"The Nutcracker" 12/17 & 12/18/22

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 1-2A typically have one piece of choreography in the Spring Showcase and one to possibly two parts in "The Nutcracker." Levels 1-2A 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.

Rehearsal Level 1, 1A, 1B, 2A, 3A

Level 1

Levels 1A "New Students" Thursday

Rehearsal will take place the last 15 minutes of class.

* Level 1 will have an In-Studio performance and a holiday party on December 9th with a Guest appearance from the “Sugar Plum Fairy”!

Since this level does not perform in our version of “ The Nutcracker” until they are 6 years old in Level 1A, we want to bring “ The Nutcracker” to them!

Levels 1A "New Students" Thursday

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.

Rehearsals- In Class / the last 15 minutes

Mandatory Saturday Nutcracker Rehearsal Dates and Times-

2:30-4:30pm

* Some Saturdays may go until 5:30pm

10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29,

11/5, 11/12, 11/19,

12/3, 12/10.

Performance / Costume fee $250 Included in Tuition

Dress Rehearsal @ MCD studio in Mill Valley- 12/16/22

Tech at the Theatre - 12/17/22 Performance Date - 12/18/22

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

(Costumes for " The Nutcracker" are rentals, dancers do not take home these costume after the performance. )

Levels 1A " Returning" Friday

Levels 1A "New Students" Thursday

Levels 1A " Returning" Friday

16/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.

Rehearsals- In Class / the last 15 minutes

Mandatory Saturday Nutcracker Rehearsal Dates and Times-

2:30-4:30pm

* Some Saturdays may go until 5:30pm

10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29,

11/5, 11/12, 11/19,

12/3, 12/10.

Performance / Costume fee $250 Included in Tuition

Dress Rehearsal @ MCD studio in Mill Valley- 12/16/22

Tech at the Theatre - 12/17/22

Performance Date - 12/18/22

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

( Costumes for " The Nutcracker" are rentals, dancers do not take home these costume after the performance. )

Boys Ballet

Levels 1A " Returning" Friday

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.

Rehearsals- In Class / the last 15 minutes

Mandatory Saturday Nutcracker Rehearsal Dates- Times

2:30-4:30pm

* Some Saturdays may go until 5:30pm

10/15, 10/22, 10/29,

11/5, 11/12, 11/19,

12/3, 12/10.

Performance / Costume fee $250 Included in Tuition

Dress Rehearsal @ MCD studio in Mill Valley- 12/16/22

Tech at the Theatre - 12/17/22 Performance Date - 12/18/22

Dancers in Boys Ballet are in both the 1pm and 5pm performances.

( Costumes for " The Nutcracker" are rentals, dancers do not take home these costume after the performance. )

Level 1B

Boys Ballet

Level 1B

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.

Rehearsals- In Class / the last 15 minutes

Mandatory Saturday Nutcracker Rehearsal Dates- Times

2:30-4:30pm

* Some Saturdays may go until 5:30pm

10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29,

11/5, 11/12, 11/19,

12/3, 12/10.

Performance / Costume fee $250 Included in Tuition

Dress Rehearsal @ MCD studio in Mill Valley- 12/16/22

Tech at the Theatre - 12/17/22 Performance Date - 12/18/22

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

( Costumes for " The Nutcracker" are rentals, dancers do not take home these costume after the performance. )

Level 2A

Boys Ballet

Level 1B

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.

Rehearsals- In Class / the last 15 minutes

Mandatory Saturday Nutcracker Rehearsal Dates- Times

2:30-4:30pm

* Some Saturdays may go until 5:30pm

10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29,

11/5, 11/12, 11/19,

12/3, 12/10.

Performance / Costume fee $250 Included in Tuition

Dress Rehearsal @ MCD studio in Mill Valley- 12/16/22

Tech at the Theatre - 12/17/22 Performance Date - 12/18/22

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

( Costumes for " The Nutcracker" are rentals, dancers do not take home these costume after the performance. )

Level 2B

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 Nutcracker Rehearsal Dates- Times

2:30-4:30pm

* Some Saturdays may go until 5:30pm

10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29,

11/5, 11/12, 11/19,

12/3, 12/10.

Performance / Costume fee $325 Included in Tuition

Dress Rehearsal @ MCD studio in Mill Valley - 12/16/22

Tech at the Theatre - 12/17/22 Performance Date - 12/18/22

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

( Costumes for " The Nutcracker" are rentals, dancers do not take home these costume after the performance. )

Level 3A

Level 2B

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 Nutcracker Rehearsal Dates- Times

2:30-4:30pm

* Some Saturdays may go until 5:30pm

10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29,

11/5, 11/12, 11/19,

12/3, 12/10.

Performance / Costume fee $325 Included in Tuition

Dress Rehearsal @ MCD studio in Mill Valley- 12/16/22

Tech at the Theatre - 12/17/22 Performance Date - 12/18/22

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

( Costumes for " The Nutcracker" are rentals, dancers do not take home these costume after the performance. )

Level 4

Level 2B

Level 4

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 Nutcracker Rehearsal Dates- Times

2:30-4:30pm

* Some Saturdays may go until 5:30pm

10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29,

11/5, 11/12, 11/19,

12/3, 12/10.

Performance / Costume fee $325 Included in Tuition

Dress Rehearsal @ MCD studio in Mill Valley- 12/16/22

Tech at the Theatre - 12/17/22 Performance Date - 12/18/22

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

( Costumes for " The Nutcracker" are rentals, dancers do not take home these costume after the performance. )

Rehearsal Dates and Times Levels 5,6

Rehearsals take place on Saturdays beginning in September

** Mandatory Saturday Rehearsal Schedule - Fall 22'

Rehearsal Dates -

Saturday's- 10:30-5:30 pm

9/17, 9/24

10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29

11/5, 11/12, 11/19

MCD closed for Thanksgiving Break 11/20-11/27

12/3, 12/10.

In Studio Dress Rehearsal at MCD studio in Mill Valley - 12/16/22

Performance / Costume fee $325 Included in Tuition

Dress / Tech Rehearsal - 12/17/22

Novato High School Performing Arts Center

625 Arthur St.

Novato, Ca. 94947

Performance Date - 12/18/22 1pm and 5pm

Dancers in Level 5-6 are in both casts / performances of " The Nutcracker ".
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. )

Tech / Dress Rehearsal

Tech/Dress Rehearsal location -

12/17/22

Novato High School Performing Arts Center

625 Arthur St.

Novato, Ca. 94947

Please follow the signs to find the theatre!

Drop off /Call time and Pick up/Finish Times

Tech Rehearsal - TBA

Level 1A New and Returning and Boys Ballet -

Drop off /Call time Pick up/Finish Times

Drop off/ Call Time - TBA

Pick up/ Finish Time - After the second performance estimated time is between 6:30-7:00pm

Levels 1B, 2A Call time and finish time - TBA

Drop off /Call time Pick up/Finish Times -

Drop off/ Call Time - TBA

Pick up/ Finish Time - After the second performance estimated time is between 6:30-7:00pm

Levels 2B, 3A Call time and finish time - TBA

Drop off /Call time Pick up/Finish Times -

Drop off/ Call Time - TBA

Pick up/ Finish Time - After the second performance estimated time is between 6:30-7:00pm

Levels 4-6 Call time and finish time -

Drop off /Call time Pick up/Finish Times -

Drop off/ Call Time - TBA

Pick up/ Finish Time - After the second 5pm performance, estimated time is between 6:30-7:00pm

All Dancers MUST be present at Tech Rehearsal at the theatre in order to participate in the performance!

Performance Time and Date-

12/18/22 - 1pm and 5pm

Performance Venue / Location

Performance Venue / Location -

Novato High School Performing Arts Center

625 Arthur St.

Novato, Ca. 94947

Please follow the signs to find the theatre!

Performance Time and Date- 12/18/22- 1pm and 5pm

General Seating is available

Tickets Prices- Adults- TBA

Children 12 and under - TBA

Tickets are on sale one month prior to the performance!

"The Nutcracker" 12/17 & 12/18/22

Rehearsal Requirements

Rehearsal Level 1, 1A, 1B, 2A, 3A

Level 1

Levels 1A "New Students" Thursday

Levels 1A "New Students" Thursday

Levels 1A "New Students" Thursday

Levels 1A "New Students" Thursday

Levels 1A "New Students" Thursday

Levels 1A " Returning" Friday

Levels 1A "New Students" Thursday

Levels 1A " Returning" Friday

Boys Ballet

Boys Ballet

Levels 1A " Returning" Friday

Level 1B

Boys Ballet

Level 1B

Level 2A

Boys Ballet

Level 1B

Level 2B

Level 2B

Level 2B

Level 3A

Level 2B

Level 2B

Level 4

Level 2B

Level 4

Rehearsal Dates and Times Levels 5,6

Rehearsals take place on Saturdays beginning in September

Theatre Performance / Dress Rehearsal Information

Tech / Dress Rehearsal

Performance Venue / Location

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