LAST WEEK SCHEDULE

May 26-30: We will not have dance. Enjoy your pre-recital break!

June 2-6 : We will be back in the studio BUT I have some schedule changes. All dance and tumble classes will have the same class times except the following

Level 1, 2, 3: You will come Thursday 4:15-7:45Level 4 will come Tuesday and Thursday 4:15

RECITAL SCHEDULE ADDITIONS & CHANGES

June 7th Stage Rehearsals @ Howard: OPENING: I HOPE I GET IT for Level 3 & 4 will be rehearsed at 6pmJune 8th Dress Rehearsal: 2&3 Year olds will have class/rehearsal on stage 1:30-2June 9th Recital: Doors open at 4:00, Pre-Show with 2&3 and Competition dances starts at 5. Show @ 5:30.

Saturday 6/7/14 Stage Rehearsal ScheduleThese rehearsals are held at Howard Auditorium in Ruston and are absolutely mandatory!! Please arrive at the beginning time of each List you are assigned to and plan to be there the whole time. Example: All Classes in List A should ALL arrive at 12 and plan to be there till 2, but will be dismissed when their last dance is done.

LIST A 12:00 – 2:00Tuesday 3 & 4Friday 3 & 4 All classes of students need to arrive in Tap shoes.Friday 4 & 5 We will rotate tap then each will change to BalletMonday 5 & 6Tuesday 5 & 6Monday 6 & 7

LIST B 3:00 – 4:00Wed 3:15 PreSchool AcroWed 4:00 Mini Basic/Int AcroThurs 3:30 Mini Basic/Int AcroWed 4:45 Mini Int/Adv Acro

LIST C 4:00 – 4:30Wed 5:30 Jr Basic AcroWed 6:15 Jr Int/Adv AcroWed 7:00 Jr Adv Acro

LIST D 4:30 – 6:00Level I BTJLevel 2 BTJLyrical 1Allouette Trio

LIST E 6:00 – 8:30OPENING: I HOPE I GET ITLevel 3Level 4Lyrical 2, Pointe 1, Pointe 2Hip HopExtra TapAdult TapFeelin’ Fever, Duets (Carsyn & Brie), Trio (Star, Sav, Brie), Solo’s (Skylar, Kiersten, Carsyn, Brie, Sav, Star)It is crucial for all students to attend these rehearsals. Students should wear regular dance clothes: Leotard, tights, and bring all dance shoes. There are restrooms in the front lobby if you wish to get there early to change. Arrive at least 10 minutes early. It is the only chance to become familiar with the stage. Do not leave anything at the auditorium & write names on ANYTHING you wear or bring.

Absolutely NO FOOD NO DRINKS NO GUM anywhere in the building. You may sit outside to eat. We will be fined if any food or drinks are found inside the building

Students should SIT in the audience. I will call up each class and send each class back to the audience to change shoes while another class is rehearsing. T-Shirts and trophies will be handed out at the end of each class practice. DVD orders will be taken up Saturday & Sunday. Please place the check and half the form in the box at the edge of the stage. I suggest paying with a check and enclosing it in an envelope along with the form. Order form at the back of packet.

If you have a concern please try another teacher or assistant first. Someone else will be on hand for payments & usually assistants can answer general questions.

Sunday 6/8/14 Finalé Rehearsals at Howard Auditorium***Eat a GOOD lunch BEFORE you get to Howard – Dancers will need the energy ***

1:00-1:30 Pre Show Dress Rehearsal1:30-2:00 2&3 Year Olds Class/Rehearsal (Be back stage before, free to leave at 2)2:00-2:45pm All students should be sitting backstage in dressing rooms & chairs dressed in their first

recital costume. Leave all costumes & accessories backstage. We will rehearse for 45 minutes then begin the full dress recital.

Dress Rehearsals at Howard Auditorium***This dress rehearsal will run just like the show only longer so we can program lights.

3:00- 7:00 pm Arrive in full costume with full make up, all shoes, hair fixed, and ready to go on stage for first dance. Please drop off dancers with all their costumes, bags with shoes, and extras in dressing areas. I ask that everyone but the sitters and dancers to be out of the dressing area by 2. Students may leave once they have finished all dances.

Sitters and attendants will be backstage at 1:50pm for rehearsals.

PARENTS please do not go back to do costume changes. It is VERY cramped backstage so try to avoid going back and forth. Also remember passes will be required to go backstage.

Entertain our dancers – I suggest a couple volunteers to bring a DVD and small players, coloring books, games, blankets to sit on, and other sitting activities. Do not bring anything that can mark a costume or generate loud noises. OR anything students will become attached to and want to bring on stage. Items left or lost or damaged, it will not be La Tech or DSUP’s responsibility.

MOST students are NOT allowed to leave backstage to watch recital or rehearsal. Students who are in gymnastics ONLY are allowed to go into the auditorium to watch recital or rehearsals. I know it will be difficult for 3&4 year olds but I ask that parents TRY to keep them backstage.

Leave NOTHING behind after any of the rehearsals or the show. Please bring a change of clothes so you can take all costumes and accessories with you after dress rehearsals.

NO SEATS may be reserved for later that evening. ABSOLUTELY: NO FOOD, NO DRINK, NO GUM ANYWHERE IN THE BUILDING: It’s not my rule it’s La Tech’s and we can be fined or not allowed to rent if food is seen or found! There is a water fountain backstage. Filming and non-flash photography is allowed during rehearsals only. ABSOLUTELY NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY at ANY time.

Dressing Area Assignments - Each 3&4, 4&5, 5&6 and 6&7 will have a seat marked as their own, levels by class. All Students should bring belongings in ONE bag or ONE box with name clearly marked.______________________________ Level I – Large Downstairs Stage Left Dressing Room Tuesday 3&4 – Right Side of End HallLevel II – Large Upstairs Stage Left Dressing Room Friday 3&4 – Left Side of End Hall

Small Upstairs Dressing Room Friday 4&5 - Very End of End Hall by dbl doorLevel III – Large Upstairs Stage RIGHT Dressing Room Monday 5&6 – Left side of End Hall Tuesday 5&6 – Right Side of End HallLevel IV – Small Downstairs Stage Left Dressing Room Monday 6&7 – UPSTAIRS stage Left Hall Small Downstairs RIGHT Dressing Room Gymnastics only will sit just outside stage door until

Small Upstairs Stage RIGHT Dressing Room performance & then go to audience (until Finale)

Monday 6/9/14 5:30 pm Recital Performance

4:00 Doors Open at this time, no earlier!! Arrive fully dressed at the auditorium with all costumes, shoes in bags, & extra stuff. Backstage passes will be handed out so that only ONE parent, or guardian, may drop the student off with their attendant or sitter in their designated area.

5:00 Pre-Show With Competition Dances & 2&3 Yr Olds Begins - Students should be in rooms or chairs, parents & friends should leave to go back in audience.

5:30 Curtain Opens, Show Begins!

NO ONE should go backstage or into the audience after 5:15. Only students who take Gymnastics ONLY will be allowed to sit in the audience (required cover up on over your costume) & should return 5 numbers before finale. Retain your backstage pass so that at the end of recital ALL students will return backstage and again, ONE parent, or guardian, may pick up the student and belongings & backstage pass is required.

EXTRAS: Hair, Makeup, Under costume, ECTUse gray/silver and black or light & dark neutrals for eye shadow *see side example*,black eye liner on TOP LID ONLY and mascara or fake eyelashes, Bright red lipstick, pink/red blush. Stage lights wash the face out so brighten it up. It should look over done face to face, but it will look perfect on stage.

Students may modify the set hair style if it’s too short to accomplish as long as hair is kept out of face OR purchase a pony tail or bun extension. Attendants, Sitters, and backstage workers are in charge. I will be on stage behind a curtain and accessible by walky-talky only. They have strict instructions from me on how I wish things to be run so that the dancers AND the audience will have a good show. Booths will be set up in the lobby selling gift. They may come to rehearsals. Parents are responsible for black socks or body liner (nude or black) to go under any costumes if required in costume notes.

NO EXCEPTIONS for the following RULES

1.NO PANTIES2.NO PANTIES3.NO PANTIES

4. NO FOOD, GUM, OR DRINKS ever allowed in Howard Auditorium or backstage. **It’s their rule and I can be fined heavily and have my renting privileges revoked if food is seen or found.

5. ABSOLUTELY NO FILMING OR PHOTOGRAPHY! I have hired to video the recital! Record dress rehearsal if you want a personal video. Flash photography is distracting and dangerous. Please do not walk in front of the videographers and always exit and enter the lobby doors between dances. Please remember too that we can see the camera screens and lights of those of you who chose to ignore the rules and video. It is disrespectful to the videographer, unfair for those following the rules, and it’s distracting in the professional video & audience around you.

6. You are responsible for any alterations. Marlene Marchant is inexpensive & available at 368-3110.

7. Have correct shoes, no exceptions.No slippers instead of ballet shoes or no wrong color tap or ballet.

8. No Jewelry. No exceptions (they rip out and rip costumes). I have purchased special performance earrings for older girls. No other’s will be allowed.

9. Do not leave even one strand of hair out of place. Hairspray and gel bangs and flyaways.

10. No colored nail polish, clear is optional.