2014 Nutcracker Performance and Rehearsal Schedule
as of 9/15/2014
Performance: Sunday December 7th at 4pm and 8pm
Costuming & rehearsal; morning of Dec. 7 TBA
Mandatory Choreography rehearsal with Carolina (Monday Sep. 15 & Tuesday Sep. 16 4:30-6:30)
Rehearsals schedule for Saturdays Sept. 20, Oct. 4, 18, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22*, (29) Dec. 6, 1pm- 3:30pm
Studio B
Studio A
1:00-1:20 Spanish page
1:20-1:40 Chinese page
1:40-2:00 French page
2:00-2:20 Russian page
2:20-2:40 Russian Div.
2:40-3:00 Spanish Div.
3:00-3:20 Chinese Div.
1:00-1:30 Snowflake
1:30-2:00 Snow Maiden
2:00-2:40 Party guest
2:40-3:10 Mice
Mandatory Rehearsal schedule for Saturday (Nov 29) Dec. 6 [Run-through] Time TBA
1-2pm Act 1 -- Party guests, Mice, Snowflake
2-3pm Act 2 – Snow maiden, Mice, Pages and Divertissements.
Please arrive about 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time to get ready.
Divertissements!
Please arrive about 30 minutes prior to the scheduled time to get ready and warm up!
Additional Notes:
Costuming – All required under-costume dancewear should be purchased, fitted and worn to the Nov 29 or
Dec. 6 rehearsal. Used wear is acceptable or the Hip Joint will be stocking all necessary items.
Volunteers – In order to assure proper supervision and the safety of all our children, volunteers will be
needed to help with dress rehearsal and back stage supervision. 4.5-hour shifts will be set up. Volunteers are
simply asked to supervise a set group of children and remain with that group through their shift. Note that
volunteers will not be able to see the dress rehearsal or the show. Sign-up sheets will be posted in the studio.
Donations – Small monetary contribution of $5~$10 would be appreciated to help defer the costs of the
performance bouquets, last minutes performance necessities, and other incidentals. All contribution will be
used to enhance the Nutcracker experience for the participants.
Rehearsal & Performance Guidelines
For December 2014
Please read the following guidelines carefully
November 22*
*A parent meeting will be held during rehearsal 2 weeks prior to the performance to answer all questions
regarding the performance week in the theater, and put final touches to the volunteer organization.
Parent or representative guardian must attend this meeting.
[Run-through] Saturday Dec. 6, 1-3pm
The final rehearsal will be a complete run-through requiring a longer rehearsal time, about 1hour for each act.
Young artists are required to stay for the entire act in which their part appears. Anybody who misses runthrough will be removed from the production.
REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE POLICY
Performing with professional ballet company requires commitment to quality work on the part of every cast
member. This can be only obtained through adequate rehearsal.
Dancer must attend all rehearsals and costume fittings. Only 1 missed rehearsal will be accepted providing
the parents has notified the Local Rehearsal Director (Atsuko Nakamoto) in a timely manner.
The dancer may still be removed from the cast if the absences have seriously compromised the dancers
ability to catch up on missed work.
Be on time for rehearsals. Rehearsals begin and end on time. Dancers should always arrive at least10 minutes
prior to scheduled time and quietly prepare themselves. If a dancer is late for rehearsal by more than 5
minutes, it will be counted as a "missed rehearsal".
Dancers who have roles demanding more ballet technique should always warm up prior to rehearsal. Some
help for warm up will be provided.
ATTIRE
Dancers should always be neat and clean. The same attire worn for audition should be worn for rehearsals.
Do not forget your ballet slippers. No jazz shoes. Hair must be fastened properly (in a bun) so that it does
not distract form the dancer’s work. No Jewelry. Please label all belongings with your name or initials.
BEHAVIOR
All cast members must behave in courteous, responsible manner toward each other. Disrespect to any staff
member or disruptive behavior of any kind will be grounds for immediate dismissal. Good behavior includes
arriving on time, being quiet and attentive at all times, respecting the rehearsal studios and theater. Pease
pick up after your selves. Children who seriously and continually misbehave will be removed from the
production.
OBSERVING, WAITING, PICK UP
Parents, friends and siblings may NOT watch rehearsals since it is very distracting to the dancers. Horsing
around is not permitted. Only water is permitted. Dancers should be picked up promptly at the end of the
rehearsal.
PERFORMANCE TICKETS
Information regarding tickets and available discounts will be forth coming. Since some roles may have
rotating cast, we suggest waiting until you know your child’s performance time before purchasing tickets.
ROTATING CAST AND UNDERSTUDIES
For some roles there may be two equally important casts who will each receive their share of performances.
In case of a dancers illness, the corresponding dancer from the other cast will be called upon to step in.
Understudies learn specific parts. They must take this seriously since they can be called in at moment’s
notice to replace an ill or injured dancer.
MISSED SCHOOL
Every effort is made to schedule rehearsals after school. However, parents should be prepared to have their
child occasionally miss school if the need should arise.
ESTABLISHED PRIORITIES
Performing with a major ballet company require commitment. We suggest clear establishing priorities with
the dancer so that he/she does not feel overburdened with extra activities. It is always a good idea to have the
dancer rest properly and eat healthy snack before coming to rehearsal to give time to digest properly.
Dancers should curtail other activities during this very busy time.
MOSCOW BALLET COSTUME INFORMATION
All costumes are provided by Moscow Ballet.
Each dancer must provide her/his own tights, ballet slippers, pointe shoes (if applicable), a
leotard as undergarment, warm up suits, hair supplies, tissues and makeup.
Party Guests:
• Girls: Pink tights, pink slippers, short sleeve leotard in basic pink, white or beige
• Boys: White tights, white slippers
• Hair: Girls: Down at back sides pulled back in ponytail, bangs are acceptable.
Boys: Plain hair, neat.
Girls playing Boys: Hair in either French braid or low bun at nape of neck.
Snowflakes
• Pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair in a high ballet bun (this will support a headpiece)
• White tank leotard as undergarment
Mice:
BLACK short-sleeve leotard, black tights, black ballet slippers
NO jazz shoes or PANTY HOSE PLEASE!
• Place head piece on first to determine height of twist
Snow Maiden:
• Pink or Beige tank top (NO DARK) LEOTARDS
• Pink tights and ballet slippers. Hair is in low bun
ALL 2nd Act VARIATIONS (Chinese, Russian, Spanish and French)
NUDE CAMISOLE OR TANK-TOP LEOTARDS
These costumes HAVE a SHORT VEST and the stomach area might be exposed.
• Girls: pink tights and pink slippers
• Boys: white tights and slippers.
• Hair: Younger: Try the head piece on first to determine height of bun or twist.
Older: In high bun.
Make-up: PLEASE: NO RED LIPSTICK, COLORED EYE SHADOW or FALSE LASHES, NO
BODY GLITTER.
Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal and Performance information 2014 At Paramount Theater Call time; Costume fitting, Dress Rehearsal and Performance TBA Arrive already dressed in your tights and leotard (girls) with your hair neatly ready for performance. There will be no one available to do your hair. Use the front door to the theater (not backstage door). Once inside you will be directed where to go. Parents will sign their child in with Host Studio Manager at the dressing room entrance of the venue. Dancers will NOT be allowed to leave the theater until excused by Miss Atsuko. Dancers must stay with their group quietly at all times. Do NOT eat anything in costume. Parents are NOT allowed to stay with dancers except assigned volunteers with tag. PLEASE NOTE: Make sure your child’s sweat suit does not leave “pill” marks on their tights. Have your child wear a cardigan type top; this will save time in fixing hair because it is not pulled off over their heads. What to bring: Clean ballet shoes (Pointe, character or soft shoe) Cardigan type top, Sweat suit or warm up suit. (Nothing over the head, cannot mess up hair) Pink lipstick & blush (please no red lipstick), no false eyelashes & no eye shadow Extra things for your hair, such as rubber bands, hairpins, hair net, brush, comb, hair spray or gel. Small packages of tissues, safety pins Child’s name on all personal items & keep baggage at a minimum Water (NO soda, colored drink, milk etc.) Small blanket, slipper socks etc. to keep warm & comfortable during non-­‐dancing time. What NOT to bring No jewelry of any kind, remove everything before you leave your home, including pierced earrings. Anything of value, The Paramount Theater and Balletschool are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Hair; Party guests wear their hair down with sides pulled back in a ponytail Mice wear their hair in a flat twist to accommodate headpiece. All others have a bun determined by headpiece. Parents are not allowed to watch dress rehearsal. No photography and recording during the performance. Small monetary donations are still being accepted to help defray cost of flowers for the lead dancers and program inserts that list your child’s name. Donations may be placed in the tuition box, donation jar or handed directly to Miss Atsuko. Please send e-­‐mail to [email protected] to request excuse form from Moscow Ballet Miss Atsuko; [email protected] or [email protected] Studio phone # 975-­‐3533. Performance day emergency # 434-­‐409-­‐4084.