From May 2016

SK Dance Studio Show: Information for Parents

Show 2016 info and rehearsal schedule

All our dancers are working really hard in preparation for the SK Dance Studio full school show. Our theme this year is “SK UK: The Great British Dance Tour”, so expect a treat for the eyes and ears as our dancers take you on a trip around Great Britain!

Please attend all classes: As we get closer to the show, it’s really important that dancers attend ALL of their show rehearsals, both those held during class time and those on stage at the theatre.

We’d ask for your support in avoiding absence from classes unless absolutely critical. Susan and Cara’s choreography uses patterns, partner work, group work and a lot of movement around the stage, so a missing dancer makes rehearsals difficult and impacts other dancers in the group.

Thank you in advance for your support with this.

Temporary Pre-Show Saturday Class Timetable starts Sat 21st May

To give dancers more rehearsal time during classes in the run-up to the show, we’ll be running a temporary timetable on Saturdays effective from Sat 21st May until Sat 25th June inclusive.  The temporary timetable is as follows:

  • Babies: 9.30am – 10.30am.  Rehearsing “ Mary Mary” and “Pat-a-Cake”
  • Primaries: 10.30am – 12.00pm.  Rehearsing “ Rubber Ducky” and “Hiking”
  • Juniors: 12.00pm – 1.30pm.  Rehearsing “ Jockeys” and “Night at Museum”
  • Inters Tap: 1.30pm – 2.15pm.  Rehearsing “ Essex Girls”
  • Inters/Seniors: 2.15pm – 3.15pm.  Rehearsing “ Harry Potter” and “London Town”
  • Seniors Tap: 3.15pm – 4.00pm.  Rehearsing “ Billy Elliot”

On-Stage Rehearsal Timetable at Preston Playhouse Theatre

In the week prior to the show, we’ll be holding on-stage rehearsals at the theatre for all dancers involved. It’s really important that dancers attend ALL of their scheduled on-stage rehearsals. It’s where we ensure dancers are familiar with all of their stage entrances and exits, as well as spacing on the stage. It’s really hard for us to do this properly if some dancers are missing. All of the following rehearsals will be at Preston Playhouse Theatre:

Sun 26th Jun
  • Babies: 12pm to 12.45pm
  • Primaries/Juniors: 12.45pm to 3.30pm
  • Acro/Street Pupils: 2.30pm to 3.30pm
  • Inters/Seniors/Students: 3.00pm to 6.00pm
Mon 27th Jun
  • Primaries/Juniors: 4.30pm to 6.00pm
  • Acro/Street Pupils: 5.30pm to 6.30pm
  • Inters/Seniors/Students: 6.30pm to 9.00pm
Tues 28th Jun
  • All dancers – Full dress rehearsal: Arrive by 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start
Wed 29th Jun
  • Students only: 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Thurs 30th Jun
  • All dancers please keep free: Either rest day, extra rehearsal if required, or extra show performance depending on demand for tickets
Fri 1st Jul
  • All dancers – SHOW: Arrive by 6.00pm for a 7.00pm start
Sat 2nd Jul
  • All dancers – SHOW: Arrive by 6.00pm for a 7.00pm start
  • No classes at dancing on this day

Theatre address and parking

There is an NCP car park directly opposite the theatre. The theatre’s address is: Preston Playouse Theatre, Market St West, Preston, PR1 2HB.

Meeting for parents about show: Sat 21st May at either 10.30am or 1.30pm

Want to learn more about what to expect when participating in an SK Dance Show? Then come along to our parent’s meeting in which we’ll cover everything you need to know, plus it’s an opportunity to ask questions.

Buying Tickets

Tickets will be available to buy at dancing from Saturday 4th June onwards.

Thank you for taking the time to read this information and for all the support you give to both the school and our dancers as they prepare for their big performance!