GDANCE CONCERT 2019

at THE Q PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, QUEANBEYAN  

CONCERT REHEARSALS

 

Wednesday, December 4th 4 – 9 pm (Studio rehearsal)

Thursday, December 5th 4 – 9 pm (Theatre rehearsal)

Friday, December 6th 4 – 9 pm (Theatre rehearsal)

 

CONCERT PERFORMANCES

 

Saturday, December 7th at 2 pm

Sunday, December 8th at 2 pm

 

GDANCE will be presenting 2 acts in our annual concert.

ACT 1 - Adventures in Oz

ACT 2 - You Asked For It

Act 1 is a complete story told through ballet.

Act 2 will be an exciting variation of performances in all genres. The title of Act 2, “You Asked For It” is because our routine choices will be determined by YOU, our cherished dance community. We will be taking music suggestions from you all and all performances will choreographed to a selection of choices from the GDANCE family and friends.

To submit your music and routine ideas, please complete the form found HERE. All submissions are due by Friday 16th August 2019.

MORE INFORMATION:

Students need to be available for all rehearsals and all performances. (You may not perform in one show only, you will perform in two concerts).

The duration of the concert is approximately 2 and 1/2 hours including an interval.

Backstage helpers will be allocated to groups and may be required to assist more than one group of students. This is a great way to be more ‘hands-on’ and help the students behind the scenes. Please indicate on the form if you wish to volunteer. You must have a Working With Vulnerable People licence. Volunteer numbers are strictly limited so we apologise if you miss out.

REHEARSAL DAYS (all rehearsals are compulsory, no exceptions)

Wednesday, December 4th 4 - 9 pm (AT THE GDANCE STUDIOS)

  • Students in our Dance. Play. Grow. Program will be required 4 – 6 pm.

  • Pre-Primary and all students who participate in Ballet Classes ONLY, will be required 4 – 7 pm.

  • Students who take classes in multiple genres of dance will be required 4 – 9 pm.

  • Students taking Tap, Music Theatre or Hip Hop ONLY will be required 7 – 9 pm.

Thursday, December 5th 4 – 9 pm (At The Q Performing Arts Centre)

  • Students in our Dance. Play. Grow. Program, will be required 4 – 6 pm.

  • Pre-Primary and all students who participate in Ballet Classes ONLY, will be required 4 – 7 pm.

  • Students who take classes in multiple genres of dance will be required 4 – 9 pm.

  • Students taking Tap, Music Theatre or Hip Hop ONLY will be required 7 – 9 pm.

Friday, December 6th 4 – 9 pm (The Q Performing Arts Centre)

  • Students in our Dance. Play. Grow. Program, will be required 4 – 6 pm.

  • Pre-Primary and all students who participate in Ballet Classes ONLY, will be required 4 – 7 pm.

  • Students who take classes in multiple genres of dance will be required 4 – 9 pm.

  • Students taking Tap, Music Theatre or Hip Hop ONLY will be required 7 – 9 pm.

 

CONCERT DAYS

Saturday, December 7th at 2 pm (The Q)

  • Students in our Dance. Play. Grow. Program, Pre-Primary and all students who participate in Ballet Classes ONLY, will be in Act 1 and will be required 12 pm - 3.30 pm.

  • Students who take classes in multiple genres of dance or whom are in Act 2 will be required 12 pm - 5 pm.

Sunday, December 8th at 2 pm (The Q)

  • All students will be required for photos starting at 10 am (schedule TBA) and will finish at 5.30 pm as we will have presentations on stage after the show. We present achievement medals for students’ attendance and effort over the year and will also be presenting Special Achievement and Encouragement Awards for excellence in dance.

Rehearsals and concerts will involve some waiting time. Often rehearsals run late. Please be patient.

Parents will not be permitted backstage or in the theatre during rehearsals unless they are an assigned backstage assistant. Students can be both dropped off and picked up at the stage door with assistance from the group supervisor and concert concierge. There are no exceptions due to theatre regulations and working with children legislation.

COSTUMES AND CONSENT FORM:

Dance Play Grow. students will purchase their own costume (which will be provided) and they may keep their costume after the concert performances. It will be kept by the studio until after the final performance.


All other costuming will be provided for a hire fee and belongs to the studio. Each student will be charged a fee for costume hire dependent on the number of routines the student performs in.

Please select the Value package or Class you attend on the Concert Costume Hire and Consent Form page. Once you add the costume hire to your shopping cart the Consent Form will pop up for you. If you attend additional classes please be sure to add the costume hire for those classes to your cart! For example, if your child is doing a Value Package and an extra class as well eg. Contemporary, be sure to add contemporary costume hire under the EXTRA CLASSES tab. If you are unsure of your child's number of costumes, please contact GDANCE for clarification at admin@gdance.com.au and we will let you know.

TICKETS:

Tickets will be available closer to the event from 'The Q' Box Office on 6285 6290 open Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm or Saturday 10.00 am - 3.00 pm. They are also available on the website www.theq.net.au You will be advised immediately once tickets have become available to purchase.

PHOTOS & DVD:

Photos will be available for purchase following the event. A DVD of the concert may be pre-purchased closer to the event.

WATCHING:

Children participating only in Act 1 are encouraged to watch Act 2. These students can be collected from the stage door at interval and will require a ticket unless sitting in your lap.

The annual GDANCE concert is a great way for students to experience the magic of the stage and theatre. Our dancers thrive on the excitement of the show! It fuels their love of dance even more and builds confidence, team skills and performance management skills. What’s best is the loud cheers and giggles from the audience as they witness the wonderful achievements of our beautiful dancers.

If your child wishes to participate in this year's concert, please complete the Concert Costume Hire and Consent Form by Friday, August 16th. 

Please note, Dance. Play. Grow.™ students who are participating in the concert will have a few extra concert rehearsals in Term 4 from 12 - 12.30 pm in Forde. Dates to be advised.

Go get busy with your music suggestions lovely ones! Bring on concert season, we can’t wait!

AUDITIONS FOR LEAD ROLES:

Please visit the Audition page for further information.