Nutcracker Rehearsal Info
All Ensemble & Juniors dancers that are participating in the Ensemble for this year recieve an email on 7/27 with details on their group, rehearsal schedules, and dances. The following information includes supplements to those emails, reminders, and helpful links to assist the dancer in staying organized.
All Ensemble & Juniors dancers that are participating in the Ensemble for this year recieve an email on 7/27 with details on their group, rehearsal schedules, and dances. The following information includes supplements to those emails, reminders, and helpful links to assist the dancer in staying organized.
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Helpful Scheduling Links:
- Rehearsal Schedule by blocks/days - Rehearsal Schedule by groups - Google Calendar (coming soon) (We will also be rehearsing during class times. Regular class attendance is extremely important.) |
Ensemble & Juniors Keep in Shape Classes:
- Tues, Aug. 4th (5:00-6:00pm) - Wed, Aug. 5th (1:00-2:00pm) - Mon, Aug. 10 & 17th (6:00-7:00pm) - Tues, Aug. 11 & 18th (5:30-6:30pm) |
Additional Group Rehearsal Reminders:
- Saturday, Oct. 24th (1:00-2:30pm) Act 1 Rehearsal - Saturday, Nov. 7th (1:00-3:00pm) Act 2 & Finale Rehearsal - Friday, Nov. 13th (5-7:30pm) Full Dress Rehearsal - Show dates TBD |
Congratulations to the NEW 2020-2021 Juniors & Ensemble Dancers!
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Village Dance Studio Ensemble
The Village Dance Studio Ensemble is a group of selected advanced dancers that have additional performing & dance training opportunities. Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Ensemble Members!
Additional Information about being a member of the VDS Ensemble:
Ensemble members are strongly encouraged to attend the Premier Dance Workshop in the summer, take two VDS ballet classes each week, participate in the annual Ensemble fundraiser, and be an active dancer at the Village Dance Studio. Attendance is very important for all Ensemble members. The VDS Ensemble rehearsal schedule varies depending on what shows are coming up. Some of the choreography may be taught in class, but actually putting the dances together will be outside of regular class time. Being a member of the VDS Ensemble means that you may be asked to be in additional shows and performances, but not everyone will be asked to be in every show and you do not have to be in every show if your schedule does not allow. Ensemble members are given performing opportunities, but if your schedule doesn’t allow you to rehearse a certain dance, then you may not be able to be in that performance. There is a yearly fee of $125 to be a member of the VDS Ensemble. This fee will cover:
All members are required to take 2 VDS Ballet classes/week during the regular school year as well as other dance styles. We want our members to be well-rounded dancers who can keep up in ballet technique as well as having a diverse dance background. Good attendance in classes is required. Ensemble members must call when they must miss or write it on the calendar near the lockers. Above all else, we expect our Ensemble members to be respectful, have a positive attitude, give their best effort each day, and represent VDS as role models to those around them. VDS Ensemble parents are expected to attend the MANDATORY Ensemble Parents Meeting- date TBD. They are also asked to attend at least half of the Parent’s Council meetings held once/month during the regular school year. Additional expectations include: helping with the annual fundraiser, providing snacks/meals on long rehearsal days, helping organize costumes, setup & tear down of performance sets, etc. We hope that veteran parents are able to help as a chairman of a committee, chaperone the Ensemble trip, plan a group outing or two, and more. Just like other sports, teams, or groups that your child is involved with the VDS Ensemble counts on the support of parents to be a successful and meaningful experience for your dancer. |
Village Dance Studio Juniors
The Village Dance Studio Juniors is a new group of selected intermediate dancers that have additional performing opportunities & dance development. Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Juniors Members! Alyssa Bagley Lilly Bass Leah Engebretsen Lucy Gist Reese Hatcher Gracie Isakson Clara Keiper Emilee Miller Katelynne Race Alina Rentsch Audrey Schnitzler Delia Stoian Additional Information about being a member of the VDS Juniors:
Junior members are strongly encouraged to attend the Jr. Premier Dance Workshop in the summer, take one VDS ballet classes each week during the school year plus at least 1 additional class (jazz, modern, ballet, etc), assist with the Ensemble & Juniors fundraiser, and be an active dancer at the Village Dance Studio. Attendance is very important for all Junior members. The VDS Juniors rehearsal schedule varies depending on what shows are coming up. Teachers will be notifying Junior Members when there are performing opportunities and when the rehearsal will be. Juniors are giving the opportunity to perform, but are not required if schedule does not allow. Being a member of the VDS Juniors means that you may be asked to be in additional shows and performances. Juniors will be given additional performing opportunities, but not in every show the Ensemble Members are in. There is a yearly fee of $100 to be a member of the VDS Juniors. This fee will cover:
Along with taking 1 VDS Ballet classes/week and an additional class during the regular school year, good attendance is important. Junior members must call when they must miss or write it on the calendar near the lockers. Above all else, we expect our Junior members to be respectful, have a positive attitude, give their best effort each day, and represent VDS as role models to those around them. VDS Junior parents are expected to attend the MANDATORY Junior Parents Meeting- time/date TBD. They are also asked to attend at least 4 of the Parent’s Council meetings held once/month during the regular school year. Additional expectations include: helping with the annual fundraiser, providing snacks/meals on long rehearsal days, helping organize costumes, chaperone outings, and more. Just like other sports, teams, or groups that your child is involved with the VDS Juniors' count on the support of parents to be a successful and meaningful experience for your dancer. |
