Sunday 15th March

Venue: Cidermill Theatre, Chipping Campden GL55 6HX

All: Tan body stocking/leotard or underwear

Year 7/8

All: Black shorts and lavender leotard

Black jazz shoes (if they have their own)

Pink ballet shoes and pink ballet tights (just as a backup)

Contemporary: black/gold leotard (black tight if they have their own - I have some too)

Year 9

All: black shorts and royal blue leotard

La La Land: dress and tan jazz shoes

Star Wars: whole costume

Intermediate Contemporary: black/gold leotard (black tight if they have their own - I have some too)

Year 10

All: Black shorts and royal blue leotard

Movies were movies: black shorts, black long sleeved leotard, gold waistcoat, black jazz shoes (if they have their own)

Star Wars: whole costume

Senior Contemporary: whole costume

Opening: black tail coat, black trousers, white shirt collar, black bowtie, black jazz shoes (if they have their own)

Year 11 & 12

All: black shorts and ballet leotard of their choice (option to wear black tights for finale)

Opening: heeled tan New Yorkers and black feather headdress

Pride and prejudice ballet: white leotard and chiffon dress, pink ballet tights and pink ballet shoes

Contemporary: whole costume

West Side Story: trousers, T-shirt, kneepads black jazz shoes (if they have their own)

Point ballet: White net ballet skirt, white tutu top with silver edging, pink ballet tights and point shoes

Year 13

All: Dress for finale and heeled tan New Yorkers

Opening: heeled tan New Yorkers and black feather headdress

West Side Story: skirt and top/bodysuit, black character shoes, black shorts

Contemporary: whole costume

Point ballet: (see above)

Sunday 14th March (different timings for Junior Shows On Saturday)

• Arrive at the theatre for 10.30am (if they are in the junior shows on Saturday they will not need to arrive until 11am on Sunday as a lot of their things will be ready from the day before)
• They must bring all the items of costumes that we have already sent home (items listed above)
• All costumes must arrive ironed and on a hanger where necessary
• They will need a large box with no lid to put all the smaller items in. This way they can access all their belongings quickly and easily.
• Layers to wear in between dances/performances. Something with an opening at the front so they don’t mess up their hair and make up.
• Plenty of food to keep them going. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANYTHING CONTAINING NUTS. and no fizzy drinks. Water bottles can be refilled.
• No nail varnish on hands or feet.
• No jewellery – if they are unable to take out pierced earrings please make sure they cover them with plasterers.
• Any valuables are brought at the parents’ and students’ own risk. The teachers and organisers cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage.
• We have make up for them to use, however they are welcome to use their own
• They will all need a tan body stocking|leotard OR tan underwear. They do not need to underwear AND a body stocking. This is for safeguarding reasons when they are changing backstage in and out of costumes. If your child is only in one dance they might not need a body stocking so please check with me if you’re not sure.
• There will not be time for any of the senior students to leave the premises in between shows and rehearsals on Sunday.

Timings for the day:

• 12:30 pm full dress rehearsal
• 3:30 pm matinee performance
• 5:30 pm evening performance

Further information for Senior Shows:

We charge a small fee for dress rehearsal and costume hire (all costumes are supplied by the school). Fees are set out below.

Tickets are available to buy nearer the time of the event.

Costs

Show fees are charged per discipline and not per class.

One discipline (i.e ballet or modern) £25

Two disciplines £30

Three or more disciplines £35

N.B: Pointe Work is a separate discipline and performed by year 12 and 13.

Students arrive: 10.30am

Dress Rehearsal: 12.30pm

Matinee performance: 3.30pm

Evening performance 5.30pm

The show running time is approximately 1 hour 30 mins including a 20 minute interval.

Performance finishes: 7.00pm

Information for the day:

Performers need to be signed in on arrival

Performers are free to go after the second show once they are changed and have put their costumes in the relevant places

They will be sent down to the foyer to be signed out

There will not be enough time in between shows for them to leave and come back however they can come and see you/relatives after the first show so please ask at the door shortly after the first show has finished.

Items to bring:

Enough food to keep them going all day and evening. No nuts please. Water can be refilled.

Tan leotard or underwear*

Black shorts

Relevant footwear for each dance (a separate email will be sent)

Any items of costumes that have already been sent home (a separate email will be sent)

Layers to keep them warm that won’t mess their hair up when taken on and off

Something to keep them entertained when they’re waiting in between rehearsals and performances etc

Any phones and other valuables brought to the theatre are the responsibility of the students themselves and NOT the teachers or helpers

No coloured nail varnish on hands or feet

No jewellery to be brought in at all

If they can’t take their earrings out please cover with plasters before they come

If they need an inhaler please ensure they have this with them

Please ensure we have details of any medical issues; students needing any medicines must have these on them at all times, it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure all medicines are in date and working. Please make us aware of the location of any epipens or inhalers

* All students from year 7 and above will need tan underwear to wear under their costumes to keep them covered up during costumes changes. Tan body suits/leotards are perfect for this. If they need more support they can wear a tan bra and high legged knickers (not shorts). Bras must have tan fabric straps and not rubber. The shiny straps show too much on stage under the lights.