MOVE IT 2017 Showcase Theatre Guidelines
The Showcase Theatre will host performances from exhibitors that run full-time dance
training. The feature will be marketed to the MOVE IT visitors as a way to discover the
different dance training options available and to explore dance education. Free to
attend, visitors will need to collect a ticket for the showcase they wish to watch from an
exhibitor who is performing in that session.
The Setup
Technical Setup
The location of the Showcase Theatre will be clearly signed and can be easily found
inside the hall near the entrance to the Ballroom. Please refer to floorplan or MOVE IT
show guide for exact location.
The stage will be 8m wide x 6.1m deep and 570mm high. Wings will be created alongside
changing rooms for male and female performers.
Please note there is no opportunity for rehearsals in the space. We recommend you
mark out the stage size in your rehearsal studio. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate
any pieces of set, furniture or large props.
Sound and Lighting
Sound system: there will be a facility to provide playback options from CD Player & ipod
(CD preferred) MOVE IT is a family event and therefore please make sure your music
does not contain swearing or obscene language. Please bring your music on the day on
a USB drive (mp3/4 preferable) and CD for backup – clearly labelled to avoid any
confusion.
Please find the microphones availability below. Please also note if you plan to include
singing in your performance there will be no opportunity tech this prior to the
performance so please bear this in mind when planning your performance.
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4 no. jaw /head mics
4 no. hand held mics
4 no. DI boxes
Stage boundary mics for tap dance acts and group vocal acts will also be in place.
The lighting system has been designed to give the space a theatrical feel but suggestions
can be made in your admin form r/e: colour, tempo to help the AV team rather than
making a decision when hearing the music and seeing the piece for the first time.
Music
How to supply your music
All acts must supply their music by 12 February 2017
Music can be sent directly to the MOVE IT team using websites such as WeTransfer and
Dropbox (ensure that the dropbox file is a public visibility link).
Please send the music file(s) to [email protected]
LABEL MUSIC (see below)
COMPANY NAME / SHOWCASE THEATRE / TIME AND DAY OF PERFORMANCE
Please ensure that your group leader has a copy of the music file with them on a USB in
case of any last minute issues.
Music quality
Please ensure your music is correct when submitting and follow the following guidance
in order to get optimal sound in this setting and make your performance the best it can
be.
If you will be downloading track(s), please ensure your files have a bit rate of at least
256kbps (this is the standard quality of files available on iTunes). As a guide, a 4/8
minute song should be no larger than 5MB file size. However, AIFF files (used by Macs
and Apple technology) and WAV files (used by Windows) are preferable. These files are
uncompressed sound files and therefore offer a fuller sound quality - you should work
with these file types if you are going to do any computer-based editing of music yourself.
Rules about Music
Length: Please ensure that the music supplied does not exceed the allocated time you
have been given – 4 or 8 minutes.
Content: MOVE IT is a family event, were therefore require all tracks to be ‘radio edit’
versions. Music which may cause offense will not be allowed. Please check your tracks
for offensive language or inappropriate subject matter before submitting. If your music is
found to have any offensive content during a performance you will not be able to form
that piece again until the issue is resolved.
Changing Faculties
If possible please come fully ready to perform (including hair, make-up and costumes) as
the changing facilities backstage will be shared with other colleges who will be using the
space at the same time.