Mission Statement: To establish a company of our RCBS dancers to take ballet out into the communities of Russell, Embrun and surrounding areas, while allowing our dancers to experience the joys of performing before live audiences.
Pre-requisites:
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Successful completion of minimum RAD Grade 1 Examination and/or Class Award or minimum 2 years training in dance, participating in technical classes.
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Registered in a minimum of 2 dance classes one of which MUST be ballet from September 2024.
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Attend the RCBC audition, Sunday September 29th, 2024, 1:00-3:00pm at the Embrun Studio.
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Be available for ALL rehearsals on Sundays at the Embrun Studio 1:00-4:00pm. No exceptions
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Attend ALL performances.
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will be at our Embrun studio on Sundays (exact timing and schedule to be announced). ALL rehearsals are MANDATORY. Please see below proposed rehearsal dates
October 20th, 2024
October 27th, 2024
November 3rd, 2024
November 10th, 2024
November 17th, 2024
November 24th, 2024
December 1st, 2024
December 8th, 2024
December 15th, 2024
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Performances:
We are looking to perform in schools, churches, senior residence homes and many more locations. We are planning for at least 2 performance windows this year: December 2024 and December 2024/January 2025. There is a potential for another series of performances in the spring, depending on interest and availability. Please see below for the proposed performing blocks. Exact times and locations tbd.
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Week of December 16th-21st, 2024 inclusive (21st Dec will be a special performance for the RCBS family at the Embrun studio)
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Week of December 30th, 2024 - January 5th, 2025 inclusive
Notes:
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Dancers should be ready and willing to work hard and pick up choreography quickly.
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Dancers should be ready and willing to practice at home as much as possible.
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Dancers should be excited and open to sharing their love of dance with different ages, levels and abilities.
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The main focus discipline is Ballet, however dance is dance. RCBC is about movement and expression, all dancers welcome from any discipline as long as you meet the prerequisites.
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Depending on how many dancers we get at the audition will determine how many company dancers we have and if we need to split into groups etc. Exact rehearsal schedules and timings may differ within the given times and dates. This will be determined after the audition and before the first rehearsal.
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This is our 2nd year, please be patient in the process. We are still working on the development and growth in this adventure.
Cost: Approximate cost: $300 per performer (this would include rehearsals, performances, costumes, company t-shirt and headshots)