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There are 2 performances
Each class performs an item in the
concert. To keep the concert to an audience-friendly length, we have
two performances. Most groups only perform in a single performance, so
it is really important to clarify with your class teacher which
performance you or your dancer will be performing in. Ordering tickets
to the wrong performance can cause angst. Performers must arrive one
hour before the performance to get ready.
Costumes
Costumes are hired from Dance Max. Costume hire for each item is
generally between $35 & $50. Costumes are handed out to each class at
the Dress Rehearsal and photos are taken of each group in their costume.
Please note that costumes must never be taken home at any time.
Rehearsals
Apart from the concert, there is a Dress Rehearsal. The Dress Rehearsal is normally held a
week before the
concert. It is designed to make sure that each group is well costumed
for the concert. While most groups will find that their costumes fit
well and are appropriate for their dance, a few groups will need to have
different costuming arrangements made. This is the purpose of the Dress
Rehearsal and should not be a cause for alarm. It is really important that all dancers attend both
the dress rehearsal & the concert. We provide plenty of advance notice
and we ask that our dancers prioritise these rehearsals over any
sporting commitments on these 2 days. Normal dance classes are NOT held
on the days of the Dress Rehearsal or the Concert.
Concert DVDs
A DVD will be available of the concert. It is filmed using multiple
cameras and provides a wonderful memory of this special occasion. We get
feedback from many parents that their dancers regularly sit down and watch the
whole concert video, not just the items they performed in. For the
comfort of performers & audience members alike, we do not allow flash
photography and we do not allow you to take your own video. Each year
during the performance, we have to respond to complaints from audience
members when their enjoyment of the show is impacted by the light
emitted from the video
viewfinders of those who disregard our rules.
Tickets
To avoid lengthy queues at the performance, Dance Max pre-sells tickets.
Ticket order forms are handed out in
classes around 6 weeks prior to the concert & are also available for
download from this website at that time. Ticket order forms can be
faxed or mailed to Dance Max. As seating is numbered, it is best to send
off your order as soon as you can. The Greenhalgh Theatre is a
comfortable size for our concert. The seating is raked and EVERY SEAT
has a good view of the stage. It is inevitable that some members will be
seated in the rear section however this should not be a cause of
distress. This writer watches the concert from behind the back row and
can see his daughter just fine. Once you have seen a Dance Max concert
you may have some appreciation for the effort and expense involved in
putting it on. Our aim is to provide a concert experience that is
memorable for both our dancers and their audience. |
