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STUDENT SHOWCASEINFORMATION PACKET2023-2024 Academic YearROCK& Click here for Tickets!

TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Student Showcase 2024 Details and Information, Venue, Dates2 Parking and Drop Off3 Tickets, Rehearsal Information4 What to Expect on Rehearsal Days5 Dress Rehearsals6 Tech Rehearsal 1 Schedule7 Tech Rehearsal 2 Schedule8 Dress Rehearsal 1 Schedule 9 Dress Rehearsal 2 Schedule10 Performance Attire11 Performance 1 Call Time Schedule12 Performance 2 Call Time Schedule13 Dancer Recognition Advertisement Information14 Flower Bouquets and Showcase T-shirts15 Costume Fee 16 Small Stage Performance Make-up Guidelines17 Small Stage Performance Make-up Guidelines Continued18 Small Stage Performance Make-up Guidelines Continuedschool@dancebtc.org

Student Showcase 2024 Details & InformationAll dancers enrolled in the School of Ballet Theatre Company (SBTC) are expectedto perform in an annual, unique performance titled, Student Showcase. Theperformance will integrate all levels to showcase their development and progress.This year's theme for SBTC’s annual Student Showcase is “Rock and Royal". Thereare two performances scheduled on Saturday June 8 at 1:00pm and 6:00pm. Last day of SBTC classesMay 28: Last day of Tuesday classesMay 29: Last day of Wednesday classesMay 30: Last day of Thursday classesMay 31: Last day of Friday classesJune 1: Last day of Saturday classesJune 3: Last day of Monday classesPerformance Venue, Dates & TIMENorthwest Catholic High School Auditorium29 Wampanoag Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117The Student Showcase will take place on Saturday, June 8 with two performancesscheduled. The performance is roughly 2 hours in length.All students enrolled in Primary Ballet IIA and up will perform in bothperformances scheduled.Students enrolled in Creative Movement and Primary Ballet I will perform in oneperformance each. Please see below for your dancer’s performance date andtime below.Performance 1 - 1:00pmCreative Movement (Wednesday)Creative Movement (Saturday) Performance 2 - 6:00pmCreative Movement (Thursday)Primary Ballet I (Thursday) 1Details and information | school@dancebtc.org

2Parking and drop offThe location for our performance is: Northwest Catholic High School Auditorium29 Wampanoag Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117Families who have dancers in Creative Movement-Ballet II are required to walk theirchild into the building and check them in with the SBTC team. Once you arrive tothe school campus you will see a small parking lot across from the main entranceand adjacent to the auditorium entrance. You should park in that lot to walk yourchild into the building. Do not park in the circular drive. Since Ballet III-Ballet VI are allowed to be dropped off, parents are allowed tooccupy the circular drive. HOWEVER, a parent is not allowed to leave their carunoccupied. If you have to enter the building you must also park in the lot.Pictured above is Northwest Catholic High School. Pictured above is the main entrance. The auditorium entrance is to the right of the entrance along the circular drive.Parking and drop off | school@dancebtc.org

All Technical Rehearsals and Dress Rehearsal are mandatory. Rehearsals at Northwest Catholic High School will take place on: Technical Rehearsal: Tuesday, June 4 - dancers performing in the 1:00pmperformanceTechnical Rehearsal: Wednesday, June 5 - dancers performing in the 6:00pmperformanceDress Rehearsal: Thursday, June 6 - dancers performing in the 1:00pmperformanceDress Rehearsal - Friday, June 7 - dancers performing in the 6:00pmperformancePlease note: if your dancer is enrolled in multiple classes they may be called onmultiple days, or multiple times in one day during tech rehearsals on Tuesday orWednesday.Please refer to pages 10-11 for the performance schedule of when dancers shouldarrive at the theater. Tickets for this concluding performance of the 2023-2024 school year will beavailable starting April 1 at noon. Tickets are $35 for adults$15 for children 12 and underFree admission for children who are 3 and under (do not need to purchase ticket)Please note that tickets will only be available online through BTC’s ticketingsystem. No tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the Showcase.TicketsRehearsal Schedule3tickets & rehearsal information | school@dancebtc.org PURCHASE TICKETS TO ROCK AND ROYAL SHOWCASE!

What to Expect on Rehearsal Days We are so thrilled to be offering our 21st annual Student Showcase this year that willhighlight your dancer/s hard work, progress and resilience over the course of theacademic year! Be respectful. Dancers and families are asked to respect their fellow students,faculty, production staff, and volunteers. Be prepared. You can prevent many stressful situations by planning ahead,getting your important questions answered ahead of time, packing thoughtfully,and being on time. Be flexible. Our performance is primarily art (not science!) and we do our best tomanage as many factors as possible. Bear in mind that most of us may only belooking at a part of the full picture. In our decision process, we will do our best tomeet the needs of each individual while working to achieve our overall goal of anentertaining performance for our audience and a rewarding, positive experiencefor our dancers. Communicate. We will do our best to keep you informed leading up to and duringthe performance. Please check your email regularly for updates. For questions,please email BTC’s School Administrator, Liza van Heerden atschool@dancebtc.org.4

Dress RehearsalsDress rehearsal is a chance for students to practice their piece(s) in order, and get abetter understanding of how the show will run, and how long they will havebackstage before their piece, or between pieces for dancers in more than one class. Dress rehearsals will be held: Thursday, June 6Friday, June 75Technical Rehearsal SchedulePlease reference the “Tentative Student Showcase Schedule” document (pages 5-6)for performance dates and specific times for each dance class. The schedule wascarefully created to ensure all classes feel as prepared as possible. The faculty has alimited time on stage with each class. Therefore it is imperative that students arriveon time, and follow their call time (“arrive at theater”) as listed. All Technical Rehearsals and Dress Rehearsal are mandatory. Please note: if yourdancer is enrolled in multiple classes they may be called on multiple days, ormultiple times in one day. Technical Rehearsals will be held: Tuesday, June 4Wednesday, June 5If your dancer is enrolled in more than one class, please be sure to check alldismissal times to ensure your dancer leaves at the correct time.Technical rehearsal schedule | school@dancebtc.org

Class LevelTeacherCall time (arriveat theater)DismissalSeniorsStephanie &mentors3:45pm4:30pmCreative movementwednesdayStephanie4:15pm5:00pmCreative movementsaturdayStephanie4:45pm5:30pmIntro to jazzmichela5:456:10pmprimary ballet iializa6:00pm6:30pmballet iliza6:15pm7:00pmhip hoppeter6:45pm7:15pmballet iiaemily s7:00pm7:30pmballet iibemily s7:15pm7:45pmbeginner jazzashley7:30pm8:00pmballet iiijo-ann7:45pm8:15pmBallet ivanna8:00pm8:30pmballet vsarah m8:15pm8:45pmballet vistephanie8:30pm9:00pmcontemporaryemily d8:45pm9:15pmadvanced jazzashley9:00pm9:30pmTuesday, June 4, 2024 - Technical Rehearsal 16

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - Technical Rehearsal 2Class LevelTeacherCall time (arriveat theater)DismissalSeniorsstephanie &mentors3:45pm4:30pmCreativemovementthursdaystephanie4:15pm5:00pmPrimary ballet istephanie4:45pm5:30pmprimary ballet iializa5:15pm6:00pmprimary ballet iibliza5:30pm6:30pmballet iemily6:15pm6:45pmintermediate jazzashley6:30pm7:00pmintro to pointeemily6:45pm7:30pmpointe iemily s7:15pm7:45pmpointe iistephanie7:30pm8:00pmpointe iiijo-ann7:45pm8:15pmvariation ianna8:00pm8:30pmvariation iisarah m8:15pm8:45pmpointe ivstephanie8:30pm9:10pmvariation iiiemily s-9:30pm7

Thursday, June 6, 2024 - Dress Rehearsal 1Class LevelCall time (arrive at theater)DismissalCreative movement wednesday5:00pm7:00pmCreative movement saturday5:00pm7:00pmall jazz classes5:00pm7:00pmprimary ballet iia5:00pm7:00pmprimary ballet iib5:00pm7:00pmballet i5:00pm7:00pmballet iia5:00pm7:00pmballet iib5:00pm7:00pmcontemporary5:00pm7:00pmhip hop5:00pm7:00pmintro to pointe4:00pm8:30pmpointe i-iv4:00pm9:00pmvariation i4:00pm9:00pmvariation ii4:00pm9:00pmvariation iii4:00pm9:00pmballet iii4:00pm8:30pmballet iv4:00pm8:30pmballet v4:00pm8:30pmballet vi4:00pm8:30pm8

Friday, June 7, 2024 - Dress Rehearsal 29Class LevelCall time (arrive at theater)DismissalCreative movement thursday5:00pm7:00pmPrimary Ballet I5:00pm7:00pmall jazz classes5:00pm7:00pmprimary ballet iia5:00pm7:00pmprimary ballet iib5:00pm7:00pmballet i5:00pm7:00pmballet iia5:00pm7:00pmballet iib5:00pm7:00pmcontemporary5:00pm7:00pmhip hop5:00pm7:00pmintro to pointe4:00pm8:30pmpointe i- pointe iv4:00pm9:00pmvariation i4:00pm9:00pmvariation ii4:00pm9:00pmvariation iii4:00pm9:00pmballet iii4:00pm8:30pmballet iv4:00pm8:30pmballet v4:00pm8:30pmballet vi4:00pm8:30pm

Performance AttireAll students should be following BTC’s Class Uniform Requirements. We stronglyencourage all students to wear their performance ready tights, shoes and leotardson the day of performance as rips, tears, and holes are common. To refer to theClass Uniform and Hair Requirements, click here.SBTC will provide each class with an additional item to wear for the showcase pereach student’s showcase performance fee.Make-up and HairWe ask that dancers arrive at the theater for dress rehearsal and performances withtheir hair and make-up completed. Please follow the “Small Stage Performance Hairand Make-up Guidelines”. These guidelines will be available on the SBTC parentportal and found in the back of the packet on pages 12-14.Call Times “Arrival at Theater”All dancers are to be present -- with hair and makeup done -- at their assigned calltime for rehearsal and/or performance. A faculty or staff member will be ready toreceive children 15 minutes prior to call times. All call times and arrival times will belisted on the “Tentative Student Showcase Schedule” document (pages 4-7).10Performance attire | school@dancebtc.org

June 8 - Performance #1 at 1:00pm - Call Time ScheduleAll dancers should follow the performance schedule below. It is imperative thatstudents arrive by their call time (“arrive at theater”) as listed below. 11Class LevelCall time(arrive attheater)on stageballet iiiballet ivballet vballet viwarm up on stage11:30am11:45-12:30pmcre. movement WedCre. movement satprimary ballet iiaprimary ballet iibballet iballet iiaballet iiball jazz classescontemporaryhip hop12:30pmtheater doors open12:40pmperformance begins1:00pmperformance 1 call time schedule | school@dancebtc.org

June 8 - Performance #2 (6:00pm) Call Time ScheduleAll dancers should follow the performance schedule below. It is imperative thatstudents arrive by their call time (“arrive at theater”) as listed below. 12Class LevelCall time(arrive attheater)on stageballet iiiballet ivballet vballet vi4:45pm5-5:30pmcre. movement Thursprimary ballet i primary ballet iiaprimary ballet iibballet iballet iiaballet iiball jazz classescontemporaryhip hop5:30pmtheater doors open5:40pmperformance begins6:00pmPerformance 2 call time schedule | school@dancebtc.org

Dancer Recognition Advertisement Information We are so proud of our students for their hard work and during SBTC’s 2023-2024Academic Year. SBTC will be creating a Student Showcase Playbill to pair with theperformance. As a “keep-sake” the Playbill will include BTC’s Class Rosters, BTCAward Recipients, Program Order, Photos from the school year, and more. To show your pride and support, we encourage parents to place a DancerRecognition Advertisement in the Student Showcase program recognising yourdancer/dancers in the performance. The ad can include photos, text, or acombination of both. Money raised through ads will directly support the costs of theperformance There are two sizes one can pick for our Dancer Recognition ads: Half-page (4.5” x 3.5”) for $25Full-page (4.25” x 7.5”) for $50. Families who want to place a Dancer Recognition Ad will design it themselves, andsend the finished product to BTC. Please send the completed ads toschool@dancebtc.org with the subject line of “Dancer Recognition Ad”. DEADLINE: All Dancer Recognition Ads (including artwork and payment) are dueSaturday, May 11, 2024. Any ads submitted after that date will NOT be included inthe Playbill. Dancer Recognition Advertisement Submission Details:Formats: To ensure high-quality reproduction, digital files are required (PDF,JPG, TIF). Scan artwork at 300 ppi. Send ad form and materials to: School Administrator, Liza van Heerden atschool@dancebtc.org with the email subject line: “Dancer Recognition Ad”To complete your Dancer Recognition Advertisement submission please visit ouronline store to complete your payment! 13dancer recognition advertisements | school@dancebtc.org Purchase Dancer Recognition Ad

We are offering the option of purchasing a flower bouquet for a dancer. Save time atthe store and order a bouquet of flowers for your dancer/s through the School ofBTC. Pick up your preordered bouquet the day of the performance. Each bouquetwill come wrapped. These will only come in one size and will be $15 each. Proceeds support SBTC's 2024 Student ShowcaseShowcase T-shirtsSBTC will be offering the option of ordering a showcase t-shirt. You have two optionsfor this purchase. You may print the order form and turn it in to the SchoolAdministrator with a check or cash for $20. Or you may purchase it online throughthe square site. However, it will be $21.50 if purchased through the site due to onlineprocessing fees. Make sure you get your order done in time. Deadline to purchase isApril 10. Flower Bouquets for Sale14flower bouquets and showcase t-shirt | school@dancebtc.org Purchase a Flower Bouquet Purchase Showcase T-Shirt

As noted in your tuition letter, a one time, $25 costume fee for SBTC’s AnnualShowcase will be applied to your account. The fee is due at the time of your 9thTuition Installment, due May 1st. Please note: you will be able to make this paymenton your account when you submit payment for your 9th installment. The costume fee will purchase an accessory or additional piece selected by yourdancer’s teacher/s to wear in their Student Showcase piece/s. The piece is notintended to stand alone, therefore your dancer is also required to wear theirappropriate class uniform. Please note: the costume piece is not for the students tokeep.Email SBTC’s Administrator, school@dancebtc.org with any questions.costume fee15costume fee | school@dancebtc.org

Small Stage Performance Make-up GuidelinesYou will need:SunscreenOil-free moisturizer (we highly recommend one with SPF)Foundation: 2 tonesFoundation applicator (brush, sponge)Concealer/highlighterPowderEyeshadow: dark brown and crème colorsEyeliner: brownMascara: black or brownBlush: more neutral rose color (no hot pink or blush that contains sparkles orglitter)Lipstick: neutral color (one shade darker than your natural lip color)Make-up brushes – if possible get natural hair brushes as they tend to workbetter and last longer (you can get these for cheap at any craft store that sellspaint supplies)Make-up removal wipes/dissolvent soapsImportant Notes:Before beginning this process, be sure you are wearing a shirt that is easilyremovable without conflicting with your face or hair (i.e. zip-up jacket, tank topetc.) Also, don’t wear any clothing you do not wish to get covered in make-upand/or powder when starting this process. Be sure you are thinking ahead.1. Make sure your hair is performance ready before applying your make-up to helpkeep it out of your face and to avoid smudging and streaking while using water-based products on your hair.2.Always apply make-up in good lighting conditions to avoid streaks and uneventones. 3.Avoid using glitter or make-up products that include glitter or unnaturally brightcolors. Stage make-up is meant to make your natural features stand out from faraway. Adding extra shine to your stage make-up can make your features lookunnatural on camera.4.Proper removal of stage make-up is just as important as the process of applyingit. Be sure to purchase good make-up wipes, dissolvent soaps etc. Regular soapand water will not be enough especially for waterproof make-up 5.16small stage make up guidelines | school@dancebtc.org

Steps:Prep your face:1.Wash your face with a good facial cleanser and towel dryApply oil-free moisturizer to entire face and allow time to dryApply Sunscreen and allow time to dryApply lip moisturizer2. Apply foundation:Using a triangular make-up sponge (found for cheap at any drugstore) or afoundation brush, apply foundation to the entire face blending it into the hairlineFor light to medium skin tones, foundation color should be one shade darkerthan your natural colorFor dark skin tones, foundation color should be the same shade as yournatural colorApply foundation one shade lighter to the cheekbones and above the upper lipBe sure to blend these areas thoroughly so there are no harsh lines and thetwo colors fade into each other *This can also be done using concealer/highlighter (see below)3. Apply concealer/highlighterApply concealer/highlighter to the under part of your eye blending into thefoundationApply concealer/highlighter to the entire upper eyelid (this is everywhere youcan feel your eyeball under your eyelid)4. Apply blushApply cheek color starting from the “apple” of the cheek and sweeping up towardthe earThe “apple” of your cheek is the part that protrudes the most when yousmile… say cheese!Again, blend everything so there are no harsh lines of color5. Apply powderLightly powder the entire face first by using a brush and then using a puff orclean make-up sponge to press powder into the highlighted areas (except theupper eyelids)Skipping this step will result in the make-up streaking, particularly thehighlighter once you begin to sweat17small stage make up guidelines | school@dancebtc.org

6. Apply eyeshadowUsing a crease brush, apply a dark brown eyeshadow color to the crease of theeye starting near (but not in) the corner of the eye and sweeping over to theedge.If you can’t see the color when your eye is open, apply more and make thestroke thickerApply crème colored eyeshadow to the eyelid and just above the crease using ablending brushDo not apply any eye shadow on or near the brow boneBlend the crème color into the dark brown crease color until there are noharsh lines7. Apply eyeliner and mascaraUsing black waterproof liquid eyeliner, make a thin sweeping line directly aboveyour lash line, extending it just beyond the edge of the eye and slightly curving itup towards the end of your eyebrowDo not apply eyeliner to the bottom lash lineApply 2-3 coats of black waterproof mascaraIf needed, use a eye pencil or eye shadow and a thin brush to fill in eyebrowsusing short hair like strokesIf you have very light hair and light skin, use a light to medium browneyeshadow or eye pencil to lightly fill in eyebrows8. Apply lipstickUse a lip pencil to outline the lips (optional)Apply a lipstick shade that is one color darker than your natural lip colorNO RED LIPS (unless specified as part of a role)9. Finishing TouchesPowder the face again using a brush or sponge and lightly mist with hairspray tosetPowder and re-apply make-up as needed throughout the showBe sure to allow time for all make-up to dry to your face before putting oncostumesWash your hands when you are finished so as to not get make-up on clothing,costumes, tights etc.18small stage make up guidelines | school@dancebtc.org