Children of the Court

Congratulations on being cast in the role of a Royal Child. Royal Children will dance in Act 1 of Swan Lake, in the introduction to the act where we meet the Prince and the royal family and the Act 1 pas de trois. Please note: all schedules are subject to change. Families will be notified of these changes via email.

For In-Studio Rehearsals, Royal Children should wear their regular school uniform and shoes.

For Theatre rehearsals and performances, Royal Children should arrive underdressed in pink tights and wear pink ballet shoes, as well as a tan liner leotard to wear under their costume in the theatre. Available for purchase HERE.

Please note that dancers may not leave the theatre directly into the lobby. Dancers need to meet guests at the stage door.

Anna Liu
Emma Perkins
Prudence Rogers
Jacqueline Lee
Mia Kunikata
Rosie Speck
Penelope Wilhelm
Emmanuella Shain
Solenne Shain
Eleni Papoulias
Ashley Sharma
Adelyn Lau
Joyce Liu
Henrietta Kedir
Gabriella Caruz
Zoe Low
Lorena Pacheco Lara

In-Studio Rehearsal Schedule

Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 (during regulaly scheduled class time): March 6, March 13, NO REHEARSAL March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10, April 24, May 1, May 8
Saturdays, 3:00-4:00pm: April 12, April 26, May 3, May 10,
Sundays, 2:30-4:00: April 13, April 27

Up to 4 rehearsal conflicts for in-studio rehearsals are permitted and should have been listed on your conflict form. We may not be able to accomodate conflicts submitted after you submitted your registration.

Theatre Rehearsal Schedule - Mandatory Availability

Students may or may not be called for all of the times listed, but must keep ALL of these dates available. Final Theater call times will be released with performance casting on April 8.  All rehearsals listed below will be at the Hammer Theatre. These drop off and pick up times may shift as production needs become more clear. If you have a conflict for any of these theatre days, rehearsal or performances, please indicate that conflict on your conflict sheet. Only one conflict will be permitted. If you have more than one conflict, please email state@newballet.com prior to paying your Performance Fee.

Tech/Dress rehearsal: Wednesday, May 14: 4:30-6:30pm
Tech/Dress rehearsal: Thursday, May 15: 5:30-7:00pm
Dress rehearsal: Friday, May 16: 6:30-8:00pm

Up to two in-theatre rehearsal or performance conflicts may be permitted for in theatre rehearsals and performances and should have been listed on your registration form. We may not be able to accomodate conflicts submitted after you submitted your registration.

Performance Schedule: MANDATORY AVAILABILITY

Royal Children are in the following performances. Students MUST BE AVAILABLE for all the performances listed below and may be cast in all performances. We may have two groups of performers or we may have one group of performers, depending on a variety of factors including costuming and registration. Your student will perform in at least one and up to four performances. Performance Casting will be announced on April 8. Please note that the times listed below are performer drop off and pick up times, not the actual show times. Theatre information with more details will be distributed with Performance Casting on April 8. Pick Up times are at intermission of the performance. All students must be picked up at the stage door during intermission. If you would like your student to watch the performance with you, you must meet them at the stage door at intermission and purchase a ticket for them with a student performer discount code, good only for days in which students are performing.

If you have a conflict for any of these theatre days, rehearsal or performances, please indicate that conflict on your conflict sheet. Only one conflict will be permitted. If you have more than one conflict, please email state@newballet.com prior to paying your Performance Fee.

We are pleased to announce that Saturday night’s performance will be an LGBTQ+ performance, a night where our family and friends from the LGBTQ+ community will celebrate the magic of “Swan Lake” with us in the audience. Dancers’ performances and experiences backstage will be identical to other performances, as will the experience provided to the audience. This show will be promoted in partnership with Silicon Valley Pride.

Saturday, May 17: 1:30-3:00pm (intermission)
Saturday, May 17: 6:30-8:00pm (intermission)
Sunday, May 18: 10:30am-12:00pm - My Very First Ballet, Act 1 only, no intermission.
Sunday, May 18: 1:30pm-3:00pm (intermission)

Up to two in-theatre rehearsal or performance conflicts may be permitted for in theatre rehearsals and performances and should have been listed on your registration form. We may not be able to accomodate conflicts submitted after you submitted your registration.

Support Swan Lake

Bringing professional ballet to life is more expensive every year, and we rely on generous donors like you to ensure that all of our students—including those receiving financial aid—have the chance to shine on stage. Your support helps us continue offering exceptional performances while making ballet accessible to everyone in our community.

Donate $500 by May 1, and you’ll receive an exclusive invitation for two to the dress rehearsal of Swan Lake at the Hammer Theatre, complete with a pre-performance reception. This special evening also welcomes local families affected by sensory and learning disorders, as well as those who might not otherwise have the chance to experience the magic of ballet.

Looking to make an even bigger impact? Larger sponsorships come with additional invitations—perfect for sharing this unforgettable experience with fellow dance lovers.

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