CONCERT PREPARATION:

 

CLASS TIME

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We believe the key to a confident and happy performer is preparation. During Term 4, it is important to attend as many classes as possible (except during times of illness).  During our weekly classes our students learn choreography, positions and transitions, develop muscle memory, kinaesthetic awareness and grow/ connect with their classmates in the lead up to the show.

TECHNICAL & DRESS REHEARSAL

On the day before and the day of our concert, our students get the opportunity to practice on stage, in their costumes. This is a very important event and is mandatory for all students wanting to perform. Besides building confidence on the stage, during these rehearsals, students learn the following:

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-       Backstage etiquette

-       How to organise quick changes

-       How to navigate around the stage before, during and after their dance

-       OH&S practices of the theatre

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By engaging in the above areas, our students at DDC hit the stage with pride and confidence, resulting in an unforgettable experience for performer and audience alike.

 

MEDICAL PLANS AND MEDICATION

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We will need to be notified of any medical concerns prior to the concert, please email info@jordineraine.com with required action plans.  

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-       Epi-pens, asthma puffers and all medication need to be bagged and labelled 

-       For the ease of locating, all medication will be kept in one location

-       Students will need to remember to take their medications home

 

TICKETS

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Tickets will go on sale closer to the event and you will be notified with plenty of warning once we have the confirmed sale date. We always announce ticket sales first to our DDC parents (ensuring you have the opportunity to grab tickets) before we announce to the wider community. 

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COSTUMES

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Our concerts are a mix of newly purchased costumes by DDC and up-cycled costumes. We try to hire out as many costumes as we can at DDC. We do this to help reduce single use and therefore subsequent landfill. The hire fee covers the use of the DDC costumes, and any alterations / cleaning required.  Whilst we are already taking measurements, ordering, and altering costumes, the students will not receive their costumes till the week before the show and will return their costumes to their teachers at the end of the show.

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Returning the costumes:  All costumes will be returned to us at the theatre at the end of the show, therefore students will need to pack a change of clothes to go home in.

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* Please note that any damage and misplaced items of hired costumes whilst in your care will result in a full purchase fee.

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MAKEUP

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At DDC, we prefer very minimal or no “stage make up” for younger dancers. When you are on a stage with good lighting, your features can be washed out, therefore, some make-up can be used to enhance your natural facial features. 

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Leading up to the concert, we will send out a costume and hair requirement document to help you prepare for the big day.

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FOOTAGE FEE

 

All of our concerts are professionally filmed, edited and uploaded onto our private Vimeo account for the families of DDC to access to stream for years to come.