Levels 1 and 2

Students in Levels 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B will be cast as Hungarian Children in Dalia Rawson’s “Swan Lake.” The Hungarian Children will appear in the Hungarian Princess Dance in Act 2, dancing to honor the Queen, the Prince’s mother, and with the Hungarian Princess who is vying for the Prince’s hand in marriage. Please note: all schedules are subject to change. Families will be notified of these changes via email.

Students should wear their regular school uniforms to in-studio rehearsals.

For In Theatre Rehearsals and Performances, Hungarian Children should arrive at the theatre underdressed in their school uniform including pink tights and should bring pink ballet shoes for girls, and black tights, black socks and black shoes for boys.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CONFLICT RESTRICTIONS LISTED BELOW PLEASE EMAIL SCHOOL@NEWBALLET.COM TO ASK BEFORE DECIDING NOT TO PARTICIPATE.

In-Studio Rehearsal Schedule

Saturdays, 11:00-11:45am: February 22, March 8, March 15, March 29, April 5
Saturdays, 1:45-2:45: April 12, April 26, May 3, May 10

Up to four in-studio rehearsal conflicts will be allowed for these rehearsals. Please be sure to list them on your conflict sheet.

Theatre Rehearsal Schedule - Mandatory Availability

Students must be available for ALL of these dates. Final Theater call times will be released with performance casting.  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.

Tech/Dress rehearsal: Thursday May 15, 4:30-5:45pm (all groups)
Dress rehearsal: Friday May 16, 6:50-8:30pm (potentially only group 1)

One theatre conflict is permitted. Pelase be sure to list any conflicts on your conflict sheet.

Performance Schedule: MANDATORY AVAILABILITY

Russian Children are in the following performances. We may have multiple casts or we may have one cast based on registration, so students may not be called to every performance listed below, but students MUST BE AVAILABLE for all the performances listed below as they may be called to all performances. Performance dates for each student will be released April 8. Students may possibly perform in one show, or in up to three shows. 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. One performance conflict is permitted. Please list your conflict on your conflict sheet.

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: 1:45pm-4:00pm
Saturday, May 17: 6:45pm-9:00pm
Sunday, May 18: 1:45pm-4:00pm

Register By February 17

Pay The Participation Fee By February 17

Once you have registered, you may pay your Participation Fee here. The Participation Fee for Level 1 and 2 students is $185 (this is waived for Outreach Continuing Scholarship Students or students on Financial Aid who are notified that it is waived -these students do not need to take any extra steps or pay the fee). The Participation Fee covers the cost of rehearsal staff, backstage theater staff, and costume creation/maintenance. Performance tickets must be purchased through the Box Office.