BALLET 180 SCHOOL SHOWCASE
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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PERFORMANCE INFO
- When & where is dress rehearsal?
- Dress rehearsal will be in-studio during regularly scheduled class times from June 5-10. Dancers should arrive to class in full costume and a performance ready-bun.
- When & where is the show?
- Sunday, June 11th at 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM
- Bayard Rustin High School — 1100 Shiloh Rd, West Chester, PA 19382
- 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 long; no intermission.
- 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 Levels 1, 2, 3, 4
- Jazz Levels 1, 2, 3, 4
- Contemporary Levels 1, 2, 3, 4
- Student Company
- 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.
- 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 backstage?
- To expedite check-out we ask that dancers bring only a gallon size ziplock bag with your name on it that contains the dance shoes needed for the show. 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.
- NOTE:
- 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.
- 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 should I buy tickets?
- You can purchase tickets online. Online ticket sales will open April 15th.
Important Dancer Guidelines for Show Day
- Remove all nail polish, earrings, and other jewelry before arriving to the theater.
- Dancers should arrive in costume, wearing 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.
- Masks are optional. 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.
- Arrive to the theater in your costume with hair and make-up already finished.
- 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.
