4 and 5
Students in 4 and 5 will be cast as Grape Harvesters in Dalia Rawson’s Giselle. Grape Harvesters will dance in the 2nd Act, with the Russian Princess who they are presenting to the court as a candidate for the hand of the Prince. Please note: all schedules are subject to change. Families will be notified of these changes via email.
Grape Harvesters should wear their regular uniform to rehearsals, with pointe shoes.
Grape Harvesters will wear flesh colored pointe shoes and flesh colored tights for performances and should purchase a tan liner leotard to wear under their costume in the theatre. Available for purchase HERE
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
Russian Courtiers
Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00pm: during regular class time through the performance. Those students who choose not to perform will participate as understudies. February 10, February 17, February 24, February 31, March 3, March 10, March 24, March 31, April 14
Tuesdays warm up and full run 4:30-7:00pm: April 21, April 28, and May 5
Thursdays warm up and full run 4:30-7:00pm: April 23, April 30, May 7
Saturdays 12:30 - 2:00pm: February 28, March 14, April 4, April 18, May 2, May 9
Sundays (12 - 12:45 warm up) 1:00 - 2:15pm (& 2:30 - 3:30 Level 5 as cast): April 19, April 26
Up to four in-studio rehearsal conflicts will be permitted. Please note conflicts on your registration form.
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. Damselflies are considered an advanced role.
Tech/Dress rehearsal: Wednesday May 14, 4:00-9:00 (all casts - student may arrive at 5:30 and self warm up if their academic school schedule arriving in time for warm up)
Tech/Dress rehearsal: Thursday May 15, 4:00-9:00 (all casts - student may arrive at 5:30 and self warm up if their academic schedule precludes arriving in time for warm up)
Dress rehearsal: Friday May 16, 4:30-9:00 (all casts)
One in-theatre rehearsal or performance conflict may be permitted for in theatre rehearsals and performances. Please contact school@newballet.com immediately to see if your in-theatre rehearsal conflict or performance conflict can be accomodated. List any conflicts on your registration form, even if they have been approved.
Performance Schedule: MANDATORY AVAILABILITY
Grape Harvesters are in the following performances in Act 2. Performance Casting will be announced April 8, and students may be cast in all performances. Please note that the times listed below are performer drop off and pick up times including a warm up class, not the actual show times. Theatre information with more details will be distributed with Performance Casting on April 8.
Saturday May 16: 12:00pm-4:00 (warm up and performance)
Saturday May 16: 5:00pm-8:00 (warm up and performance)
Sunday May 17: 12:00pm-4:00 (warm up and performance)
One in-theatre rehearsal or performance conflict may be permitted for in theatre rehearsals and performances. Please contact school@newballet.com immediately to see if your in-theatre rehearsal conflict or performance conflict can be accommodated. List any conflicts on your registration form, even if they have been approved.
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 Levels 4 & 5 students is $215 (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.
