CHOREOGRAPHY

• Guest choreography is often set on dates outside of regularly scheduled rehearsal day to accommodate the guest choreographers’ schedules.

• Casting is determined by the choreographer and subject to change. The cast may not include all C/A/T dancers; any dancers not cast are expected to attend all rehearsals and to understudy.

• Repertory Works:

  • Melissa Chisena: 

    • December 18th: 5:30-9:00

    • December 19th: 5:30-9:00

    • December 21st: 5:00-9:00

  • Isabella DeGirolano

  • Kelly Millar

    • January 4th: 5:00-8:30

    • January 5th: 5:00-8:30

    • January 6th: 10:00-4:00

  • Sophia Wicks

• C/A/T dancers will also learn tap, jazz, and lyrical pieces.

RDA ADJUDICATION 

• February 19, 2024 (time TBD) at PCBT

• Adjudicator: James Sutton

• Outstanding Soloist

  • $125 Fee

  • Classical or Contemporary

  • Junior (12-14) & Senior (15+) categories

• Online Scholarship Process: 

  • Opens in December 2023

  • Scholarship offers to numerous summer dance programs across the country.

  • College recruitment offers for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors to many prestigious dance institutions from across the country.

  • National Choreographic Intensive & National Training Program: Dayton, OH

PHILLY YOUTH DANCE FEST

• March 22-24, 2024

• Drexel University

• More information to come in 2024!

ARTS GALA

• May 10, 2024

RDA NATIONAL FESTIVAL

• April 24-27, 2024

• Daytona, FL

• Associates Program

  • PCBT will enroll the dancers

  • Chaperones will need to enroll themselves; must be an RDA Associate to attend Festival 

  • Year-round dance related content

  • Chaperones: Sign up by 11/1/2023

• See attachment

SUMMER CONCERT

• May 31, 2024: Educational Outreach Performances

• June 8 & 9, 2024: Performances

COMPANY EXPECTATIONS

• Be respectful to yourself and others.

• Arrive on time for all classes and rehearsals.

• Submit all planned absences and early dismissals at least 2 weeks in advance for approval with form provided.

• C/A/T dancers are expected to attend PYDF, Arts Gala, and RDA/NE Festival.

• Each choreographer will audition the dancers for their pieces to bring their vision to fruition. If a dancer is not cast in the piece, they are expected to attend and participate in all rehearsals as an understudy. 

• Understudy all roles/parts.

• Adhere to the Dress Code. 

• Be prepared for all rehearsals/classes: shoes, choreography, etc.

• Abide by PCBT’s Policies on the website.

• Any reference on the internet (i.e. Instagram, Facebook, blogging, etc.) to Providence Creek Ballet Theater’s name or initials (PCBT), its artistic or administrative staff or fellow students and families in a derogatory manner could be cause for suspension or expulsion from PCBT.  

• Be a positive role model in behavior, language, and application of technique.

• Take care of your instrument: Warm up properly. Eat well. Make healthy food choices. Stay well hydrated. Rest. Take care of your body and injuries.

• Be a team player and help facilitate the PCBT community atmosphere.

• DO your very best! Take with you the education and creative opportunities being offered.

• Approach each class/day as a new day with a positive attitude!

April 24-27, 2024: RDA National Festival in Daytona Beach, Florida!