PLEASE SEE ALL IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW

LOCATION

Our End of Year Concert will be held at:

UPSTAIRS

PARKES LEAGUES CLUB

194 CLARINDA ST, PARKES

DATE & TIME

Our End of Year Concert will be held on Saturday the 6th of Dec at 6:00PM.

Students arrive 45 mins before - 4:15PM

See the Concert Day Procedures below for arrival times.

All students participate in our End of Year Concert and students work on these routines each week in class, developing their skills in the process and learning the importance of rehearsal, commitment, performance techniques and teamwork.

In terms of attendance, it is very important that students do not miss any of their scheduled classes between now and concert time so they can spend their rehearsal time together to perform their routines, feel confident and look amazing. Of course, this is only if it can’t be helped and in line with studio guidelines. If for any reason your child will miss a number of their regular classes in Term 4, we ask that you contact reception to let us know in advance.

If there is any reason why your child will not be able to perform at the concert on the dates and times provided, please let us know so we can make amendments to the class routines involving them.

A concert fee of $60.00 per student will be payable. This will be included in your weekly direct debit on DAY DATE. Students who have not paid their concert fee will be unable to perform in the concert.

CONCERT TSHIRT

All students receive a concert commemorative t-shirt included as part of their performers fee. You can pre-select the size you wish to receive by filling out the form below. Please see the dates to remember graphic above for the due date for these selections - anyone who has not preselected their shirt size will have their t-shirt assigned based on their age.

>>>CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR CONCERT SHIRT<<<

CONCERT MEMORABILIA

VIDEOS

We engage the services of a Professional Videographer. All parents will receive a digital download of their dancers show included as a part of your concert performers fee. All parents will be emailed with a unique log in which will enable you to view and download the concert videos at home.

If you have recently changed emails, please drop us an email at [email protected] to ensure we have an up to date email address for you and you don’t miss out.

Concert videos will be emailed out early January and will be available for 4 weeks only to download.

ON STAGE PHOTOS

We engage the services of a Professional Photographer who will be taking on stage photos of all shows. Please be aware that they are “live on stage” images and there is no way to guarantee that photos will be taken of each individual child. All digital images will be provided to parents which is included as a part of your concert performers fee.

WEEK 7 - MON 24th Nov - SAT 29th Nov

At Parkes Dance Co we understand that the end of year is a busy time for families and as such we no longer hold a separate rehearsal day but instead hold a Rehearsal week in normal class time! During rehearsal week students will have full dress rehearsals and run throughs in costume.

Students need to do the following for dress rehearsal week:

Arrive 10 mins earlier for class (if possible) & be picked up 5mins after normal class finish time

Wear Dance undergarments that would be worn on concert day (see further information detailed later in "what to wear")

NO hair or makeup is required

Students will receive their Commemorative Finale Tshirts handed out in classes this week (see more info below)

DROP OFF & PICK UP

On concert day, all of the students will be staying backstage with us for the duration of the concert. Students need to have their hair and makeup done and stockings on before being dropped off. Students are required to arrive 45mins before their show time.

During the dropping off times, we ask that one parent/guardian comes with their child into the drop off area (you will be directed once inside the venue). Students will need to know what allocated group they are in.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask us. We will ensure that we talk you through the concert day procedure again in the weeks leading up to the concert.

SECURITY & STUDENT SAFETY

To help with student organisation and safety, all students will be put into an allocated 'group’. Please see the "show specific info" on this site and make sure your child knows what group they are in.

As always, the safety of our dance family is our #1 priority. On concert day all students will need to be signed in / out of security lists to gain access backstage. All backstage helpers will be issued with security passes that are required to be worn at all times. Only Parkes Dance Co staff and registered parent helpers are permitted backstage. We are unable to run messages or food to students, so please make sure they have everything before they come backstage for rehearsal and the recital/concert. There will be a someone at the door for the entire day checking passes. We do this to protect the students, please respect this policy. Please try not to bring anything valuable, especially electronic devices. Mobile phones are not to be taken backstage or in the changing areas during the concert. Our studio will take no responsibility if an item is damaged, misplaced, lost or stolen.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

If your child has any Medical Conditions that may require attention whilst in our care or are carrying any medication with them, please notify our supervisors when you sign in.

WHAT TO WEAR

COSTUMES

RED CARPET FINALE COSTUME

All students participate in a red carpet on conclusion of their show/s. Students will be provided with a commemorative t-shirt and can wear any bright coloured bottoms. It can be a tutu, tights, skirt, shorts – whatever they would like! We just ask that it is nice and bright and one solid colour with no prints.

SHOES & STOCKINGS

Jazz and Musical Theatre - Tan jazz shoes with tan stockings

Ballet - Pink ballet shoes with pink ballet stockings

Lyrical - No shoes, convertible tan stockings

Hip Hop - Any coloured (we love bright) hip hop shoes with tan stockings

Acro - No shoes, convertible tan stockings

Cirque - No shoes, no stockings
Rock'n'Roll - White canvas shoes with white socks (socks provided) and tan stockings

Note: Every female student from Kindy age up needs to wear tan stockings (flesh coloured) except ballet students who need to wear pink ballet tights or unless noted otherwise above. Young students can get away with pantyhose from Woolworths but they MUST be sheer to the waist. It is preferable that students wear correct dance stockings.

Stockings are available for purchase at the studio in the lead up to concert or they are available from any dance shop.

UNDERWEAR

Please be aware that under stage lights, dark coloured or patterned underwear does not look good under light coloured costumes. Please make sure your child is wearing flesh coloured underwear.

HAIR

Dancers will require a Slick Middle Part low bun.You will need to use a lot of hairspray/gel and a fine tooth comb to achieve the slick look and possibly multiple elastics. Please also use an elastic the same colour as their hair. Bun net may be required for buns.

Please note, for boys neat and tidy hair is all that is required. No colours or crazy hairstyles please.

MAKEUP

Stage makeup needs to be heavier than normal day makeup. Please try not to cake it on or make it look like a mask as this does not look natural on stage.

Apply make-up base. Foundation needs to be darker than what their normal shade would be. Apply pinkish brown tone blush to cheekbones.

Apply pink/brown eye shadow on lid – work from the inside corner along the lash line. You may also like to use white under the brow to highlight.

Define the eyes with black eyeliner pencil. Use along the top and bottom lash lines.

Add lots of black mascara to both top and bottom lashes.

Apply red lipstick.

Please note, boys are not required to wear makeup.

JEWELLERY AND NAIL POLISH

No Jewellery is to be worn (including earrings), please leave all jewellery at home. Also, please remove all nail polish.

WHAT TO BRING

FOOD & DRINK

In line with venue rules there is to be NO food in dressing rooms. Please bring a labelled water bottle ONLY.

PACKING CHECKLIST

It is suggested that students bring all of their belongings in a small plastic box. It is much easier than rummaging through a bag. Please write their names all over the box and on everything that they bring, every year we have so many pairs of dance shoes and uniforms lost that are never claimed. Please use the following checklist:

Stockings and dance underwear (wear on arrival)

Concert t-shirt and coloured bottoms for finale (wear on arrival)

Shoes

Makeup for touch-ups

Extra bobby pins, safety pins, hair spray, elastics

Water, water and more water

Students may want to bring a small quiet game, book or something to keep them amused.