual for Nina’s students
Class begins as usual for Natalie’s students
4pm-5pm full cast rehearsal
5pm-5:15pm extra rehearsal for Kathy’s girls
5:15-6:30 regular schedule for Kathy’s teens
Tuesday
Class begins as usual for Natalie’s students
4pm-5pm full cast rehearsal
5pm-5:15pm extra rehearsal for Kathy’s grade 2
5:15-6:15 regular schedule for Kathy’s teens
Wednesday and Thursday, classes as usual

WEEK 2, December 7-13

Monday:
Class as usual for Nina’s students
Class begins as usual for Natalie’s students
4pm-5pm full cast rehearsal
5pm-5:15pm extra rehearsal for Kathy’s girls
5:15-6:30 regular schedule for Kathy’s teens
Tuesday
Class begins as usual for Natalie’s students
4pm-5pm full cast rehearsal
5pm-5:15pm extra rehearsal for Kathy’s grade 2
5:15-6:15 regular schedule for Kathy’s teens

*we will be moving materials and costumes into the theater on Monday and Tuesday, a few parent volunteers will be needed, especially to move the dance floor out of storage*

At the Redwood Playhouse:

Wednesday:
4pm all of Kathy’s grade 2 and teen dancers arrive and prepare for warm ups
4:30pm warm up class for them, mandatory
5 pm tech rehearsal all dancers, no costumes
grade 1, Nina’s and Natalie’s dancers please arrive 30 minutes early to prepare

THURSDAY, DRESS REHEARSAL, MANDATORY FOR ALL DANCERS
4pm all of Kathy’s grade 2 and teen dancers arrive and prepare for warm ups
4:30pm warm up class for them, mandatory
5 pm DRESS rehearsal in costumes
grade 1, Nina’s and Natalie’s dancers please arrive 30 minutes early to prepare

PARENTS ARE INVITED TO WATCH AND TAKE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS (IN CONSIDERATION TO OTHERS IN THE AUDIENCE, THIS IS NOT PERMITTED DURING PERFORMANCES!)

FRIDAY, Opening night
4pm all of Kathy’s dancers arrive and prepare for warm ups
4:30pm warm up class for them, mandatory
6 pm performance,
grade 1, Nina’s and Natalie’s dancers please arrive 30 minutes early to prepare

Saturday and Sunday performances
12 noon, all of Kathy’s grade 2 and teen dancers arrive and prepare for warm ups
12:30pm warm up class for them, mandatory
2 pm performance,
grade 1, Nina’s and Natalie’s dancers please arrive 30 minutes early to prepare

AFTER THE PERFORMANCE ON SUNDAY, THEATER MUST BE CLEANED AND ALL OF OUR THINGS TAKEN OUT. We will need a few parent volunteers as well as a crew to return the dance floor to storage

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What does your dancer need to bring?
All dancers will need to have their hair in a well secured bun, or have short hair secured away from the face. A little makeup is suggested to show facial features under the stage lighting. Dancers will need clean tights without any holes and slippers. An “undertard” is recommended. I will contact Kevin about making these available for purchase.
A non-breakable water bottle is permitted; food is not allowed backstage. Dancers may NOT eat in their costumes!
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We will be setting up a goodie table at each performance. Please consider bringing something to share with our audience. Remember to label with ingredients regarding allergens.
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Parents, please do your best to have your child attend as many rehearsals as possible, but the most important one is dress rehearsal. If your child is sick, do not worry about missing an event, do whatever is needed to encourage them to get well so they can join us soon.
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Other important dates:
Thursday, November 19, applications due for the RAD Genee Challenge in January, for teens who are participating

Tuesday, December 1, RAD exam students paperwork and payment process started for exams in March

Thursday, December 17, Kathy’s teens will be performing at a fundraiser for the Redwood Playhouse

Tuesday, December 21, Nutcracker performance in San Francisco. Purchase your tickets from Melanie McNeely after Thanksgiving vacation. There are 20 tickets available for the group rate.