Winter Recital 2022:
"Winter Wonderland"
Blue Cast: F 12/9 7:00 pm and Sa 12/10 3:00 pm
Yellow Cast: Sa 12/10 12:30 pm and 6:00 pm
CGHS Auditorium
We look forward to bringing you our traditional Winter Wonderland performance! Please read the important Newsletter Emails that are being sent about once a week to stay up to date! If you are not receiving them, please use this link to sign up to get them, and let us know so we can forward the last few to you!
Recital Cast Assignments:
Each class was pre-assigned to either Blue or Yellow cast. This "Class Resources Grid" will tell you which cast each class is in. It also has a link to the Vimeo folder for any class videos available for home practice. Please encourage practicing!
Order your souvenir recital t-shirt and flower bouquet now! Link below. Discounted prices through November 12th!
Recital Cast Assignments:
Each class was pre-assigned to either Blue or Yellow cast. This "Class Resources Grid" will tell you which cast each class is in. It also has a link to the Vimeo folder for any class videos available for home practice. Please encourage practicing!
Order your souvenir recital t-shirt and flower bouquet now! Link below. Discounted prices through November 12th!
| 2022_winter_recital_order_form.pdf |
Costume Information Grid:
For our winter performance we use simple costuming that we loan to you along with your own leotard/etc to complete the outfit. Some dancers will need to provide ballet shorts, or black leggings/capris/jazz pants.
All details are indicated on the costume information grid.
We are still making some changes to this, especially to the "hair" column as we solidify a performance order, so please check back after Thanksgiving to confirm hair plans!
All details are indicated on the costume information grid.
We are still making some changes to this, especially to the "hair" column as we solidify a performance order, so please check back after Thanksgiving to confirm hair plans!
Dress Rehearsal Schedules and tips for success:
The dress rehearsal schedules for M 12/5 - Th 12/8 are now available.
Please note that every class has one time slot at CGPAC on either M or Tu AND one time slot at CGHS on either W or TH. Both are dress rehearsals.
Tips for success at studio dress rehearsals:
Tips for success at the "on stage" dress rehearsals:
Conflict forms will be due by Nov. 15th, and then Miss Amy will be able to create a dress rehearsal schedule that works for with everyone's restrtictions. It will be published after Thanksgiving.
Once a rehearsal schedule is made, we will link it above. This Google Spreadsheet will be for all classes (both casts) together. You can view, or download and save to use for your own schedule (highlight, sort etc).
Please note that every class has one time slot at CGPAC on either M or Tu AND one time slot at CGHS on either W or TH. Both are dress rehearsals.
- Stage makeup should be worn for the stage rehearsal but is optional for the studio rehearsal.
- Hair at the studio rehearsal should be done as indicated unless the schedule is too tight to change hairstyles (in which case, just leave it in a bun).
- Hair for stage rehearsal should be in the correct style for performance. Please ask if you will need help with any hair style changes.
Tips for success at studio dress rehearsals:
- The studio dress rehearsal is 10-30 minutes depending on if it is combined with other classes.
- Plan to arrive at CGPAC 10 minutes before your dress rehearsal time just in case parking is difficult. If you arrive after 5 pm, plan to turn into the Metra lot once you turn on Jandus because spots will most likely be opening up as people get off the train.
- Please do not enter the building more than 5 minutes before your rehearsal as there will be nowhere for you to go until the class prior leaves. You may need to just hang in your car for a few minutes if you had an easy time parking.
- Do not park in the "drop off" spots outside the CG Dancewear door! If you are dropping off and not getting out, please use these spots and then park elsewhere!
- Parents are welcome to come in to watch their child's studio dress rehearsal. Please leave your shoes in the front lobby. No street shoes beyond the front lobby! You may film their rehearsal (a good idea in case they need to practice!) Exception: no one will be able to come in the room to watch Waltz of the Flowers rehearsal. There are way too many kids (35-50 in each cast!) and no parents will be let in the room. You can wait in the lobby or, ideally, in your car.
- Dancers with costume changes may use the dressing rooms or just change in the classroom. They need to have a bodyliner if they are changing. Please get one if you have not already.
Tips for success at the "on stage" dress rehearsals:
- You have a "check-in" time and an "on stage" time. Check-in just means be in the theatre with dance shoes on and sit in the seats waiting to be called to the backstage. Each class gets about 8 minutes on stage total. They will run the dance, fix formations/adjust, and then run it a second time. We try very hard to keep within a few minutes of this very detailed schedule. Do not cut it close, please try to be early! It is very stressful on the kids if they are running in as their class is on stage. These are mandatory dress rehersals and if your dancer is not there when their class goes on stage, we may adjust formations to perform without them.
- You can (and should) come early and watch a few other dances before your student goes on stage. Especially for younger dancers this is really important. It gives them an idea of what they are going to do and makes it fun when it's finally their turn. Likewise, you can stay and watch as many other adnces after your rehearsal as you want, too!
- If you only have 1 dance between your stage rehearsals please change backstage. It will be much faster and less stressful. Bring your second costume backstage when you come for your first rehearsal. Ask if you need assistance.
- Remember there is no food or drink allowed in the theatre. Please do not break this rule. If you need to eat, please go to the tile floor front lobby.
- Miss Amy's phone number for emergencies is 224-622-5949. If you are running late please call so we can try to hold for your dancer or take the next class. We cannot always do this, but it is vital that you communicate if you are late.
Conflict forms will be due by Nov. 15th, and then Miss Amy will be able to create a dress rehearsal schedule that works for with everyone's restrtictions. It will be published after Thanksgiving.
Once a rehearsal schedule is made, we will link it above. This Google Spreadsheet will be for all classes (both casts) together. You can view, or download and save to use for your own schedule (highlight, sort etc).
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Conflict Form for Dress Rehearsal Week: If you have conflicts that are not flexible (school concert, school basketball game, etc) please fill out this google form to specify your restrictions. Due by Nov. 15th.
Sign up to work at a recital!Sign up to work at a rehearsal, a performance, or to help with other preparations and costume cleaning. We are counting on everyone working at least one shift per dancer (for level 3 and under please chaperone). Each separate sign up page is linked below each category.
Recital Preparations:
Jobs to do at dress rehearsals or on your own time (reminder level 3 and under must chaperone) Blue Cast: sign up to work during a show
Friday, December 9th, 7:00 pm Saturday, December 10th, 3:00 pm Yellow Cast: sign up to work during a show
Saturday, December 10th 12:30 pm Saturday, December 10th 6:00 pm Coming soon: Volunteering at a show? Click here for links to your job description |
Early Release Permission Form: If you must take your student before they are done with the show, you must print this form, text it to Miss Amy for approval 224-622-5949. Dancers in Kindergarten and younger will be released to their parents at intermission of each performance. All other dancers are expected to remain backstage and will have a final bow with the cast. This "release form" is only for things that absolutely need to happen, it is vital that we keep track of every student at all times and taking them early causes disruption backstage. Thank you.
| early_release_form.pdf |
Measurements for spring costumes (will be ordered in December): Please fill out the attached google form to submit your child's measurements. Follow the directions to ensure proper fit! Due by Nov. 5th.
Click here to complete the Performance Agreement for Winter Wonderland 2022
Due for all students by Sunday, Oct. 23rd (whether you are participating or not).
Due for all students by Sunday, Oct. 23rd (whether you are participating or not).
Recital Videos! We are so excited to be able to have these performances and have now hired a video company to shoot the performances. We will have a professional 4K, 2-camera shoot done at our recitals on Saturday, Dec. 10th 3:00 pm Yellow Cast and 6:00pm Blue Cast and 3:00 pm. These videos will be edited and available digitally for you to watch, download, share, save on a flash drive, burn to a DVD... what ever you want!
Click here for information about how to watch the 2021 Spring Recital Videos!
