2021/2022

Updates for December 15th

SHOW INFORMATION 

El Campanil Theater

602 W. 2nd Street

Antioch, CA 94509

• Thursday December 16th– Dress rehearsal-Please note this is a time to bring everything together. It is critical that all dancers arrive on time and ready.  They deserve this time and have worked very hard.

Arrive at 3pm. Drop dancer off at El Campanil Theater’s stage door. If you are standing in front of the theater, the stage door is on the right side of the building towards the end of the cul de sac. I  will be checking in your dancer. No parents will be allowed inside. Please give yourself enough time for full makeup & hair. 

FEED YOUR DANCER BEFORE SENDING THEM TO THE THEATER. Only clean snacks (goldfish, crackers, etc.) and water will be allowed backstage. Your dancer will not be able to eat a meal backstage.

• Dancers must arrive in nude leo AND pink tights. DO NOT WEAR YOUR SHOW TIGHTS TO DRESS REHEARSAL 
• NUDE MASK!
• Dancers must have all makeup on. NO LIPSTICK.
• Dancers must have clean bun or curls (if told)
• Dancers may only bring what fits in the bag provided.
  • Shoes, water, clean snacks. No stuffed animals. A robe is a great thing for them to wear over the top of their nude leo. This can double as a blanket for them to sit on.
• Dancers will be dismissed at 9pm from the main door. Please be patient with us. My job is to get your dancer safely back to the RIGHT family. It will be dark and cold. Please be patient. I am one person with 70+ dancers.

• Friday December 17th-Show 1 @ 7pm El Camp (Arrive at 5:30). Same process as Thursday. Children will be dismissed after the show from the same door you dropped them off at.

• Saturday December 18th– Cast breakfast at the studio. (Arrive at 8:001 10:00) This is for CAST MEMBERS ONLY. Dancers will be given a small momento, watch a slideshow and be treated to 

Sip N Scoop on their way out. Unfortunately this event will be for cast members only due to Covid restrictions.

• Saturday December 18th-Show 2 at 2pm (Arrive at 12:30pm) & Show 3 at 6pm (Arrive at 4:30) El Campanil. You MUST take your dancer between shows. Please bring them food and sit with them in the parking lot or take them to get something quick.This is also a great time to freshen up their makeup, lashes and hair and hear about all the fun they are having. This is NOT a time to take them to a sitdown restaurant. They need to be back by 4:30. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD.

• Sunday December 19th–Show 4 at 12 (Arrive at 10:30am)& Show 5 at 4pm (Arrive at 2:30) El Campanil. You MUST take your dancer between shows. Please bring them food and sit with them in the parking lot or take them to get something quick.This is also a great time to freshen up their makeup, lashes and hair and hear about all the fun they are having. This is NOT a time to take them to a sitdown restaurant. They need to be back by 2:30. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD.

Hair

Use lots of hairspray, gel & hair net. No parts, bangs or flyaways. 

• Clara & Party Scene Girls-Half up and Curls
• All buns must be flat and at the crown of the head unless otherwise specified. 
• Please watch the video on how to do a ballet bun. 

Make up

Makeup list – If you have the makeup from last year or you have competition makeup that is fine. 

The rule of thumb is if you think you have enough, add more.

• Foundation: Maybelline-Fit Me Matte (Match your child’s skin tone)
• Lashes: Ardell #105 (or something similar)
• Eyes: Revlon #555 Moonlit
• Cheek: Revlon #003 Mauvelous

Other Important Stuff

• Water only! All other drinks will be thrown away. This is a Theatre policy. 
• There should be no need to send a snack, but if you do be sure it is a clean snack. No candy, no chips, no chocolate, no yogurt, no fruit, etc. If your dancer is sent with a snack that is not clean, they won’t be able to eat it. I’m sorry.
• No Nail Polish on fingers
• No earrings.
• No ‘unnatural’ colored hair
• Clean ballet shoes. No Ties. Put your dancer’s name in all shoes.
• Pointe shoe elastics need to be sewn and not tied around the ankle.
• Be sure your dancer is wearing the tights we provided, to ensure they all match.
• No Bra Straps showing. 
• No Panties. Tights have all the lining they need.
• Please do NOT send your dancer backstage with any valuables. Emotional or financial value.
• All dancers are expected to show on time for dress rehearsal and all 5 shows.

Your Nutcracker Staff will not be checking emails, during show weekend. Please call or text Lauren Campbell for any questions during this time or if you have an emergency 773-803-4668.

Updates for December 8th

Nutcracker- Parent meeting on Thursday 6:30 via zoom

– This Saturday’s rehearsal is NOT another dress rehearsal. Dancer’s should wear that black leotards and they do NOT need to be in full makeup. They need to be ready to dance at 9:00 AM.

– Our Nutcracker parent meeting is at 6:30 on Thursday, December 9th. It will be recorded if you are unable to attend. I will send out the recording Friday, December 10th. Zoom meeting ID:  880 9041 7290 Passcode: Nutcracker

We would like your photos! If you or your dancer have taken photos that you would like to share with us for our slide show, please send them to us by Monday, December 13th. The email address to send photos to is ecpacpics@gmail.com

This Saturday your dancer will come home with their show bag. Inside this bag will be show information (shared below) and their show tights.  THIS BAG IS THE ONLY THING THEY CAN BRING BACKSTAGE. Anything that they bring backstage MUST fit in this bag. There are no exceptions.

This is the information that will be sent home with your dancer on Saturday:

SHOW INFORMATION (Double sided)

El Campanil Theater

602 W. 2nd Street

Antioch, CA 94509

• Thursday December 16th– Dress rehearsal-Please note this is a time to bring everything together. It is critical that all dancers arrive on time and ready.  They deserve this time and have worked very hard.

Arrive at 3pm. Drop dancer off at El Campanil Theater’s stage door. If you are standing in front of the theater, the stage door is on the right side of the building towards the end of the cul de sac. I  will be checking in your dancer. No parents will be allowed inside. Please give yourself enough time for full makeup & hair. 

FEED YOUR DANCER BEFORE SENDING THEM TO THE THEATER. Only clean snacks (goldfish, crackers, etc.) and water will be allowed backstage. Your dancer will not be able to eat a meal backstage.

• Dancers must arrive in nude leo AND pink tights. DO NOT WEAR YOUR SHOW TIGHTS TO DRESS REHEARSAL 
• NUDE MASK!
• Dancers must have all makeup on. NO LIPSTICK.
• Dancers must have clean bun or curls (if told)
• Dancers may only bring what fits in the bag provided.
  • Shoes, water, clean snacks. No stuffed animals. A robe is a great thing for them to wear over the top of their nude leo. This can double as a blanket for them to sit on.
• Dancers will be dismissed at 9pm from the main door. Please be patient with us. My job is to get your dancer safely back to the RIGHT family. It will be dark and cold. Please be patient. I am one person with 70+ dancers.
• Friday December 17th-Show 1 @ 7pm El Camp (Arrive at 5:30). Same process as Thursday. Children will be dismissed after the show from the same door you dropped them off at.
• Saturday December 18th– Cast breakfast at the studio. (Arrive at 8:001 10:00) This is for CAST MEMBERS ONLY. Dancers will be given a small momento, watch a slideshow and be treated to 

Sip N Scoop on their way out. Unfortunately this event will be for cast members only due to Covid restrictions.

• Saturday December 18th-Show 2 at 2pm (Arrive at 12:30pm) & Show 3 at 6pm (Arrive at 4:30) El Campanil. You MUST take your dancer between shows. Please bring them food and sit with them in the parking lot or take them to get something quick.This is also a great time to freshen up their makeup, lashes and hair and hear about all the fun they are having. This is NOT a time to take them to a sitdown restaurant. They need to be back by 4:30. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD.
• Sunday December 19th-Show 4 at 12 (Arrive at 10:30am)& Show 5 at 4pm (Arrive at 2:30) El Campanil. You MUST take your dancer between shows. Please bring them food and sit with them in the parking lot or take them to get something quick. This is also a great time to freshen up their makeup, lashes and hair and hear about all the fun they are having. This is NOT a time to take them to a sit down restaurant. They need to be back by 2:30. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD.

Hair

Use lots of hairspray, gel & hair net. No parts, bangs or flyaways. 

• Clara & Party Scene Girls-Half up and Curls
• All buns must be flat and at the crown of the head unless otherwise specified. 
• Please watch the video on how to do a ballet bun. 

Make up

Makeup list – If you have the makeup from last year or you have competition makeup that is fine. 

The rule of thumb is if you think you have enough, add more.

• Foundation: Maybelline-Fit Me Matte (Match your child’s skin tone)
• Lashes: Ardell #105 (or something similar)
• Eyes: Revlon #555 Moonlit
• Cheek: Revlon #003 Mauvelous

Other Important Stuff

• Water only! All other drinks will be thrown away. This is a Theatre policy. 
• There should be no need to send a snack, but if you do be sure it is a clean snack. No candy, no chips, no chocolate, no yogurt, no fruit, etc. If your dancer is sent with a snack that is not clean, they won’t be able to eat it. I’m sorry.
• No Nail Polish on fingers
• No earrings.
• No ‘unnatural’ colored hair
• Clean ballet shoes. No Ties. Put your dancer’s name in all shoes.
• Pointe shoe elastics need to be sewn and not tied around the ankle.
• Be sure your dancer is wearing the tights we provided, to ensure they all match.
• No Bra Straps showing. 
• No Panties. Tights have all the lining they need.
• Please do NOT send your dancer backstage with any valuables. Emotional or financial value.
• All dancers are expected to show on time for dress rehearsal and all 5 shows.

Your Nutcracker Staff will not be checking emails, during show weekend. Please call or text Lauren Campbell for any questions during this time or if you have an emergency 773-803-4668. Please be respectful and only use this number over show weekend. Thank you!

Updates for December 1st

This Saturday we have our inhouse dress rehearsal from 9AM- 1PM. ALL dancers need to be in FULL hair and makeup with their nude leotard. THIS INCLUDES FALSE EYELASHES.

Dancers in the mouse scene (Rats, Rat Queen, Soldiers, Nutcracker and Clara) You need to arrive at 8:00 AM for additional rehearsal.

If you have questions or concerns, please email Miss Lauren at eastcountypac@gmail.com

Please note the following hair, makeup and shoe needs.

General Costuming and Hair Needs: Please check to see if your dancer’s role is listed.

Shoes:

Party Dads, Apprentice, Party Teen- black dress shoes with black socks

Party “boys”, Klaus, Chris (Cocoa): black ballet or black jazz

Rats: grey ballet (can coordinate to use same exact color sharpies to color ballet shoes)

Mouse Queen: grey pointe

Russians: black ballet shoes

Party Moms, Spanish: black character shoes (have pairs to borrow but can bring their own if they have a pair)

Hair:

Party girls: half up, ringlet curled

Party Moms: flat buns for wigs

Angels: flat low buns for Angel hats to fit over

Party Dads/Apprentice/Party Teen: slicked back hair, none in face

All others buns

Tights:

Wisps – convertible tan (these will be provided for you. You will get these closer to performance time)

Black leotard (they will wear this OVER their nude leotard for this role: All Tea to bring their own

Makeup:

– Foundation that matches their skin tone

– Revlon ColorStay Eyeshadow Quad in color Moonlit

– Revlon Powder Blush in color Mauvelous

– Revlon ColorStay Overtime Liquid Lip Color in color Forever Scarlett

– False eyelashes (Ardell 105 preferred)

– Hairnets for clean, ballet buns.

Update for November 10th

Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule November 

8- 9 Party Scene

(All party scene dancers- Nutcracker, Clara, Mr and Mrs. T, Boys, Girls, Fritzie, Clara, Klaus, Marie, Drosselmeyer, Apprentice, doll, soldier doll, party moms, party dads. If your dancer is in the Party Scene they need to be here!)

8-8:30 Snow Scene 

(Snowflakes, Snow Queen)

8:30-9 snow scene

(Snow flurries, Snow Queen, Snowflakes)

9-11 Act 1

(Clara, Fritzie, Mr & Mrs Tannenbaum, Drosselmeyer, Nephew ,party parents, party children, Klaus, Marie, Rats, Soldiers, Mouse Queen, Nutcracker, Snow Queen, Snowflakes, Snow Flurries, Forest Pixie, Wisps,

11-1 Act 2

Sugar Plum Fairy, Angels, Clara, Nutcracker, Spanish, Tea, Cotton Candy, Madam Mocha, Cocoa, Russians, Plums, Flowers, Flower Queen, Blossoms, Dewdrops, Forest Pixie, Mouse Queen, Drosselmeyer, Snow Queen

Nutcracker tickets

Tickets are on sale

https://www.brentwooddance.com/ballet-company-of-east-county

Please be aware of El Campanil Theater’s policies. Any audience member 12 and older must show proof of vaccine to enter the theater. Here is a lnk to their policies https://www.elcampaniltheatre.com/covid-19-rules.html

Updates for the week of November 3rd

We continue with the same rehearsal schedule this week as we have for October. I have attached a copy of the schedule for your review. Please note changes for DEW DROPS and SNOW FLURRIES

Dew Drops: 8:45-9:30

Snow Flurries: 10:30-12:30 (they will be rehearsing with Snow and Snow Queen)

November 13: We will begin Act 1 and Act 2 rehearsals. These rehearsals will be from 9-11 and 11-1. This information will be sent out after this Saturday’s rehearsal as I do not want to confuse anyone.

Please remember, we have rehearsal EVERY Saturday, INCLUDING the Saturday after Thanksgiving. 

Upcoming Fundraisers:

We have a couple really fun Nutcracker Fundraisers coming up. These help supply new costumes for our dancers, as well as props and other performance needs. Please see the attached flyers

Needs:

Now is a great time to start thinking about what your dancer will need for their upcoming performances. Your dancer will need to have the following makeup and other items for dress rehearsal and all 5 shows.

– Nude leotard (if your dancer ordered one through the studio they should be here soon)

– Foundation that matches their skin tone

– Revlon ColorStay Eyeshadow Quad in color Moonlit

– Revlon Powder Blush in color Mauvelous

– Revlon ColorStay Overtime Liquid Lip Color in color Forever Scarlett

– False eyelashes (Ardell 105 preferred)

– Hairnets for clean, ballet buns. 

– CLEAN ballet shoes. Please do not wait until the week before the show to look at your dancer’s shoes.

We will provide your dancer with clean, new tights and a show bag.

Calendar of Events  – Nutcracker 2021

subject to change

• 8/16-Audition forms available on website, ecpacnews.com & social media 

• 8/26 @ 6pmParent Meeting via zoom. Join Nina and Lauren for all things Nutcracker (Zoom meeting ID: 865 9482 3694 Zoom passcode: Nutcracker)

• 8/27 @ 8pm Audition Google forms due-refer to social media, ecpacnews.com for forms.

• 8/28– Nutcracker 2021 Auditions @ ECPAC 9am-1pm  (Participation fee of $260 and dancer photo due at this time)

• 9am- 10am Ages 7-12 taking one ballet class a week

• 10am- 11:30am Ages 8-11 taking two or more ballet classes a week

• 11:30am- 1:00pm Ages 12 and up taking two or more ballet classes a week

• 12:00pm-1:00pm Males not taking ballet classes that are interested in being in our production

• 9/11-1st Rehearsal (Times TBA by 9/4) BLACK LEO IS PREFERRED FOR ALL REHEARSALS 

• 10/09-No Rehearsal, Enjoy the day off!

• 10/16-Cast Headshots-Taken during rehearsal times.

• 10/23- All cast Costume Parade for the choreographers and Directors 1pm-3pm.  All cast must attend.

• 11/13 Act 1 Rehearsal 9-11am/Act 2 Rehearsal 11-1pm

• 11/27- Brentwood Holiday Parade- Clara, Nutcracker, Mouse Queen, Snow Queen, Flower Queen, Sugarplum, Pixie, Madam Mocha, Brynn, Adrianna (Tea), Emma A. (cotton candy) Maddie, Alyssa (Russians) Rylie (spanish)

We would love to have ALL our cast members walk with us!!

• 12/04-Running entire show 9-1pm (all dancers must attend the entire rehearsal)

• 12/04- In house dress rehearsal Please wear your nude leo to rehearsal.

• 12/04- Discovery Bay Parade- Clara, Nutcracker, Mouse Queen, Snow Queen, Flower Queen, Sugarplum

We would love to have ALL our cast members walk with us!!

12/14-18 Nutcracker Spirit week. Wear your Nutcracker gear to class

• 12/16-Dress Rehearsal at El Campanil Theater (602 West 2nd Street Antioch) from 4:00 to 9:00pm (Please drop your dancer off at 3pm, to allow for dress time)

• 12/17-Show 1 at 7pm (Arrive at 5:30pm) El Campanil Theater

• 12/18-Show 2 at 2pm (Arrive at 12:30pm)& Show 3 at 6pm (Arrive at 4:30) El Campanil Theater

• 12/19-Show 4 at 12 (Arrive at 10:30am) & Show 5 at 4pm (Arrive at 2:30) El Campanil Theater

• 12/28 Volunteer forms are due. Form can be found on ecpacnews.com

Email all your favorite 2021 Nutcracker Season pictures as you take them to eastcountyphotos@gmail.com

Nutcracker rehearsal schedule

Nutcracker updates for week of SEPTEMBER 22ND:

There is a link below that will take you to a Google Form. I need this form filled out for EVERY dancer in our production. If you have two performers, please fill out two forms. EVERY cast member needs a form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1X-QC88j1pBee04wzZGHo34NKR8FbCLZUAc0xa1CLSSM/edit

On this form you will indicate:

• What size cast member shirt your performer needs (this is free!)

• What size tights your female performer needs (each female performer receives 3 pairs of tights, free of charge)

• If you want to order an additional cast shirt (These are great for parents and/or siblings. You’ll probably regret not getting one!)

• If you want to order a long sleeve cast shirt

• If you want to order a cast sweatshirt/hoodie

• If you want to order a nude (flesh tone) leotard. (EVERY female dancer MUST have a nude leotard. You are welcome to order one on your own if you like)

If you have questions about this form, please ASK. This is very important information and I need to make sure I get it from everyone.

Costuming Update:

Here is the updated Costume Fittings schedule for this coming Saturday. Please note there’s a few changes so be sure to check your child’s time. Please also relay to your child that they will have a fitting so they know to find me and not to leave. We all appreciate your patience as some fittings tend to be quick but some take longer and require measuring, trying on multiple costume options and are in a large group. 

9/25

9:30 – Sugar Plum Fairy 

10:00 – Mrs T & Party Moms 

             Ella – Party Boy 

             Molly – Marie 

11:00 – Mouse Q/Fritzie

             Nutcracker

             Mr Tannenbaum & Party Dads/Soldiers

             Tea 

12:30 – Allie – Snow Flurry 

General Information:

Please remind your dancer that they are not to take photos of themselves or other dancers in their Nutcracker costumes. We understand that costuming is very exciting, but we ask that these be kept a surprise until showtime.

Please send your dancer to the studio with CLEAN SNACKS and DRINKS ONLY! I love chocolate, icees, Starbucks drinks, etc. just as much as the next person, but our lobby is small and full on Saturdays. We do not want anyone’s items accidentally ruined.

Volunteer Committee

Here is the link to sign up for your volunteer committee. Every family must volunteer a minimum of 4 hours or be charged a $75 volunteer form.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4CABAF2DABFC1-2021

Nutcracker Audition Form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflTor7ocE0LGp4ezJ2WIc4u6FuvaMzrFCBSU9oW4DJLCrk0Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Nutcracker Auditions

Saturday August 28th

Time:

9-10am ages 7-12

1 class a week

10am-11:30am ages 8-11

2 classes a week

11:30-1pm ages 12 & up

2 classes or more a week

12-1pm Males not enrolled in a ballet class who are interested in auditioning for our production

Nutcracker Parent Information Meeting Via Zoom On Thursday, August 26 at 6:00 pm:

Meeting ID: 865 9482 3694

Passcode: Nutcracker  

2021 Nutcracker Parent Handbook:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UYLZZ3sNivOB1Q_xZF6ekA0rtGgMIsY2eGjB082M-iE/edit?usp=sharing

 

 

2020 info below

Purchase your Nutcracker tickets here

December 16th Update

Nutcracker DVD order form

An Important note from Miss Nina & Miss Shelby

Hello ECPAC Families,

Miss Shelby is moving back to her hometown of Omaha, Nebraska in January.  
If there is one thing we have learned during this pandemic it’s how to adapt and to figure out how to make things work.  Shelby LOVES her students and wants to continue to teach.  We are planning on having Miss Shelby teach some of her advanced classes via Zoom.  Studios across the country are running classes this way with much success, even my Gabby has a college dance class where the professor teaches via Zoom.  We are going to give it our best shot!  

I have also hired a Ballet teacher with 20+ years of teaching experience.  We will be introducing her as soon as we have made final decisions on who will be teaching which classes.

Nutcracker will continue in 2021, Shelby and I are even discussing how she would still be able to direct remotely and travel in monthly!  Anything is possible!

We know the kids have had a lot of change recently, one thing will always remain the same, we will always be fully committed to finding adding teacher to our family who will help them reach their goals and we will always think outside the box to give them what they need.  They are loved!

As always, I am available to answer any questions you may have!

Nina

December 12th Update

Hello ECPAC Families,

Saturday, December 5th we begin our full show rehearsals. Your dancer will be at the studio from 9am – 1pm*. It is also our first dress rehearsal. Your dancer should come in their nude leotard, their appropriate dance shoes (unless otherwise communicated to you your dancer should be in pink ballet shoes), pink tights and their hair in a bun at the crown of their head.* 

11/18/20 updates

Did you miss the parent meeting last night?  Here is the recording

Only 4 more rehersals!  There are no Saturdays off between now and the show.  We have practice on Thanksgiving weekend.

It is very important that your dancer stay as quarentined as possible during these next few weeks.  If your dancer is exposed to covid 19 he or she will have to quarentine for 14 days, even if they have a negative covid test.  If your dancer is exposed close to show time that means he or she will have to be pulled from the show.  Please wear your masks and please encourage your dancers to make good choices.

In this final stretch attendance in their ballet classes is so important!  The show will only be as good as their technique!

Please come to the Point Shoe Decorating Party! 
Friday Nov 20 from 6-8
Sign up here 

We start rehearsing the entire show on Dec 5, this is also our inhouse dress rehearsal.  Please have your dancer wear her nude leotard.

Please share the live stream ticket sales and our Nutcracker Experience box with your friends and family!
Ticket sale link – http://recitalticketing.com/26348/
Nutcracker Experience Box– https://east-county-performing-arts-center.myshopify.com/products/nutcracker-at-home-experience-box

We have put together a special Nutcracker Experience Box that contains special treats from different parts of our show!
This is such a great keepsake for your dancer or for your friends and family to have with their live stream experience! 
Check it out here 

Watch this page for hair and make up information coming soon

Want to help decorate the float for the Brentwood or Discovery Bay Parades?  Miss Nina can use your help!  Please check in with Lauren at the desk!

Mark your calendars for the cast breakfast Saturday Dec 19 at 9am.  This will be for the cast only and families can zoom in, more info to follow.

Sunday, Nov 1 at 10 am

Here is the ticket release schedule:
Nov 1 cast members only will be allowed to purchase 5 tickets per family
Nov 8 cast members will be able to purchse the remaining tickets
Nov 15 the remaining in-person tickets will be released to the public.

Tickets to the live stream are currently for sale, please encourage your family to purchase.  This is  a great opportunity to share the show with your family far away!

Important info regarding ticket sales:
Your ticket sale is tied to your dancer.  Once an “email” purchases 5 tickets linked to a dancer or dances no other tickets will be able to be purchased.  You will not be able to use a different email address to purchase more tickets until the next release.  

This week for Oct. 17th

Cast photos are THIS Saturday, October 17th. Please have your hair in a clean, low bun. NO flyaways, NO bows! Leotards should be ALL black with NO visible bra straps. Gentleman, please wear plain black shirts with no logos.

We recommend dancers wear light blush and mascara to help keep them from looking washed out. Please consider bringing your dancer an extra few minutes early to allow them to have their photo done prior to their rehearsal time. 

Nutcracker Rehearsal Schedule – Sept 2020

THIS Week for Oct. 3rd. 

we will continue with the SAME schedule as we have over the past month, with one small change. Our only change is that our Sugar Plum Fairy will need to be at rehearsal by 8:30 to rehearse with Clara and the Nutcracker. 

First Rehearsal is THIS Saturday, September 12th 

Costume Measurement Schedule

September 12th

• 9am Flower Queen
• 9:30am Doll/ Snow Queen
• 10am Flowers
• 10:30am Sugar Plum Fairy
• 11am Plums
• 11:30am Cotton Candy
• 12pm Spanish
  • Shepherdess
• 12:30pm Tea

September 19th

• 10am Toy Soldier
  •  Party Moms
• 11am Soldiers/ Party Dads
  •  Clara 
  • Fritzie
  • Nutcracker/Apprentice
• 11:30am Russians
• 12pm Lambs
• 12:30pm Angels

October 3rd

• 9am Forest Wisps
• 10am Party Boys & Girls
• 10:30am Dew Drops
• 11am Mouse Queen
  • Rats
• 12pm Snow
• 12:30pm Winter Fairies

Tea with Clara is December 7th. This event cannot be made possible without our Nutcracker families. We ask that each family sign up to bring 1 or 2 items. Items can be dropped off prior to event or the day of no later than 12:30 Please use this link to sign up Tea with Clara 2019 

Flower  & DVD order forms will be available this weekend for pre order. I promise you will be happy you did this early. 

 

• Act 1 9-11am and Act 2 11-1pm THANKSGIVING WEEKEND 11/30 WILL BE OUR LAST ONE. DECEMBER 7TH WE BEGIN RUNNING THE ENTIRE SHOW.
  • Act 1 9-11
    • Party Scene
    • Mouse Scene
    • Crystal Fairies
    • Snow
    • Mystical Forest
  • Act 2 11-1
    • Angels
    • Representatives
    • Spanish
    • Tea
    • Carousel
    • Petit Fours
    • Flowers
    • Sugar Plum
    • Russian Cookies
    • Finale
  • 8-9am Starting November 16th
    • Snow & Snow Queen
  • 8:30-9am Starting November 16^th
    • Clara & Crystal Fairies
• If you have not purchased your make up. I recommend to do it now. Do not wait. Make up is not an option, nor are the colors.  I promise life will sneak up. Do it before it becomes crazy.
• Tights and nude leo’s will be here in December. If you did not purchase a nude leo, know that you need one. All dancers must arrive in a nude leo for dress rehearsal and all 5 shows. You may pick one up from Amazon. Be sure to get a leo that has clear straps.

Make-Up

Nutcracker Calendar

Fun things coming up: Please see your Nutcracker Calendar for a full list of fun!

• Get your favorite tutu out, because we are doing the Turkey Trot. More details to come. Register at Turkey Trot Sign Up Event starts at The Streets of Brentwood.
• The Ballet Company is decorating a tree downtown this year and we would love for you to join us. Here are two ways you can put an ornament on the tree
  • Bring ornament to ECPAC, place in Ornament box and we will hang it on the tree for you.
  • Meet us to help decorate and hang your own ornament on the tree. More details with date and time to follow. 
• 12/6 Brentwood Tree Lighting More info to follow.
• 12/7 Tea with Clara
• 12/7 Discovery Bay Parade-More info to follow if you would like to walk in this parade. 
• 12/14-Brentwood Holiday Parade-more info to follow if you would like to walk in this parade.

Hello Nutcracker Families, (Email updated with additional information from last week. PLEASE READ!)

From here on out things begin to move very quickly. It is important you are reading all emails and ecapacnews updates as they come your way and read them carefully.

Here are a few things happening soon and things you should have ready. I have also attached a few things that should help, in the event you no longer have them.

• Bake Sale will be November 16^th during rehearsal time. If you have not signed up to bring a treat please do so here Bake Sale Sign Up
• Act 1 9-11am and Act 2 11-1pm starts the 16^th here  is the list of characters that are in each act.
  • Act 1 9-11
    • Party Scene
    • Mouse Scene
    • Crystal Fairies
    • Snow
    • Mystical Forest
  • Act 2 11-1
    • Angels
    • Representatives
    • Spanish
    • Tea
    • Carousel
    • Petit Fours
    • Flowers
    • Sugar Plum
    • Russian Cookies
    • Finale
  • 8-9am Starting November 16th
    • Snow & Snow Queen
  • 8:30-9am Starting November 16^th
    • Clara & Crystal Fairies
• If you have not purchased your make up. I recommend to do it now. Do not wait. Make up is not an option, nor are the colors.  I promise life will sneak up. Do it before it becomes crazy.
• Tights and nude leo’s will be here in December. If you did not purchase a nude leo, know that you need one. All dancers must arrive in a nude leo for dress rehearsal and all 5 shows. You may pick one up from Amazon. Be sure to get a leo that has clear straps.
• Tea with Clara is almost sold out. If you have not gotten your tickets please visit brentwoodballet.org to purchase your tickets.
• Please note we will have rehearsal the weekend of Thanksgiving.

Make-Up

Nutcracker Calendar

Fun things coming up: Please see your Nutcracker Calendar for a full list of fun!

• Get your favorite tutu out, because we are doing the Turkey Trot. More details to come. Register at Turkey Trot Sign Up Event starts at The Streets of Brentwood.
• The Ballet Company is decorating a tree downtown this year and we would love for you to join us. Here are two ways you can put an ornament on the tree
  • Bring an ornament to ECPAC, place in Ornament box and we will hang it on the tree for you.
  • Meet us to help decorate and hang your own ornament on the tree. More details with date and time to follow. 
• 12/6 Brentwood Tree Lighting More info to follow if you would like to walk in this parade.
• 12/7 Tea with Clara
• 12/7 Discovery Bay Parade-More info to follow if you would like to walk in this parade.
• 12/14-Brentwood Holiday Parade

News as of 11/6
Nov 16 will begin Act 1 and Act 2 rehearsals

News as of 10/30

• Costume Parade this TODAY from 1-3pm. DANCERS WEAR NUDE LEO
• Pointe shoe decorating is coming up. I have a few spots left. Come join us Saturday the 9th at 3pm and decorate a pointe shoe to take home, from a special dancer in SF. $20 Reserve your spot by emailing balleteastcounty@gmail.com
• Act 1 and Act 2 will be starting November 16th. This mean rehearsal times will be 2 hours long. Please send our dancer with a clean snack and water only. More info to come if your child is in Act 1 or Act 2. 
• Tea with Clara Saturday December 7th. This event is like no other. Join us for a whimsical afternoon of Tea, friendship & all of your favorite Nutcracker characters. Grab your favorite people, Holiday dress and your Tea party smile and be prepared to make memories that will last a life time. To purchase tickets visit brentwoodballet.org 
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Each Saturday we gain progress, knowledge and the show gets closer. Your dancers attendance, tardiness and preparedness is of the most important.  Please help us to help your dancer be successful in this years Nutcracker. 

Hometown Halloween is TODAY! This is a fun event for all. We hope to see you and your friends downtown in your Halloween costume. Stop by our booth and say hi.

Our costume parade is 11/2 from 1-3pm. This time will be used for Ms. Stephanie, Ms Shelby, Ms. Shelby, Ms. Neesha and Ms. Jen to see the costumes together and dancing. Parents there will be a space outside set up for you, if you chose to stay. Please note there will not be room inside the lobby.

Ms. Nicole is traveling out to San Francisco today to pick up some very special Pointe shoes for our Pointe shoe decorating on 11/9. Spend the afternoon with us, pick out a shoe and decorate to take home. Space is very limited. See Nicole to reserve your spot. This is event cost $20 for each person decorating a shoe. 

Friendly reminder we do have Nutcracker rehearsal Thanksgiving weekend. 

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• 10/19 9am Flowers have a costume fitting
• 10/19 8:50 Mrs. Tannenbaum has a costume fitting
• 10/26-Hometown Halloween Trick or Treat downtown and stop by and visit our Nutcracker guests and ECPAC kids
• 11/2 from 1-3pm we have a costume parade for Nutcracker staff to view costumes and make any changes. We are doing it this way, this year to not take away from rehearsal time, that all of the cast needs dearly. Parents will not be allowed in the lobby during this time, as there will be no space. I will have a small area set up, outside, for those who feel more comfortable staying. Otherwise, enjoy your extra two hours 🙂
• 11/9-Pointe Shoe decorating Party! Ms. Nicole is SO EXCITED FOR THIS! We have very special pointe shoes that have been donated. Each paid guest will be decorating a pointe shoe how they like and get to take it home. Event is from 1-3pm. $20! This event has limited space. Please see Ms. Nicole Saturday to reserve your spot. This event is fun for all ages.

Week 9/30 Updates

• There will be no rehearsal on October 5th 🙂 See everyone Oct 12th.
• Listed below is October’s rehearsal schedule. Your dancer’s schedule may have changed. Please read carefully.
• Cast head shots will be Saturday October 12th during rehearsal.
  • Please have a clean low bun. With no fly-a-ways NO BOWS!
  • Plain leo with no bra showing.
  • Blush and mascara is recommend to ensure the dancer does not look washed out. 

Friendly reminder to check ECPAC News & the BAND app on a weekly basis. This is a very busy time of year and is very important you, as parents, and your dancers are kept in the loop. This will also ensure your dancer is not missing rehearsal or costume fittings. 

BAND APP LINK CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ECPACNEWS.COM

Nutcracker Schedule October

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Week 9/19 Updates-See BAND app

• Crystal Faires will be rehearsing 11-11:30
• Finale Cast will be rehearsing 11:30-12
• Costume fittings for this Saturday-DO NOT MISS THIS! IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!
  • 9am-Doll and Flower Attendants
  • 9:30-Jack in the Box
  • 11-Snow, Snow Queen & Carousel Queen
  • 11:30-Sugar Plum Fairy
  • 12-Crystal Fairies
  • 12:30-Spanish & Cookies
  • 1-Nutcracker
• T-Shirts will be passed out this Saturday

See everyone Saturday 🙂

 

TIME	Room 3  (Large)	Room 2 (Middle)	Room 1  (Small)
8 – 8:30am		All Flowers &  Flower Queen	Sugar Plum Fairy
8:30 – 9am	Doll	All Flowers &  Flower Queen	Sugar Plum Fairy & Plums
9 – 9:30am	Party Scene  Adults, Boys, Girls,  Fritzie, Clara, Marie	Jack in the Box	Snow Queen
9:30-10am	Party Scene Continued	Snow  Queen
10-10:30am	Mouse Scene Mice, Soldiers, Mouse Soldiers, Nutcracker, Clara, Mouse  Queen	Snow & Snow Queen	Tea
10:30-11am	Mouse Scene Continued	Snow  & Snow Queen	Carousel &  Carousel Queen
11-11:30am	Finale Sugar Plum Fairy, Flower Queen, Snow Queen, Mouse Queen, Clara, Brinly (Carousel), Kali Y (Petit Four), London/Maddie (Russian),Katie D (Spanish)	All Petit Fours	Mystical Forest Wisps & Pixie
11:30-Noon	Crystal Fairies	Angels	Mystical Forest Cont’d
Noon-12:30pm		Spanish	Russians
12:30pm-1pm			Clara & Nutcracker

Miss Stephanie, Miss Shelby, Miss Nesha/Miss Jen, Miss Kathryn

• Raffle prizes including a chance to win a participation fee wave 🙂
• Make-Up Voucher
• Nutcracker Cast sweatshirt
• Nutcracker swag

• Audition times
• 2 google docs you will need to complete for each of your dancers
• Rehearsal start date, calendar and much more.

• Tuesday April 30th 3-8pm
• Goodies can be dropped off at the studio that day.
• Your dancer is welcome to come with you to help work your shift.

• Foundation: Maybelline-Fit Me Matte (Match your child’s skin tone)

• Eyeliner: Wet N Wild-Fin lines Proline

• Lashes: Ardell #105 (or something similar)

• Eyes: Revlon #555 Moonlit

• Cheek: Revlon #003 Mauvelous

• Lip:  Revlon colorstay-Overtime Forever Scarlet (Send with your dancer in a plastic bag with their name on it. We will put it on them)

Hair

• Use lots of gel and hairspray

• No parts

• No flyaways

• No bangs

• All buns must use a hair net

• No donuts

• Bun must be at the crown of the head. short hair do your best. use lots of bobby pins.

Shoes

• Must be clean. No holes

• Bows cut off. Tie the elastics in a knot several times and trim leaving only 1 inch tail. Then they need to be tucked in.

• Put your dancers name inside shoes

• Misc.

• All dancers MUST come in a nude leo. NO COLORED LEOS

• All dancers MUST wear the tights provided. (Tights were on back order, they will be here before the show, more info to come) We cannot have mismatched tights on stage

• No underwear,That is why we wear tights and nude leotards

• Dancers will be allowed to take a small dance bag in with them. We do not have room for big bags.

• Send your dancer with water and lunch. You will not have time to check your dancer out and take them somewhere. No sauce or flavored beverages. They will be taken away. This is a theatre policy.

4/9 Update

Rehearsal continues 9-12:30. This week we will be practicing with their costumes. If you are in the lobby, please ensure you are not fussing over them. This is a very exciting time for them, and can be stressful too.

Head Shots will be taken This Saturday as well. Please have a clean low bun with no fly-a-ways. Mascara and little cheek color  helps from them looking washed out, but not required for pictures.

If you have not signed up for Bake Sale, please do. Sign up for Bake Sale Here

 

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4/4 Update

Rehearsal will be 9-12:30 for the remainder. This is to ensure all of our dancers are prepared and feel confident about their performance.

We will be having a bake sale Tuesday April 30th from 3pm-8pm. We ask all families to bring a treat for us to sell. Store bought or hand made. Sign up will be sent to your email.

If you have any photos you would like to share for our slide show please send them to balleteastcounty@gmail.com

Cast party will follow rehearsal on Saturday April 27th. Family is welcome. Stay tune for additional information.

 

 

Storytelling tickets go on sale 9:00 am April 1!

3/27 Update

Welcome back Story Tellers. We hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break!

Starting this Saturday 3/30 the entire cast will be rehearsing 9-12pm. Parents enjoy some free time 🙂

Please send a clean snack and water with your dancer.

Rehearsal will be starting promptly at 9am. Please arrive early enough to give your dancer time to remove any layers and put their ballet shoes on.

See everyone Saturday!

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3/11 update…

We do have StoryTellers rehearsal Saturday March 16th.

We do not have rehearsal March 23rd. We encourage your dancer to run through her part to help ensure we do not have any set backs.

STARTING THIS SATURDAY  March 16th REHEARSAL WILL BE AS FOLLOWS

Emma, Ale, Sasha, Sophie, & Lauren 9-10:30

Entire Cast 10:30-12

Stay tune for volunteer opportunity. We will be in need of some basic costume help, organization, bake sale, day of help. As things come up I promise to let you know.

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2/18 update…

Emma, Sasha, Lauren, Ale, & Sophie 9-10am and 10:30-11 (with the entire cast) Everyone else same rehearsal time!

We have a very fun Succulent Class with Lil Digs Succulent and Air Plants the proceeds of this event will go towards our Ballet program. Tickets are limited and will sell out. Don’t wait 🙂

Friendly reminder, please have your children arrive 10-15 minutes early to ensure they are ready to go.

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• Things are moving along great and fast! We will be having our first rehearsal change starting Feb 23rd. Please see below. If your dancers part is not listed, this means it remains the same. Always feel free to call Nicole if you have questions. 🙂
•  We are hosting a super fun event on March 10th. Here is the details. Link will be coming our this week to purchase tickets. You may also drop cash or check off at the front desk.
  • The Ballet Company of East County, is hosting a Succulent Class Fundraiser with Lil Digs Succulents & Air Plants on Sunday March 10th from 10:30-12pm, to support our Ballet productions, both Nutcracker and StoryTelling.You will get to plant your own succulent arrangement to take home. The class fee is $40 and that includes everything you need to create your design including plants and container. You will be able to come any time between 10:30-12pm to make your arrangement. There will be snacks, drinks & raffle prizes. Tickets are on sale now through March 4th.  Tickets for this event will not be sold at the door. All ages welcome. 12 and under must be companied with an adult. This event will have a max number, getting your tickets early is recommended. See everyone Sunday March 10th!

Emma, Sasha, Lauren, Ale, & Sophie 9-10am and 10:30-11 (with the entire cast) Everyone else same time!

 

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Week 3! Time is flying by…

Rehearsals remain the same, for a few more weeks. If your dancer needs you to record her part, we can do that to help them practicing at home.

Everyone is doing great showing up on time and ready to go! Good job parents!

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We are excited for week 2!

To help  maximize rehearsal time, please be sure you are arriving early, to give your dancer time to get her shoes on and stretch. See below for rehearsal times, if you need the reminder.

If you would like to order a cast shirt for yourself. Use this link. Orders must be placed by EOD Friday 2/1. It is very fun to twin with your dancer! Tshirt Order

Save the date! Sunday March 10th. We will be hosting a succulent planting party. Come join a fun filled time with laughter, dirt and drinks. More information to come.

 

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Please welcome our 2019 Cast of StoryTelling

Please see below for complete cast list and rehearsal times.

 

Below is the schedule for rehearsal. Please read carefully. Your dancer will have their role rehearsal time in addition to an ALL CAST rehearsal time. Dancer may stay at the studio in between their rehearsal times.

• 9-9:30 Emma H.
• 9:30-10 Ale, Sophie M. Sasha & Lauren
• 10-10:30 Faires
• 10:30-11 Entire Cast
• 11-11:30 Puppets
• 11:30-12 Bunnies

 

• Send them with a clean snack, water only, in proper ballet attire with a ballet bun. Arrive 10 minutes early to allow dancer to get their shoes on and begin to stretch.
• Any questions please reach out, to Nicole Hefner 925-354-6497. We are so excited for this season to begin.
• If you capture any pictures, that you would like to share, please send them to Nicole Hefner. We would love to post them on our Ballet page and we do a fun slide show for the cast, on show weekend.

See everyone Saturday!

 

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StoryTellers Auditions THIS SATURDAY!

Happy New Year! Jan 7th Update

Here is some information to help you decide if this is for your dancer and your family

• Auditions are Saturday Jan 12th
  • Ages 6-8 are 9:00-9:45
  • Ages 9 and up are 10:00-10:45
• All ballet students must be enrolled in a minimum of one weekly ballet class
• This Audition is open to all students, even those who dance elsewhere
• Those dancers that participate on our Competition Team, will not be able to audition for one of our Storyteller roles, do to Competition weekend conflicts. However, they will participate with their Ballet or Contemporary classes.
• First rehearsal will be Saturday Jan 26th
• Rehearsals will be between the hours of 9-12pm every Saturday
• There will be no rehearsal March 23rd (Spring Break), but we will have rehearsal Easter weekend
• Show will be May 4th @ Liberty High School, Dress rehearsal will be the same day. Plan on it being a Storytelling day 🙂
• Complete the two forms listed below prior to 5pm on Friday Jan. 11th.
• Bring participation fee of $180 and a photo of your dancer to audition.

Audition Form

Cast Information

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Read below for Nutcracker wrap up and Storytelling information

Anyone else suffering from a Nutcracker hangover or maybe a little Nutcracker depression?  This is all normal. Take time to recover and look back on this amazing weekend. Tears are normal. You and your kids devoted September, October, November and December to Nutcracker. All the feels are normal. Thank you for playing such an amazing part of this amazing weekend. We appreciate you!

• If you have not ordered a DVD yet, please do so by Thursday. Stop by the Office
• Friendly reminder to complete the volunteer google doc.  Hours will be turned in Thursday. Volunteer Form

Storytelling Auditions Saturday Jan. 12th

Audition is open to all non competitive dancers, ages 7 and up, enrolled in at least one ballet class. Dancers from other studios always welcome.

• 9-9:45 Ages 6-8
• 10-10:45 Ages 9 and up
• There are two google docs that MUST be completed no later than Friday Jan 11th @5pm.

PLEASE COMPLETE BOTH FORMS

• Cast Information Form
• Audition Form

What to bring to Auditions

• Picture of your dancer
• Participation Fee of $180

Dancer must arrive in proper ballet attire and hair in clean bun.

Arrive 15 minutes early for check in and warm up.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Holiday! We look forward to seeing you Jan 12th.

 

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IT IS NUTCRACKER WEEK!

Take today to ensure

• You have read all the information in your dancers little black bag that was sent home. VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION! If you need a refresh information from last week is below.
• Do you have all the make-up
• Are your shoes clean
• Do you know where your pink tights are and tan Leo?
• Do you have food in thought for your dancer for tomorrow?
• Have you RSVP for the cast breakfast? If not, link is below.
• Do you have all of your Nutcracker hours? Either done or will be done? If not, email us we can give you some choices.
• Have you emailed your pictures from this season, for the slide show? if not, do so today. balleteastcounty@gmail.com

This is a magical weekend for your dancers. The more time you spend today in prepping the better the weekend will be. We will see every tomorrow, Thursday at the El Campanil Theatre no later than 4pm. Please drop dancer off at side door. There will be someone checking in the dancers. Please remember there are no parents allowed backstage. Send your dancer with every thing they need, in their black bag. Look for an email tomorrow night with any changes in hair or friendly reminders that may have come up during dress rehearsal.

We have an amazing busy staff preparing today and on site. Please text/call rather than email if you have any Nutcracker questions, to ensure your questions are answered quickly. 925-354-6497

This weekend is going to be 14k Magic! See you tomorrow!

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PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGES. WE HAVE MADE SOME ADJUSTMENTS TO MAKE IT EASIER ON OUR FAMILIES.

Please take a moment to read the entire update, from this week. This will ensure you, your family and most important your dancer(s) are set up for a successful Nutcracker show weekend.

• Rehearsal 9-1 this Saturday.12/8
• Cast bag will be given with show weekend information. Please be sure you get that paper out of their bag.
  • Dancers wear regular Leo this week to rehearsal
  • Lunch will be served
  • Last day to turn in Flower orders. Order forms are at the desk. Check or cash only. Pre order flowers will be available for pick up before and after show you placed order for.
  • We need help loading prop trailer after rehearsal THIS SATURDAY
    • Items in the studio and in our storage unit off-site.
    • If you have two hours to give us this day, we would appreciate you! Please contact Nicole Hefner or email balleteastcounty@gmail.com

Bake Sale Tuesday December 11th. from 4-8pm. We need goodies. Please use link to sign up to bring a final treat. BAKE SALE SIGN UP

SHOW INFORMATION

• Thursday December 13th– Dress rehearsal-Please note this is a time to bring everything together. There may be changes made, depending how things appear on stage. Please be flexible.

Arrive at the Theatre no later than 4pm. Drop dancer off at  side door. Ms. Wendy will be checking in your dancer. No parents will be allowed down stairs. We understand all students will be coming from school. Do your very best. Please give your child something to eat on the way to the theatre.

• Dancers must arrive in nude leo AND pink tights. DO NOT WEAR YOUR SHOW TIGHTS.
• Dancers must have all make up on. Lipstick in ziplock with their name on it.(pictures will be taken, this is very important, otherwise they will be washed out)
• Dancers must have clean bun/curls if told
• Dancers may only bring what fits in bag provided.
  • Shoes, lipstick, water, clean snack
• Dancers will be dismissed at 9pm from side door. Please be patient with us.

• Friday December 14th-Show 1 @ 7pm El Campanil Theatre (Arrive at 5:30). Same process as Thursday. Children will be dismissed after show from side door you dropped them off at.
• Saturday December 15th 9am– Cast breakfast at the studio. Family is welcome. Please RSVP use this link. Cast Breakfast RSVP
• Saturday December 15th–Show 2 at 3pm (Arrive at 1:30pm)& Show 3 at 7pm (Arrive at 5:30)  El Campanil Theatre. You may take your dancer between shows. However, you will not have time to take them to a restaurant. Please bring them food and sit with them in the parking lot. This is also a great time to freshen up their makeup, lashes and hair. Please plan ahead. 
• Sunday December 16th-Show 4 at 12 (Arrive at 10:30am) & Show 5 at 4pm (Arrive at 2:30) El Campanil Theatre. You may take your dancer between shows. However, you will not have time to take them to a restaurant. Please bring them food and sit with them in the parking lot. This is also a great time to freshen up their makeup, lashes and hair. Please plan ahead. 

Hair

Use lots of hairspray and gel. No parts, bangs or flyaways.

• Clara-Half up and Curls
• Party Scene Girls-Half up and Curls
• Angels-VERY VERY FLAT bun at the crown of their head
• Calvary- Flat bun on crown of head
• Soldiers- Flat bun on crown of head
• Queens-Very top to fit inside of the circle of their Tiera
• Party Boys-Flat bun on the crown of head must fit under hat
• Party Moms-Very Very flat on crown of head (will be wearing wig)
• Carousels-Flat bun on crown of head must fit under hat
• If you are not listed then flat low ballet bun. NO DONUTS. Must have hair net.
• Here is a video on how to do a ballet bun. BALLET BUN

Make up

Makeup list – If you have the makeup from last year or you have competition makeup that is fine. Please see makeup video here NUTCRACKER MAKE UP 

The rule of thumb is if you think you have enough, add more.

• Foundation: Maybelline-Fit Me Matte (Match your child’s skin tone)
• Eyeliner: Wet N Wild-Fin lines Proline
• Lashes: Ardell #105 (or something similar)
• Eyes: Revlon #555 Moonlit
• Cheek: Revlon #003 Mauvelous
• Lip: Nutcracker Cast Revlon colorstay-Overtime Forever Scarlet or Perfectly Posh-Truth or Dare
• Lip: MICE ONLY Revlon Colorstay Overtime 490 For Keeps Pinks
• Lip: PARTY SCENE BOYS  Neutral lip color. You need something but not to look like you are wearing anything.  Please send with your dancer.

Other Important Stuff

• No Nail Polish on fingers or toes (Arabians)
• No earrings.
• Clean ballet shoes. No Ties. Put your dancers name in all shoes.
• Pointe shoe elastics need to be sewn and not tied around the ankle.
• Be sure your dancer is wearing the tights we provided, to ensure they all match.
• Party Scene Men-Black Socks
• No bra straps showing
• No panties. Their tights have what they need.

We need parent help for the following

• Pictures from this year. Please send all Nutcracker 2018 pictures to balleteastcounty@gmail.com for slideshow no later than Tuesday Dec. 11th
• Tuesday December 11th 10-1– Help unloading the trailer at the theatre and setting up the big tree. Do not need to stay the entire time, any time would be appreciated.
• Tuesday December 11th-Help transporting costumes to theatre. Between 10-1pm.
• Wednesday December 12th 10-2-Assist with any prop touch ups during tech rehearsal. Do not need to stay the entire time, any time would be appreciated.

Volunteer hours are due no later than Monday December 17th. Please complete the volunteer form. CLICK HERE

See everyone Saturday!

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Update week of November 26th

TEA WITH CLARA THIS SATURDAY! This event will only have yummy treats, with your help. If you have not signed up to donate a food item. Please do so.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4CAFA62AAAF94-teawith

Important information for this week. Please read all the way through. Your dancer has 2 more rehearsals left before show weekend. Now is a good time to be checking to ensure they have all of their items for show weekend. Tights went out last weekend. If you were absent. Please have your dancer pick them up from Ms. Stephanie on Saturday.

• THIS SATURDAY December 1– Rehearsal from 9-1 PARTY SCENE PLEASE ARRIVE AT 8:30 TO BE PUT INTO COSTUME Send your dancer in her nude leo. This will be our in house dress rehearsal. Dancers will be fed lunch.
• Discovery Bay Parade-This Saturday. We would love to have all families and dancers walk in this parade. Arrive at 5pm for a 6pm start time. Look for the Nutcracker Float. Wear your ECPAC gear, Christmas gear  and dress warm.
• Friendly reminder to order your DVD and Flowers. December 8th is the last day to order flowers. DVDs will be available to order until the last show.
• Nutcracker Fizi Bomb money is due by December 8th. We have received money from many of you. Thank you. If you need more feel free to purchase from the front desk.
• Refer to Oct. 26 update. for Make-up, bun and other show weekend logistics.

All families must complete 4 hours of volunteer time.  There are still jobs to be done. If you have not fulfilled your hours, please use the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4CAFA62AAAF94-nutcracker

Also included is the volunteer hour google form.  This form must be completed.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-wP1knF7EnXT4IXHYOaeJFzJk5PQS2QLVAlRzTc3fYqX0Fg/viewform?usp=sf_link

If you have not had the opportunity to sign up for remind 101. It is not to late. It is a great way to get last minute information and friendly reminders, to all of you. Use the link below.

https://www.remind.com/join/ecpacnut

Thank you for all you do. It takes a Nutcracker army to make this show happen and we appreciate you!

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Nutcracker Update Thanksgiving week

• We have rehearsal Saturday 24th
• December 1st will be an in house dress rehearsal. Rehearsal for all dancers will be from 9-1pm. All dancers must arrive in nude leo. Dancers will be feed lunch. Bring water.
• Please refer to October 26 Nutcracker update below. This has a bunch of important information you do not want to miss out on.
• Brentwood Parade has been rescheduled to December 7th. We hope to see you there!

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Nutcracker update week of 11/12

• • Act 1 (9-11) and Act 2 (11-1) Continues
  • WE HAVE REHEARSAL THANKSGIVING WEEKEND! DO NOT MISS REHEARSAL!

 

• If you did not grab your flower order form and would like to pre order. Please grab your form this Saturday.
• DVD order forms are also available. Please pick up this Saturday. DVD order forms will be available through show weekend.
• Fizi Bomb Sale for Nutcracker Costumes. Bags will go home this Saturday. We are asking that each dancer sell 2. We hope you decide to participate and join the fun. Costumes are a big chunk in our budget, each year. We appreciate all your efforts in making this show happen.
• Brentwood Parade this Saturday. We would love all of our dancers to walk in this parade. Wear your shirt, and all the gold you can find. Meet at the float between 4:30-4:45.

 

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ACT 1 (9-11) AND ACT 2 (11-1) BEGINS THIS SATURDAY

Please see below for what roles are in Act 1 and Act 2.

• Flower & DVD forms will be available this Saturday for you to pick up. Flower order forms are due no later than November 24th. DVD forms can be turned in up until the last show.
• We are excited for our Fizi Bath Bomb Fundraiser that begins this Saturday. Each dancer will be given two packs. The dancer is responsible for selling and returning the money ($25) to the Studio, no later than December 8th. Proceeds we raise from this fundraiser benefit the costume department for our Nutcracker production.

See Everyone Saturday!!

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Oct 26
This is full of good/important information. It lays out dates and information to go with, each date.
Please read all the way through and print it out!!! Highlight, make notes.
TRUST ME!

November and December is packed with final Nutcracker preparations.
If I can give you any advice, it would be…

• Do not wait until the last minute
  • Get your makeup
  • Hair nets
  • Eye lashes
  • Hair gel
  • Hair spray
  • Be sure shoes are clean
• Be aware of dates & updated rehearsal schedules
• Be aware of what is being asked of you and for your dancer.

This will ensure you & your dancer enjoy the Nutcracker experience.

November 3rd – Rehearsal blocks move to Act 1 and Act 2. Here is a list of the roles that are in each act or both. We will have a bake sale this day, as well. Send lots of water and clean snacks with your dancer.

• Act 1 (9-11)
  • Angels
  • Flurries
  • Snow
  • Mouse Scene
  • Dolls
  • Party Scene
• Act 2 (11-1)
  • Angels (for the first 30 minutes)
  • Spanish
  • Calvary
  • Walnuts
  • Carousel
  • Tea
  • Arabian
  • Petit Fours
  • Flowers
  • Plums
• Both Act 1 and Act 2
  • Clara
  • Nutcracker
  • Mouse Queen
  • Snow Queen
  • Drosselmeyer

CALENDAR

• November 3rd-Flower order forms will be available. You may order flowers ahead of time, as we all know how busy Nutcracker weekend becomes. Handle this early. Forms due by Dec. 8th
• November 3rd-DVD order forms will be available.
• November 3rd-Bake Sale during rehearsal. Send money with your dancer
• November 4th-Is our private showing of the Nutcracker Movie. The show starts at 10am. Doors open at 9:15. You may buy concessions and we will have a special treat for sale. Bring cash. No tickets will be sold at the door.
• November 10th-Fizi Bath Bomb Fundraiser. Your dancer will be sent home with a bag containing two Fizi packs. Your dancer will be responsible for selling both and returning $25 no later than December 8th. Additional information will be provided in and on Fizi bag your dancer comes home with.
• November 17th-Is the Brentwood Holiday parade. We encourage all Nutcracker dancers to walk in the parade. Stay tuned for additional information, like time and place to meet.
• November 24th–WE HAVE REHEARSAL!!!!!!!!
• December 1st-Tea with Clara 2-4pm in Somerset. Fairview to Baldwin. This event is very close to selling out. For tickets, email: balleteastcounty@gmail.com No tickets will be sold at the door.
• December 1st-Discovery Bay Parade. We encourage all Nutcracker dancers to walk in the parade. Stay tuned for additional information, like time and place to meet.
• December 1st- & 8th. All cast rehearsal begins.9-1 No dancer will be allowed to leave early or arrive late. December 1st dancers wear nude leo
• December 13th-Dress rehearsal at the El Campanil Theatre. All dancers arrive at 4pm (preferably 3:30 or 3:45 PLEASE COME RIGHT AFTER SCHOOL!).  Dancers arrive with their Nutcracker bag provided with a clean snack, water, and lipstick; wearing their nude leo, tights, ballet shoes. You may send them in a robe or sweatshirt, if cold. NOTHING ELSE. Anything other than bag provided will be sent back with the parent.
• December 14th-Show 1. El Campanil dancers arrive at 5:30. Performance ready with lipstick inside the bag.
• December 15th-9am cast breakfast at ECPAC. Everyone welcome. Additional information to come.
• December 15th-Show 2 and Show 3 El Campanil dancers arrive at 2pm. Performance ready with lipstick inside the bag. You will not have time to take your dancer out to eat in between the shows. Bring them food and eat with them.
• December 16th Show 4 and Show 5 El Campanil dancers arrive at 11am. Performance ready with lipstick inside the bag. You will not have time to take your dancer out to eat in between the shows. Bring them food and eat with them.

MAKE UP

Makeup list – If you have the makeup from last year or you have competition makeup that is fine. Please see link for ballet bun and makeup video.

• Foundation: Maybelline-Fit Me Matte (Match your child’s skin tone)
• Eyeliner: Wet N Wild-Fin lines Proline
• Lashes: Ardell #105 (or something similar)
• Eyes: Revlon #555 Moonlit
• Cheek: Revlon #003 Mauvelous
• Lip: Nutcracker Cast Revlon colorstay-Overtime Forever Scarlet or Perfectly Posh-Truth or Dare
• Lip: MICE ONLY Revlon Colorstay Overtime 490 For Keeps Pinks

HAIR

• Use lots of gel and hairspray
• No parts
• No flyaways
• No bangs
• All buns must use a hair net
• No donuts
• Bun must be in a low bun UNLESS you are an Angel, Soldier or Party Boy, then high bun on crown of the head to account for the hat.

SHOES

• Must be clean. No holes
• Bows cut off. Tie the elastics in a knot several times and trim leaving only 1 inch tail. Then they need to be tucked in.
• Put your dancers name inside shoes.
• Pointe Shoes- Elastics need to be sewn and not tied around the ankle.

MISCELLANEOUS

• All dancers MUST come in a nude leo. NO COLORED LEOS
• All dancers MUST wear the tights provided. We cannot have mismatched tights on stage
• No underwear. That is why we wear tights and nude leotards
• Dancers are only allowed to bring what fits in the Nutcracker bag we provide. We do not have any extra space for things.  Any additional items will be sent back with the parent.
• Send your dancer with water. If you think they cannot manage 2 hours without a snack then send them with a small clean snack. They will be eating with you in between shows.

 

If you have any additional questions that I have not answered here. Please email or call. There is no dumb question. I would much rather you feel confident in knowing you have set your dancer up for the most amazing Nutcracker experience EVER!

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2 weeks down 12 weeks to go!

Continue to arrive 10 minutes early. It makes a huge difference and ensures the dancers are set up for success.  We appreciate your efforts!

If you are sending your dancer with snacks. Please be sure they are clean snacks. 

There is no rehearsal on October 6th. 

Family Bingo Night is Saturday, October 13th. A flyer will be passed out this Saturday to your dancer. 

 

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TIME	Room 3     (Large)	Room 2 (Middle)	Room 1     (Small)
8 – 8:30am		Flowers & Flower Queen	Sugar Plum Fairy
8:30 – 9am		Flowers & Flower Queen	Sugar Plum Fairy     & Plums
9 – 9:30am	Party Scene     Adults, Boys, Girls, Fritzie & Clara & Nutcracker	Butterflies     & Flower Queen	Petit Fours & Garcon
9:30-10am	Party Scene Continued	Arabian	Snow Queen
10-10:30am	Mouse Scene     Mice, Soldiers, Nutcracker, Clara, Mouse  Queen/King	Snow & Snow Queen	Tea & Gilded Queen
10:30-11am	Mouse Scene Continued	Snow     & Snow Queen	Spanish
11-11:30am	Walnuts/Cavalry	Snow Flurries	Carousel
11:30-Noon	Angels	Doll	Finale     Sugar Plum Fairy, Flower Queen, Gilded Queen, Clara, Nutcracker, Jayda/Brinley (Spanish), Lily H/Kennedy (Carousel), Katie/Kate (Arabian), Sophia/Kendall (Walnut), Jackson/Kaitlyn M (Petit Fours)
Noon-12:30pm			Clara & Nutcracker
12:30pm-1pm			Rag Doll

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Stay tuned for cast reveal & welcome email.

Welcome email will include all the information you and your family will need to start the Nutcracker Season off strong. Please be sure to read it all the way through and sign up for your volunteer hours.

Please use this link to add yourself and dancer if they have a phone number or email to our Nutcracker Remind 101 Join Remind 101

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NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS THIS SATURDAY

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

• COMPLETE BOTH GOOGLE DOCS (SEE BELOW) NO LATER THAN 5PM 8/24
• ARRIVE TO YOUR AUDITION TIME AT LEAST 15 MINUTES EARLY (SEE BELOW)
• BRING PARTICIPATION FEE ($250) AND PICTURE OF YOUR DANCER
• DANCER MUST COME IN LEO, PINK TIGHTS, BALLET SHOES AND CLEAN BUN

Click here to complete BOTH forms

Audition times

• 9-10am-7-12 yrs old taking ballet once a week
• 10:00-11:30-8-11 yrs old taking ballet twice a week
• 11:30-1pm-12+yrs old taking ballet two or more times a week.

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NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS

Are you as excited as we are? Nutcracker Auditions are in 10 days!!! Please use the link below to…

• Register for Auditions
  • Payment Information
  • THERE ARE TWO FORMS AND BOTH MUST BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN 8/24 @ 5PM 
• Print the Nutcracker Calendar-Please review carefully, as you will not be allowed to miss.
• Gain all the information you will need to know for a successful season 14

THERE ARE TWO FORMS PLEASE COMPLETE BOTH OF THEM 🙂

Click here to register

 

AUDITION TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS

• 9-10am-7-12 yrs old taking ballet once a week
• 10:00-11:30-8-11 yrs old taking ballet twice a week
• 11:30-1pm-12+yrs old taking ballet two or more times a week.

SEE YOU SATURDAY AUGUST 25TH

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Save the Date: Nutcracker Auditions Aug 25!
Audition Info
Saturday, August 25th
9-10am: 7-12  years old taking ballet once a week
10:00 -11:30am: 8 – 11 years old taking ballet twice a week
11:30 – 1:00pm: 12+ years old taking ballet at least twice a week

Keep your eyes on the website for audition applications and season info

 

 

 

4/18 Updates
Great job at dress rehearsal! Break a leg tonight

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SHOW WEEK! WARNING DO NOT BE ONE OF THOSE PARENTS THAT IS CAUGHT NOT KNOWING WHAT IS HAPPENING! THIS IS SUCH A BIG DEAL TO OUR WONDERFUL CHILDREN 🙂 TOGETHER LET’S MAKE IT GREAT READ ALL THE WAY THROUGH, UNTIL YOU GET TO THE PLUS SIGNS (+)

WOW! Here we are…Our last rehearsal is THIS SATURDAY! Rehearsal for all dancers will be from 8-11am. Please remember to bring your ballet costume if you are Ballet 1-6.

Following rehearsal will be our cast party.  We will be enjoying Pizza and celebrating our dancers. If you have not already RSVP for this event Please do so.  This celebration will be picnic style, so please please a blanket or lawn chair to sit in.  Should last about an hour and all families must help clean up.

Nicole will be doing a make-up demo on Saturday at 8:15 for any parents who would like to be sure they know how much make-up to apply and the best way to do eyelashes.

Dress rehearsal will be Tuesday April 17th @ 4:30, in Tracy.  Please give yourself enough time to ensure no dancer is late. We will be starting promptly.  Be sure to bring dancers costume.  No make-up required this day. Feed your dancer on the way to the theatre and send lots of water.  If you must send a snack, be sure it is a clean snack.  Otherwise, snack will be taken.

Show day is Wednesday April 18th. All dancers must arrive at 4:30. In full hair and make-up.  This includes eye lashes.  Do not apply lipstick.  Place lipstick in a ziplock bag with dancers name on it and send with your dancer. If you must send a snack with your dancer, it must be clean or we will take it away.  Be sure to send LOTS of water. Again please give yourself enough time to ensure your dancer is not late.

I will send email with links on how to do a flat ballet bun and what make-up is needed.  There will be no donut hair pieces allowed.

We are looking for a parents to do the following.

• Load props into trailer Monday at 8pm
• Parent to drive trailer to Tracy with props Tuesday @2pm.
• Two Parents to pass out programs.
• Three Parents to sell flowers & water
• Parent to paint tea plastic Tea Cups (on Saturday)

I know some of you have expressed you will help, but to be safe, just incase you have changed your mind on how you would like to help, could you please email with how you will help, again. Does that make sense?!? #showweek  Thank you!

Feel free to call, text or email if you have any questions.  925-354-6497. Also if you need to reach any of us Tuesday or Wednesday, this is the best way, as we will have limited email and FB.

See everyone Saturday!
HOW TO DO MAKEUP VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_-PIZtcXNc&t=34s

HOW TO DO A BALLET BUN VIDEO (Should be done at crown of the head)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a3iqPSM4Iw&t=31s

Need the Storytelling FAQ Sheet? Click Here

STUDIO INFO***
SUMMER REGISTRATION
Is open and filling up fast. Register now to secure your spot! If you dance with us over the summer your Fall Membership fee will be waived!
BALLET TEST – VOCAB 
Retakes will be happening this week. If your child does not pass the vocab they will not be able to level up.
BRING-A-FRIEND WEEK
April 23-27th
Friend that is coming to class must bring in invitation to enter class. Invitations were passed out in class last week – Didn’t get one? Ask your child’s teacher or stop in and see Miss Wendy. Invitations that are turned in will be put into a drawing for a $100 CASH prize.
SAVE THE DATE 
PC Auditions (2018/2019 Team) -June 4th
COMPETITION TEAM Auditions (2018/2019 Team) – May 19th and 20th
CLASS FOCUS
Every 4-8 weeks our teachers change their focus in class. This month their focus is STRETCHING. Chat with your kiddos and ask them what they are learning or even better…have them show you what they are learning and stretch together!
STORYTELLING COSTUMES
These are in! Please make sure to check them out from Miss Wendy so that we know they are all accounted for!

Storytelling FAQ Sheet click here

STORYTELLING RECITAL TICKETS
Only for Ballet levels 1-6 and Contemporary levels 1-5. Tickets can be purchased through the link here.
CURRENT COMPETITION TEAM MANDATORY MEETING Parents and Dancers
WEDNESDAY – APRIL 25th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Sparkle Squad is excused from this meeting

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REHEARSAL FOR ALL STORYTELLER CAST DANCERS WILL BE 8-11 Please arrive 5-10 early.  It shows in your child when they arrive rushed and late. I will have the door open you are welcome to do a quick drop off if needed 🙂

StoryTeller dancers who are in Ballet 1-6 MUST bring a old Ballet costume to rehearsal THIS SATURDAY! This is critical.  The dancers must learn how to do quick changes.  It might even be a good idea for them to practice at home.  Sounds silly, but we would hate for them to miss their part the day of the show because they did not quickly change.  We will have helpers back stage, but they need to also need to know how to get from one costume for the next. 

Bake Sale MONDAY APRIL 9TH. This will run the same as last time.  I will send sign up information later today. I will have posters for the dancers to make during rehearsal this Saturday! Looks like we will be rain free as well. WOOHOO! Please be sure to sign up as this will be one of your last opportunities to volunteer. 

We are in need of a few props to be painted this Saturday.  Please email or text ASAP to let me know if you can help with this. 🙂 

Information went home with your dancer regarding rehearsal day and show day.  Please be sure you read and let us know if you have questions.  There is no stupid questions.  

Please save my phone number in your phone to use in the event you need to communicate with us dress rehearsal day or show day, as there will not be time for me to check my emails..  925-354-6497 🙂

See everyone Saturday!!!

 

Hello to The Ballet Company of East County families, this page is just for you. Here is where you will find all the information about The Ballet Company of East County. Looking for our studio information, click here. Looking for our studio calendar, click here.

March 31st-Please note rehearsal time changes.  This is a very important day.  Arrive 5-10 minutes early to allow your dancer time to prepare. We will start promptly at 8am.

ALL STORYTELLER DANCERS~ BALLET LEVEL COSTUMES WILL NOT BE IN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING WEEK PLEASE BRING A PRIOR BALLET COSTUME TO REHEARSAL.  THIS WILL ALLOW THE DANCERS TO PRACTICE THEIR QUICK CHANGES.

8-9 ALL CAST

9:00-9:45 Munchkins, Emma, Bella, Syd, Ale, Sophia and Ballet 1

9:45-10:30 Lost Boys, Emma, Bella, Syd, Ale, Sophia and Ballet 2

10:30-11:15 Butterflies, Emma, Bella, Syd, Ale, Sophia and Ballet 3-6

April 7th and April 14th all StoryTeller dancers will attend 8-11 (No on will be allowed to leave early)

Cast party will be April 14th directly after rehearsal.  Pizza and water will be served.  An RSVP email will go out.  Please look for it.

***We are still in need of a teepee, stuffed animals and a very large box (to make a fort out of) If you have any of these items, please bring them with you on Saturday!

I hope everyone has had a wonderful vacation and we look forward to seeing you Saturday!

***Studio Info (need more details, click here)
STUDIO OPEN
Welcome back from break! We are also open Easter Monday
SUMMER REGISTRATION
STORYTELLING TICKETS (Ballet 1-6 and Contemporary 1-5)
IS YOUR CHILD INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR COMPETITION TEAM?
IS YOUR CHILD READY FOR THE NEXT BALLET LEVEL
Ballet testing to move up in fall
Sunday April 29th
Ballet 2 8:00-9:30
Ballet 3 9:30-11:00
Ballet 4 11:00-12:30
Ballet 5 12:30-1:30
***times may be condensed if fewer than 20 spots fill
Dancers sign up for their CURRENT LEVEL. To reserve a spot, please click here
March 30th
Mobility clinic – muscle mechanics and dancer safety with Byron Harold. Parents are encouraged to attend!!
5:30pm -Free Class

 

3/15 Updates
Thank you for all of your help at our Bake Sale! It was CRAZY AWESOME. We raised over $200!!! Our next one will be Monday April 9th.

We have 4 more rehearsals left before our show!!!!! We will not be rehearsing 3/24! Please read CAREFULLY below with rehearsal dates, times, cast party info and costume information. Please feel free to call, email or text with any questions.

March 17th

8:00-9:00
Emma, Bella, sydney, ale, Sophia

9:00- 9:30
Lost boys, emma, Bella, sydney, ale, Sophia

9:30-10:30
whole cast

10:30-11:00
munchkins, emma, Bella, sydney, ale, Sophia

11:00-11:30
butterflies, Ashley, ale, Sophia

March 31st

ALL STORYTELLER DANCERS~ BALLET LEVEL COSTUMES WILL NOT BE IN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING WEEK PLEASE BRING A PRIOR BALLET COSTUME TO REHEARSAL.  THIS WILL ALLOW THE DANCERS TO PRACTICE THEIR QUICK CHANGES.

8-9 ALL CAST

9:00-9:45 Munchkins, Emma, Bella, Syd, Ale, Sophia and Ballet 1

9:45-10:30 Lost Boys, Emma, Bella, Syd, Ale, Sophia and Ballet 2

10:30-11:15 Butterflies, Emma, Bella, Syd, Ale, Sophia and Ballet 3-6

April 7th and April 14th all dancers will attend 8-11 (No on will be allowed to leave early)

Cast party will be April 14th directly after rehearsal.  Pizza and water will be served.  An RSVP email will go out.  Please look for it.

**STUDIO INFO (need more details, click here)
*STUDIO CLOSED -March 19th-March 23rd
*SUMMER REGISTRATION – is now open
*STORYTELLING TICKETS – will be open to the public tomorrow at 9am
*IS YOUR CHILD INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR COMPETITION TEAM?
(Try outs are coming up)
Sign up for one of our Comp Team Prep Mini Mesters.
*IS YOUR CHILD READY FOR THE NEXT BALLET LEVEL
Ballet testing to move up in fall
Sunday April 29th
Ballet 2 8:00-9:30
Ballet 3 9:30-11:00
Ballet 4 11:00-12:30
Ballet 5 12:30-1:30
***times may be condensed if fewer than 20 spots fill
Dancers sign up for their CURRENT LEVEL. To reserve a spot, please click here
*March 30th
Mobility clinic – muscle mechanics and dancer safety with Byron Harold
5:30pm -Free Class
*March 31st (Storytelling Dress Rehearsal)
8-9 Storytellers
9-9:45 Storytellers and Ballet 1
9:45 – 10:30 Storytellers and Ballet 2
10:30 -11:15 Storytellers and Ballet 3-6

 

 

3/7 Updates
BAKE SALE Monday March 12th. (This Monday)

We will have limited volunteer opportunity and limited fundraising opportunity, so let’s make this great! Use link below to sign up to bring something and for you and your dancer to work the bake sale.  Baked items may be dropped off  during the hours of 10-2pm. or brought at 4pm, Monday.

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/9040B4BAEA92EAB9-storytellers

We are still in need of a doll that we can remove her head.  If you have the perfect doll for us to destroy (out of love) please bring Saturday.

There will be no rehearsal Saturday March 24th. WE WILL HAVE REHEARSAL MARCH 31! This is a very important rehearsal (times to come).

Schedule for this week remains the same.  Please see below if you need a reminder 🙂 See you all Saturday!

**STUDIO INFO (need more details, click here)
*Daddy daughter dance
*Summer registration
*Is your child interested in joining our competition team?
*Is your child ready for the next ballet level?
Don’t forget…
**STORYTELLING TICKETS – THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT (Make sure to get your tickets)
Each family in the recital will be reserved 5 tickets until March 16th at 9am. You must call the Tracy Grand Theater Box Office 209-831-6858 to reserve these tickets. Please give child’s first and last name when calling. At this point the remaining tickets will be released to the public for purchase.
DROP OFF & PICK UP
Please make sure you are not dropping off more than 10 minutes early or picking up your kiddos more than 10 minutes after class. Especially if there is no adult supervision.
IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH
March 1st
Tickets go on sale for April – Storytelling Recital
Can be purchased through the Tracy Grand Theater, prices range $15-18
March 12th
Ballet Company of East County is having a Bake sale. Bring your cash and grab a snack
March 19th -23rd
Studio is CLOSED for Spring Break
March 30th
Mobility clinic – muscle mechanics and dancer safety with Byron Harold
5:30pm -Free Class
*March 31st (Storytelling Dress Rehearsal)
8-9 Storytellers
9-9:45 Storytellers and Ballet 1
9:45 – 10:30 Storytellers and Ballet 2
10:30 -11:15 Storytellers and Ballet 3-6

 

 

2/28 Update
CAST PICTURES THIS SATURDAY!
• Low bun.
• Clean bun, no fly a ways
• no bow/hair piece
• No makeup needed.

SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR THIS SATURDAY PLEASE MAKE NOTE

Feb 24-march 17
8:00-9:00
Emma, Bella, sydney, ale, Sophia

9:00- 9:30
Lost boys, emma, Bella, sydney, ale, Sophia

9:30-10:30
whole cast

10:30-11:00
munchkins, emma, Bella, sydney, ale, Sophia

11:00-11:30
butterflies, Ashley, ale, Sophia

We are in need of a few items to be donate for our show. Stuffed animals and dolls. Please bring in THIS SATURDAY to show Ms. Shelby.  She will not need them all, but this will allow her to chose what will be best for the show.

General Updates

Regular attendance is mandatory to remain in the production.  This includes being on time. Your dancer needs time to put their shoes on and prepare.  Please give them this time and arrive at least 5 minutes early.

Pictures

We post pictures every Saturday of what our dancers are up to.  If you capture a ‘must post’ picture please text it to Nicole Hefner 925-354-6497. Any photos you post please tag Ballet East County, ECPAC #ECPACStoryTellers2018. Friendly reminder to always take others into consideration, some parents might not want their child’s picture posted.

Upcoming Events
Important need to know dates will be posted here, as they come up. Like, cast pictures, bake sale and so on.

• March 3rd-Cast Pictures
• March 24th- No rehearsal

**STUDIO INFO (need more details, click here)
*Daddy daughter dance
*Summer registration
*Is your child interested in joining our competition team?
*Is your child ready for the next ballet level?
IMPORTANT DATES THIS MONTH
March 1st
Tickets go on sale for April – Storytelling Recital
Can be purchased through the Tracy Grand Theater, prices range $15-18
March 10th
Super Hero Camp (Stunts)
Come tumble, bounce and do stunts just like Super Heroes and do a themed craft!
9:30-10:30 (Ages 3-5) $20
10:30-11:30 (Ages 6-8) $20
March 12th
Ballet Company of East County is having a Bake sale. Bring your cash and grab a snack
March 19th -23rd
Studio is CLOSED for Spring Break
March 30th
Mobility clinic – muscle mechanics and dancer safety with Byron Harold
5:30pm -Free Class
*March 31st (Storytelling Dress Rehearsal)
8-9 Storytellers
9-9:45 Storytellers and Ballet 1
9:45 – 10:30 Storytellers and Ballet 2
10:30 -11:15 Storytellers and Ballet 3-6

 

2/14 Update
The studio is open this Fri (2/16) and Mon (2/19) for classes!
Schedule will remain the same.

Please remember to arrive at least 5 minutes early to ensure your dancer is ready.  We are having many sneak in resulting in a late start.

Volunteer tasks will be called upon, shortly.  If you have a preference. Please be sure to email balleteastcounty@gmail.com

Studio Info**
FEBRUARY PROMOTION
It’s half off to add a second class during the month of February. This is the perfect time to add that second class you’ve been wanting to get into!

JUNE RECITAL COSTUMES – Order here
Last day to order – Feb 28th

JUNE RECITAL INFORMATION

REGISTRATION IS CLOSING
Tell your friends that registration is closing on February 28th for classes that are in recital! Now is the perfect time to join the ECPAC family and be in the recital with friends!

NEED A FAMILY VACATION
Our show choir is heading to Disney to perform in April!! Disney is offering special pricing to ANY of our ECPAC families for a 2 or 3 day pass during those days (April 27- 29). Email or stop by the studio for questions or to purchase!

IMPROV NIGHT -Sign up here
Feb 23rd (6pm-8pm)
May 11th (6pm-8pm)
Mark your calendars now! Your kids are gonna love this! Improve night will help your student develop an instinctive response, spontaneity, creativity, stage presence and the confidence they need! Kids are welcome to bring as many friends as they would like. We need at least 10 students for this night to happen.

2/7 Update
Happy week three StoryTeller Families!

COSTUME MEASURING THIS SATURDAY PLEASE ARRIVE 5 MINUTES EARLY 🙂

Thank you for those of you who reached out with your volunteer talents. If you haven’t had the chance yet, no worries, it is not to late. Email balleteastcounty@gmail.com

As things come about we will reach out.

See you all Saturday!

Studio Info**
We know that it is still Flu season. Please make sure to keep your student home until they are symptom free for a full 24 hours. Feel free to send us an email so that we can let your child’s teacher know! Also please remind your child about the importance of hand washing!

JUNE RECITAL INFORMATION

APRIL RECITAL COSTUMES
The April recital costume order form can be found here! The FINAL deadline to order is this SUNDAY.

JUNE RECITAL COSTUMES
The June recital costume order form can be found here! The FINAL deadline to order is Feb 28th.

FEBRUARY PROMOTION
It’s half off to add a second class during the month of February. This is the perfect time to add that second class you’ve been wanting to get into!

VALENTINES
Does your child need valentines to pass out to their friends? Swing by the office and pick up FREE Valentines!

1/31 Updates
Week two…Here we go!

Week one was great! Thank you for ensuring your dancers were on time and ready to go! Keep up the good work parents.

We know that it is still Flu season. Please make sure to keep your student home until they are symptom free for a full 24 hours. Feel free to send us an email so that we can let your child’s teacher know! Also please remind your child about the importance of hand washing!

VOLUNTEER HOURS  Please read carefully and all the way through

With the cast being on the smaller side, and so many of you being veterans (don’t worry newbies we got you) we are going to approach volunteer hours a bit differently.  As needs come up we will email out what is needed, time and duty.  If you are able to help please respond ASAP.  There is a chance 4 hours will not be needed from each family.  However, each family must help in some way.  Here is a list of examples that will be needed.  If something jumps out  please email balleteastcounty@gmail.com, letting us know.

• Costumes
  • sizing (usually during rehearsal)
  • fitting (during rehearsal)
  • Can you sew? Let us know
  • light alterations
  • Steaming
• Props
  • Moving props into studio
  • Painting
  • Possible building
• Bake Sale
  • Working bake sale (We will have two – both will be on Monday’s)
• Passing out programs day of show
• Selling flowers/water/gifts day of show

General Updates

Regular attendance is mandatory to remain in the production.

Pictures

We post pictures every Saturday of what our dancers are up to.  If you capture a ‘must post’ picture please text it to Nicole Hefner 925-354-6497. Any photos you post please tag Ballet East County, ECPAC #ECPACStoryTellers2018. Friendly reminder to always take others into consideration, some parents might not want their child’s picture posted.

Upcoming Events
Important need to know dates will be posted here, as they come up. Like, cast pictures, bake sale and so on.

• March 3rd-Cast Pictures
• March 24th- No rehearsal

Rehearsal remains the same as last week.  Please see below for a reminder.

See you Saturday!

Studio Info**
JUNE RECITAL INFORMATION

FEBRUARY PROMOTION
It’s half off to add a second class during the month of February. This is the perfect time to add that second class you’ve been wanting to get into!

VALENTINES
Does your child need valentines to pass out to their friends? Swing by the office and pick up FREE Valentines!

ADULT TAP CLASS
Ever wanted to try out tap? Get back into it? Now’s your chance! Grab a friend and make it a night out!
Register here
Wednesdays (starting in Feb)
8:30pm – 9:15pm

TROLLS CAMP (HIP HOP)
Learn a fun hip hop dance to the music from the movie Trolls and do a themed craft!
Ages 3-5
Saturday, Feburary 10th
9:30-10:30
$20 Register here
Ages 6-8
Saturday, Feburary 10th
10:30-11:30
$20 Register here

APRIL and JUNE RECITAL COSTUMES
The April and June recital costume order form can be found here (They both go on the same form)! The final deadline to order is Feb 28th.

 

 

1/24 Update

And so it begins!

Storytellers rehearsal starts THIS SATURDAY! Please see below for schedule.  It is very important that you read carefully.  As your dancer will have their rehearsal time as well as an all cast rehearsal time and some have two parts.

Arrive early to ensure your dancer is ready.
For any questions, email balleteastcounty@gmail.com

8-9 Ashley, Emma, Sydney, Sophia & Bella

9:00-9:30 Lost Boys

9:30-10:00 Entire Cast

10:00-10:30 Munchkins

10:30-11:00 Butterflies

This schedule will remain in place Jan 27th-Feb 17th.

Studio Info**
APRIL and JUNE RECITAL COSTUMES
The April and June recital costume order form can be found here (They both go on the same form)! The deadline to order is JAN 31st.

FEBRUARY PROMOTION
It’s half off to add a second class during the month of February. This is the perfect time to add that second class you’ve been wanting to get into!

VALENTINES
Does your child need valentines to pass out to their friends? Swing by the office and pick up FREE Valentines!

ADULT TAP CLASS
Ever wanted to try out tap? Get back into it? Now’s your chance! Grab a friend and make it a night out!
Register here
Wednesdays (starting in Feb)
8:30pm – 9:15pm

TROLLS CAMP (HIP HOP)
Learn a fun hip hop dance to the music from the movie Trolls and do a themed craft!
Ages 3-5
Saturday, Feburary 10th
9:30-10:30
$20 Register here
Ages 6-8
Saturday, Feburary 10th
10:30-11:30
$20 Register here

WINTER CLEANING
We have a box of old items such as recital dvds, bears, etc along with old extra recital shirts in the office. Please come pick these things up by Jan 31st. They will be heading out of the office after that.

LOST and FOUND
Please go through all of the lost and found and check for your child’s things! This will be heading out for donation on Jan 31st. There are lots of jackets, ballet shoes, tap shoes, water bottles currently in there!

 

1/17 Update
Storytellers Cast List
Mary– Bella MacLeod
Helen– Sydney Villanueva
Margaret– Emma Hefner
Anna– Sophia Martin
Elizabeth– Alessandra Balke
Mrs. McCracken– Ashley Martin
orphan/butterfly– Sasha Priante, Dominee Pigati, Keely Gleason, Sophie Maresca
orphan/munchkin– Amy Shi, McKenna Johnston, Raegan Balke, Angelina Dilbo, Brooklyn Bellamy
orphan/lost boy– Harper Lanpher, Maile Bellamy, Laila Boccio, Kendall Johnston, Aliya Shaw, Keila Miller

LAST WEEK TO PURCHASE NUTCRACKER PICTURES.  Here is the link NUTCRACKER PHOTO CLICK HERE

ADULT TAP CLASS
Starting in February
Register online
8:30pm – 9:15pm

TROLLS CAMP (HIP HOP)
Learn a fun hip hop dance to the music from the movie Trolls and do a themed craft!
Ages 3-5
Saturday, Feburary 10th
9:30-10:30
$20 Register here
Ages 6-8
Saturday, Feburary 10th
10:30-11:30
$20 Register here

APRIL (Storytelling) and JUNE RECITAL COSTUMES
The April and June recital costume order form can be found here (They both go on the same form)! The deadline to order is JAN 31st.

PARKING
Please do not park in spaces marked Not Native!

WINTER CLEANING
We have a box of old items such as recital dvds, bears, etc along with old extra recital shirts in the office. Please come pick these things up by Jan 31st. They will be heading out of the office after that.

LOST and FOUND
Please go through all of the lost and found and check for your child’s things! This will be heading out for donation on Jan 31st. There are lots of jackets, ballet shoes, tap shoes, water bottles currently in there!

FEBRUARY PROMOTION
It’s half off to add a second class during the month of February. This is the perfect time to add that second class you’ve been wanting to get into!

 

 

12/13

Nutcracker Weekend arrival times

Dress Rehearsal-Th	Arrive 3pm (as soon as you can get there right after school!) performance ready FINISH AT 9PM
Show 1 Friday	Arrive 5:30 Show ready
Saturday	Arrive at 2pm Show ready
Sunday	Arrive at 11am Show ready

• Cast party THIS SATURDAY! PLEASE DO NOT PARK AT THE STUDIO!  PARK AT LA COSTA OR LITTLE CESEARS AND WALK OVER…EVEN BETTER… IF YOU CAN CARPOOL PLEASE DO!  OR RIDE A BIKE…OR HORSE… OR MAGIC CARPET.  BOTTOM LINE IS WE DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH PARKING AT THE STUDIO!
  Please use link to RSVP. Immediate family welcome. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMxJ38doQ-KLdsuNQl3hirSTNiqDWOue8vlS3WqdN9Gf5fGQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
• DVD order forms will be available at the Nutcracker table. Payment for DVD must be cash or check.
• Pre-Order flowers can be picked up at the beginning or end of the show you purchased. Additional flowers are available for purchase at each show, cash only.
• Please send slideshow photos to balleteastcounty@gmail.com.
• Something to consider-Your dancer will have a small break (about an hour) in between shows on Saturday and in between shows Sunday. There is not enough time to go out to eat. Be sure you bring food to your dancer. Make it fun and have a picnic in the car.

Costume Corner

• Please come ready! Allow yourself plenty of time to get your dancer ready.
• Little dancers arrive with their lipstick in a ziplock labeled with their name.
• All dancers must arrive in full make up with lashes. Send their glue with them just in case.
• All you need must fit in your green Nut bag. Dancers should only be wearing their nude leo and tights at drop off (robe or onesie are always good options over leo). We are VERY limited on space.. No room for blankets and such. CLEAN SNACK AND WATER ONLY
• Make-up and hair directions were included in your dancers green bag with tights. MUST READ

Volunteer Corner

• If you have a shift this weekend. We are counting on you. #nutcrackerweekend
• Still in need of clean up help after cast party. This will allow staff to get to the theater and do what they need to do. Text Nicole Hefner if you or know someone who can stay and help. Max 1 hour.
• All volunteer hours must be submitted, using this link, no later than Monday Dec. 18^th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-wP1knF7EnXT4IXHYOaeJFzJk5PQS2QLVAlRzTc3fYqX0Fg/viewform?usp=sf_link

 

STARTING THURSDAY Nutcracker questions and emergencies please contact Nicole Hefner via cell phone, as we will not be checking email on a regular basis.

925-354-6497

12/6 Updates

Spring Concert Auditions

We are very excited to bring this opportunity for a Spring Ballet Performance, there is more info to come but mark your calendars for Saturday, January 6th for auditions!

Nutcracker Cast Brunch
Saturday, December 16th 10:00-noon
Please RSVP Here
Dancers and their immediate family will have a pre-show brunch, award ceremony and slide show.  Please come and celebrate another magical season!

How to do a Ballet Bun video.  This video is good for all dancers EXCEPT Angels, Soldiers and Party Scene Boys.  Those dancers will need a flat bun on the top of their head under the hats.

Flat Ballet Bun Video for Soldiers, Angels and Party Scene Boys.
There are a couple of ways to do a flat bun. One is to make your regular bun and after putting on the hairnet pulling it apart to and pinning it so it is very flat similar to this but could be flatter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwm6lDRrBck
Another way is to section the ponytail and wrap each section VERY loosely or not at all and pinning. repeat wrapping each section around the previous on, similar to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwxxR6Jwlfk

Hair: Please use gel & hairspray, comb hair back in a bun (no flyaways)

Show Make Up
Foundation: Maybelline  – Fit Me Matt (match your child’s skin tone)
Eyeliner: Wet N Wild – Fine Lines Proline
Lashes: Ardell #105 ( or something similar)
Eyes: Revlon #555 moonlit
Cheek : Revlon #003 Mauvelous
Lip: Revlon color stay overtime Forever Scarlet
Lip for mouse: Revlon Color Stay Overtime 490 for Keeps Pinks

For any makeup questions please call or text me at (408)509-6956 or email camille.goldston@gmail.com

Stage Make Tutorial Video

Show info
Dancer drop off and pick up is the stage door on the side of the theater on G St.  Do not try to enter through the front of the theater.

Dress Rehearsal Thursday 12/14 (THIS IS A CLOSED REHEARSAL, PARENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO STAY)
We start promptly at 4:00 and will end at 9:00
FEED YOUR DANCER ON THE WAY TO THE THEATER!
Please come straight to the theater after school.  Dancers need full hair and makeup for the dress rehearsal since we are taking pictures
Dancers must wear their pink tights and nude leo.  DO NOT FORGET YOUR LEO!
Shoe must be clean, ties must be knotted and cut and elastic straps must be sewn.
Please do not wear you show tights at dress rehearsal, save your 3 pairs of tights for the shows.

This Saturday your dancer will bring home a bag with his or her name on it.   That is the only bag that  can come to the theater.  No big duffel bags or dance bags.  Your dancer should bring enough snacks to keep them from staving to death, bottled water and something small to keep busy.

Please send your dancer’s lipstick in a sandwich bag labeled with her name.  We will collect the lipstick from young dancers to ensue there are no accidents!

Friday Show
Dancer Arrival Time: 5:30 arrive performance ready, bun, full makeup NEW pink tights and tan leo.
Bring a bottled water and clean snacks.

Saturday 3:00 Show
Dancer Arrival Time: 2:00 arrive performance ready, bun, full makeup NEW pink tights and tan leo.
Bring a bottled water and clean snacks.

Dancers will be released after the show, around 5:00 and must be back by 6:00 show ready.  Or they can stay and eat dinner.  you can drop off food between the shows.  Please bring the food to the stage door, where you dropped off.

Saturday 7:00 Show
Dancers must return to the theater by 6:00, show ready.

Sunday 12:00 Show
Dancer Arrival Time: 11:00 arrive performance ready, bun, full makeup NEW pink tights and tan leo.
Bring a bottled water and clean snacks.

Dancers will be released after the show, around 2:00 and must be back by 3:00 show ready.  Or they can stay and eat lunch.  you can drop off food between the shows.  Please bring the food to the stage door, where you dropped off.

Sunday 4:00 Show (The final hurrah!)
Dancer Arrival Time: 3:00 arrive performance ready, bun, full makeup NEW pink tights and tan leo.
Bring a bottled water and clean snacks.

Couple of important show notes:
All shows are mandatory, even if your dancer is sick!
Parents are not allowed backstage unless invited to be a backstage helper.
Dancers can not leave the theater in costume for any reason.  Under no  circumstances will your child be permitted to leave the theater in costume.  We will take pictures of all the kids in costume and we will have a professional photographer taking photos at dress rehearsal you can purchase.

Dress rehearsal photo information
Here is the link to view the photos once they are edited and uploaded.
https://deniselynnphotographer.pixieset.com/ecpacnutcracker2017/

Nutcracker upcoming important dates

12/9	Last day for Flower pre-orders and Holiday Grams
12/9	In house bake sale.
12/9	Whole Show Rehearsal 8-12
12/11	Show week bake sale (Monday Night)

Nut Announcements

• • This Saturday is our LAST REHEARSAL from 8-12

 

• • Last day for Holiday Grams will be 12/9.  These are the kids’ favorite.  They love giving and receiving them.  Each Gram is $2 and will be passed out during cast party.  

 

• • Last day to pre-order Flowers will be 12/9. Here is the link to print if needed

 

• • https://docs.google.com/document/d/16x5Xw4NM5bCsJVkVA0lLuQwEFziDU8MilAo-7xdIv7A/edit?usp=sharing

 

• Your additional 2 pair of tights will be available for pick up on Saturday with your cast bag
  
• Party Scene Boys need to have black jazz shoes.  If you do not own a pair, borrow from a friend.  If you need help email us balleteastcounty@gmail.com
• Miss Kathryn always puts together a beautiful slide show for the Cast Party but she needs your help!  Please send all your nutcracker pics to balleteastcounty@gmail.com

Volunteer Corner

• • Volunteer Google form will be sent out next week and will be due by Monday Dec.18th.  If you do not turn in a Google form. There will be a $75 charge.

 

• • Short on hours…No worries, there are still things that need to be done.  Don’t wait, email  balleteastcounty@gmail.com

 

• • We will be making paper flowers THIS SATURDAY. Join us anytime between 8-12 bring your glue gun. RSVP balleteastcounty@gmail.com

 

• Thank you costume committee for your hard work on Saturday! We appreciate you.

Fundraising Corner

• BAKE SALE THIS SATURDAY! PLEASE SIGN UP TO BRING SOMETHING! Our bake sales have helped us tremendously with our costume budget.  We thank you in advance for your donation.  Use link below

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/9040B4BAEA92EAB9-nutcracker4

• Tea with Clara was AMAZING! Thank you volunteers that made this day possible and special for our guests.

 

11/29
Nutcracker upcoming important dates

12/2	In house dress rehearsal 8-12
12/2	Tea with Clara 2-4
12/2	Discovery Bay Parade Meet at 4:45
12/9	Last day for Flower pre-orders and Holiday Grams
12/9	In house bake sale.

Nut Announcements

• • 12/2 will be our in house dress rehearsal. NO MAKE UP IS NEEDED! Please come in nude leo. If you are waiting on yours to arrive please come in any color leo.

 

• 12/2 Tea with Clara this Saturday.  Please donate a food item. Using this link

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B4BAEA92EAB9-20172

• 12/2 Discovery Bay Parade-If you are walking arrive at 4:30. Dress warm!

• • Last day for Holiday Grams will be 12/9.  These are the kids’ favorite.  They love giving and receiving them.  Each Gram is $2 and will be passed out during cast party.  

 

• • Last day to pre-order Flowers will be 12/9. Here is the link to print if needed

 

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/16x5Xw4NM5bCsJVkVA0lLuQwEFziDU8MilAo-7xdIv7A/edit?usp=sharing

Volunteer Corner

• • Volunteer Google form will be sent out next week and will be due by Monday Dec.18th.  If you do not turn in a Google form. There will be a $75 charge.

 

• Short on hours…No worries, there are still things that need to be done.  Don’t wait, email  balleteastcounty@gmail.com

Fundraising Corner

 

• Bake Sale December 9th! We raised over $200 at our last bake sale. WOOHOO! Every bit counts! Bake Sale Sign up will go out Monday.

• Tea with Clara THIS SATURDAY! We are still in need of food donations. Please use link to sign up for your donation today!  Non perishables can be dropped off in the front office labeled clearly “Tea with Clara” perishables can be brought to Nicole Hefner at 8am or to the site at 12pm. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B4BAEA92EAB9-20172

 

Nov 15
Dancers please wear your Nutcracker shirts and join us walking in the parade tomorrow!  Line up starts at at the corner of First and Birch in downtown Brentwood…look for our float!  Meet at our float at 4:30

11/18	Winter Walk about and Brentwood Holiday Parade
11/25	Running entire show/Holiday Grams for sale.
12/2	Brentwood Tree Lighting/Discovery Bay Parade
12/2	Tea with Clara-8-12
12/2	In house dress rehearsal

Nut Announcements

• • Head shots went AWESOME!

 

• • UPCOMING PARADES

     

    • All are welcome to walk in any of our parades.  Additional information as to where to meet will be sent out when we have our parade number.

       

      • • 11/18-Brentwood Holiday Parade

       

      • 12/2-Discovery Bay Parade.

 

• • Flowers-Time is up.  All Pre-Orders must be in by 12/9. Each weekend we have something going on. Please plan.  You will be so happy you pre ordered them.  

 

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/16x5Xw4NM5bCsJVkVA0lLuQwEFziDU8MilAo-7xdIv7A/edit?usp=sharing

We have 4 short weeks until the show. If you have not signed up to Volunteer or have not signed up for enough to fulfill your hours your time is running out! Please do not wait until the last minute. Please reach out and we can find something that will work with you. Please note a $75 fee will be charged for those who do not fulfill their hours.

• Float builders needed.  Information to follow. If you are able to help 1 hour or all day  Email balleteastcounty@gmail.com additional information will be sent. Details pending weather.

• • Tea with Clara food sign ups are just around the corner.  We will also have two more bake sales.  Stay tuned!

 

• ISO Raffle items for our Tea with Clara. No boundaries.  This is a big part of Tea.  The kids love to purchase raffle tickets in hopes of winning a fabulous prize.  If you have something or know someone who might, or are able to pick up a small gift card or book. Please contact Nicole Hefner.

   

  • • Gift cards

   

  • • Book on dance

       

      • Misty Copeland or something along those lines

   

  • Craft basket for kids

 

• December 9th– Need hours! We need you!

   

  • We will be making paper roses to sell Nutcracker weekend.  We need your help. We will be setting up shop 8-12, during rehearsal. The goal is to make 100 roses to sell. Bring your glue gun, coffee and prepare yourself for some flower making fun.  Please email to RSVP.

Fundraising Corner

 

• TEA WITH CLARA IN 2 WEEKS.  SATURDAY DECEMBER 2ND 2-4PM this is a whimsical afternoon filled with special meet and greet with your favorite characters, sweet treats and making special memories. Perfect for all ages in the show or not.. Grandmas and Aunties or even your girl scout troupe have a fun dressing up and sharing this afternoon.  This event will sell out. Get your tickets early. Follow link to purchase tickets http://www.brentwoodballet.org/  ,email balleteastcounty@gmail.com or see Nicole Hefner.

 

 

Without your help and fundraising, our Nutcracker productions wouldn’t be.  Thank you in advance for your support and participation.

Nov 9

Upcoming events to know about:

11/11	Cast Head Shots- PLEASE SEE DIRECTIONS
11/18	Winter Walk about and Brentwood Holiday Parade
11/25	Running entire show/Holiday Grams for sale.
12/2	Brentwood Tree Lighting/Discovery Bay Parade
12/2	Tea with Clara

 

• ***CORRECTION***Head Shots for the program will be 11/11.  PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

 

• • • • LIGHT MAKE UP-This will prevent anyone from being washed out.  It is VERY IMPORTANT everyone is uniform looking.  Please follow directions.  Any bows will be removed.

         

        • • Mascara

         

        • • Light Shadow/blush

         

        • Light lips.

     

    • • Clean LOW bun, no fly-a-ways

     

    • No sports bras showing.  This is not a side the public needs to see.

 

• • UPCOMING PARADES

     

    • All are welcome to walk in any of our parades.  Additional information as to where to meet will be sent out when we have our parade number.

       

      • • 11/18-Brentwood Holiday Parade

       

      • 12/2-Discovery Bay Parade.

 

• • Flowers-Time is up.  All Pre-Orders must be in by 12/9. Each weekend we have something going on. Please plan.  You will be so happy you pre ordered them.  

 

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/16x5Xw4NM5bCsJVkVA0lLuQwEFziDU8MilAo-7xdIv7A/edit?usp=sharing

Volunteer Corner

• Float builders needed.  Information to follow. If you are able to help 1 hour or all day  Email balleteastcounty@gmail.com additional information will be sent. Details pending weather.

• • ISO a flat bed truck…Do you have one, do you know someone or can you get a rocking deal? Contact balleteastcounty@gmail.com

 

• • Tea with Clara food sign ups are just around the corner.  We will also have two more bake sales.  Stay tuned!

 

• ISO Raffle items for our Tea with Clara. No boundaries.  This is a big part of Tea.  The kids love to purchase raffle tickets in hopes of winning a fabulous prize.  If you have something or know someone who might, or are able to pick up a small gift card or book. Please contact Nicole Hefner.

   

  • • Gift cards

   

  • • Book on dance

       

      • Misty Copeland or something along those lines

   

  • Craft basket for kids

• December 9th– Calling 10 volunteers.

   

  • We will be making paper roses to sell Nutcracker weekend.  We need your help. We will be setting up shop 8-12, during rehearsal. The goal is to make 100 roses to sell. Bring your glue gun, coffee and prepare yourself for some flower making fun.  Please email to RSVP.
• Fundraising Corner
• Bake sale was AMAZING! We raised $280!!! All of this adds up and really helps the budget.  We have two more bake sales left.  
• December 9th during rehearsal
• Decmeber 11th Monday night bake sale
• TEA WITH CLARA IN 3 WEEKS.  SATURDAY DECEMBER 2ND 2-4PM this is a whimsical afternoon filled with special meet and greet with your favorite characters, sweet treats and making special memories. Perfect for all ages in the show or not.. Grandmas and Aunties or even your girl scout troupe have a fun dressing up and sharing this afternoon.  This event will sell out. Get your tickets early. Follow link to purchase tickets http://www.brentwoodballet.org/  ,email balleteastcounty@gmail.com or see Nicole Hefner.
• 
  Without your help and fundraising, our Nutcracker productions wouldn’t be.  Thank you in advance for your support and participation.

Nov 1 

Nov 4	Act 1 8-10 Act 2 10-12 (See below for details)
Nov 4	Bake Sale
11/11	Cast Head Shots
11/18	Winter Walk about and Brentwood Holiday Parade
11/25	Running entire show/Holiday Grams for sale.

• • Head Shots for the program will be 11/11.

     

    • • Please no sports bra or bra straps showing

     

    • • No makeup necessary

     

    • Clean ballet bun, no fly-a-ways

 

• • We have lots of fun events coming up within our community.  We would love to have your support and see you rocking your Nutcracker shirt. See our upcoming events to find out where we will be.

 

• Flower order forms are available. Order now. Orders can be turned into Nicole Hefner on Saturday. Here is the link, hard copies also available on Saturdays. Don’t wait! The closer we get to show week the busier you will become.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/16x5Xw4NM5bCsJVkVA0lLuQwEFziDU8MilAo-7xdIv7A/edit?usp=sharing

VolunteersNeeded

• Float builders needed.  Nutcracker staff has reached out to many of you. We are looking for float help November 11th and 12th.  We are not asking for your entire day, how about an hour or two? Email balleteastcounty@gmail.com additional information will be sent. Details pending weather forecast.

• ISO a flat bed truck…Do you have one, do you know someone or can you get a rocking deal? Contact balleteastcounty@gmail.com

Fundraising Info

 

• Bake Sale THIS SATURDAY! Items will be priced between $1-$3.Bring your money to support our show.  If you signed up to bring something please drop off with your dancer. Thank you.

• Don’t forget to get your Tea with Clara tickets.  SATURDAY DECEMBER 2ND 2-4PM this is a whimsical afternoon filled with special meet and greet with your favorite characters, sweet treats and making special memories. Perfect for all ages in the show or not.. Grandmas and Aunties or even your girl scout troupe have a fun dressing up and sharing this afternoon.  This event will sell out. Get your tickets early. Follow link to purchase tickets http://www.brentwoodballet.org/  ,email balleteastcounty@gmail.com or see Nicole Hefner.

 

Without your help and fundraising, our Nutcracker productions wouldn’t be possible.  Thank you in advance for your support and participation.

 

October 26

Upcoming Dates:
Nov 4 Act 1 and Act 2 rehearsals begin
Nov 11 Cast Headshots
Nov 18 Brentwood Holiday Parade
Nov 25 We starting running the entire show

Announcements
If you have not picked up your cast shirt please do so this Saturday
Need to order your flowers?