CONCERT PREPARATION: CLASS TIME – IN HOUSE REHEARSAL – DRESS REHEARSAL
CLASS TIME
We believe the key to a confident and happy performer is preparation. Attendance over the next two weeks is particularly important. During our weekly classes our students learn choreography, positions and transitions, develop muscle memory, kinaesthetic awareness and grow/ connect with their classmates in the lead up to the show.
DRESS REHEARSAL
On the day of our concert our students get the opportunity to practice on stage, in their costumes, with their hair and make-up done. This is a very important event and is mandatory for all students wanting to perform. Besides building confidence on the stage, during this rehearsal students learn the following:
- Backstage etiquette
- How to organise quick changes
- How to navigate around the stage before, during and after their dance
- OH&S practices of the theatre
By engaging in the above areas, our students at Elevation hit that stage with pride and confidence, resulting in an unforgettable experience for performer and audience alike.
What to wear: Arrive wearing first costume
What to bring: Water Bottle, Mess Free Snacks - NO NUTS, all costumes, dance shoes, and clothes to go home in.
Hair: See video above.
Finale clothes: Last Costume
*All costumes will be collected at the end of concert so please pack an outfit to go home in.
MEDICAL PLANS AND MEDICATION
We will need to be notified of any medical concerns prior to the concert, please email info@elevationdancestudios.com.au with required action plans.
- Epi-pens, asthma puffers and all medication need to be bagged and labelled
- Medication bags must be handed to an EDS staff manager at the beginning of the day
- For the ease of locating, all medication will be kept in one location
- Students will need to remember to take their medications home
Please check their bags before departing the Studio (In-house Rehearsal) and Clocktower Theatre (day of concert) to ensure all items have been taken with them.
COSTUMES
Please read the Extra Costume Document to ensure you have all of costume items as well as your extra costume requirements.
Returning the costumes and bags: All costumes will be returned to us at the theatre at the end of the show, therefore students will need to pack a change of clothes to go home in.
As part of our ongoing commitment to reducing waste and landfill, we have introduced new mesh costume bags to replace single-use plastic bags. These mesh bags have been custom-made for our studio at significant expense, these and our coloured bags remain the property of Elevation Dance Studios. Please ensure that all mesh bags, along with the coloured costume bags, are returned to the theatre on the day of the concert.
* Please note: that any damage and misplaced items of hired costumes whilst in your care will result in a full purchase fee.
MAKEUP
The idea of “stage make up” is to make you look as close to the real you as possible. When you are on a stage with good lighting, your features can be washed out, so make up is used to enhance your natural facial features. If you are uncomfortable putting make up on your child, please do not hesitate in reaching out to discuss this.
Please read the Hair and Make Up Document for more information.
FOOTAGE FEE
All of our concerts are professionally filmed, edited and uploaded onto a private MediaZilla account for the families of Elevation to access to stream for years to come.
FAQ’S
Can I attend the in-house rehearsal?
A: No, due to the amount of children who are involved in the Junior concert we do not have the room for parents in the studio. We also want to keep our performances a surprise!
Can I attend the Dress rehearsal?
A: No, this is a policy put in place by the theatre. All dress rehearsals are closed to the public.
If we can not attend the concert, will we be charged for the costume, rehearsal or footage fee?
A. Yes, the cut off time for notice has now passed. Costumes have already been purchased/ altered for your child, and therefore you will be invoiced for the costume hire/ purchase fee.
What is a body Stocking and do we have to purchase one?
A:It is a flesh coloured undergarment that is perfect to wear under costumes for quick changes and hygiene reasons. This is a must have item for any dancer and is required for all of our concerts. Please think about purchasing additional straps as these tend to break.
Can we film the concert on our phones?
A: No, we have the concert professionally filmed and it is a policy of EDS and Clocktower that you do not film or photograph our concerts.