Saturday, January 4, 2014

Creative Show 2014 - Sunday January 12


CREATIVE SHOW 2014
 
We are excited to announce our upcoming creative shows on Sunday, January 12 at Montgomery Performance Space at Allegheny College. Come celebrate the creativity of our dancers!

 If you are new to the creative show process, it is easy to explain. During late fall dancers work on the creative process to create their own works under the guidance of their teacher.  We believe this is an important part to a dancers education because it teaches them about elements of choreography and self- expression.  Both these skills are important to develop the artistic side of a dancer. Dancers will present their pieces during these shows.  Each class decides on music, costume, make-up, etc.  If you do not know what your child is wearing, or what the hair and make-up are please check in with her/his teacher.  We do ask for a donation of $2 to help pay for the technical staff.

If you have been in creative shows before there are a few of new things to cover. First, the show is a week earlier than before. Second, we are back at Montgomery Performance Space (the Academy is booked).  If you are wondering why there are 4 shows instead of 2, it is because of new fire code occupancy limits. With a seating capacity of 170, I tried to keep each show to around 50 dancers.  Allegheny has requested that we do NOT sit in the aisles. Also, they do not want food in the building, especially since the shows are so short.  If your child is in multiple shows, Allegheny has asked that all food and drink be limited to the lobby. 
 
ClassDaysTimesInstructors
LEVEL 3A & 3B PERFORMANCE 1-1:30 - ARRIVE BY NOON
Ballet 3bSa11:00am-12:30pmGretchen M.
Hip Hop 3aT6:30pm-7:30pmCarrie W.
Hip Hop 3aaSa9:45am-10:45amCarrie W.
Hip Hop 3bW6:00pm-7:00pmCarrie W.
Jazz 3bM6:30pm-7:30pmMelissa B.
LEVEL 3D, 3E, 3F, 3PAT PERFORMANCE 3:30-4 - ARRIVE BY 1:30
Ballet 3dT4:00pm-5:30pmSylvia C.
Hip Hop 3dM5:00pm-6:00pmCarrie W.
Hip Hop 3PATW6:00pm-7:00pmChris G.
Jazz 3eW4:00pm-5:00pmCarrie W.
Jazz 3fTh6:00pm-7:15pmShannon B.
Tap 3eTh4:00pm-5:00pmShannon B.
Tap 3fTh5:00pm-6:00pmShannon B.
LEVEL 4 PERFORMANCE 6-6:30 - ARRIVE BY 4
Ballet 4aT4:00pm-5:30pmGretchen M.
Ballet 4bM4:45pm-6:15pmGretchen M.
Contemporary Hip Hop AM4:00pm-5:00pmCarrie W.
Hip Hop 4aTh5:00pm-6:00pmChris G.
Hip Hop 4bM6:45pm-7:45pmCarrie W.
Hip Hop 4BPATSa10:00am-11:00amChris G.
Hip Hop 4dW7:00pm-8:00pmCarrie W.
Urban AW4:00pm-5:00pmChris G.
LEVEL 5 PERFORMANCE 8-8:30 - ARRIVE BY 6
Ballet 5aT6:30pm-8:00pmGretchen M.
Ballet 5bM6:15pm-7:45pmGretchen M.
Contemporary Hip Hop BT4:00pm-5:00pmCarrie W.
High HeelsTh4:00pm-5:00pmChris G.
Hip Hop 5T5:30pm-6:30pmCarrie W.
Hip Hop 5PATT4:45pm-5:45pmChris G.
Jazz 5aTh5:30pm-6:30pmJG, AM, TM
Jazz 5bF3:45pm-5:00pmJG, AM, TM
Urban BT3:45pm-4:45pmChris G.
Urban CM3:45pm-5:00pmChris G.
 
GUIDELINES
 
1)      Arrive early! Find a place to put your belongings under the stage.  Do not leave belongings in the performance space.  Check order of show which will be posted backstage on both sides.  We will have a brief meeting before the show starts.
2)      While in the building – No food, candy, gum or drink.  If you need to stay between shows, you may eat and drink in the lobby only.  ABSOLUTELY NO sitting in the aisles.
3)      While backstage –Water only in plastic water bottles.  You should be in wings two pieces before your own number.  Be quiet, whispering only.  Stay out of audience view.  You are allowed to watch the show, but only move from backstage to house (house to backstage) between numbers.
4)      Because this is your show, and directed by you, you must behave very responsibly!  Respect other performers and the space.  Know when it is your turn to go on stage. 
5)      Costumes, props, shoes – you are responsible for your prop(s).  Make sure that you bring what you need, and take home all belongings. ABSOLUTELY no street shoes in any of the dance spaces.
6)      Cleaning up – You are responsible for cleaning up the backstage and audience areas before you leave.  The building must be returned to the condition you found it – clean.
7)      General appearance – hair should be pulled back, no jewelry unless part of costume, make-up should be blended. 
Your donation of $2 for admission will help pay the technical staff – THANK YOU!