2017 Spring Concert Info Packet

2017 SPRING CONCERT INFO PACKET

The Spring Concert is an annual production by Hyde Park School of Dance, and every class from Creative Movement all the way up through our highest levels participate. HPSD is committed to providing an annual free performance opportunity for all of our students, and we invite all of our dancers to take part in this production.

Please read carefully the entire contents of this packet. You will be expected to know all of the information contained herein. If you have any questions, please contact the office as soon as possible.

The Basics HPSD’s 2017 Spring Concert will be held on Sunday, May 21 at the Museum of Science & Industry. The concert consists of three acts, and each act is treated as its own separate and complete performance.

All HPSD students may participate in the Spring Concert. There will be no workshop fees associated with this performance, and costumes will be provided for dancer use free of charge. While costume use and participation are free, all costumes will remain the property of HPSD, and anyone wishing to watch the performance will be expected to purchase a ticket.

Students will learn their Spring Concert dances in class, and the only outside rehearsal required to participate is a special dress rehearsal for dancers in Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, and Boys’ Dance (see page 8 for details) on Saturday, May 20.

All you have to do to secure your dancer’s place in the program is confirm that your dancer will be participating at www.hydeparkdance.org/springconcert.

Info Packet Table of Contents p. 2 DATES TO KNOW – a calendar of concert-related events p. 3 PERFORMANCE ASSIGNMENTS, CALL TIMES & PERFORMANCE TIMES p. 5 PERFORMANCE DAY PROCEDURES – things to know for the big day p. 7 WHAT TO BRING – a performance day checklist for dancers p. 8 CREATIVE MOVEMENT, PRE-BALLET & BOYS DANCE DRESS REHEARSAL – important info for May 20 p. 9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – questions and answers you may find useful p. 11 TICKET ORDER FORM – pricing information and a tear-out form for ordering your tickets p. 12 VOLUNTEERING FOR THE SPRING CONCERT – information and a sign-up form p. 13 PICTURE INFO & ORDER FORM – pre-order form for professional individual/class photos taken on May 21

Hyde Park School of Dance Spring Concert 2017 Info Packet page 1 2017 Spring Concert DATES TO KNOW a calendar of concert-related events

April 5 Tickets go on sale

April 21 Deadline to confirm your dancers’ participation in the Spring Concert This is quick and easy. Simply complete the brief form at hydeparkdance.org/springconcert

April 29 – May 19 Dress rehearsals for dancers in Ballet I-VI, Modern, Boys Ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop Please note: dress rehearsals will take place during these dates in our regularly scheduled classes. It is very important that you make every effort to ensure your dancer is in attendance at all of his or her classes during dress rehearsal time. If your dancer must be absent, please contact the office prior to the missed class(es) to let us know.

May 15 Last day for volunteers to pick up their comp tickets from the office Learn more about volunteering at hydeparkdance.org/volunteer.

May 20 Dress rehearsal for dancers in Creative Movement, Boys Dance, and Pre-Ballet I-III This dress rehearsal will take place outside of regularly scheduled classes, at 5650 S. Woodlawn. Please be sure your dancer attends this special dress rehearsal. If he or she is unable to make it, please contact the office prior to the rehearsal to let us know. See page 8 for times.

May 21 Spring Concert at the Museum of Science and Industry (NEW VENUE!) 5700 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Act I: DANCER CALL TIME* – ______(write in) PERFORMANCE TIME – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Act II: DANCER CALL TIME* – ______(write in) PERFORMANCE TIME – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Act III: DANCER CALL TIME* – ______(write in) PERFORMANCE TIME – 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

*If your dancer is performing in this act, he or she must be at Museum of Science and Industry, checked in, backstage, and ready to dance by an assigned call time. Please check your dancer’s assigned call time on pages 3-4 of the info packet and write it in above for handy reference.

Hyde Park School of Dance Spring Concert 2017 Info Packet page 2 2017 Spring Concert PERFORMANCE ASSIGNMENTS + CALL TIMES

Act 1 - 10:00 AM | Act 2 - 1:00 PM | Act 3 - 4:00 PM

Please note that these act assignments and call times are not listed in performance order. Dancers should be checked in and backstage by their call time. Be advised that there is an 8-10 minute walk from the museum entrance to the check-in area and performance space. Please plan accordingly; arrive early enough to park, complete the walk, check-in, and get your dancer backstage by their call time.

DANCE CLASS AND LEVEL/DAY/TIME/INSTRUCTOR CALL TIME PERFORMANCE TIME Birds Creative Movement/Saturday 10:15am-10:45am/Ms. Jane 9:15 am Act 1 – 10 am Flamingos Creative Movement/Saturday 9:40am-10:10am/Ms. Jane 9:15 am Act 1 – 10 am Swans Creative Movement/Wednesday 3:45pm-4:15pm/Ms. Naomi 9:15 am Act 1 – 10 am Butterflies Pre-Ballet I/Saturday 10:45am-11:30am/Ms. Jane 9:15 am Act 1 – 10 am Daffodils Pre-Ballet I/Thursday 4:00pm-4:45pm/Ms. Allyson 9:15 am Act 1 – 10 am Tulips Pre-Ballet II/Wednesday 4:15pm-5pm/Ms. Naomi 9:15 am Act 1 – 10 am Monarchs Pre-Ballet III/Saturday 9:00am-9:45am/Ms. Aimee 9:15 am Act 1 – 10 am Galliard Ballet II/Thursday 4:15pm-5:15pm/Ms. Teanna 9:15 am Act 1 – 10 am TBD Jazz I/Tuesday 5pm-6pm/Ms. Erin 9:15 am Act 1 – 10 am Swedish Dance Ballet I/Saturday 9:45am-10:45am/Ms. Aimee 9:15 am Act 1 – 10 am TBD Modern II/Thursday 6pm-7pm/Ms. Jackie 9:15 am Act 1 – 10 am TBD Modern I/Monday 4:15pm-5:15pm/Ms. Jane 9:15 am Act 1 – 10 am Blue Bell Polka Ballet I/Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm/Ms. Allyson 9:15 am Act 1 – 10 am TBD TNGT Company 9:00 am Act 1 – 10 am Czech Polka Ballet III/Thursday 5:15pm-6:45pm/Ms. Teanna 9:00 am Act 1 – 10 am Mazurka Ballet IVB/Thursday 6:45pm-8:15pm/Ms. Teanna 9:00 am Act 1 – 10 am TBD Hip Hop - Breaking II/III/Monday 6:30pm-8pm/Mr. Jonathan 9:00 am Act 1 – 10 am Russian Ballet IVA/Saturday 10:45am-12:15pm/Ms. Aimee 9:00 am Act 1 – 10 am Annie TJ Company 9:00 am Act 1 – 10 am A Midsummer Night's Dream Ballet V/Ballet VI/Tuesday 5:15pm-6:45pm/Ms. Teanna 9:00 am Act 1 – 10 am TBD Modern III/Monday 5:15pm-6:45pm/Ms. Tracey 9:00 am Act 1 – 10 am TBD Male Variations/Saturday 3:30pm-4:15pm/Ms. August 9:00 am Act 1 – 10 am TBD Pointe and Variations/Thursday 8:00pm-8:45pm/Ms. Allyson 9:00 am Act 1 – 10 am Ukrainian Dance Ballet IVA/Tuesday 5:45pm-7:15pm/Ms. August & Ms. Allyson 9:00 am Act 1 – 10 am TBD Pointe Partnering/Saturday 3:30pm-4:15pm/Mr. Gene 9:00 am Act 1 – 10 am Sunshine Creative Movement/Saturday 8:00am-8:30am/Ms. August 12:15 pm Act 2 – 1 pm Daisies Pre-Ballet I/Friday 3:30pm-4:15pm/Ms. Jane 12:15 pm Act 2 – 1 pm Chicks and Foxes Pre-Ballet I/Saturday 8:30am-9:15am/Ms. August 12:15 pm Act 2 – 1 pm Lilacs Pre-Ballet II/Friday 4:15pm-5pm/Ms. Jane 12:15 pm Act 2 – 1 pm Lady Bugs Pre-Ballet II/Saturday 9:15am-10am/Ms. August 12:15 pm Act 2 – 1 pm Rose Buds Pre-Ballet III/Saturday 9:30am-10:15am/Ms. Allyson 12:15 pm Act 2 – 1 pm TBD Jazz II/Tuesday 6pm-7pm/Ms. Erin 12:15 pm Act 2 – 1 pm TBD Hip Hop - Breaking I/Monday 4:15pm-5:15pm/Mr. Jonathan 12:15 pm Act 2 – 1 pm TBD Modern I/Friday 5pm-6pm/Ms. Jane 12:15 pm Act 2 – 1 pm Swedish Dance Ballet I/Saturday 10am-11am/Ms. Teanna 12:15 pm Act 2 – 1 pm A Sunny Day Gallop Ballet II/Saturday 11am-12pm/Ms. Teanna 12:15 pm Act 2 – 1 pm ACT ASSIGNMENTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 Hyde Park School of Dance Spring Concert 2017 Info Packet page 3 2017 Spring Concert PERFORMANCE ASSIGNMENTS + CALL TIMES

Act 1 - 10:00 AM | Act 2 - 1:00 PM | Act 3 - 4:00 PM

ACT ASSIGNMENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 DANCE CLASS AND LEVEL/DAY/TIME/INSTRUCTOR CALL TIME PERFORMANCE TIME TBD TNG Company 12:00 pm Act 2 – 1 pm Ukrainian Dance Ballet IVA/Friday 4:45pm-6:15pm/Ms. August & Ms. Emma 12:00 pm Act 2 – 1 pm Irish Jig Ballet III/Wednesday 5pm-6:30pm/Ms. Gayle 12:00 pm Act 2 – 1 pm Russian Ballet IVA/Wednesday 6:30pm-8pm/Ms. Gayle 12:00 pm Act 2 – 1 pm TBD Boys Ballet III/IV/Saturday 12:45pm-1:45pm/Mr. Gene 12:00 pm Act 2 – 1 pm TBD Modern IV/Monday 6:45pm-8:15pm/Ms. Tracey 12:00 pm Act 2 – 1 pm Czech Polka Ballet III/Saturday 12pm-1:30pm/Ms. Teanna 12:00 pm Act 2 – 1 pm TBD Male Variations/Saturday 3:30pm-4:15pm/Ms. August 12:00 pm Act 2 – 1 pm Ballet Variation TNGT Company 12:00 pm Act 2 – 1 pm One TNGT Company 12:00 pm Act 2 – 1 pm TBD Ballet V/Ballet VI/Thursday 6:30pm-8pm/Ms. Allyson 12:00 pm Act 2 – 1 pm TBD Modern III/Saturday 12:15pm-1:45pm/Ms. Jackie 12:00 pm Act 2 – 1 pm Baby Ducks Creative Movement/Monday 3:45pm-4:15pm/Ms. Jane 3:15 pm Act 3 – 4 pm Buzzy Bees Creative Movement/Saturday 8:30am-9am/Ms. Aimee 3:15 pm Act 3 – 4 pm Frogs Pre-Ballet I/Saturday 8:45am-9:30am/Ms. Allyson 3:15 pm Act 3 – 4 pm Rainbows Pre-Ballet II/Saturday 11:30am-12:15pm/Ms. Camille 3:15 pm Act 3 – 4 pm Cherry Blossoms Pre-Ballet III/Thursday 4:45pm-5:30pm/Ms. Allyson 3:15 pm Act 3 – 4 pm Dragonflies Pre-Ballet III/Wednesday 4:15pm-5pm/Ms. Allyson 3:15 pm Act 3 – 4 pm Ninja Warriors Boys' Dance/Wednesday 4:15pm-5pm/Ms. August & Mr. Henry 3:15 pm Act 3 – 4 pm TBD Hip Hop - Popping I/Monday 5:30pm-6:30pm/Mr. Jonathan 3:15 pm Act 3 – 4 pm TBD Modern I/Saturday 1:15pm-2:15pm/Ms. Jane 3:15 pm Act 3 – 4 pm TBD Modern II/Saturday 12:15pm-1:15pm/Ms. Jane 3:15 pm Act 3 – 4 pm Galliard Ballet II/Tuesday 4:15pm-5:15pm/Ms. Teanna 3:15 pm Act 3 – 4 pm Blue Bell Polka Ballet I/Friday 4:15pm-5:15pm/Ms. Allyson 3:15 pm Act 3 – 4 pm A Sunny Day Gallop Ballet II/Wednesday 5:00pm-6pm/Ms. Allyson 3:15 pm Act 3 – 4 pm TBD Jazz III/Tuesday 7:15pm-8:30pm/Ms. Erin 3:00 pm Act 3 – 4 pm TJ Company Dance TJ Company 3:00 pm Act 3 – 4 pm Hungarian Court Dance Ballet IVA/IVB/Wednesday 5:00pm-6:30pm/Ms. August 3:00 pm Act 3 – 4 pm Sylvia Pointe and Variations/Tuesday 6:45pm-7:30pm/Ms. Teanna 3:00 pm Act 3 – 4 pm TBD Male Variations/Saturday 3:30pm-4:15pm/Ms. August 3:00 pm Act 3 – 4 pm Swing TNG and TNGT Company 3:00 pm Act 3 – 4 pm Hungarian Garland Dance Ballet III/Tuesday 4:15pm-5:45pm/Ms. August & Ms. Allyson 3:00 pm Act 3 – 4 pm Russian Ballet IVA/Monday 5pm-6:30pm/Ms. Gayle 3:00 pm Act 3 – 4 pm Tarantella Ballet IVB/Saturday 10:15am-11:45am/Ms. Allyson 3:00 pm Act 3 – 4 pm

Hyde Park School of Dance Spring Concert 2017 Info Packet page 4 2017 Spring Concert PERFORMANCE DAY PROCEDURES what to know for the big day

BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE:

 Note that no classes are scheduled for May 21, and the HPSD office will be closed. Please plan accordingly.

 Please consult your calendar for any scheduling conflicts prior to confirming your dancer’s participation in the Spring Concert. Dancers must remain backstage for their entire performance and will not be released early in order to attend another event or for any other reason. If you believe your child will be unable to remain backstage under the supervision of HPSD staff and volunteers for the duration of his or her performance, he or she may not be ready to participate, and should wait until next year to enjoy the performance experience.

 Please bring your dancer to the Museum of Science and Industry prepared to dance. Your dancer should be wearing his or her class uniform with hair done and stage make-up applied. (See page 7 for details.) Make-up for very young dancers is optional, but we recommend make-up for all dancers as stage lighting has the tendency to wash out faces.

 Enter the Museum of Science and Industry through the museum’s main entrance. For security purposes, we are unable to enter through any entrance other than the main entrance. MSI’s parking garage is free for up to 60 minutes, and $22 per vehicle after 60 minutes. If you choose to utilize street parking, plan for extra time to walk to MSI’s campus.

 Upon entering the museum, volunteers will direct you and your dancer through the museum to the Auditorium. NOTE: There is an 8 – 10 minute walk from the museum entrance to the check-in area and theater. Please plan accordingly, arriving early enough to park, complete the walk, and check-in before your dancer’s call time.

 Dancers must be checked in by HPSD staff at designated check-in areas by his or her designated call time. You can find a complete list of call times on pages 3-4 of this packet. Please plan accordingly, taking parking and walking through the museum to the check-in area into account.

 Parents of dancers aged eight and under should keep their children’s street clothes, shoes, and bags with them as HPSD cannot be held responsible for items that are lost or stolen backstage. All items brought backstage with each dancer should be labeled clearly with the dancer’s name.

 For the safety and security of all, no one other than dancers, staff, and pre-designated volunteers will be allowed backstage prior to, during, and after the concert.

 HPSD is partnering with Picture Day to offer professional class and individual photos of Spring Concert performers. Orders must be placed in advance. See pages 13-14 for details.

PERFORMANCE DAY PROCEDURES CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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2017 Spring Concert PERFORMANCE DAY PROCEDURES (continued)

DURING THE PERFORMANCE:

 Dancers in multiple acts may either remain backstage between acts, or be checked out after one act and checked back in by their call time for the next act in which they are performing. Dancers will NOT be allowed to leave the backstage area without being checked out.

 Dancers who will be remaining backstage between acts should plan to bring a lunch and/or snacks that do not need refrigeration or microwaving as necessary. HPSD is unable to provide food. Please see the guidelines outlined in the included performance day checklist.

 During the performances, families may videotape ONLY from designated areas at the rear of the auditorium, and NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY will be allowed as it is dangerous to the performers. Families may not photograph or record video backstage.

 Audience members are expected to remain seated until the very end of each performance. The noise and confusion caused by early departures in the house is distracting to the dancers and other audience members.

AFTER THE PERFORMANCE:

 At the end of the each act, you may pick up your dancer from the check-in area. Please be aware that dancers will not be released to their parents or guardians until the entire performance is over, and they have gotten out of costume, tidied their backstage space, and been cleared to leave by HPSD faculty or staff.

 Audience members are welcome to explore the museum on May 21 during its open business hours! Your HPSD Spring Concert ticket will allow you admission into MSI’s general admission exhibits on May 21 during their regular business hours of 9:30am – 4:30pm.

 Dancers in Ballet IVA and up who are performing in Act 3 will be expected to help strike the set (preparing props, costumes, and scenery for transport back to HPSD). An email will be sent out closer to the performance day with specific strike assignments, but if your dancer falls into this group, expect them to be required to stay an extra 15 to 30 minutes after the show.

Hyde Park School of Dance Spring Concert 2017 Info Packet page 6 Spring Concert 2017 WHAT TO BRING ON MAY 21 a checklist for dancers

All dancers should arrive at the venue wearing their regular class uniform with hair done and makeup applied. □ REGULAR CLASS UNIFORM See required class uniform requirements in the box to the right. REQUIRED CLASS UNIFORMS Shoes should be clean and in good working order. Tights should have no runs or holes (bringing an extra pair is advised), and must match the dancers’ ballet shoes GIRLS’ BALLET UNIFORMS: (both pink or both flesh-toned, as determined by class uniform requirements). Leotards of the appropriate level color should be plain with no attached skirt. They Creative Movement & Pre-Ballet I: may be short-sleeved, spaghetti strapped, or tank. Long-sleeved leotards are not Pink tights, pink ballet shoes, pink leotard advised as they can be too warm to dance in under stage lights. Pre-Ballet II: □ HAIR PRODUCTS Pink tights, pink ballet shoes, white leotard Please arrive with hair done. Dancers aged 9 and up may also bring the following in their ballet bag for touch-ups: Pre-Ballet III – Ballet III: Comb and/or hairbrush Hair gel Pink tights, pink ballet shoes, black leotard Hairpins/bobby pins (at least 15) Two “invisible” elastic-edged hairnets Ballet IV: Elastic hairbands flesh shoes and tights, burgundy leotard Small natural colored barrettes for flyaways Girls with long enough hair should wear a ballet bun that is pulled as smooth as Ballet V: possible with no scrunchies, ribbons, decorative clips, or other ornamentation. For instructions on how to make a ballet bun on our website, please visit flesh shoes and tights, royal blue leotard hydeparkdance.org/springconcert. Girls with hair too short for ballet buns and boys with hair of any length should have their hair neat and away from the face. Ballet VI: Hair should be done prior to arrival at the venue. flesh shoes and tights, navy blue leotard

□ MAKE-UP REMEMBER: No attached skirts on leotards. Please arrive with make-up applied. Dancers aged 9 and up may also bring the Ballet tights should be footed. following in a small make-up bag with their ballet bag for touch-ups: Foundation/base Translucent face powder (optional) BOYS’ BALLET UNIFORM: Pink or rose blush (depending on skin tone) All levels: Clean white tee, black opaque Red lipstick (please blot well and dust with translucent powder ballet tights, black ballet shoes, dance belt to keep lipstick from staining costumes.) for dancers aged 8 and up Red lipliner to keep lipstick from bleeding Waterproof black mascara (optional for younger students) Waterproof black eyeliner (optional for younger students) Modern Dance: Earth-tone eyeshadow Black leotard, black footless tights, bare feet Make-up remover Tissues Jazz Dance:

Black jazz pants or bike shorts, jazz shoes, □ FOR DANCERS EN POINTE plain solid-colored leotard or fitted tee Pointe shoes Lambs’ wool Hip Hop: Toe pads Sewing kit with needles, flesh-colored thread, and safety pins Solid-colored tee, comfortable pants or Extra ribbons & elastic straps shorts (mid-thigh or longer) that allow for Extra pair of tights unrestricted movement, hip hop sneakers or

clean gym shoes with non-skid soles □ MISCELLANEOUS Safety pins Water bottle clearly labeled with dancer’s name First aid basics (including inhalers for students with asthma) Packed lunch and/or snacks* that do not require refrigeration or heating in a clearly marked bag or container *(for dancers who will remain backstage between acts only)

Hyde Park School of Dance Spring Concert 2017 Info Packet page 7 Spring Concert 2017 DRESS REHEARSAL for Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, and Boys’ Dance

A special Spring Concert dress rehearsal for all dancers in Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet I, Pre-Ballet II, Pre-Ballet III, and Boys’ Dance will take place on May 20 at 5650 South Woodlawn Avenue. (ALL dancers in these levels are to report to this location for dress rehearsal, including those who attend classes in another building.)

There will be three rounds of rehearsal. Each participating dancer will attend just one of these rounds. Please have your dancer checked-in and ready to dance by the call time assigned to their class below.

ROUND 1 9:40 –11:00 AM on May 20 (Dancers in this round of dress rehearsals must be checked in by 9:40 AM.)

LEVEL CLASS DAY/TIME/STUDIO INSTRUCTOR DANCE Creative Movement Saturdays at 10:15am-10:45am / Studio 3 Ms. Jane Birds

Creative Movement Saturdays at 9:40am-10:10am / Studio 3 Ms. Jane Flamingos Creative Movement Wednesdays at 3:45pm-4:15pm / Studio 2 Ms. Naomi Swans Pre-Ballet I Saturdays at 10:45am-11:30am / Studio 3 Ms. Jane Butterflies Pre-Ballet I Thursdays at 4:00pm-4:45pm / Studio 1 Ms. Allyson Daffodils Pre-Ballet II Wednesdays at 4:15pm-5pm / Studio 2 Ms. Naomi Tulips Pre-Ballet III Saturdays at 9:00am-9:45am / Studio 2 Ms. Aimee Monarchs

ROUND 2 11:00 – 12:20 PM on May 20 (Dancers in this round of dress rehearsals must be checked in by 11:00 AM.)

LEVEL CLASS DAY/TIME/STUDIO INSTRUCTOR DANCE Boys Dance Wednesdays at 4:15pm-5pm / Studio B Ms. August & Ninja Warriors Mr. Henry Creative Movement Saturdays at 8:00am-8:30am / Studio B Ms. August Sunshine Pre-Ballet I Fridays at 3:30pm-4:15pm / Studio B Ms. Jane Daisies Pre-Ballet I Saturdays at 8:30am-9:15am / Studio B Ms. August Chicks and Foxes Pre-Ballet II Fridays at 4:15pm-5pm / Studio B Ms. Jane Lilacs Pre-Ballet II Saturdays at 9:15am-10am / Studio B Ms. August Lady Bugs Pre-Ballet III Saturdays at 9:30am-10:15am / Studio 1 Ms. Allyson Rose Buds

ROUND 3 12:30 – 1:45 PM on May 20 (Dancers in this round of dress rehearsals must be checked in by 12:30 PM.)

LEVEL CLASS DAY/TIME/STUDIO INSTRUCTOR DANCE Creative Movement Mondays at 3:45pm-4:15pm / Studio B Ms. Jane Baby Ducks Creative Movement Saturdays at 8:30am-9am / Studio 2 Ms. Aimee Buzzy Bees Pre-Ballet I Saturdays at 8:45am-9:30am / Studio 1 Ms. Allyson Frogs Pre-Ballet II Saturdays at 11:30am-12:15pm / Studio 3 Ms. Camille Rainbows Pre-Ballet III Thursdays at 4:45pm-5:30pm / Studio 1 Ms. Allyson Cherry Blossoms Pre-Ballet III Wednesdays at 4:15pm-5pm / Studio 1 Ms. Allyson Dragonflies

Hyde Park School of Dance Spring Concert 2017 Info Packet page 8 Spring Concert 2017 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I order tickets? Tickets will be sold in the HPSD office during open office hours beginning on April 5. To purchase your tickets, simply complete the included Ticket Order Form (page 11) and return it to the office. If seats are still available, tickets will be sold at the door 60 minutes prior to the concert. As there are no guarantees the performance will not sell out, it is strongly encouraged that you purchase tickets in advance.

Will there be photo opportunities? Non-flash photography will be allowed during performances, but there will be no opportunities to take personal photos of your dancers in costume on the day of the Spring Concert. Parents may take photos during designated times at each class' dress rehearsal. Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet dancers will have dress rehearsal on May 20 (see page 8 for times). All other classes will have dress rehearsal on a specific date during the two weeks prior to the performance; we will notify you via email and at hydeparkdance.org/springconcert once the dress rehearsal schedule has been finalized.

HPSD has partnered with professional photography company Picture Day, who will take professional individual and class photos of dancers in costume before they perform on May 21. Parents wishing to purchase these professional photos MUST complete a pre-order form by May 19. See pages 13-14 for additional details on ordering pictures of your dancer.

Can we video tape the performance? During the performances, videotaping will be permitted only in specifically sanctioned areas at the rear of the auditorium.

When does my dancer perform? Please see pages 3-4 for your dancer’s assigned performance time.

What will be provided and what do we need to provide ourselves? HPSD will provide costumes for dancers to wear during the performance. There is no fee for the use of these costumes. Costumes remain the property of HPSD.

Dancers will be required to wear their class uniforms under their costumes. Dancers are also expected to provide their own hair products and make-up. Dancers performing in multiple acts who intend to remain backstage between acts are encouraged to provide their own snacks and/or meals and water bottles. For a complete checklist on required and recommended supplies, please see page 7.

Are there separate rehearsals? Regular rehearsals and costume fittings for the Spring Concert will take place during dancers’ regular classes.

There are no outside rehearsals for dancers in Ballet 1 and up, Modern, Jazz, or Hip Hop. Dress rehearsals for these levels will take place during regularly scheduled classes.

There is a separate dress rehearsal for dancers in Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet I, Pre-Ballet II, Pre-Ballet III, and Boys’ Dance. This dress rehearsal will take place outside of regularly scheduled classes. All dancers in these levels who will be participating in the Spring Concert are required to attend this dress rehearsal at 5650 S. Woodlawn Avenue on May 20th (the day before the performance). For details, see page 8.

Hyde Park School of Dance Spring Concert 2017 Info Packet page 9 Spring Concert 2017 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (continued)

If my dancer is only in one act, do I have to watch all three acts? OR If I purchase tickets to see my dancer’s act, will I be able to stay in the audience for other acts? For the Spring Concert, each act is its own completely separate performance with its own separate tickets. However, if your dancer is in multiple acts, you need only pay for tickets to one act and HPSD will provide you with complementary tickets to the additional acts in which your dancer is performing.

I have multiple dancers in different acts. Will they be permitted to watch one another dance? HPSD will provide one complimentary ticket to each HPSD dancer who would like to attend an act in which they are not performing.

Where do I park at the Museum of Science and Industry? There is free street parking around the museum, or paid garage parking available (free for 60 minutes and $22 per car thereafter) at the museum. The garage entrance is at the intersection of E. 57th Street and S. Cornell Avenue. Learn more about getting to MSI at www.msichicago.org/visit/getting-here

Can we explore the Museum of Science and Industry before or after my dancer performs? Your HPSD Spring Concert ticket will allow you entrance into MSI’s general admission areas on May 21 during MSI’s regular hours of 9:30am – 4:00pm. MSI’s ticketed experiences will require a separate ticket. You may learn more about the Museum of Science and Industry at www.msichicago.org

Hyde Park School of Dance Spring Concert 2017 Info Packet page 10 Spring Concert 2017 TICKET ORDER FORM Return completed forms to the HPSD Office.

Purchaser’s full name: ______Purchaser’s email address: ______Purchaser’s preferred telephone number: ______Name(s) of the dancer(s) you are coming to see: ______

Prices are per person. For the Spring Concert, each act is its own completely separate performance with its own separate tickets. However, if your dancer is in multiple acts, you need only pay for (a) ticket(s) to one act and HPSD will provide you with (a) complementary ticket(s) to additional acts. HPSD will provide a complimentary ticket to each of our dancers who would like to attend an act in which they are not performing. Tickets not picked up in person at the time of purchase will be held at will call under the name of the purchaser.

To request your tickets, please write the quantities of ticket types you would like for each act.

ACT General Admission Senior Citizens (65 Students Children aged 4 & Registered HPSD Adult: $22 years+): $17 (ages 5 & up): $12 under: FREE dancers

□Check here to round □ Check here to round □ Check here to round This free ticket must be Complimentary ticket your ticket up to $25 your ticket up to $20 your ticket up to $15 reserved if the child would for an act in which and donate $3 to and donate $3 to and donate $3 to like his or her own seat. they are not HPSD’s scholarship HPSD’s scholarship HPSD’s scholarship Lap children aged 4 and performing program! program! program! under do not need a ticket. Act I Act II Act III No. of Tickets $ $ $ $0.00 $0.00 SUBTOTAL

Thank you for considering rounding up the price of your tickets (from $22 to $25, $17 to $20, and/or $12 to $15) as an easy way to make a donation to the HPSD scholarship program! We greatly appreciate your support!

Total cost: $______

Payment Method: □ Check Check Number: ______

□ Credit Card (VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, Discover)

□ Card was run on-site

□ Please run this card for my transaction:

Card number: ______Exp: ___ / ___

I authorize Hyde Park School of Dance to charge my credit card for payment of the total cost of these tickets.

Signature: ______□ Cash For office use only: Date:______▪ Included with completed form: cash in the amount of $______Admin:______Hyde Park School of Dance Spring Concert 2017 Info Packet page 11 □ WC □ PU Spring Concert 2017 VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FORM Thank you for lending a hand!

Hyde Park School of Dance is so grateful you are considering pitching in to make our program a success! Volunteers are vital to the culture at HPSD, particularly where performances are concerned. For the Spring Concert, there are many ways to help. Signing up is easy – visit hydeparkdance.org/volunteer or fill out this form and return it to HPSD’s office.

Once your sign-up has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email from Cheryl Booher, HPSD’s Volunteer Coordinator, via SignUpGenius, which is the online system we use to track our volunteer assignments. You’ll also receive reminders from Cheryl through SignUpGenius with details regarding your shift(s) as your assignment nears. Each volunteer will receive one free ticket to the Act of their choosing, which can be picked up at the HPSD office any time between April 5 and May 15.

Volunteer’s name: ______

Name of the dancer(s) with whom the volunteer is associated: ______

Volunteer’s phone number: ______Volunteer’s email address: ______

PLEASE SELECT YOUR PREFERRED VOLUNTEER ROLE: □ Backstage Chaperone As a backstage chaperone, you will be required to stay backstage for the entire act for which you are volunteering. You may have the opportunity to watch your child perform from the wings, but if you are interested in watching the concert from the audience, please consider volunteering in a different capacity. We are seeking two backstage chaperones per class to assist the HPSD staff with the show day supervision of dancers. Backstage chaperones will assist with costumes during dress rehearsals, and during the performance it will be your duty to help the dancers stay calm backstage, assist them in getting into and out of costume, help make last-minute adjustments with hair and make- up, and help ensure they get to and from the stage when necessary. In order to participate as a backstage chaperone, you must be available to assist with your class’s dress rehearsal as well as being willing and able to oversee your assigned group on the day of the show until the end of their act, and to help with the check-out process once the performance is over. Please write in the class(es) for which you would like to volunteer as a backstage chaperone: ______Class name/level day of class time of class studio instructor name ______Class name/level day of class time of class studio instructor name

□ Costume Care As a costume care volunteer, you will help the HPSD costuming staff with dress rehearsals, fittings, inventory, minor sewing, ironing, washing, and repairs in the lead-up to the concert. Costume care volunteers need not have prior experience in working with costumes. □ Load-In/Load-Out Volunteer with HPSD’s moving crew! You will help transport costumes and supplies between HPSD and our concert venue. If you would like to volunteer for load-in and/or load-out on May 21st, please indicate which shift(s) you are willing and able to work: □ Load-in (7:00 am – 8:00 am) □ Load-out (4:45 pm – 6:15 pm) □ Front of House As a front of house volunteer, you will help greet and direct guests and dancers, sell merchandise and tickets, and a variety of other similar duties. Call time for front of house volunteers will be 1.25 – 2 hours prior to each performance, depending on specific assignment. Some roles may be able to watch the performance, but some will not. See hydeparkdance.org/volunteer for assignment descriptions. Please indicate below which shift(s) you would like to work: □ Act One (10:00 Performance) □ Act Two (1:00 Performance) □ Act Three (4:00 Performance) Hyde Park School of Dance Spring Concert 2017 Info Packet page 12 Spring Concert 2017 PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS INFO & ORDER FORM

We are pleased to announce that Hyde Park School of Dance has partnered with professional photography company Picture Day, who will take professional photos of dancers in costume before they perform on May 21. Picture Day will take photos of individual dancers (who order these shots), as well as group photos of each class.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT SPRING CONCERT PHOTOS

Parents wishing to purchase professional photos MUST pre-order these photos by completing the included pre-order form (page 14) or by submitting an online request at http://picture-day.hhimagehost.com/hpd.

Individual photos will be taken only of dancers whose parents pre-order these shots. The individual photos will be posed shots of dancers wearing their Spring Concert costume.

Group photos will be taken of each class, and will include all of the dancers participating in the Spring Concert performance.

Regardless of how you order (by paper form or online), orders are due by Friday, May 19.

There are several photo packages to choose from, including prints in a variety of sizes and the option to add on custom photo-printed gift items.

HOW TO COMPLETE + SUBMIT PAPER ORDER FORMS

Paper order forms should be returned with payment to the administrative office of Hyde Park School of Dance.

Per Picture Day’s instructions, families who have dancers participating in multiple numbers who wish to have their dancer photographed individually in each costume, or who would like to order class photos for more than one class, must complete a separate order form for each class. On each order form, note your dancer’s name, teacher, and class, which can be found on pages 3 and 4. The online order form will ask you to note the “Dance Studio Name” – please list Hyde Park School of Dance or HPSD.

Photo orders must be paid in full to be processed. Cash, check (payable to Picture Day, Inc.) or Visa, MasterCard, or American Express cards are accepted forms of payment.

Orders are due by Friday, May 19.

Hyde Park School of Dance Spring Concert 2017 Info Packet page 13

Hyde Park School of Dance Spring Concert 2017 Info Packet page 14