PLEASE SEE ALL IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW

LOCATION

Our End of Year Concert will be held at:

Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre

155 Darling St Dubbo NSW 2830

DATE & TIME

Our End of Year Concert will be held on Sat 30th NOVEMBER at 11AM & 3PM

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 performer fee of $80.00 per student will be payable. This will be included in your weekly direct debit on Friday 22ND NOV. Students who have not paid their concert fee will be unable to perform in the concert.

ALL students will receive a concert t-shirt, medal and downloads of videography and photography.

CONCERT TSHIRT

All students receive a concert commemorative t-shirt included as part of their performers fee. You can pre-select the size you wish to receive by filling out the form below. Please select your size by SUN 20th October - anyone who has not preselected their shirt size will have their t-shirt assigned based on their age.

>> CLICK HERE TO ORDER CONCERT TSHIRT <<

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 a link to download the concert videos at home.

If you have recently changed emails, please drop us an email at hello@fiercepa.com.au to ensure we have an up to date email address for you and you don’t miss out.

Concert videos will be emailed out early-mid January and will be available for 4 weeks only to download.

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. All digital images will be provided to parents which is included as a part of your concert performers fee.

FRIDAY 29th NOV at DRTCC 4PM

At Fierce we understand that the end of year is a busy time for families and are excited to put on our very first 'production' style concert. Therefore we will be holding a dress rehearsal the day prior to ensure your child is familiar with the centre and where they need to go. We will also be doing our class photos during this time.

ACT 1 will be required from 4-5:30pm and ACT 2 will be required from 5:30-7pm.

We will also be taking the students class group photos at rehearsal day so please ensure their hair and makeup looks fabulous!

We will also be holding a rehearsal week in the lead up so the children can run their full scenes with their lead characters. This will likely be during your child's class time but we will confirm closer to the date.

Students need to do the following for dress rehearsal day:

• Arrive 10 mins prior to drop off time with hair and makeup complete and dressed in their first costume

• Wear Dance undergarments that would be worn on concert day (see further information detailed later in "what to wear")

• Students will receive their Commemorative Finale Tshirts handed out in classes this week (see more info below)

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 and first costume/stockings on before being dropped off. Students are required to arrive 45mins before the 11am show and 30mins before the 3pm show.

ALL STUDENTS PERFORM IN BOTH THE 11AM & 3PM SHOW.

SHOW 1 DROP OFF- 10:15AM | COLLECT 1:30PM

SHOW 2 DROP OFF- 2:30PM | COLLECT 5:30PM

There is a 45min break between the two shows. All staff will be taking a break to refuel between the shows so will be unable to supervise children. All children under 12 will need to be collected between the two shows. It is recommended that you take your child to refuel and complete any touch ups for the next concert.

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 have their name marked off by their group leader.

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. All backstage helpers will be issued with security passes that are required to be worn at all times. Only Fierce staff 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. There will be a someone at the door for the entire day checking passes. We do this to protect the students, please respect this policy. Please try not to bring anything valuable, especially electronic devices. Mobile phones/iPads 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

COSTUMES

This year our costumes for 5-6 Years, 7-8 Years, 9-10 Years, 11-12 Years and our Lead Characters will all be PURCHASED. This means they are yours to keep after concert. They will be perfect for dress up days, book weeks and other fun events.

Our Teens have a mixture of Purchase and HIRE for their costumes. All hired costumes will be taken to the venue on the concert day. No students are to take home any part of their hire 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).

PINK CARPET FINALE COSTUME

All students participate in a pink carpet on conclusion of the 3pm show. Students will be provided with a commemorative t-shirt and will wear this over their Wonka costume.

SHOES & STOCKINGS

Tap - Black tap shoes

Jazz - Black jazz shoes

Ballet - Pink ballet shoes

Contemporary - No shoes

Lyrical - No shoes

Hip Hop - Any WHITE sneakers

All students that require stockings will be supplied with these as part of their costume. If you would like an additional or back up pair, these are available for purchase at the studio in the lead up to concert.

>> VISIT OUR UNIFORM SHOP BY CLICKING HERE <<

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. You can purchase these from Big W or Best N Less.

HAIR

5-6 Years: Two Space Buns with hair accessory pinned to the left

7-8 Years: Bubble Pony Tail with hair accessory pinned to the left

9-10 Years: High Pony Tail with 3 Plaits with hair accessory pinned to the left

11-12 Years: High Pony Tail

Teens: Middle Part Low Pony Tail

Lead Characters: To be confirmed with Miss Brandi

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 (including earrings), 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

• Shoes

• 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.