June 2nd Recital

Ballet School of Glyndon

April 7, 2007

Dear Parents and Students,

To prepare for the upcoming recital we have included all the information that you would need to know. Please read the following packet. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns then please let us know. I thank you for all your support!

Kathy Pillets

Director, Ballet School of Glyndon

Calendar – Grades 1-12

2007-2008

DATE	EVENT
April 7^th- 11^th	Mandatory Costume Check Please bring all your costumes to classes this week
Saturday, April 19^th	Painting of Backdrop/Set/Props Preparation 10am-2pm
Saturday, May 10^th	Rehearsal at Franklin High 9:30am-12pm
Saturday, May 17^th	Rehearsal at Franklin High 9:30am-2pm
May 12^th – 16^th	Last Week of Classes - Grades 1-12
Saturday, May 24^th	Rehearsal at Franklin High 9:30am-2pm Please see schedule for times your child needs to be there
Wednesday, May 28^th	Professional Pictures starting at 5pm Schedule will be given out at a later date No Rehearsal this night
Saturday, May 31^st	Rehearsal at Franklin High 9:30-3pm Hang Backdrop from 3-4:30 Please see schedule for times your child needs to be there
Monday, June 2^nd	Rehearsal at Franklin High 5pm-8pm No Costumes or Makeup Please see schedule for times your child needs to be there
Tuesday, June 3^rd	Rehearsal at Franklin High 5pm-8pm Wear Costumes & Makeup Please see schedule for times your child needs to be there
Wednesday, June 4^th	No Rehearsal
Thursday, June 5^th	Dress Rehearsal at Franklin High 5pm-9pm Wear Costumes & Makeup Awards Night & Picture/Video Night Please see schedule for times your child needs to be there
Friday, June 6^th	Recital 7pm RECITAL Franklin High School Students should arrive at 5:30pm

** Schedule is Subject to Change – Last Updated April 7, 2008**

Rehearsal / Recital Rules

2008

- Students may not leave the building. (This includes the lunch break.) If we see you leave the building, this will result in you not being allowed to be in the finale. For juniors and seniors, your solo will get cut from the show if you leave.

- If you are planning on missing a rehearsal, then you must let Kathy Pillets know prior to the day of the rehearsal. (Please call or email).

- If you miss 1 rehearsal without letting Kathy know then you will not be in the finale. If you miss more than 2 rehearsals despite informing us about it, than you will not be allowed to participate in the finale.

- No eating in your costumes. (Wear big t-shirts over top)

- Dancers will not be allowed be backstage more than 3 dances before your dance.

- Grades 1-3 will be in the cafeteria with their designated babysitter. They must stay with that person at all times.

- Grades 4-12 will have assigned dressing rooms. If you are not assigned to a dressing room, than you are not allowed in that dressing room.

- Only the Backstage Committee is allowed in the backstage area and in the dressing rooms.

- In the auditorium while dancers are performing/practicing on stage there is no talking.

- Parents may wait inside the auditorium/ hallway.

- Parents, please watch your children!!!!!!

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

The Wizard of Oz - 2008

Saturday, May 10^th (10am-12:30pm) – Franklin High

9:45 = Students arrive dressed to dance

10:00-10:10 = Announcements

10:10-11:20 = Finale practice

11:20-11:30 = Small Break

11:30-12:00 = Bows practice (everyone may leave except soloists)

12:00-12:30 = Transitions practice (Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin man, Lion, Glinda, Witch)

Saturday, May 17^th (9:30am-3pm) – Franklin High

9:15 = Students arrive dressed to dance

9:30-9:40 = Announcements

9:40-10:50 = Finale practice

10:50-11:20 = Bows practice

11:20-12:20 = Act I run threw w/transitions (If you aren’t in Act II you may leave after your dance)

12:20-1:00 = Lunch

1:00-2:00 = Act II run threw w/transitions

2:00-3:00 = Soloist/Transition practice (Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin man, Lion, Glinda, Witch)

Saturday, May 24^th (9:30am-2pm) – Franklin High

9:15 = Students arrive dressed to dance

9:30-9:40 = Announcements

9:40-10:10 = Finale practice

10:10-10:30 = Bows practice

10:30-11:30 = Act I run (If you aren’t in Act II you may leave after your dance)

11:30-12:00 = Lunch

12:00-1:00 = Act II run

1:00-2:00 = Soloist/Transition practice (Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin man, Lion, Glinda, Witch)

Wednesday, May 28^th (5:30pm-8:30pm) – Franklin Middle

Picture Night = NO REHEARSAL – see schedule

Saturday, May 31^st (9:30am-2pm) – Franklin High

9:15 = Students arrive dressed to dance

9:30-9:40 = Announcements

9:40-10:00 = Finale practice/Bow practice

10:00-12:00 = Run the entire Show with Finale & Bows at the end

12:00-12:30 = Lunch

12:30-2:00 = Soloist/Transition practice (Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin man, Lion, Glinda, Witch)

2-4= Hang Backdrop

Monday, June 2^nd (5:30pm-9pm) – Franklin High

4:30 – Backstage, Lighting, Sound Crew Arrive

5:15 = Students should arrive with Hair & Costumes (NO MAKE-UP NEEDED)

5:30 = Announcements

5:45-6:00 = Finale and Bows

6:00-8:00 = Run the whole show (No Finale & Bows at the end – you may leave after your last dance)

8:00-9:00 = Soloist Practice (if needed)

Tuesday, June 3^rd (5:30pm-9pm) – Franklin High

4:30 – Backstage, Lighting, Sound Crew Arrive

5:15 = Students should arrive with Hair, Make-up & Costumes

5:30 = Announcements

5:45-6:00 = Finale and Bows

6:00-8:00 = Run the whole show (No Finale & Bows at the end – you may leave after your last dance)

8:00-9:00 = Soloist Practice (if needed)

Wednesday, June 4^th

No Rehearsal

Thursday, June 5^th (5:30pm-9pm) – Franklin High (DRESS REHEARSAL)

4:30 – Backstage, Lighting, Sound Crew Arrive

5:15 = Students should arrive with Hair, Make-up, & Costumes

5:30= Announcements

5:45-7:45 = Run the whole show

7:45-8:45= Awards Ceremony

**You may videotape/take pictures this night. This is the only night you are allowed to.**

Friday, June 6^th – Franklin High - RECITAL

5:30 = Students should arrive with Hair, Make-up, & Costumes

5:45 = Announcements

6:00 = Warm-up

7:00 = RECITAL

** We will do our best to begin and end at the scheduled time. Please note that the times listed in-between are just an estimated. Please be flexible. **

RECITAL REMINDERS

Make-Up

Eyes = Wear mascara, eye liner, & brown eye shadow

Cheeks = Pink/Rose blush

Lips = Red lipstick

Hair

Your hair must be in a bun! This includes your bangs. If you need help with this then please let your teacher know in class.

Costumes

Please put your initials in ALL of your costumes, tights, and shoes. We are not responsible if your child looses their costume. Please do not eat in your costume!!

COOKIES APPLE JUICE/ LEMONADE

Grade 1 Grade 2

Grade 3 Grade 4

Grade 5 Grade 6

Grade 7 Grade 8

Grade 9 Grade 10

Grade 11 Grade 12

Please bring your assigned refreshment

by Thursday, June 5^th!!!

If you would like to bring them earlier then please just give them to Kathy.

Professional Pictures Schedule

Wednesday, May 28^th – Franklin Middle School Main Gym

**Everyone MUST attend their schedule group picture even if you aren’t purchasing one.**

** Everyone please arrive 15mins prior to your picture time dressed in costume, hair & make-up done. **

**Students who want Individual pictures; will take it after their schedule group picture.**

5:00-5:10 Rainbow – 1^st Ballet

5:10-5:20 Munchkin Ballerinas – 2^nd Ballet

5:20-5:30 Munchkin Soldiers – 6-8 Tap

5:30-5:40 Poppies – Intro/Pointe

5:40-5:50 Bike Riders – 2-4 Tap

5:50-6:00 Apples – 1^st Tap

6:00-6:10 Munchkin Lollipop Kids – 3/4 Ballet

6:10-6:20 Wind – Adv. Modern

6:20-6:30 BREAK

6:30-6:40 Darkness – 4-6 Jazz

6:40-6:50 Cornfield – 9/10 Tap

6:50-7:00 Family Members/ Bubbles – 11/12 Ballet & Modern

7:00-7:10 Emerald City People/ Leaves

7:10-7:20 Fear - 9-12 Jazz

7:20-7:30 Snow / Flying Monkeys - 5/6 Ballet & Modern

7:30-7:40 Evil Trees/Love - 9/10 Ballet & Modern

7:40-7:45 Thunder 11/12 Tap

7:45-7:50 Tornados – 7/8 Jazz

7:50-8:00 BREAK

8:00-8:10 BREAK

8:10-8:20 Soloists

***You are not allowed to take your own photographs during this time****

***Ballet School of Glyndon makes 10% profit from every package that is purchase!!!**

PARENT COMMITTEE/JOBS

Grades 1-12

Please review the list of jobs – you might not have received your first choice job but we tried are best. Also, you have been assigned a job if you didn’t sign up. Please remember that it is VERY important that you do your job. The Ballet School of Glyndon is able to keep tuition so low only with the help of parents. If you can not do your job for some reason, please let us know.