Yearly Performances:
December:
Every year Dance Works has a small show in December. This is just a demonstration to the families of the students what they have been learning so far in the school year. There are no costumes involved in this show and it is usually held at one of the local school gymnasiums. We also raise money through raffles and baked goods during this show for our Scholarship Fund.
June:
In June we have our year-end show. This is the big event of the year and takes place at the Heritage Playhouse in Gibson’s. There are usually 3 shows over 2 days (2 evening & 1 matinee). This enables all family members to get a chance to see the performance. There is a dress rehearsal the day before the first show. Children are required to wear the costume designed for their class in the show and are yours to keep once the show is over. The performance is filmed by a professional vidoegrapher, as well as by Coast Cable. You are also able to purchase a copy of the show DVD’ through the school. Exact dates for this years show will given to you early in the year.
Charity Performances:
Many students from Dance Works offer their talent to local events every year. In 2006/2007 Dance Works students were dancing every month! For this years performances we will be posting the dates on the home page so keep checking in.
Volunteers:
Every year at dance works we rely on volunteers to help with all the extra things involved in the school year. If you would like to volunteer your time please speak with Penny or Zoe. Some of the bigger jobs we will compensate you for. The following is a list of some of the volunteer categories:
Year End Show
Hair & Make Up
Watching the lil';ones backstage
Selling program advertising space to local business’s
Assistance with creating set & backdrop.
Cleanup
COSTUMES (this is a big one, we need all the help we can get)
Drivers for competitions in Vancouver
December Show
Bake sale goods
Door
Concession stand
Clean-up
Common Questions & Answers
Yearly Performances
Where do I take my children to get them ready for the show?
Can I wait with them in the Green Room?
Who will watch my child if I am in the audience or waiting to pick them up after they perform?
How do I know when my child is finished performing?
Can I leave the audience to collect my child immediately after they finish their dance?
Can I take pictures of videotape the performance?
What about my child hair and make up?
Will any of the performances be video taped by a videographer?
Does my child really need to attend the Dress rehearsal?
How long is each performance?
Can my child bring a snack to the Green Room?
Make Up Application Directions
Q: Where do I take my children to get them ready for the show? top
A: You should bring your children to the Green Room, which is downstairs. In the Heritage Playhouse.
Q: Can I wait with them in the Green Room? top
A: We are asking that parents NOT wait in the green room if it is not
necessary as there is so little space for the dancers to get ready and
over crowding brings up too many safety issues. The Pre Primary I & II
class may have 1 parent wait with them in the green room and any
children who may be older but have separation anxieties may have 1
parent accompany them as well.
Q: Who will watch my child if I am in the audience or waiting to pick them up after they perform? top
A: We are arranging to have babysitting with colouring and kids movies for all three performances as well as the dress rehearsal so that you can simply sign your children in when you drop them off and sign them out when you pick them up. For the show(s) that you are attending the babysitting is available for the entire show so you can enjoy the entire performance. If you are not attending all shows, as most do not, you can pick up your child when they have finished performing. Pre Primary I & II Ballet (Wed 1:30 & 3:30 class) have special directions. Please refer to the Important Info for Parents letter.
Q: How do I know when my child is finished performing? top
A: We will have a performance schedule for you at the dress rehearsal so you can have a general idea when they will finish performing. Of course always give consideration that they might go 5 –10 minutes over the time posted due to unforeseen delays that often occur during performances such as these. J
Q: Can I leave the audience to collect my child immediately after they finish their dance? top
A: We ask that you refrain from leaving the audience until the intermission unless of course it is urgent as it is very disruptive to the dancers who follow as well as all the other parents who are watching when an entire class of parents get up and leave. It also disrupts the lighting and sound technician so your co-operation on this matter is greatly appreciated. J
Q: Can I take pictures of videotape the performance? top
A: You may take picture and videotape the performances as long as you are mindful not to use excessive flash photography, as it is distracting to the dancers.
Q: What about my child hair and make up? top
A: We will have a volunteer helping with the hair and makeup in the green room when you drop off your children. If you are able to have your Child's hair done when you arrive it would be appreciated. Pre Primary I & II will need to have their hair in two buns on either side of their head. Also bring extra elastic, bobby pins (same colour as hair), blush, lipstick, and eyebrow liner.
Please refer to Make up and Hair Directions Newsletter.
Q: Will any of the performances be video taped by a videographer? top
A: Coast Cable will be videotaping the Friday night show and will be showing it on Channel 11 at a later date. We are also having a private videographer record the Saturday night show and you will be able to order a copy of this from him. His contact information will be available from Penny or Zoë.
Q: Does my child really need to attend the Dress rehearsal? top
A: We require all children who will be performing to attend the dress rehearsal, as it is the only time that the children get a chance to see the difference in spacing on the stage in comparison to the studio they are accustomed too. Also the lighting technician need to see what the children look like on the stage so he can make sure that the lighting compliments them and no one is left in the dark. The dress rehearsal is necessary for all to iron out any kinks before the performance. Please speak to Penny as soon as possible if you think that this might be a problem for your schedule.
Q: How long is each performance? top
A: We are aiming to keep the show at a maximum of 1hr and 45 minutes. There will also be a 15-minute intermission half way through so you can stretch your legs and have some refreshments from the front.
Q: Can my child bring a snack to the Green Room? top
A: Please bring water or dry cracker or dry cereal for your children to munch on. Please no sticky foods, juice or pop. We need to eliminate any stain hazards as all the children will be in their costumes and cannot afford to have them dirtied before the performance.
Make Up Application Directions top
(For all students)
Younger children should wear blush, lipstick, eyebrow liner, and a little eye shadow or mascara if able to. Vaseline can also be used to darken fair eyebrows. Note: younger children may be sensitive to these products, but please try to apply at least blush and lip colour. All older students should wear blush, eye shadow or liner, mascara, eyebrow liner, & foundation. Please try to apply as much as possible at home as there is very limited space in the Green Room. There will be a volunteer to help with hair and makeup if you need. Please bring your own hair and makeup products. There will be extras provided but it is recommended for sanitary reasons to provide your own.