Nutcracker Performance Information 2019
The Children’s Nutcracker Rehearsal and Performance Information 2019
The Children’s Nutcracker is our All-School Performance for our 2019 Winter Gala. The Children’s Nutcracker is an abridged version of the Nutcracker Ballet that tells the whole story of the Nutcracker but in a more succinct child-friendly way! The performance is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes in length with modest ticket prices. Our goal is that not only our families attend, but community members as well!
There will be two performances on Saturday, November 23rd with two casts. CAST A will perform at 2:00pm and CAST B will perform at 7:00pm. Please Note: All Tap levels, Ballet 3, Ballet 4, Contemporary 2&3 and Lyrical 2/3 & 4/5 (as well as mini-MAD and MAD Co.) will perform in both shows.
CAST A: 2:00pm Show
ACT I
Teeny Tiny Tappers, Tiny Tappers and Tap 1- Overture
Ballet 3, mini-MAD, Clara, Harlequin, Soldier doll- Party Scene
Ballet 2 Monday, Nutcracker, Mouse King- Battle Scene
Lyrical 2/3 & 4/5- Snow Scene
ACT II
Intro to Act 2- mini-MAD and MAD Co.
Jazz 2- Spanish
Jazz 1- Chinese
Contemporary 2&3- Arabian
PreBallet Saturday- Bonbons
mini-MAD- Russian
PreBallet Wednesday- Marzipan Sheep
Ballet 4, Ballet 4/5, MAD Co.- Waltz of Flowers & Dew Drop
Sugar Plum Fairy- MAD Co.
Finale- mini-MAD & MAD Co.
CAST B: 7:00pm Show
ACT I
Teeny Tiny Tappers, Tiny Tappers and Tap 1- Overture
Ballet 3, mini-MAD, Clara, Harlequin, Soldier doll- Party Scene
Ballet 1 Saturday & Ballet 2 Saturday, Nutcracker, Mouse King- Battle Scene
Lyrical 2/3 & 4/5- Snow Scene
ACT II
Intro to Act 2- mini-MAD and MAD Co.
Jazz 3- Spanish
Contemporary 1- Chinese
Contemporary 2&3- Arabian
Ballet 1 Wednesday- Bonbons
mini-MAD- Russian
PreBallet Tuesday- Marzipan Sheep
Ballet 4, Ballet 4/5, MAD Co.- Waltz of Flowers & Dew Drop
Sugar Plum Fairy- MAD Co.
Finale- mini-MAD & MAD Co.
REHEARSALS:
Full Run through of ACT I: CAST A and CAST B will take place at MotionArts on Saturday November 9th 1:00-2:15pm. Please arrive by 12:45pm. (all 3-6 yo Tappers may leave at 1:20pm)
Full Run through of ACT II: CAST A and CAST B will take place at MotionArts on Saturday November 16th 1:00-2:15pm. Please arrive by 12:45pm.
Dress Rehearsal for CAST A ACT I and ACT II (2:00pm show) will take place at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Friday, November 22nd 6:00-8:30pm. ACT I dancers will rehearse 6:00-7:30pm, Act II dancers will rehearse 7:00-8:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your start time. Once your class has finished, you are welcome to leave the rehearsal, you do not have to stay for the full rehearsal.
Dress Rehearsal for CAST B ACT I and ACT II will take place at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Saturday, November 23rd 10:00-11:30am. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your rehearsal. Once your class has finished, you are welcome to leave the rehearsal, you do not have to stay for the full rehearsal. THESE CLASSES DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND THIS REHEARSAL: Teeny Tiny Tap, Tiny Tap, Tap 1, Ballet 3, Lyrical 2/3 & 4/5, Contemporary 2 & 3, Ballet 4 (Waltz of Flowers). MAD Co. and mini-MAD attendance TBD.
SHOWS:
CAST A (2:00pm Show): Please drop off your dancer at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on November 23rd by 1:00pm (mini-MAD and MAD Co. 12:30pm). Dancers should report to their assigned teacher/class leader and area, dressed and ready to dance, get any needed costumes pieces and remain with their teacher/class leader. Students who are in only one dance will sit in the student section with their class when not performing. If a dancer is older and is in more than one dance, they may report to their teacher/class leader then go to the downstairs dressing room and remain there for the show. The show starts at 2:00pm and should end at approximately 3:15pm. There will be a full cast bow at the end of the show. Dancers must return costumes neatly to their assigned area in the marked bins and be checked out from their group leader/teacher by a parent before leaving the theater.
CAST B (7:00pm Show): Please drop off your dancer at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on November 23rd by 6:00pm (mini-MAD and MAD Co. 5:30pm). Dancers should report to their assigned teacher/class leader and area dressed and ready to dance, get any needed costume pieces and remain with their teacher/group leader. Students who are in only one dance will sit in the student section with their class when not performing. If a dancer is older and is in more than one dance, they may report to their teacher/class leader then go the downstairs dressing room and remain there for the show. The show starts at 7:00pm and should end at approximately 8:15pm. There will be a full cast bow at the end of the show. Dancers must return costumes neatly to their assigned area in the marked bins and be checked out from their group leader/teacher by a parent before leaving the theater.
Costume and Hair Requirements by Class:
A $15.00 performance fee per dancer due October 12th helps cover the rental cost of costumes and the theater rental for dress rehearsals. This fee can be paid at our website via the link on the main page, or at the studio.
Costume Loan: MotionArts owns all costumes and accessories. We do this to help keep the cost low for all dancers and to be responsible consumers! Some costumes will be distributed the last week of classes, but many pieces will be distributed at the theater. Dancers will need to wear their own leotard, tights, and shoes (requirements by class listed below) and arrive ready with their costumes on unless their costume is distributed at the theater by their teacher/class leader. All Costumes and accessories must be returned immediately after the show to their designated bins since they may need to be used again for the next performance.
All Tap classes: Girls-Leotard of choice, pink footed tights, tap shoes, hair in bun. Boys- plain shirt of choice, black leggings, tap shoes.
Ballet 3: Black camisole leotard, pink footed tights, pink ballet slippers, hair in bun
Monday and Saturday Ballet 2 and Saturday Ballet 1: Black camisole or tank leotard, pink tights (mice) or black long leggings (soldiers), pink ballet slippers, hair in bun
All Lyrical: Nude camisole leotard, pink footed/convertible tights, pink ballet slippers/lyrical shoes, hair in bun
Jazz 2&3: Black tank or camisole leotard, pink footed or convertible tights, jazz shoes, hair in bun
Jazz 1 and Contemporary 1: Black tank or camisole leotard, black capri leggings, black jazz shoes (Jazz) or bare feet (Contemporary), hair in bun
Contemporary 2&3: black camisole or tank leotard, pink convertible tights (rolled up to ankle), hair in bun
PreBallet Saturday: Pink narrow strap leotard without skirt, tights optional, pink ballet slippers, hair in bun
Ballet 1 Wednesday: Black camisole or tank leotard, tights optional, pink ballet slippers, hair in bun
PreBallet Tuesday and Wednesday: Girls: pink narrow strap leotard without skirt, black leggings, pink ballet slippers, hair in bun. Boys: any color tank top, black leggings, black ballet slippers.
Ballet 4&5: Green leotard (from MotionArts), pink footed tights, pink ballet slippers, hair in bun.
TICKETS:
Tickets are for sale through the Buskirk-Chumley Theater only either online www.bctboxoffice.org or in person at their box office. Tickets will be reserved seating for these performances (you will need to pick your row and seat number) and are $10.00 for ages 6 to adult and $5.00 for ages 5 and under. Performers do not need a ticket unless you plan on having your dancer sit with you after intermission.
Video/Pictures: The show will be professionally recorded. DVDs will be for sale through our website a few weeks after the show for $10.00 each, to be picked up at the studio. Audience members may video with a small device from their seats only, as long as they are not blocking the view of others or our videographer. Please no flash photography.
****If you have any questions, please feel free email school@motionartsda.com or call 812-961-0501. We are excited to share this experience with you and your dancer!