The opportunity to participate in a performance is an exciting, empowering and confidence-building part of our training process. This is where we love to watch our dancers learn about performing, stage craft and teamwork while they enjoy the opportunity to showcase their skills in a professionally run production. It is a wonderful way for dancers to showcase the results of their hard work and for family and friends to join in the pride of their achievement. We love giving all our dancers the chance to perform for their family and friends in a supportive and fun environment and it is without a doubt the highlight of our dance year!

Thank you for taking the time to read all information contained on this site. It should cover any questions you have, if not, please feel free to reach out to one of our team. Hope you are all looking forward to the performance as much as we are!

Candice

WHEN

SUNDAY 1ST DECEMBER

Be sure to check which performance your dancer's class will be performing above.

More information about Drop Off/Pick Up times and Performance Day Procedures below.

WHERE

HORNSBY RSL CLUB

4 High Street, Hornsby

WHAT TO WEAR

COSTUME
All dancers should arrive in costume ready to perform.
Dancers in multiple items should arrive in their first costume and bring their additional costumes in a labelled garment bag.
(First costumes will be confirmed prior to the performance day.)

For class specific Costume requirements, see your dancer's Class BAND.

Not on BAND? Send us an email at [email protected] and we will send you a link!

FOOTWEAR

Jazz - Black Jazz Shoes, Tan Stockings

Tap - Black Tap Shoes, Tan Stockings

Ballet - Pink Ballet Shoes, Pink Ballet Stockings (Girls), Black Ballet Shoes (Boys)

Lyrical - Foot Thongs or Bare Feet (however shoes must be worn throughout the venue)

Hip Hop - Plain White Joggers

Musical Theatre - Black Jazz Shoes, Tan Stockings

Acro & Circus - No Footwear Required (however shoes must be worn throughout the venue)

Note: Stockings are required for some Classes. Please check whether your dancer requires stockings by referring to the class specific Costume information in your dancer's Class BAND. Stockings will be available for purchase from our Studio Reception and our Online Shop in the lead up to the performance.

UNDERWEAR

Where possible it is recommended that student dancers wear flesh coloured underwear as dark coloured or patterned underwear can sometimes be seen under costumes when under the stage lights.

HAIR

Refer to the Costume Infographic in your child's class BAND to confirm the hairstyle required then follow the relative tutorial below

Remember to use elastics, bobby pins and hair nets that are the SAME COLOUR as your dancer's hair.

Slick High Pony Tail Tutorial - using gel & hairspray

Bun Tutorial - start with a slick pony tail (high or low depending on which style is required) then follow this tutorial for the perfect Donut Bun

High Pigtails Tutorial

Half Up, Half Down Tutorial

High Pigtails Buns - Start with High Pigtails and then twist and wrap the hair around each pigtail to make a messy bun. Secure each bun in place with Bobby Pins

MAKEUP

Stage makeup is required to ensure dancers don't looked washed out under the stage lights.

* FOUNDATION: Applied as a base. Should be 1-2 shades darker than your dancer's natural skin tone.

* BLUSH: Applied to cheekbones. Pinkish brown tones.
* EYE SHADOW: Applied to eyelid. Brown / natural tones.

* EYELINER & MASCARA: Black

* LIPSTICK: Red (we recommend Maybelline Superstay - Pioneer)

It is recommended Boys wear bronzer as a base and blush to highlight cheekbones however this is optional.

JEWELLERY AND NAIL POLISH

No Jewellery is to be worn (including earrings), please leave all jewellery at home. Please also remove all nail polish.

WHAT TO BRING

FOOD & DRINK

Dancers should have main meals prior to arrival and bring a labelled bottle of water and a small snack only.

Costumes can be easily damaged so we ask that you please send something simple like crackers rather than cut up fruit, yoghurt or popcorn which can be messy & sticky. Please do not send nuts or nut products with your Dancer.

WHAT TO BRING

* Dancers should bring all belongings in a clear zip lock bag labelled with their name on it with all their belongings clearly labelled. Dancers with costume / hair changes should bring all required items ie stockings, dance footwear, hair accessories (brush elastics, bobby pins, bun donuts, bun nets etc)

* We will have a variety of activities available for them throughout the performance as well as a livestream of the Stage. They may bring something small to pass the time (ie small quiet game, cards or book) but please do not send any large games with them as pieces may go missing.

* Please do not send any phones, electronic devices or other valuable items with your dancer. We are in a public venue and bags will be left unattended while dancers are on the stage and during our finale. Footloose Performance Studios will not be responsible for the loss or damage of dancers belongings during the performances.

* Bare feet is not permitted within the venue. Dancers in Acro, Cirque & Lyrical classes must bring suitable slip on shoes to wear within the venue while travelling to/from the stage.

PACKING CHECKLIST
Here's a quick Performance Day Checklist you might like to use:

• Costume, stockings and dance underwear (worn on arrival)

• Dance Footwear

• Additional Costumes including stockings and footwear (in a labelled garment bag)

• Makeup for touch-ups

• Extra bobby pins, safety pins, hair spray, elastics

• Water, water and more water

• A small snack

• A small quiet game or book to pass the time

• All belongings in a clear zip lock bag labelled with your dancer's name

Our End of Year Performances are a highlight of the dance year and all our dancers have been working on their 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 class attendance, it is very important that dancers do not miss any of their scheduled classes between now and the performance to ensure every dancer has the opportunity to feel prepared and confident to give their best performance! 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 no longer be able to perform, please let us know so we can make amendments to the class routines involving them.

PERFORMANCE A 1:45pm

Drop Off - 1:00pm

Estimated Pick Up - 3:45-4:00pm

PERFORMANCE B 5:45pm

Drop Off - 5:00pm

Estimated Pick Up - 7:45-8:00pm

PARKING

Parking is available in the Multi Level Carpark between William Street and Ashley Lane (Enter via William Street). There is also an overflow carpark located on the Corner of Ashley Street & Forbes Street. Entry to the venue is via the Rear Foyer. (See Map below)

COLOUR GROUPS

Every dancer will be assigned a Colour Group and will be advised of their colour prior to Performance Day.

(See Colour Groups button below for more info.)

DROP OFF PROCEDURE

Upon Arrival please proceed through the Rear Foyer doors and straight ahead to the Ground level function rooms where a member of our Team will be waiting to collect your dancer and take them to their Colour Group. Once you have dropped your dancer off, please follow the directions of our staff and head up the stairs to take your seats in the Showroom. To avoid congestion we ask that one parent / carer only escort your dancer/s to the drop off point. All other family members can head straight upstairs.

DURING THE PERFORMANCE

As always, the safety of our dance family is our #1 priority.

Dancers will not be permitted in the auditorium and will remain backstage under the supervision of our Staff for the duration of the performance. We will have a variety of activities as well as a live feed of the performance to keep them entertained. They may also like to bring their own quiet game or book to pass the time.

SECURITY & STUDENT SAFETY
For the safety of our Footloose Family, only Dancers and Staff are permitted backstage and in the function rooms during drop off and performances. Please respect this policy.

AFTER THE PERFORMANCE

At the conclusion of the performance, all dancers will be released from the stage in their Colour Groups. To ensure no dancers get lost in the crowd, we ask that you please remain seated and when your dancer's colour group is called please send one parent / carer to the front of the showroom to collect them. Once you have collected your dancer you can head down to the function rooms when you are ready to collect their belongings as you leave. For efficiency please follow the directions of our Staff during this process.

There will be limited supervision available between the performances. For this reason only Company, High School and DanceStep students will be permitted to remain on site. All other dancers must be collected by a responsible parent / carer. If your Company, High School or DanceStep student will be staying in our care, please notify us in writing.

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.

BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE

Dancers will be given costumes during their classes this Term.

Caring for your costume prior to the Performance is extremely important.

Costumes should be hung neatly in a garment bag and should not be worn prior to the Performance.

Please do not attempt to wash or iron your child's costume.

All costumes have been made to order and are checked carefully prior to distribution. Replacements are not available for lost or damaged costumes.

AFTER THE PERFORMANCE

Costumes will be yours to keep after the performance.

While not recommended, if washing is required AFTER the performance we suggest spot cleaning or gentle cold hand wash only.

Footloose Performance Studios does not accept responsibility for any damage that may occur when costumes are washed.

Out of respect for our dancers, and to help minimise distractions, we ask that you please put your phones away for the duration of the performance and be in the moment with your dancer.

We engage the services of both a Professional Videographer and Photographer for our Performances.

All families will receive a complimentary Digital Download of our performances which can be viewed and shared across all your devices.

Families will also receive access to all onstage and backstage photos taken, however please be aware that many of these are "live on stage" images and there is no way to guarantee that photos will be taken of each individual child, so we recommend making use of our Media Wall on arrival and departure to take some posed close up photos of your dancer in their costume. Don't forget to tag us @footloosestudios in all your Social Posts so we can see all the fun they are having!