Dance Gallery Melrose

DANCE GALLERY RECITAL 2024 "FINALE"

INSTRUCTIONS AND REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

 

      About: The "Finale" is the last dance number in the Recital and our way of saying farewell to the audience and celebrating all our accomplishments.         

      Participation in the "Finale" is mandatory for all dancers.

 

     On the day of recital, all dancers are required to stay for the entire performance and perform in the FINALE. We have found that when dancers leave after they       perform, so do their guests in the audience leaving a practically empty auditorium by the time the dancers in the second act perform.  A few hours once a year       should not be a lot to ask so that all the dancers get the applause and recognition they deserve.

 

     Theme:  The theme is  “A Chorus Line”

 

      Costume: Dancers must wear a black short sleeve leotard, black tights and black shoes.  Boys wear a black short sleeve t-shirt and black pants.  You will also 

      need a hat, tie and cummerbund which we will be provide at a cost to you of between $15-$20.  We are searching for the best prices for these items and will 

      notify you of the final cost.

 

     Rehearsals: We have scheduled 7 rehearsals plus a mandatory rehearsal on June 6th.  Rehearsals are at various times to accommodate everyone’s busy       

     schedules.  You should try to attend at least 4 plus the mandatory rehearsal on Thursday June 6th.  You can come to as many as you want but a minimum of  4.

 

     I realize the rehearsals on May 25 and 26 are on the holiday weekend. We are having our regular class schedule on Saturday, the 25th so the earliest time we        had available for a rehearsal was 12:30. We tried to schedule rehearsals earlier on the 26th so not to interfere with any afternoon plans or activities. 

 

      There is also an "Irish Dance Finale." A Rehearsal Schedule is provided below. Additional information will be provided in a separate notice for all Irish         

       Dancers.  All Irish Dance Finale Rehearsals either precede or follow a Recital Finale Rehearsal.

 

                              FINALE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE                                                    IRISH DANCE FINALE REHEARSAL

 

                                 Saturday, May 25:   12:30 - 1:30                                      

                                 Sunday,   May 26:   10:00 - 11:00                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, May 29: ID 5:15 - 6:00

                                 Friday, May 31: 3:15 - 4:15                                                               Friday, May 31: ID 5:30 - 6:30

                                 Saturday, June 1: 1:30 - 3:00                                                           Saturday, June 1: ID 3:00 - 4:00

                                 Sunday, June 2: 11:00 -12:30                                                          Sunday, June 2: ID 10:00 - 11:00

                                 Monday, June 3:  5:45 - 6:45                                                            Monday, June 3: ID 3:30 - 4:30

                                 Tuesday, June 4:  5:30 - 6:30                                                           Tuesday, June 4: ID TBA

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                                                                                          MANDATORY FINALE  REHEARSALS

                                                 Thursday, June 6: 4:30 - 5:30                                          Thursday, June 6: ID 5:30 - 6:30

                                                                                              Wear your Finale Costume

                                                 

   ADDITIONAL CLASS INFORMATION:

 

                                Unless otherwise specified, all dance classes end on Saturday, June 1.

 

                                We will be closed on Monday, May 27th Memorial Day. 

 

                                All classes will be held on Monday June 3rd as a  makeup.

                                                     The 4:15 - 5:30 Ballet/Jazz class will be held from 4:30 - 5:45.

                                                     The Senior/Tap Lyrical class will follow the finale rehearsal at 6:45 - 8:15.

                                                    The finale rehearsal is from 5:45 - 6:45

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