PLEASE SEE ALL IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW

The opportunity to perform in a concert is an exciting, empowering and confidence-building part of the training process. This is where we love to watch our students learn about performance, rehearsals and teamwork while they enjoy the opportunity to showcase their skills in a professionally run production. Concerts are a wonderful way for students to showcase the results of their hard work and for family and friends to join in the pride of their achievement. We love giving all students the chance to perform for their family and friends in this supportive and fun environment and encourage even our youngest and newest performers to be involved.

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.

Please note: that unfortunately any families with unpaid fees will not be allowed to participate in our concert.

This is without a doubt the highlight of our year and we are giddy with excitement to show you how hard our dancers have been working!

Thank you for taking the time to read all information contained on this site. It should cover any questions you have, if not, please feel free to reach out to one of our team. Hope you are all looking forward to the concert as much as we are!

Katja

LOCATION

Our End of Year Concert will be held at:

VENUE NAME - GLEN ST THEATRE

ADDRESS - Cnr Glen Street & Blackbutts Road, Belrose, NSW, 2085

DATE & TIME

Our End of Year Concert will be held on FRIDAY 17TH NOVEMBER at 5.30pm.

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 $55.00 per student will be payable. This will be included in your Term 4 Fees. Students who have not paid their concert fee will be unable to perform in the concert.

Please note: Costume Hire fees have also been included in your Term 4 Invoice. Costumes are HIRED from the studio and various other hire companies and MUST be returned.

CONCERT TSHIRT

All students receive a concert commemorative t-shirt included as part of their performers fee.

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.

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.

At KATAPULT PERFORMING ARTS 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:

• 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 T-shirts handed out in classes this week

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 before being dropped off. Drop off time is 4.15-4.30pm

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. See the CONCERT GROUPS & ORDER button below.

All students will need to be picked up from the drop off point after the show. Students will stay in this location and need to show that they are leaving with their parent/guardian.

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. Only Katapult 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. 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

COSTUME HIRE POLICY

Costumes are HIRED from the studio and various other hire companies and MUST be returned.

All hired costumes will be taken to the venue on the concert day. No students are to take home any part of their costume at any time. Please make sure your child understands that it is important that their costume goes back in the bag labelled with their name. A fee will be charged for any costumes that are missing or damaged (most damage happens from food stains).

FINALE COSTUME

All students participate in a finale on conclusion of their show/s. Students need to provide their own pink costume for this routine.

SHOES & STOCKINGS

Tap - Black lace up/buckle tap shoes with black ankle socks

Jazz - Black jazz shoes

Ballet - Pink ballet shoes with pink ballet stockings

Contemporary - No shoes

Lyrical - No shoes

Hip Hop - Plain white joggers/runners with white ankle sock

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 High Pony or Slick High Bun(ballet & Lyrical/Contemporary/Modern).

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. Ponytail is to be straight. 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, 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 own bottoms for finale rehearsal (wear on arrival)

• Finale Costume (PINK)

• 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.