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Rehearsal Requirements

All dancers are permitted one excused rehearsal absence out of the scheduled rehearsals. If you are needing an excused absence it must be submitted by email with a two week advance notice.

All dancers are required to attend the In- Studio Dress Rehearsal and the Tech / Dress Rehearsal at the theatre to participate in the performance. Participants are urged to strive for perfect attendance and zero tardiness to rehearsals. Participants who miss rehearsals or are frequently tardy are subject to being recast or replaced, at the discretion of the Director. This includes rehearsals missed due to schedule conflicts, emergencies, illness and injury. Please keep in mind tuition, performance and costume fees are non refundable.

Absences Prior to Performance or withdrawal from Performance "Students are required to attend all classes four weeks prior to a performance, or they will not be allowed to perform. Additionally, in order to perform, all students must attend all mandatory rehearsals as detailed for each performance. Should you decide your child will not perform, please inform your teacher via email at least four weeks from the performance. Performance and costume fees are not refundable. This policy is in place to ensure a quality performance and fairness to all students. Choreography and staging are based on a consistent group of performers".

Roles in Performances

Dancers in Levels 1-2B typically have one piece of choreography in the Spring Showcase. Levels 1-2B do not participate in the more advanced and mature ballets that are not age-appropriate for children. All roles for all levels 1-6 are cast according to class and technical ability. The Director, not the teachers, makes all casting decisions. Our Conservatory is staffed with seasoned professionals both onstage and in directing who carefully consider many aspects when casting dancers. Please do not send emails inquiring about role assignments. Classical ballet teaches patience, perseverance, grace, and good sportsmanship, which helps dancers prepare for life beyond the Conservatory.

Parent participation for " The Nutcracker" and "Spring Showcase"

Parents with children in Levels 1 through 2C are required to volunteer to help with each performance OR pay an opt-out fee of $100 per session.

Rehearsal Dates -Levels Pre- Ballet, 1, 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 2C,

Pre- Ballet / Level 1

Pre- Ballet / Level 1 will have an In-Studio Performance and a Holiday Party on December 8th for Pre-Ballet and December 9th for Level 1 with a Guest appearance from the cast of

“The Nutcracker”!

Since this level does not perform in our version of “ The Nutcracker” until they are 6 years old and in Level 1A, we want to bring “ The Nutcracker” to them! Please come be a part of our holiday tradition and see their teachers perform on stage in " The Nutcracker".

Rehearsals- In Class / the last 15 minutes

Performance / Costume fee included in tuition

Level 1A

Pre- Ballet / Level 1

Rehearsal will take place the last 15 minutes of class, and the dates below. Please mark these dates in your calendar as they are required.

Mandatory Saturday Rehearsal Dates

October 7, 14, 21, 28

November 4, 11, 18

December 2, 9

Exact times will be emailed

Performance / Costume fee included in Tuition

Dress /Tech at the Theatre - December 16th, 2023

Performance Date -December 17th, 2023

Dancers in Level 1A are in both the 1 pm and 5pm performances.

(Costumes for " The Nutcracker" belong to MCD they do not take home these costume after the performance. )

Level 1B

Pre- Ballet / Level 1

Level 1B

Rehearsal will take place the last 15 minutes of class, and the dates below. Please mark these dates in your calendar as they are required.

Mandatory Saturday Rehearsal Dates

October 7, 14, 21, 28

November 4, 11, 18

December 2, 9

Exact times will be emailed

Performance / Costume fee included in Tuition

Dress /Tech at the Theatre - December 16th, 2023

Performance Date -December 17th, 2023

Dancers in Level 1B are in both the 1pm and 5pm performances.

(Costumes for " The Nutcracker" belong to MCD they do not take home these costume after the performance. )

Level 1C

Level 1B

Rehearsal will take place the last 15 minutes of class, and the dates below. Please mark these dates in your calendar as they are required.

Mandatory Saturday Rehearsal Dates

October 7, 14, 21, 28

November 4, 11,18

December 2, 9

Exact times will be emailed

Performance / Costume fee included in Tuition

Dress /Tech at the Theatre - December 16th, 2023

Performance Date -December 17th, 2023

Dancers in Level 1C are in both the 1pm and 5pm performances.

(Costumes for " The Nutcracker" belong to MCD they do not take home these costume after the performance. )

Level 2A

Level 1C

Level 2A

Rehearsal will take place the last 15 minutes of class, and the dates below. Please mark these dates in your calendar as they are required.

Mandatory Saturday Rehearsal Dates

October 7, 14, 21, 28

November 4, 11,18

December 2, 9

Exact times will be emailed

Performance / Costume fee included in Tuition

Dress /Tech at the Theatre - December 16th, 2023

Performance Date -December 17th, 2023

Dancers in Level 2A are in both the 1pm and 5pm performances.

(Costumes for " The Nutcracker" belong to MCD they do not take home these costume after the performance. )

Level 2B

Level 1C

Level 2A

Rehearsal will take place the last 15 minutes of class, and the dates below. Please mark these dates in your calendar as they are required.

Mandatory Saturday Rehearsal Dates

October 7, 14, 21, 28

November 4, 11,18

December 2, 9

Exact times will be emailed

Performance / Costume fee included in Tuition

Dress /Tech at the Theatre - December 16th, 2023

Performance Date -December 17th, 2023

Dancers in Level 2B are in both the 1pm and 5pm performances.

(Costumes for " The Nutcracker" belong to MCD they do not take home these costume after the performance. )

Level 2C

Rehearsal will take place the last 15 minutes of class, and the dates below. Please mark these dates in your calendar as all of them are required.

Mandatory Saturday Rehearsal Dates / Times

September 30

October 7, 14, 21, 28

November 4, 11, 18

December 2, 9

Exact times will be emailed

Performance / Costume fee included in tuition

Dress /Tech at the Theatre - December 16th, 2023

Performance Date -December 17th, 2023

Dancers in Level 2C are in both the 1pm and 5pm performances.

(Costumes for " The Nutcracker" belong to MCD they do not take home these costume after the performance. )

Level 3B

Level 2C

Rehearsal will take place the last 15 minutes of class, and the dates below. Please mark these dates in your calendar as all of them are required.

Mandatory Saturday Rehearsal Dates / Times

October 7, 14, 21, 28

November 4, 11,18

December 2, 9

Exact times will be emailed

Performance / Costume fee included in tuition

Dress /Tech at the Theatre - December 16th, 2023

Performance Date -December 17th, 2023

Dancers in Level 3B are in both the 1pm and 5pm performances.

(Costumes for " The Nutcracker" belong to MCD they do not take home these costume after the performance. )

Rehearsal Dates and Times Levels 4,5,6

Rehearsals take place on Saturdays beginning in September

** Mandatory Saturday Rehearsal Schedule

Rehearsal Dates -

Saturday's- 10:30-5:30 pm exact times to be emailed

September 23, 30

October 7, 14, 21, 28

November 4, 11,18

December 2, 9

Performance / Costume fee included in tuition

Dress /Tech at the Theatre - December 16th, 2023 Time to be emailed

Performance Date - December 17th, 2023 1pm and 5pm

Novato High School Performing Arts Center

625 Arthur St.

Novato, Ca. 94947

Dancers in Level 4, 5, 6 are in both casts / performances
Dancers are cast in different roles per performance, please check with your dancer for roles.

( Costumes are rentals dancers do not take home costumes after the performance )

"The Nutcracker 2023"

Parent Information

Rehearsal Requirements

Rehearsal Dates -Levels Pre- Ballet, 1, 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 2C,

Pre- Ballet / Level 1

Pre- Ballet / Level 1

Pre- Ballet / Level 1

Level 1A

Pre- Ballet / Level 1

Pre- Ballet / Level 1

Level 1B

Pre- Ballet / Level 1

Level 1B

Level 1C

Level 1C

Level 1B

Level 2A

Level 1C

Level 2A

Level 2B

Level 1C

Level 2A

Level 2C

Level 2C

Level 2C

Level 3B

Level 2C

Level 2C

Rehearsal Dates and Times Levels 4,5,6

Rehearsals take place on Saturdays beginning in September

Theatre Information

Performance Venue / Location

Tech and Dress Rehearsal / Performance Info

Photos of "Giselle" 22'

Photos of "The Nutcracker Rehearsal 21'" by Kelsey Riemer

Photos of " Fall 18/19 Sleeping Beauty and Guest Artists" by Doug Kaye

Photos of "Spring Student Showcase / Paquita and Other Works" by Steve Disenhof