BALLET 180 SCHOOL SHOWCASE
Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM
To ensure that your dancer is prepared, please read all of the information below. Thank you for making the show a successful and fun experience for all involved. We are proud to showcase the talent of our dance students!
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Picture Day
Professional Photos: Friday, May 31
Dancers can choose a costume of choice for an individual portrait with Thomas Kay Photography. Portrait proofs will be displayed in a password protected online photo gallery within about 48 hours. Prints and digital files will be available for purchase in the gallery. All purchased prints will be shipped to the Ballet 180 studio. All orders for portrait prints MUST be placed within 30 days in order to ship them timely to the studio. All purchased digital files will be emailed to your email address on file.
Password to access the link below: Ballet1802024
Important Dancer Guidelines for Show Day
- Remove all nail polish, earrings, and other jewelry before arriving to the theater.
- Arrive to the theater in your costume with hair and make-up already finished. Dancers should wear their uniform tights with matching colored ballet slippers and no underwear underneath. Dancers in more than one class are encouraged to wear a skin colored camisole leotard with their tights on top so that they can change costumes quickly.
- To create a sleek high bun be sure to use extra gel and/or hairspray so that there are no hair wispies. See this video on how to create performance-ready bun.
- Dancers that choose to wear a mask onstage should wear a Bloch brand skin colored mask, or they can wear a disposable mask while backstage and dispose of the mask before going on stage.
- In order to provide a secure environment dancers must be checked in by one guardian and checked out by that same guardian. All other friends and family should wait in the lobby. This extra precaution can cause delays, so please be patient. Our primary concern is the safety of our dancers.
SHOWCASE FAQs
When is Dress Rehearsal?
During regularly scheduled class times from June 1-7.
Where is Dress Rehearsal?
Dress rehearsal will be held at our dance studio.
How should I arrive for Dress Rehearsal?
Dancers in pre-primary, primary, and elementary should arrive to class in costume
Dancers in level 1 and up should arrive to class in uniform and bring their costume(s) with them.
When is the Showcase?
Sunday, June 9th at 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Where is the Showcase?
Upper Merion Middle School — 450 Keebler Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406
What time should dancers arrive to the theater on show day?
Dancers arrive one hour before the show and check in at the check-in table.
How long is the show?
About an hour and a half.
How do I know which show time my dancer is performing?
Dancers in Pre-Primary, Primary, Elementary A, Elementary B, Elementary C, and Ballet 1 perform in only one show. Their show time is based on the day that their class meets.
- 1:00 show – Monday, Wednesday classes
- 4:00 show – Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday classes
The following classes perform in every show:
- Ballet Levels 2, 3, 4
- Tap (Intermediate & Advanced Levels)
- Jazz (Intermediate & Advanced Levels)
- Contemporary (Intermediate & Advanced Levels)
- Student Company
Do we need to stay for the whole show?
We ask that audience members stay for the entire duration of the show as a sign of respect for the dancers on stage.
What should I bring to theater?
To expedite check-out we ask that dancers bring only the dance shoes needed for their performance. DO NOT bring any food or drinks. We have water backstage. Food is not permitted in the dressing rooms.
How do I protect my things backstage?
Please write your name on all your things (on the inside of your dance shoes and on the tag of costumes/clothes). Please see above about what to bring.
If I’m in multiple shows, what should I do between shows?
Dancers are asked to stay in the dressing rooms between shows — the time goes fast!
What should I do about eating on show day?
Dancers that are in one show only should eat a big meal before the performance and then can eat again when they get home. Dancers in multiple shows should eat a big meal before the first show, and can bring a snack to eat between shows.
NOTE:
- Eating in costumes is prohibited.
- Due to a food allergies, we ask that any food onsite be free of nut products.
May I take photos or video during the performance?
For the safety of the performers, NO personal video or flash photography is allowed during the performance. You are welcome to take pictures and video at in-studio dress rehearsal.
Who needs to buy a ticket?
Anyone sitting in a seat in the theater needs a ticket; Performers do not.
How do I buy tickets?
Online ticket sales will open April 16 at 8:00PM. You’ll have several options for how you want your ticket(s) delivered. You can have it emailed to you, sent to your mobile phone internet browser, and even add it to your Apple Passbook (if you have the latest iPhone software). Or, you can choose to have TutuTix mail you foil-embossed keepsake tickets for an additional fee– with your dancer’s name printed directly on the ticket!
How do I change my ticket seats or show time?
Any ticket exchanges must be handled through our ticket provider, TuTuTix by calling 855.222.2849 or 435.222.2849 Option 1.