November 8, 2018

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A Gala night at the Ballet is a showcase of classical & contemporary dance, featuring some of ’s most sought after performers in a collaboration between professional dance companies and local dance education provider, Port Macquarie Performing Arts.

The central piece will be the re-staging of the 1999 full length ballet, Armistice, choreographed by Stacey Morgan and performed by dancers from Port Macquarie Performing Arts.

In addition to this piece, diverssments will be performed as part of the Gala. Dancers from The , the , the City Ballet and will converge on Port Macquarie for a three performance run in August, 2019.

With an assortment of classical and contemporary pieces and mix of professional and student performers’ Gala night at the Ballet is sure to have something to entertain all dance lovers.

Performances: August 9 & 10, 2019 Director: Stacey Morgan Choreography by: Angela Murphy, Lauran O'Neill and Stacey Morgan Cast: Dancers from Port Macquarie Performing Arts along with guest artists from The Queensland Ballet, the West Australian Ballet, the and The Australian Ballet

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PERFORMANCE HISTORY

Armistice was first staged on July 24th, 1999.

The guest artists appearing as part of this Gala feature graduates from the Mid North Coast who have gone on to forge incredible careers in dance.

Brendan Bradshaw (pictured) was a s t u d e n t o f F r a n c e s s c a O’Donnell, went on to study at The Australian Ballet School, to dance at the and is currently a Principal dancer and Choreographer in residence at the Melbourne City Ballet.

Local dancer Samuel Packer is currently dancing with the Queensland Ballet after training locally and graduating in 2013.

And Jarryd Madden current Senior Artist with the Australian Ballet will be performing with his wife, Principal Artist Amy Harris.

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AUDITIONS

Round One: November 20, 2018

Callbacks: November 27, 2018.

NB: Dancers who have been working in Bronze Medal, Bronze Star, Test 1,2,3 Ballet do not need to audition. They will automatically be part of the performance if they are attending two ballet syllabus classes per week.

All dancers will be required to perform in an open ballet class in front of a panel which includes an independent adjudicator. Dancers do not need to prepare anything. Dancers must wear a leotard of their choice, with or without a skirt, pink ballet tights, ballet shoes with or without ribbons, hair in a neat classical bun. Seniors may wear pointe shoes if they wish.

Dancers who have studied Silver Medal, Silver Star & Gold Medal in 2018 at 5:15pm. Dancers who have studied Gold Star, Elementary, Intermediate and above from 6pm.

Successful dancers will be contacted to return for a callback audition the following week where they will be required to perform a Classical variation or solo of their choice. Callbacks will commence at 5:30pm in front of an audience of their peers.

All auditioning dancers must arrive with a one page resume and head shot outlining their previous dance experience. See the PMPA website for examples.

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COMMITMENT

Being part of a PMPA production is a privilege extended only to those dancers who wish to commit to the process of working as a team.

Commitment to rehearsals, performances and special events is something we take seriously at PMPA as participating in one a production of this standard requires 100% from all involved.

Therefore inform you of the dates your dancer will be required for rehearsals and performances in the coming months and to ensure that both your family and your dancer understand the importance of this commitment for success of the show and the camaraderie of all the team members. It is also important that dancers are present during ‘Power Weeks’ and that all lessons in these weeks are attended. Please check school schedules to ensure no School Camps or School performances fall during Power weeks.

A one-off fee of $95 will be charged to all participants in Term 3, which includes all rehearsal fees outside class time, all costuming (excluding tights and shoes) and all performance fees.

Dates • Summer Dance Intensive: Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th and Friday 11th of January • All repertoire classes required and two ballet syllabus per week • All day Rehearsals: 18 & 19 July, 28 July, 4 August. • Production Week: 5th, 7th, 8th August from 4pm - 8pm (approx) • Production: Friday 9 August ALL DAY (this is a school day, danders will be required to take the

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day off school) and Saturday 10 August ALL DAY.

Power Weeks

22 - 28 July

29 July - 4 August

5 - 10 August

If you agree to all of the dates involved please sign below, stating any known dates you will be absent. Please note: performers must be present at all full runs, dress rehearsals and all performances, no exceptions. We require this form to be completed by all dancers and returned to the office by the first day of Term 1, 2019.

By signing this form you agree to a full year commitment to the production and all costs associated with performances and tuition.

______Signed by Parent

______Signed by Dancer

Absent dates

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Kind regards,

Stacey Morgan - Principal PMPA

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