Yes! All of our regular studio classes with the exception of Baby Ballet, Toddlers & Tutus, and specific technique-only classes will perform in the show. This is such an exciting opportunity for our dancers to be involved in this holiday tradition!
We work on all choreography they need to know for the show in their regular weekly classes.
There are a few extra days we will work with your child to make sure they are show ready:
On November 6, each of our First Steps program levels (3-7) will have an assigned block of time to work on their choreography, receive show spacing, and be fitted for their costume. CLICK HERE for the First Steps Rehearsal Schedule
The weekend of November 13-14, each of our Foundations program levels (ages 8 & up) will have an assigned block of time to work on their choreography, receive show spacing, and be fitted for their costume. CLICK HERE for the Foundations Rehearsal Schedule
Dress Rehearsal will take place typically a day or two prior to the performance. Your child will be assigned a time block based on their role and will not need to be there for the full rehearsal. They will run through their dance once on stage and be free to go.
We will have two performances: an evening show on November 27 and a matinee on November 28. More detailed performance schedules will be created based on Covid guidelines at the time of the shows.
Will my dancer be in more than one performance?
We will provide a cast list for both performances a few weeks before the event. Some classes will be assigned to perform in one show, while others may be performing in both. Again, this will depend on Covid guidelines and how we are able to format our shows.
The production fee is a flat fee of $65 per dancer regardless of how many dances your dancer is in. This production fee helps offset some of the enormous costs for the production including extra rehearsal time, staffing, renting the venue, purchasing music, music editing, costuming, backdrop rental, lighting design, set design, props, scenery, and more! This fee will be invoiced to your account with November tuition and paid via our automatic processing system along with your monthly tuition.
If your dancer can not participate, please let us know you are opting out of the show before September 30.
We know there are a lot of unknowns with performances due to ever-changing covid guidelines. Here is our promise to you. If you have to drop out of the performance at any point, we will give a no-questions-asked refund of your production fee. We hope this gives you the peace of mind to move forward and know that if anything changes or you don't feel comfortable at any point, we've got your back!
No. Costume rental is included within the production fee. A costume will be provided for your child to wear, but it remains the property of the studio. It must be returned in proper condition or a replacement charge will be assessed to your account. You may be asked to provide certain "extras" or accessories for a costume and all dancers are responsible for providing the correct tights and shoes based on their role.
We recommend you only purchase tights from our studio store. We require all of our dancers to match exactly on stage, and often tights purchased elsewhere are different shades. Simply contact us at info@allthatdancecompany.com or talk with our reception staff when you bring your dancer to class. Purchase your tights early as we may run out of some sizes as we near the date of the event.
Ticket information will be released closer to the show date.
No. Your dancer will be backstage during the entire show. However, if you have a First Steps dancer who is only performing during one of our two Acts, you may decide to purchase them a ticket to watch the other Act from their own seat, or you can choose for them to sit on your lap. If you want them to sit on your lap, pick up a lap pass from the check-in table at the venue prior to the start of the show.
In the past, we have always offered complimentary lap seat passes as an option for our First Steps dancers so they could sit on your lap if you would like during the act they are not performing in. We were not sure if this would be an option due to COVID and seating guidelines, but it does look like we will be able to offer this again this year. As a result, your young dancer can either be backstage for the entire show, or they can sit on your lap during the act they are not performing in. You are also welcome to purchase a seat for them if you'd prefer they have their own seat. We will have lap passes available for parents to pick up at the check-in table at the venue.
No, for the safety of all of our dancers, parents are not allowed in the backstage area. You should drop off your dancer one hour before the beginning of the performance at the check-in table with all of their costumes and accessories for the show. Our team of volunteers will ensure they are set up with their peers backstage and are ready to hit the stage for their performances!
We do not allow dancers to leave the backstage area during the performance. If your dancer is only in Act 1, you may pick him or her up from the check-in table during intermission. Otherwise, you should arrive at the check-in table following the conclusion of the performance to pick up your child. To keep crowds at a minimum, please send only one parent to the check-in/pick-up area.