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Concert Rehearsals
Saturday, November 30th 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm Woollahra Public School
Saturday, December 7th, 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm Woollahra Public School
Monday, December 9th 12:30 - 3:30 at NIDA on the stage
Our dress rehearsal and costume collection will take place on Saturday, December 7th and dancers will leave with their costumes.
Behind the Scenes Concert Workshop
Prepare for an exciting, hands-on afternoon of costume decorating, set design, sewing, and more as we prepare for the big concert. Expect some colourful creative chaos, lots of fun, and plenty of memories as we bring the magic to life together! Wear something you don’t mind getting messy because we’ll be painting, crafting, and creating. We’ll also provide afternoon tea, and here’s the best part: Dancers who attend will be eligible for a special backstage leadership role on concert day—a unique chance to step into the spotlight behind the scenes!
Workshop Date and Location
Saturday, 16 November 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Woollahra Public School
Forth St, Woollahra NSW 2025
Monday, December 9th, Concert Day!
1. Concert Day Schedule
12:30 PM - Dancer Drop-Off: Please drop your dancer off at the theatre entrance. This marks the start of our rehearsal. The rehearsal will include stage practice.
3:30 PM—Pick-Up: Rehearsal concludes. Please pick up your dancer from the theatre entrance. The dancers will then head home to prepare for the evening performance.
3:30 PM—5:30 PM—At-Home Preparation: During this time, dancers should change into their costumes and complete their hair and makeup. Please note that Roses students (Grade 5 and above) may stay at NIDA during this break and go get something to eat.
5:30 PM - Arrival for Show: Return to the theatre entrance with your dancer in full costume, hair, and makeup, ready for the show.
2. Roses
This year, parents won’t need to collect roses – your dancer will receive their roses backstage before they leave!
3. Important Tip!
Avoid applying lipstick at home! There’s a high risk it could stain costumes. Instead, please bring the lipstick; we’ll apply it to dancers before showtime.
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The concert will take place at NIDA 215 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033
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Parking is available to patrons of the Parade Theatre NIDA in the carpark of the Western Campus of UNSW located adjacent to the Parade Theatre (entry off Day Avenue).
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All dancers are required to wear ballet tights.
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All uniform orders must be placed by November 30th. Orders can be made online through the Parent Portal
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Rehearsals are closed to parents to maintain focus, but we look forward to welcoming you to the performance.
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Please store your costume safely in a garment bag, hung up to prevent wrinkles. Avoid eating or drinking anything that might stain the costume. Plus, a fun fact is that cats, in particular, love tutus! So please keep your costumes away from your furry friends!
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Please drop your dancer off at the theatre entrance at 12:30 pm and collect at 3:30 pm. You will then go home and put on your costume and do hair and makeup before coming back ready for the show at 5:30pm.
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The bar will open at 5:30pm prior the performance commencing at 6:30pm
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To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, we ask that no photos or videos be taken during the performance. A professional photographer and videographer will be there to capture memories of the day!
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For the rehearsal dancers are to wear their uniforms. When dancers come back at 5:30 they should arrive in their first costume, with ballet tights and hair done according to concert requirements.
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Please avoid bringing valuables, jewellery, or items not essential for the performance.
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Seating is assigned and tickets are purchased through Ticketek.
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Our staff and volunteers will be on hand to supervise and assist younger dancers backstage. The tiny dancers will watch the ‘big girls’, enjoy games, colouring-ins, snack breaks, and (non-messy craft activities!) during the afternoon and the performance.
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Pack a water bottle
A zip-up jacket for them to wear when eating.
Snacks that are not messy: please avoid fruit and coloured foods that could spill on costumes
Dance shoes
Lipstick
Hair spray and pins
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Dancers once packed up will exit and find their families near the cafe area.
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The concert is expected to last approximately one hour.
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Yes!
Am I Ready for Concert Day?
Clean, unmarked ballet tights and shoes?
Hairpins, bun net, and extra hair supplies and hair spray?
Makeup essentials? (Lipstick, powder, etc.)
Have I organised tickets?
Is the costume ready to go?
Snacks packed that aren’t messy, and a labelled water bottle? Snack Suggestions: Pretzels, plain rice cakes, apples (avoid strawberries, cordials, or any items that can stain).
Zip-up jacket for dancers to wear without impacting their hair or makeup. The studio one is a great option, but if you don’t have that any zip-up jacket is great. Please avoid hoodies as they are hard to take on and off with hair and makeup.
Ensuring these are checked off will make for a smooth, enjoyable concert day!
Party Reminder!
Join us for our post-concert and end-of-year party on December 14th at Centennial Park 1:00 - 3:00pm