DATE:
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14th
TIMES:
Show 1 - 3:30-4:15
Show 2 - 5:30-6:15
WHERE:
ST. JOSEPH’S HALLE ( on San Antonio Street)
SHOW TIMES
Show times are listed according to their weekly dance time. If you have a question about your child’s show time, please let us know! Friends and family are welcome to attend the performance. It is a free show to the public and we would love to celebrate the holiday season with everyone by sharing the joy of dance! Families can arrive 30 min before each show time. We will also allow 15 min after each show for families to take pictures on the stage. We ask that families in the first show promptly retrieve their dancer’s belongings from the backstage area and exit their seats so the guests for the second show are able to be seated.
CHRISTMAS SHOW REHEARSAL TIMES
We will be having short 15 min rehearsals for each class the morning of the recital - December 14th. This gives the dancers the opportunity to get used to the stage and practice their dances a few times before they perform in the afternoon. They can also check out the back area where they will be waiting during the performance.
We strongly encourage all dancers to be there for the rehearsal so they are prepared and acclimated before the show!
Dancers DO NOT have to come in costume to the rehearsal. They can wear whatever they want, just make sure they have their tap and ballet/jazz shoes with them.
You will find their weekly class time listed on the left, and their scheduled rehearsal time on the right. We ask that families arrive at least 5 minutes prior to their rehearsal time so they are able to put their shoes on and be ready to practice!
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Doors will close immediatley after the last rehearsal and will open 30 min prior to the first show.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Doors will open for the first show at 3:30 and for the second show at 5:15.
Doors will open for the first show at 3:00 and for the second show at 5:00.
Dancers will be seated backstage during the show. We will have helpers backstage with the dancers that will guide them on and off-stage. If you prefer to stay backstage with your dancer you are welcome to - we will have the first row of seats reserved for parents with dancers on stage to watch and take pictures, so you will not miss their dances.
We will have some reserved seating for the 2-3 year old classes in the back of the audience. The reserved seats will only be able to accommodate one parent and their child, however we highly encourage all dancers to stay backstage If they are able to do so. A helper will come get the 2-3 year old dancers who are sitting with parents in the reserved section several minutes before they perform and will return them to those seats in between their dances. All other classes will remain backstage for the entirety of the show.
Dancers should come dressed and ready when they arrive for the performance and have their dance shoes with them. Please put your child’s name either inside or on the bottom of their shoes so they don’t get mixed up or lost!!!
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The venue has a limited amount of chairs they provide. After those chairs are full it is standing room only. You are welcome to bring folding chairs if you would like!
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COSTUME DETAILS
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We have included a list of shoes and hair style each class will wear. Talk with their teacher if you have questions on this!
A few friendly reminders when preparing -
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All students should be well groomed and can wear light make up, brown-natural eye shadows and red lipstick.
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Please remember no panties….that’s why we have our special dance tights!
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No jewelry (other than stud earrings).
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Please make sure each student has correct shoes and has their name in them!
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Please make sure you have clean tights with no tears or stains.
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If you need to purchase a new pair of tights or shoes, please see the front desk.
PLEASE LET US KNOW NOW IF YOU NEED TO PURCHASE SHOES SO WE ARE ABLE ORDER THEM BEFORE THE SHOW IF THEY ARE NOT IN STOCK.
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CLASSES & CHRISTMAS PARTIES
We will NOT have regularly scheduled combo classes the week following the Christmas Recital
Instead we will be having fun combined classes and Christmas parties on the THURSDAY after the recital - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18th!
They will learn new steps and material in a tap/jazz class with Ms. Rhonda and Ms. Regay and then they can celebrate together! Please check the list below for your dancer’s class party time! If you have any questions - feel free to let us know! We ask that each family bring either a food or drink item for the party - we will send out a sign up for specific items, but you are welcome to bring anything you would like. Students can wear their Christmas costumes or dance clothes!
We are looking forward to a fun and joyful performance with everyone! If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at fredericksburgdance@gmail.com and we will be happy to help! We will send out updates and will let you know immediately if any changes are made! Thank you!
Much Love & Happy Dancing!