Cast members are expected to attend all required rehearsals, including the August choreography camps, dress rehearsals, in addition to the performance dates (TBA).
MANDATORY CHOREOGRAPHY CAMP
Dancers cannot miss any choreography camp rehearsals. This time period is the ONLY time that dancers learn the choreography for the performance, so attendance is mandatory.
REGULAR WEEKLY REHEARSALS
***ONLY 2 absences in total are allowed throughout the very brief rehearsal period of September - December & Shows Weekend.***
- Dancers are expected to attend the in-studio dress rehearsals AND all of the rehearsals during the show week, unless they are sick and contagious.
- If more than 2 absences are anticipated, those need to be revealed to the director, and participation in the show will be at the discretion of the choreographer and director. In most cases, MORE than 2 absences will NOT be permitted, and that student will NOT be allowed to continue with rehearsals and thus the performance in the Nutcracker. No refunds will be given.
-Students should not come into the studio when sick, however, dancers who are injured and are unable to dance, are expected to observe rehearsals and take notes.
-Private lessons are NOT available to make up for any missed rehearsals. If your dancer misses, they need to get with another dancer to review what they missed.
- Parents are required to complete an absence notification form before the date of absence. If a dancer cannot attend a rehearsal, you will need to complete the Nutcracker absence notification form at least 24 hours before the absence. A parent will need to call the studio directly for any absences less than 24 hours before the rehearsal AND will also complete the absence form. The absence form will be shared with cast members at the beginning of the season. *For REGULAR (NOT NUTCRACKER) absences, you will need to report the absence in your parent portal.