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Dancelot Studio August Newsletter
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CALLING ALL DANCERS!!!! AUDITIONS COMING THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 23! RSVP!!!
“WHY CHRISTMAS TREES AREN’T PERFECT”
Back by popular demand, Dancelot Studio is pulling out the Renaissance costumes, horse collars, 7 foot sleigh, and dancing Christmas tree costumes for the beloved holiday show, “Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect!” PUBLIC AUDITIONS are being held at Dancelot on Saturday Aug 23rd from 1:30 - 4:00 (see poster above for times.) Roles will be cast for 50 dancers for the parts of Small Pine, the Princess, the Queen, the Lost Fawn, the Hound Dog, the Rabbit, the Bird, the Snow Queen, the Sleigh Driver, Snowflakes, Angels, Woodchoppers, Evergreens of the Queen's forest, Garland Girls, Ornament Children, and the Decoration Dancers. If you are interested in being part of this show please read the following policies, then come dance with us!! Start the holidays by giving the gift of dance!
PRODUCTION DETAILS
This year we have made some important improvements to our production operations in order to make the staging of a show of this magnitude easier on everyone involved.
1) First, we are requiring auditions to cast the roles. If you wish to be cast you need to attend the audition! Auditions are the fair way to give out solo, duet, trio, etc, parts since these are roles in which many dancers wish to be cast. Also, via auditions we will determine a person’s true commitment toward the time and effort involved in presenting a show of this caliber. Approximately 50 parts will be cast. Auditions are available for dancers aged 5 to 65 years of age. Experience in dance or theatre dance IS required. Attendance at the audition does not ensure casting in a role. Come in dance attire, warmed up and ready to dance in jazz shoes or ballet slippers.
2) “Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect.” is a short show, with a sound track of merely 35 minutes and a wrap-around script of about 10 minutes. Each performance evening you can expect to be at the Anderson Center Theatre from 5:30 – 8:00 for warm-up and show, a short time by performance standards. We plan to have multiple performances in order to keep the ticket price down and allow many publicviewings of the show. If it seems needed, we may have a Saturday matinee at 2 PM on Dec 6, specifically marketed for little children. This is our first year trying this venue for the holiday show, so please be patient as we figure out the best way to get our dancers showcased!
3) Since “WCTAP” (fondly called “WCTAP”, pronounced “wick-tap”) is a short production, only ONE cast is necessary. Each main role will be cast with ONLY ONE lead dancer and an understudy. The understudy will fulfill the role of the lead only if the lead is ill or injured. The understudy cast is NOT a second cast, so understudies should not expect to be featured in a performance beyond their regular casting which they may be pulled from to fill the lead if needed. Frequently, understudies are first in line for that role the next year. We have found that multiple changes in casting only creates many extra rehearsals for ALL. This is especially frustrating for performers and staff who are constant in their attendance at all scheduled rehearsals, but are asked to come to extra rehearsals to accommodate the needs of changing cast parts. Due to the short production time, this sort of cast changing also yields a less-than-show-worthy performance. THUS, ONE good, well rehearsed cast is our goal. To be cast in “WCTAP” you MUST be able to make all the regular classes throughout the semester (2 excused absences allowed), as well as all rehearsals, and performances throughout the week of Nov 24-Dec 6, 2008. DURING those 2 weeks, absence due to excused illness may not=2 0exceed 1 rehearsal or 1 performance or a replacement will be cast.
4) Dancers must be enrolled in the appropriate classes to learn the choreography of their part. If cast but not yet enrolled in Dancelot classes, you will be notified of the classes you are required to take to learn the part. Before auditions, dancers must sign a consent form stating their intention to be present for ALL rehearsals and shows in order to be cast in ANY PART.
MANDATORY REHEARSALS AND SHOWS
The following rehearsals and performances are currently scheduled and mandatory for participation. CHECK YOUR CALENDAR AND MAKE SURE OF YOUR PLANS BEFORE CONSENTING TO THIS COMMITMENT! If a change in our schedule is necessary (due to venue or staffing problems), you will be notified AS SOON AS WE LEARN ABOUT IT.
Nov 24 –Nov 28, ’08 (Mon. - Fri) – Rehearsal Classes
Performance dancers must attend regular class times during this “rehearsal week” of Nov 24 –Nov 28 (excluding Thanksgiving on Nov27th; Thursday classes will be rehearsed on Weds Nov,2026th, times TBA.) Classes may be held at Dancelot Studio or Mt. Washington Baptist Church.
Nov 30, 2008 (Sun.)
Dancelot dancers take possession of the Anderson Center Theatre and will start setting up the backdrop. (VOLUNTEERS needed to help! ) We will have some teen/adult dancers rehearse in the space on that day. Times and groupsTBA after casting per availability. (Horses, Woodchoppers, Small Pine, Evergreen Forest)
Dec 1, 2008 (Mon.)- Dry Run Rehearsal of “WCTAP”
Monday is the is Dry Run Rehearsal of “Why C.T.A.P.” at the Anderson Center Theatre. Monday’s rehearsal will be the longer of the 2 prep days of rehearsal, as we splice the show together seamlessly on that stage. We will begin staging different parts of the show at 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 PM. (Queen’s Forest scene, Decoration Dance, Blizzard scene.)
From 7:00 – 9:00 PM we will rehearse the entire show multiple times. ALL dancers must be present for their individual staging (if earlier) as well as the whole cast time. NO EXCEPTIONS. YOU MUST make this rehearsal to be part of this year’s show.
Dec 2, 2008 (Tues.)- Dress Rehearsal of “WCTAP”
Tuesday is the Dress Rehearsal of th e show. Plan to be at the theatre to warm-up at 5:30 PM. Dress in costume at 6:30 PM. Dress rehearsal will begin at 7:00 PM and will run up until 9:00 PM. YOU MUST make this rehearsal to be part of this year’s show.
Dec 3, 4, 5, 6, 2008 (Weds - Sat.)
Shows will begin at 7 PM. **
Warm up: 5:30 – 6:30 PM; Dress time: 6:30 – 6:55 PM.
Show: 7:00 – 7:45 pm
** Possible Saturday matinee at 2 PM on Dec 6, specifically marketed for little children. If so, cast call at 12:30 PM.
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Addional Show for Many :
Nov 29th, ’08 - Mt. Washington Holiday Festival Performance
MOST of you will be involved in the performance on Nov. 29th for the Mt. Washington Holiday Festival. This show will possibly be excerpts only of “Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect” and/or a couple pieces from the “Home Sweet Home” show. To be held at Dancelot Studio or Mt. Washington Baptist Church.
Please note that attendance at the Nov 29th performance is not mandatory in order to be cast in “WCTAP” but it is highly recommended. **
FALL SCHEDULE ONLINE at www.DancelotStudio.com
The Fall Session is just around the corner! The Fall 2008 schedule is posted online and registration now begins. Open House Registrations are Sunday, August 10, and Saturday August 23, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm each day. As always, you may also register by mail. Simply print out a registration form from the website, fill it out and mail it in with your tuition & fees payment. Get the Early Bird special by sending your forms in with payment prior to the deadline of August 23 at 6 pm.. The registration fee is $10 for ALL students, new and current, as long as you send it in before then. After that time, current students must pay the usual $20 registration fee.
AUG 23, 2008 - A BUSY SATURDAY !
On Saturday, Aug 23, Dancelot Studio will be open all day for a full day of events! These four activities will be happening that day:
Assessment Classes - 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, Saturday, Aug 23
If you are a current student wishing to be moved up to a higher class or a prospective student wishing to be placed in the appropriate level of class please come to the assessment classes as listed below. Come to the level of class you WERE in last year. Be prepared to dance both Ballet and Tap.
- Diamonds/Rubies/ 5-6 y.o. 10:00 – 10:30 am
- Sapphires/Emeralds/ 6-8 y.o. 10:30 – 11:00 am
- Emeralds/Topaz/ 8 - 14 y.o. 11:00 – 11:30 am
- Emerald and Topaz rehearsal: (Goin’ Home, Celtic Jig, Shostakovich Polka, Celtic Tap.) 11:30 am – 12:00 noon.
Mt. Washington Fine Arts Sampler 10- 1:00 pm, Saturday, Aug 23
Dancelot Studio is participating in a village-wide event that showcases the local art organizatons. Our day of dance will include:
10:00 - 12:00 - Class observation. View the Saturday dancers as they show what they know in the assessment classes!
12:00 – 12:30 - “Tutu Cute” A FREE pre-ballet class for children 3-7 years of age.
12:30 – 1:00 - “YouDance” A FREE jazz class for dancers aged 8-14. We’ll make our OWN TV dance show!
You may also find fun and educational activities at Music Makers, Campus Cafe, Kinder Music and the Mt. Washington Public Library(all on Campus Lane) or at Mt. Washington Art Works on Sherman Rd. You can also stop at Star Nails and get a free sample of nail art and face painting. It should be a fun day for all!
Dancer Auditions for “Why Christmas Trees Arent’ Perfect” 1:30 – 4:00 pm Saturday, Aug 23
We are holding PUBLIC AUDITIONS for "WHY CHRISTMAS TREES AREN'T PERFECT" a heart-warming Christmas ballet about Small Pine who gives of herself to save others. Dancers of all ages are needed. Dancers who are awarded roles must be placed in performance based classes during the fall session in order to learn choreography.
Performances will be held at Anderson Center Theatre on Dec. 3, 4, 5, 6
PUBLIC AUDITION TIMES:
Children ages 5- 8 years old: 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Children ages 9 - 13 years old: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Adults/Teens 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Open House Registration 4 – 6 pm, Saturday, Aug 23
August 23 will be the last day of our Early Bird registration period. If you haven’t already done so, you may register for fall classes at this time. After 6 pm this day, current or returning students will be assessed the usual $20 registration fee vs the discounted new student fee of $10.
POSTERS OF “HOME SWEET HOME” BY TIM JEFFRIES
The photographer of our 2008 recital has put together some gorgeous photo posters. For those of you who missed getting them at the show, all is not lost! We will have them displayed at the studio with order forms available. The cost is $15 per poster or $40 for all 3. It’s a wonderful gift for dancers to give to your parents or from the parents to the dancer! This will be a limited time offer, so don’t delay in sending in your order form if you want posters from that show!
2007 DVD’s of “TECHNO TIMES”
We STILL have a few 2007 DVDs that need to be picked up by dancers! Email us if you haven’t claimed yours and we will arrange a convenient time for you to come by and get it!
ABANDONED COATS!
We still have a few abandoned coats that people have left at the studio since the winter. After a couple weeks into the new session, all coats left will be donated to St. Vincent’s.
ABANDONED COSTUMES!!
A couple of dancers (AK & MJ) have left costumes at Dancelot! Please pick them up soon! They cost your parents too much money to just leave them! Costumes left behind over a year MAY end up being modeled by Sir Dancelot in the front display window at Dancelot!
FAVORITE CLASSES
LATIN basics Class - starts Sept 5th
Bring your Significant Other, your Sister or Brother, or your Dancing Granny. You'll never make it to "Dancin' with the Stars" if you don't start NOW!
BELLY DANCE AEROBICS
This new class aims to get you in great shape via a fun belly dance work out. ALL levels welcomed!
TWO LEFT FEET? Try the DANCE SAMPLER class!
The Dance Sampler Class is an adult/teen class for ALL sizes, shapes and genders of people aged 12 and over. It is a beginning level class that offers basic ballet and jazz technique in one combo-class! If you've ever been interested in trying formal dance training, but were afraid you'd find out you have 2 left feet, THIS is the low-key, non-stress class for you! Or if you'd like to improve your general dance skills for another form of dance you are studying, this also is the class to take! Past members of the class included a belly dancer, a ballroom dancer, a color guard dancer and a liturgical dancer. Come join us! You don't have to wear tights and tutus--just comfortable stretch clothes such as sweats. Soft leather jazz shoes are optional but highly recommended. Sooooooo.........ready......set.......Leap!
Toddlers in TUTUs and Bouncing Boys!
This class is geared towards the little dancer aged 2-3 years old. We "play" with hula hoops, scarves, scrubbies, drums (and anything else that catches our fancy!) to develop large and fine motor skills, listening skills, and social skills that prepare the little dancer for more structured dance training. The class meets on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 -10:00 AM, a perfect way to start the day before going to the Mt. Washington Public Library for Story Time at 10:30 AM. Toddlers In Tutus is open to bouncing boys as well! If you have an even YOUNGER dancer who won't stop tip-toeing around the house, check out Kindermusik, just down the street from Dancelot Studio, on Campus Lane; 513-231-3973.
If you have any questions or suggestions please email us at Dancelot3580@aol.com. We LOVE positive new ideas for solving problems or creating new show opportunities!
In Dance and Health,
~ Ms. Judy
~ Ms. Conchi
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